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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 18, 2017

Sino-Japanese ties bound to remain stalled

Trump's 'America first' diplomacy will likely intensify the Japan-China rivalry.
JAPAN / History
Dec 16, 2017

Heart of gold: The Ginza Line celebrates its 90th birthday

Born of disasters, war and massive infrastructure projects, 21st-century Tokyo has plenty of ghosts buried underground. If you ride the subway these days, you can catch a fleeting glimpse of two of them but, if you blink, you'll miss them. The Ginza Line is marking 90 years since its opening with the...
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 16, 2017

Showa's not giving up without a fight

The government has decided that the 31st year of Heisei will end with the abdication of Emperor Akihito 120 days into 2019, on April 30. Then on May 1, Crown Prince Naruhito will become emperor and a new nengō (name of the period of reign) will be announced.
EDITORIALS
Dec 16, 2017

Capping enrollment in Tokyo

Only capping the enrollment capacity at universities in Tokyo will not guarantee that more youths will choose schools outside of the metropolitan area.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 15, 2017

Big data, bullet trains and defense deepen India-Japan strategic ties

Many of the cargo containers passing through India's busiest port in Mumbai have a small piece of Japan Inc. attached: Devices from NEC Corp. that can be tracked as the containers rumble through the interior of Asia's third-largest economy.
JAPAN / Society
Dec 15, 2017

More restaurants go smoke-free for Tokyo 2020, but izakaya fear alienating regulars

More and more major restaurant chains are making their outlets completely smoke-free ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
EDITORIALS
Dec 14, 2017

Top court rules on NHK fees

NHK should realize that it's desirable to win the support of TV owners when asking them to sign subscription contracts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 14, 2017

Japanese space startup raises ¥10.2 billion toward 2020 moonshot effort

Japanese companies are planning to kick-start the lunar economy by backing a local startup's mission to land on the moon by 2020.
EDITORIALS
Dec 13, 2017

A Brexit breakthrough

Despite last week's breakthrough, Brexit remains as tentative and confused as ever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 13, 2017

Brexit bubbles of illusion

Reality will shatter the dreams of both 'leavers' and 'remainers.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 13, 2017

Music acts found new ways to get noticed in 2017, but nothing beats an established brand

The path to J-pop stardom used to be pretty simple: Align yourself with the right talent agency and label — they'll do all the work.
EDITORIALS
Dec 12, 2017

Two decades after Japan's financial crisis

Japan's financial crisis may seem like ancient history, but banks are now facing considerable challenges.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 12, 2017

Japanese solar firm to take on Tesla in roof tile market

Solar Frontier K.K. plans to sell solar panels incorporated into roofing and wall materials, taking on Tesla Inc. in building technology that can generate power in the smallest spaces available.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 12, 2017

DP chief offers up options for drastic change in party organization as onetime opposition force falters

Democratic Party President Kohei Otsuka offered up multiple options to drastically rejigger his party's organization — including the possible launch of a new party or a name change — during a meeting Tuesday, a party source said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2017

Paris to host Japonismes 2018 cultural expo to mark 160 years of diplomatic ties

Paris will host the Japonismes 2018 cultural exposition to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan next year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 5, 2017

Lawson to offer unattended late-night checkout counters

Lawson Inc. will introduce unattended checkout counter services late at night at some of its stores, the first such step by a convenience store operator to tackle the labor shortage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 5, 2017

Lamborghini chases new customers with first SUV

Lamborghini unveiled its first sport-utility vehicle (SUV) on Monday, as the Volkswagen-owned luxury sports car brand strives to grab a share of a fast-growing market.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 4, 2017

Turnbull gets some good news as poll finds voters have tired of leadership roundabout

Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull received an unexpected boost from an opinion poll Monday that showed voters want their leaders to govern for their full terms rather than the revolving door that has marked Australian politics.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 4, 2017

Poll finds half of Britons support second Brexit vote as talks with EU come down to the wire

Half of Britons support a second vote on whether to leave the European Union and a third think will be worse off financially outside the world's largest trading bloc, according to a new opinion poll.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 2, 2017

U.S. Senate approves sweeping tax overhaul

The U.S. Senate approved a sweeping tax overhaul on Saturday, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a major step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich while offering everyday Americans a mixed bag of changes.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Osaka police crack down on crime ring over underage prostitution
Osaka Prefectural Police headquarters
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
Apple’s Craig Federighi shows off a set of emoji at a conference on June 13, 2016. While the small pictures have proved helpful in conveying nuance in our texts, younger people are using them less often.
‘Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game’
After nearly shuttering earlier this year, the Tokyo-based Game Preservation Society continues its work to save the early history of Japanese gaming.
Rare vintage shots and first-time shows at TOP’s 30th anniversary
The museum's curators selected a wide array of works from the archives for the milestone exhibitions. Among other photos, Nobuyoshi Araki's work from the series "Winter Journey" (1990) was included in the "Continuity and Change" exhibition that concluded in June.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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