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BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Nov 4, 2018

Japan’s busy year on trade likely to shake up the economy for years to come

The nation's deal makers are having a busy year, as the reincarnation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership moves a step closer to implementation and another trade pact may also be concluded.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 4, 2018

Aging Tokyo town lures young residents with offers of houses and land

An inconspicuous wooden teahouse stands midway on a winding road that connects the center of a remote mountainous town in western Tokyo to a scenic lake that supplies water to the capital.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 3, 2018

Breaking down barriers: The challenge of getting around Tokyo in a wheelchair

Gaining a first-hand insight into what is needed to create universal access in Tokyo in time for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 3, 2018

Trump says 'I think we'll make a deal with China' on trade

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will likely make a deal with China on trade, adding that a lot of progress had been made to resolve the two countries' differences but warning that he still may impose more tariffs on Chinese goods.
EDITORIALS
Nov 2, 2018

Merkel's exit may test Germany's liberal values

Germany has been a critical partner as Japan has forged partnership agreements on strategic and economic issues with Europe. Whoever succeeds Merkel must not relinquish that role or that outlook.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2018

Sri Lanka's strongman is back, and he's brought his family too

In a compound secured by the Sri Lankan elite special task force that protects the island nation's top leaders, beneath framed photos of himself in army uniform, the brother of newly installed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is mulling a presidential run.
JAPAN
Oct 31, 2018

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki pledges further action to stop construction of Henoko base

Tamaki argued that the central government's decision can be legally challenged.
JAPAN
Oct 30, 2018

Japan's central government has already spent ¥172.5 billion on 2020 Games

The announcement is expected to further fuel concerns about games-related costs, as the new figure exceeds the u00a5150 billion that the central government has promised to shoulder.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 30, 2018

Liberal Democratic Party's General Council approves draft immigration control bill despite members' concerns

The Liberal Democratic Party's General Council approved on Tuesday a government-drafted bill on immigration control, which will introduce new visa statuses for blue-collar and skilled workers, despite concerns within the party over whether the country can properly handle the possible influx of workers...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2018

As IPCC report warns of growing climate change risks, Japan seeks to adapt

A report released this month by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that unless global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, Japan's summer of extreme weather may become the new normal.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 28, 2018

Rouhani reshuffles economic team, says U.S. isolated against Iran

Iran's parliament approved a government economic reshuffle on Saturday, days before new U.S. sanctions on Tehran's oil exports take effect, after President Hassan Rouhani said Washington was isolated among its allies in its confrontation with Iran.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 27, 2018

After sacking prime minister, Sri Lankan president suspends parliament as political rift deepens

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday suspended parliament until Nov. 16, a day after removing Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister and replacing him with former leader Mahinda Rajapaksa in a surprise move that signals escalating political tensions in the South Asian nation.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 25, 2018

Antlers to play Persepolis for ACL title

The stage is set for the AFC Champions League final following the Kashima Antlers' wild 6-5 aggregate win over the Suwon Bluewings in the two-legged semifinals, which concluded on Wednesday night at Suwon World Cup Stadium.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2018

Tokyo confirms release of Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda after three years of captivity in Syria

The government's top spokesman attributed Yasuda's release to efforts by an anti-terrorism intelligence unit in Tokyo, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe thanking Qatar and Turkey “for their great cooperation.”
EDITORIALS
Oct 24, 2018

Murder in Turkey

Japan and other countries must speak up to condemn the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and impose consequences.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 24, 2018

Abe underscores push to clean up Japan's postwar diplomatic rows in opening speech to Diet

The prime minister emphasized his determination to ensure the return of citizens abducted by North Korean agents and the signing of a peace treaty with Russia.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2018

Tokyo confirms Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda released after three years of captivity in Syria

The government officially confirmed Wednesday that a man believed to be Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who was captured by an armed group in Syria three years ago and is now in Turkey, is indeed the kidnapped freelance reporter.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2018

Erdogan: Saudis must punish those behind Jamal Khashoggi's 'planned' slaying, no matter how high up

Turkey's president on Tuesday dismissed Saudi Arabia's efforts to blame the killing of a prominent journalist on rogue operatives, calling it a planned, "savage killing," and demanded Riyadh punish those responsible, no matter how highly placed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2018

Saudi crown prince proclaims investment confab a success despite boycott over Jamal Khashoggi slaying

Saudi Arabia's crown prince trumpeted on Tuesday a conference that has drawn investment deals worth $50 billion despite a boycott over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, declaring the event as "great — more people more money.
EDITORIALS
Oct 23, 2018

Revisiting the Meiji Restoration, 150 years on

The process of the Meiji Restoration looks all the more relevant at a time when Japan is facing an uncertain and uncharted future.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2018

Japan to urge U.S. not to leave nuke pact, citing possible arms race, North Korea denuclearization

The government plans to call on the United States not to pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, sources have said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 22, 2018

Let's discuss the 10-day Golden Week holiday for 2019

In a move that will create a 10-day Golden Week holiday period in 2019, the government plans to designate May 1, when the new Emperor is planned to ascend the throne, as a one-off holiday.

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