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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 13, 2018

What lies behind Putin's peace proposal

The Russian leader's offer is a political move aimed at gaining a tactical advantage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 13, 2018

Trump administration steps up communications with China as tariffs loom

The Trump administration has stepped up its communications with China over trade, the White House's top economic adviser said on Wednesday, as people familiar with the effort said an invitation for a new round of trade talks was sent to Beijing.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018

Hokkaido nuclear plant on backup power after quake, reviving memories of Fukushima disaster

A nuclear power station in Hokkaido is relying on emergency backup power after a powerful earthquake knocked out electricity on the northern island Thursday, offering a stark reminder of the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 5, 2018

Five protesters killed in Basra in second night of clashes with security forces

Five protesters were killed and 16 more were injured during a second day of clashes with security forces in Iraq's main southern city Basra, local health and security sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2018

As Trump threatens tariffs, China's industrial ambitions loom large

Conflict over China's industrial policies is at the center of a trade war that's set to escalate should President Donald Trump go ahead with planned tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods as soon as this week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 2, 2018

Elderly women to bear the brunt of Japan's spending cuts

As Japanese society ages and the government cuts social welfare spending, older women are bracing for the impact.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 31, 2018

Seiko Noda rules herself out of LDP leadership vote but mulls creating her own party faction

Noda again postponed her long-shot bid to replace Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as the nation's first female leader.
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2018

Tokyo protests Beijing's exclusion of Sankei Shimbun reporter from covering diplomatic meeting

The ban runs counter to Japan's support for “basic human rights, including freedom of expression, and the rule of law,” the government's top spokesman said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 28, 2018

Address Japan's demographic, fiscal woes

The most important items on the agenda should be reversing Japan's population decline and rebuilding the government's fiscal health.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 28, 2018

An end to Australia's democratic pantomime?

In Australia's prosperous parliamentary democracy, no prime minister has served a full term since 2007. Why?
EDITORIALS
Aug 27, 2018

Turnbull out as scores are settled in Canberra

Politicians' failure to put national interests above their personal interest will likely accelerate the rejection of established parties and encourage still more uncertainty.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 27, 2018

New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison gets to work as government support plummets

Australia's new prime minister toured drought-hit farms Monday to show voters after a week of turmoil the government was back to work, but a leading opinion poll showed it now faces an even greater chance of electoral defeat after changing leaders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 27, 2018

Rakuten details carrier plan to reposition against Amazon and SoftBank

E-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. is offering a glimpse into its ambitious plan to build a cutting-edge wireless network to take on Masayoshi Son's SoftBank Group Corp., stay in the lead in mobile payments and win back market share from Amazon.com Inc.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2018

North Korea expels detained Japanese tourist as neighbors' hot-and-cold relationship continues

Man who allegedly broke the law during a recent tour of the country was freed on humanitarian grounds, according the North's official Korean Central News Agency.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Aug 27, 2018

The man standing between Abe and his ambitions: Who is Shigeru Ishiba?

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba is back in the spotlight.
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2018

Fukui disaster drill for simultaneous atomic accidents ends

A nuclear disaster drill for simultaneous accidents at the Oi and Takahama nuclear power plants in Fukui Prefecture ended Sunday after mobilizing 21,000 people.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear