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BUSINESS / Companies
May 30, 2023

Alternative fuels take the spotlight at Japanese endurance race

Toyota's Corolla H2 Concept, running on liquid hydrogen, crossed the finish line at Fuji International Speedway 24 hours after Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda climbed into the driver's seat.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023

As snap election rumors grow in Japan, here's how one could play out

Political pundits have been contemplating multiple scenarios, ranging from a summertime ballot to an election during parliament's session in the fall.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023

As Belarus prepares to host Russian nukes, what is Putin’s aim?

Not only would hosting Russian nukes make Belarus a potential target for the West, but some also fear that the country itself could become Russia's next annexation target.
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 29, 2023

Doctors in Japan turn to crowdfunding to continue stroke treatment trial

The trial for the drug to treat acute stroke sufferers has hit a snag due to surging import costs, with the price of a vial going from ¥300,000 to ¥1.6 million.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 29, 2023

Barely noting war in public, Putin acts like time is on his side

Vladimir Putin looks like a commander in absentia, treating Russia's war in Ukraine as unfortunate but distant. His options have narrowed, but he is still betting on outlasting his foes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 29, 2023

The road back to growth in China after COVID-19

Barring a “black swan” event, China can achieve 6% GDP growth this year, thereby ending a 12-year slowdown.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 29, 2023

Chinese comedy group's punishment sends chills through arts sphere

The swift retribution meted out represents 'a sad, new low' in Chinese official tolerance for unorthodox speech under leader Xi Jinping, observers have said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 29, 2023

Japan startup raises ¥4 billion to build space robot workforce

The comapny's CEO believes it’s too risky and impractical for humans to assemble and inspect machinery in space, while equipment now used is far too expensive.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 29, 2023

Undefeated Erdogan extends two-decade rule in Turkey runoff

The 69-year-old overcame Turkey's worst economic crisis in a generation on his way to his toughest election win.
JAPAN
May 29, 2023

Japan issues destruction order after North Korea announces 'satellite' launch window

Pyongyang plans to launch a military satellite between Wednesday and June 11, in what would be its first space rocket launch in more than seven years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2023

China jet to rival Airbus and Boeing makes first commercial flight

The manufacturer hopes to disrupt the dominance of Boeing and Airbus, but the C919 remains certified to fly within China only.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
May 28, 2023

The My Number card has some real benefits. Is it time you got yours?

Hit with a few scattered glitches recently, the My Number card still proved helpful to our writer when he filed his taxes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 28, 2023

Recipe: Black sugar Anzac biscuits

Though these treats first gained popularity more than 100 years ago, they taste just as good today.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / New Wine Frontier
May 28, 2023

Deep in the weeds: Why Nora-Kura's wines grow as wild as can be

The untrained eye may find Ken and Kazuko Sasaki's vineyard unkempt, but appearances can be deceiving at this Hakodate winery.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 28, 2023

The curious case of Fuminori Nakamura's genre misalignment

Little do English-language readers know, the author of 'The Rope Artist' and other critically acclaimed books writes on much more than crime.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 27, 2023

Pakistan establishment closes ranks in crackdown on Imran Khan

With military courts, intimidation of the press and mass arrests, Pakistan's rulers are seeking to destroy former Prime Minister Imran Khan's support ahead of elections, analysts say.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2023

Man arrested over fatal shooting in western Tokyo

The victim, who may have been connected to a gang, was apparently shot at least three times and died after escaping from a restaurant where he was initially shot.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 27, 2023

Whether you're partial to cats of dogs, Acerola and Buzz are both great company

One cat is rescued from a hoarding situation, while a dog needs to find new digs after his owner was hospitalized. Both are ready to play.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 27, 2023

What happens if the U.S. fails to lift its debt limit by June 5?

With each day that passes, the chance of the United States stumbling into a scenario where it cannot pay all its existing bills is increasing.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2023

Suspects at large after fatal shooting in western Tokyo

The shooting comes just a day after four people were killed, including two police officers, in a shooting and stabbing in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 27, 2023

Vinicius Jr. situation stirs painful memories for F1 star Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton feels the sports world needs to do more to tackle the problem of racism
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 26, 2023

South Korean police detain passenger after plane door opened mid-air

No one was hurt in the incident but nine people, all teenagers, were sent to hospital after suffering breathing issues, a Daegu fire department official said.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 26, 2023

Man arrested after killings of police officers and others in Nagano Prefecture

Masanori Aoki, the eldest son of a local politician, has been arrested over the murder of one of two police officers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2023

Half a century of animal liberation is not enough

Because of the growth and further intensification of animal production, humans inflict more suffering on animals now than they did in 1975.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 26, 2023

As competition heats up, Tokyo's international schools spruce up facilities

With families looking for an international learning experience having more options, renovating facilities is top of the to-do list for several institutions.
JAPAN
May 26, 2023

More My Number mistakes found, Digital Agency says

As of 5 p.m. Thursday, 20 such cases had been confirmed at 14 local governments, up from 11 cases at six local governments.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
China says Philippine ship ‘deliberately rammed’ coast guard vessel in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard ship navigates near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in August.
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’
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