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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2017

The wild blue yonder ain't what it used to be

Say hello to railguns, hypersonic weapons and lasers.
CULTURE / Music
Jul 27, 2017

Quruli has noticed a change in the way young people listen to music

Many musicians will admit to having a special affection for Fuji Rock Festival, which unfurls at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture this weekend. Few, however, have a history as tightly intertwined with the event as Quruli, the affable guitar-rock outfit from Kyoto.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 27, 2017

Japan doesn't need fiscal stimulus, economic adviser says

With the economy growing above its potential rate, the nation needs structural reforms rather than a big dose of government spending, according to Susumu Takahashi, a member of the government's economic and fiscal policy council.
EDITORIALS
Jul 24, 2017

North Korea faces famine again

Even if North Korean priorities are misplaced, the rest of the world should do what it can to ease the suffering of a public that is battered by the indifference of its leaders and the vicissitudes of nature?
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BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2017

Nomura's India fund approaches ¥400 billion as Japan bets on Modi

The land of Abenomics is betting on "Modinomics."
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Jul 23, 2017

Crunchyroll takes anime to a live level

Summer is high season for live celebrations of Japan's pop culture exports. The two largest events in the West, Japan Expo in Paris and Anime Expo in LA, drew hundreds of thousands earlier this month. August will see the U.S. East Coast's biggest anime convention, Otakon, move from Baltimore, Maryland,...
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Jul 23, 2017

Filling the void: Disseminating 'blackness' in Japan

I decided it was time to find out about the true state of scholarship in Japan pertaining to Africans and the African diaspora, and the people behind it.
EDITORIALS
Jul 23, 2017

Best tool to fight climate change

Asian banks and governments have every reason to join the crusade against climate chainge.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 23, 2017

India's botched tax reform

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new goods and services tax is both messy and disruptive.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 23, 2017

Afghanistan: A morally corrupting catastrophe

There is no military solution to the war in Afghanistan. The solution to the debacle lies with the Afghan tribes.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2017

U.S. eyes financial sanctions to cut off Venezuela's oil revenue amid ongoing protests over Maduro

The United States is considering financial sanctions on Venezuela that will halt dollar payments for the country's oil, according to a senior White House official and an adviser with direct knowledge of the discussions.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 22, 2017

How not to create a stink at the office

More domestic companies are taking the issue of unpleasant odors in the workplace seriously.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2017

Australia spots Chinese spy ship near joint military exercises

The Australian Defence Department confirmed reports Saturday that a Chinese spy ship has been operating off the country's northeast coast in the vicinity of joint military exercises involving Australian, U.S., Japanese and other troops.
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MULTIMEDIA
Jul 22, 2017

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BASKETBALL
Jul 21, 2017

New coach Lamas wants Japan to play fast-breaking style

At long last, the Japan men's national team can legitimately begin its developmental project as its skipper has finally stepped onto the boat.
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PRESS / Corporate Trends
Jul 21, 2017

ジャパンタイムズは「テレワーク・デイ」に参加します

 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社︓東京都港区、代表取締役社⻑︓堤丈晴)は、7⽉24⽇(⽉)に実施されるテレワーク国⺠運動プロジェクト「テレワーク・デイ」に参加するとともに、8⽉31⽇(⽊)までの1ヵ⽉間を⾃主的な「テレワーク推奨⽉間」と定めて社員の柔軟な働き⽅を促進します。...
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 20, 2017

Move from Akita to Tokyo a boost for Ando

Capable playmaker Seiya Ando leaves the rebuilding Akita Northern Happinets to play for the new-look Alvark Tokyo.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 20, 2017

With Switch, Nintendo seen enticing players to use just one device

For more than two decades, Nintendo Co.'s twin product lines were the envy of its rivals: a home console and a handheld gaming device. But signs are emerging that its new hybrid Switch may upend all of that.
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BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2017

WHO blasts tobacco industry for blocking anti-smoking moves

The tobacco industry continues to subvert government attempts to prevent tobacco-related deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday in a fresh call to counter corporate lobbying and litigation.
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JAPAN
Jul 19, 2017

Japanese firms needs to boost worker happiness to survive, well-being expert says

Feeling blue at work? According to Keio University professor Takashi Maeno, there are science-backed reasons explaining why workers may feel so distressed.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017

Trust is falling in Western democratic institutions

One clue to understanding the loss of trust in the professional integrity of the Western media is their unrelenting efforts to demonize Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017

Did dissident Liu Xiaobo die for nothing?

Far from a sign of strength, the Chinese regime's mistreatment of Liu Xiaobo amounted to an indication of its weakness, insecurity and fear.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017

Why robots won't steal all our jobs

New technologies inspire new jobs, a study concludes.
WORLD / Society
Jul 17, 2017

Immigration to Switzerland from EU at lowest level since 2005

Net immigration to Switzerland from the European Union has fallen to its lowest level for 12 years, continuing a steady decline in immigration from nearby countries.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 16, 2017

Trump campaign in June paid law office now representing son $50,000

Donald Trump's campaign paid $50,000 to the law office now representing Donald Trump Jr. a little more than a week before news surfaced of an unreported meeting with a Russian attorney that has prompted new accusations of collusion.

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