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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 13, 2023

South Koreans battling addiction find little support

Counselors have been trying to build more rehabilitation centers, but requests for government funding are said to fail amid poor awareness about the need for more facilities.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 12, 2023

Move over 'Minions,' it’s Mario time at the movies

The iconic plumber Mario is set to make more at the box office than any animated movie. But don’t expect a Nintendo Cinematic Universe just yet.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 11, 2023

Europe’s China confusion does the world a disservice

European incoherence on China policy is worrying for the world and for Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 10, 2023

Indigenous groups fear culture distortion as AI learns their languages

Critics warn Indigenous groups are at risk from bias that can be embedded within algorithms, while generative AI models may also spread incorrect information.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 6, 2023

Ukraine has decimated its oligarchs, but now fears new ones

Key allies from Group of Seven nations are pressing the government in Kyiv to resume reform programs now.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 6, 2023

Trump, charged with 34 felonies, urges defunding of U.S. Justice Department and FBI

The former U.S. president, who is seeking to regain the presidency in 2024, took aim at federal law enforcement authorities even though they are not pursuing the charges against him.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 5, 2023

Could Arfiya Eri be a sign of change for the Liberal Democratic Party?

The 34-year-old Kitakyushu native has a mixed heritage and diverse political views that could help boost the ruling party and freshen up its image.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 5, 2023

Trump charged with 34 felonies in hush-money case

Trump was indicted last week on charges connected to a hush money payment to a porn star — becoming the first former American president to face criminal charges.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 3, 2023

U.S. military aid policies leave Taiwan in a bind, business council chief says

“I am concerned that U.S. security assistance is creating new issues that will have to be dealt with in the coming years,” said Rupert Hammond-Chambers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2023

New York plans for Trump surrender with barricades and courtroom closings

The former U.S. president is due to be arraigned at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, after his indictment in a grand jury probe over hush money paid to a porn star.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Mar 31, 2023

China’s hospitality may not be what it seems

The day before Jack Ma resurfaced in China, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou arrived for an unprecedented and unofficial 12-day visit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2023

Alibaba outlines plan for company split to 'unleash productivity'

Each unit will function as an independently operating company that could go to the market to seek financing or launch an initial public offering.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 30, 2023

China’s soccer experiment was a flop. Now it may be over.

The expensive recruits have gone. Top teams have disappeared with alarming regularity. The national team shows little sign of improvement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2023

North Korea unveils smaller nuclear warheads that may fit on variety of missiles

The unveiling came as leader Kim Jong Un ordered the boosted production of 'weapon-grade nuclear materials.'
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JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023

How do so many endangered creatures end up in Japan’s animal cafes?

Critically endangered species and ones banned from international trade are among the hundreds of types birds, reptiles and mammals that researchers identified at 142 animal cafes.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 26, 2023

Historic world title haul offers glimpse of Japan's 'post-Hanyu' era

Four days of thrilling and uplifting figure skating at last week's world championships in Saitama saw host Japan assert its position as the sport's dominant nation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 25, 2023

Trump predicts ‘death and destruction’ if he’s indicted

The former U.S. president has been making a torrent of posts on his social media platform criticizing state and federal prosecutors who are investigating him.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2023

In Japan, cherry blossom forecasting is a big deal. Warming is making it harder.

A robust system of forecasting has built up around Japan’s sakura festivities, but climate change is disrupting the former and threatening the latter.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 20, 2023

North Korea's Kim oversees missile drill with mock nuclear warhead

The missile drill could be a prelude for the state’s first test of a nuclear device in the air. All of its six previous nuclear tests have been in tunnels.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 18, 2023

Can ChatGPT plan your next vacation?

Goodbye travel agents, hello AI-powered personalized itineraries.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 15, 2023

Lars Nootbaar grinding way to Samurai Japan stardom at WBC

The 25-year-old American has been welcomed by his new teammates with open arms, and he's responded by putting on a show at Tokyo Dome both at the plate and in the outfield.
PODCAST / deep dive
Mar 8, 2023

Moving to Fukushima? You’ll have to kick out the boars first

This week Alex K.T. Martin joins us to talk about the state of Fukushima 12 years after the quake. Animals have practically taken over, but Fukushima isn't the only place facing that challenge.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 6, 2023

South Korea announces plan to resolve wartime labor dispute with Japan

Funds for compensating wartime laborers would be raised by “voluntary” private sector donations to a South Korean foundation, with Japanese firms possibly among those that donate.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 4, 2023

The Murdoch empire — and Fox News — is at a crossroads

Just how influential Rupert Murdoch remains looms large in Republican circles ahead of what portends to be a contentious 2024 U.S. presidential primary race.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 4, 2023

‘I don’t take a single second for granted’: Asian and Asian American nominees on the Oscars

It was a record year for actors, but directors, musicians and other artists of Asian descent are also up for statuettes. We asked many of the contenders to reflect on their work.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 3, 2023

China takes ‘stunning lead’ in key technological research, think tank says

By often producing more than five times as many highly cited research papers as its closest competitor, China has the foundations to position itself as a science and technology superpower.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 3, 2023

Trump fatigue seeps into right-wing forum that fed MAGA fervor

With his 2024 bid already languishing and Republican challengers circling, Trump faces a test of his standing with the GOP’s most ardent and far-right voters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 2, 2023

Tech rivals chase ChatGPT as AI race ramps up

Google has said that AI-powered features will soon be rolled out in its world dominating search engine, though it has remained vague on exactly how and when.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 2, 2023

Upcoming legislative sessions in China offer insight into Beijing's path ahead

The dual political sessions that begin this weekend should provide some clues as to how China intends to deal with its myriad challenges.

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