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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2016

Putting some faith into the art of decoration

The titular kazari (decoration or ornament) as the focus of "Kazari: Decoration in Faith and Festival," the Miho Museum's spring exhibition, is intended to restore something of the centrality of its concept of decorative embellishment to Japanese art. While the exhibits are consummate, however, the main...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 11, 2016

Press freedoms under attack

Freedom of speech and of the press, a key democratic right, is increasingly under threat around the world.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 11, 2016

Terrorism, refugee flood, North Korea nuclear threat on G-7 foreign minister meeting agenda in Hiroshima

The Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting kicked off Sunday in the city of Hiroshima, paving the way for the G-7 leaders' late-May summit in Mie Prefecture.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2016

Hagino shatters own 200 IM national mark, secures spot in fourth Rio event

Kosuke Hagino rewrote his own 200-meter individual medley national record Saturday to claim a fourth berth at this summer's Rio Olympics and round off a dominant week at the national championships.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2016

Archbishop of Canterbury learns his father was secretary to Churchill

Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has discovered his biological father was the former private secretary to Britain's war-time leader Winston Churchill, he said in a statement Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2016

Ruling coalition submits bill to curb hate speech

The Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito ruling coalition on Friday submitted a potentially game-changing bill to the Upper House aimed at eliminating hate speech.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 8, 2016

Beware 'naked nationalism'

The G-7 is a waste of time given the zero-sum game of geopolitics places self-interest over global recovery.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Apr 8, 2016

Five Foxes presents fashion, sweets inspired by 400 years of Arita pottery

Five Foxes Co., a Japanese fashion house that works under the idea of blending Japanese tradition into modern fashion, is currently holding events to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Arita ceramics, a globally renowned traditional Japanese craft.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 8, 2016

Fujimori manages to stay in lead ahead of Peru election

With a surname that sparks fury among some Peruvians and inspires adoration among others, center-right presidential contender Keiko Fujimori has managed to stay atop a turbulent field of candidates ahead of Sunday's election.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 7, 2016

The genius of Brian Wilson: Beach Boys mastermind is short on words, long on legacy

As far as I can tell, Brian Wilson is in a good mood. Speaking from his Los Angeles home, the legendary Beach Boys mastermind certainly sounds upbeat, laughing when his dogs interrupt us, and seems enthusiastic about bringing "Pet Sounds," his opulent masterpiece, to Japan to celebrate its 50th anniversary....
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2016

Japanese lawmakers lock horns over TPP

Kicking off Diet deliberations on ratifying the pact, the ruling and opposition parties lock horns over the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 5, 2016

A vote for 'Brexit' would be a vote for irrelevance

EU membership allows the U.K., a relatively small country with limited economic and political powers, to punch above its weight.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2016

2020 Tokyo Olympics CEO weighs in on security, differences with Rio

The CEO of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics says security is his greatest concern but believes Japan will be safe from the kind of mass street protests currently overshadowing this summer's Rio de Janeiro Games.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 3, 2016

Under military rule, Thais turn to social media

As the space for public political debate and opinion shrinks, Thais have moved their political debate to cyberspace.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 2, 2016

Obama bashes Trump over lack of knowledge about foreign policy, world events

Donald Trump is facing bipartisan pressure to adopt a more presidential tone in his White House run including from Democratic President Barack Obama and Republicans who worry his missteps may do irreparable harm to the party and his campaign.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2016

Japan's first-ever hate speech probe finds rallies are fewer but still a problem

The Justice Ministry finds a “significant” number of xenophobic rallies held by nationalist groups still occur regularly.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 29, 2016

How Sharp is denting the Japan brand

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should use his bully pulpit to shakeup corporate Japan and bolster competitiveness.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 28, 2016

Fresh from tri-state wins, Sanders urges superdelegates to rethink Clinton backing

Fresh from Democratic presidential primary wins over the weekend in three U.S. states, Bernie Sanders said on Sunday he had political momentum that could help him win the backing of Democratic power brokers in his race against Hillary Clinton.
Japan Times
JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Mar 27, 2016

Life good, clean, prosperous in Japan's backup capital of Osaka in 2060

Imagine, if you will, Japan in 2060.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Mar 26, 2016

Pundit didn't need an actual Harvard degree to get top marks in gaming the system

On Feb. 29 a group of veteran journalists held a press conference to protest communications minister Sanae Takaichi's comment that the government could shut down broadcasters if their news programming was deemed to be politically biased. Former Mainichi Shimbun reporter Shuntaro Torigoe said that Takaichi's...
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2016

Ministry touts cultural, industry promotion with Japan House diplomacy hubs

The government aims to create a fresh network between Japan and people overseas with the announcement Friday of new diplomacy hubs to promote Japanese culture and industry.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 25, 2016

Tokyo hotels turn pink for 'hanami' season

The cherry trees are beginning to bloom across Japan, and it is time to prepare for hanami (cherry-blossom viewing), which has been an annual custom since the Heian Period (794-1185).
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 24, 2016

Keep terrorism in perspective

People should be reminded that they are in much greater danger of dying from a fall in the bath than of dying in a terrorist attack.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Mar 24, 2016

Welcoming spring cherry blossoms; enjoying Easter tea, chocolate bunnies; luxury springtime retreat for the ladies

Welcoming spring cherry blossoms
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 24, 2016

U.N. expects record first-day signatures for Paris climate deal

The United Nations expects the number of countries that will sign the Paris climate change agreement at an April 22 ceremony in New York to exceed the record for the number signing up to an international accord on the day it opens, a U.N. official said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Mar 22, 2016

Magic's Gordon learning how to deal with NBA grind

"My legs just felt heavy tonight," downcast Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon told MAS following a recent loss to Phoenix.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
In Junglia’s Dinosaur Safari attraction during a media preview on Thursday, a casual drive through a habitat for the prehistoric creatures goes haywire when several Tyrannosaurus rexes break out of containment.
Big unanswered questions follow Japan's big, beautiful deal with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, the day after he agreed to an 11th-hour trade deal with Japan.
Extreme heat grips Japan, even Hokkaido
The city of Obihiro in Hokkaido amid scorching heat on Thursday
Japan ties with South Korea for second most powerful passport
Japanese passport holders have visa-free access to 190 destinations out of 227 globally.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.
Pentagon looks to unleash ‘military drone dominance’
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a drone demonstration at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on July 10.

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