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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 9, 2018

U.S. not coordinating against Russian hacking threat: top general

The top U.S. general in Europe said on Thursday that the U.S. government did not have an effective unified approach to deal with Russia's cyberthreat.
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CULTURE / Music
Mar 8, 2018

SXSW offers opportunities for Japanese musicians to find their audience

The South By Southwest (SXSW) music conference and festival in Austin, Texas, has long been a destination for Japanese acts looking to get noticed in the U.S. market. This year's gathering, which runs March 12-18, presents more options than ever for Japanese acts to find their crowd.
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 8, 2018

Seahawks start purge, send Michael Bennett to Eagles

Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett is joining the Super Bowl champions, after Seattle agreed to trade Bennett to the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 8, 2018

The case for a new U.S.-Japan strategy: Why we need a free, open Indo-Pacific

Tokyo and Washington must work side by side to spread peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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CULTURE / Film
Mar 7, 2018

Clint Eastwood's Japan critics are always there to make his day

"Everybody knocks out a flop every now and then," quipped Clint Eastwood during a recent interview to promote his latest movie, "The 15:17 to Paris."
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WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 7, 2018

U.S. budget cuts would delay international fusion project ITER, its director warns

An international project to build a nuclear fusion reactor in France that would start generating electricity in 17 years will face delays if U.S. cuts are not reversed in a few months, the head of the venture said on Tuesday.
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WORLD / Politics
Mar 7, 2018

Democrats buoyed by Texas voter turnout in quest to retake U.S. House

After record-high early voter turnout, Democrats hope Texas' primary election on Tuesday will show that anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies could help them flip congressional seats from Republican control in November.
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CULTURE / Art
Mar 6, 2018

'Sakura, Sakura, Sakura 2018: Flower Viewing at the Museum!'

March 10-May 6
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 6, 2018

How Democrats could win this fall

To avoid again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, Democratic leaders must energize their long-neglected base with a left-leaning platform and promise substantial change.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 6, 2018

Italy's election was actually quite traditional

The nation's voters favor weak central governments for a reason.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 6, 2018

Candeloro feels Hanyu will skate 2-4 more years

The big extravaganza in Pyeongchang is over now and what a show it was. In every category, the skating performances were simply amazing.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 6, 2018

Mariners, Ichiro near agreement on one-year deal

The Mariners and Ichiro Suzuki are close to finalizing a one-year deal for the franchise icon to return to Seattle, according to multiple reports Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2018

China announces 8.1% defense budget boost from 2017 as Xi pursues 'world-class' force

China announced Monday that it will boost its defense budget 8.1 percent this year from 2017, a larger increase than in the two previous years as leader Xi Jinping seeks to turn the country's military into a "world-class" force that can venture farther from its shores.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2018

Returning to the edge of the nuclear cliff

The U.S. and Russia seem determined to restart a nuclear arms race.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2018

Making the business case to achieve comprehensive gender equality

Gender parity is both an economic and a moral imperative.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Mar 5, 2018

Let's discuss the Pyeongchang Olympics

The Pyeongchang Olympics had a bit of everything: political theater, incredible athletic achievements, the wrath of Mother Nature, and more Russians caught doping.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 5, 2018

Veteran goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi still striving to improve in J3

Even though his prime is way behind him, Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi is still protecting his goal with the same enthusiasm as ever.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 5, 2018

China warns Taiwan it won't tolerate separatist activities

China said Monday that it would never tolerate any separatist schemes for self-ruled Taiwan and would safeguard China's territorial integrity with the aim of "reunification" with an island it considers its sacred territory.
PRESS / Publications
Mar 5, 2018

『TOEIC® L&Rテスト 本番そのまま プラチナボキャブラリー』発売

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PRESS / Publications
Mar 5, 2018

『礼儀正しく、的確に伝える 敬語の英語』発売

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MULTIMEDIA
Mar 4, 2018

March 5, 2018

JAPAN
Mar 3, 2018

Fukushima looks to ease blanket radiation checks on rice starting in 2020

The lack of tainted rice in recent years is raising hopes the labor-intensive procedure can be reduced to random inspections, at least outside the 12 hot zones.
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JAPAN
Mar 2, 2018

Japan ties with Singapore to top passport power ranking

Japanese and Singaporean passport holders have the greatest travel freedom worldwide, with visa-free access to a record 180 countries, according to a survey by the law firm Henley & Partners.
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BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2018

Demand skyrockets for sweets, masks and sports goods popularized by Japan's Olympic athletes

Products related to Japanese medalists at the Pyeongchang Olympics are seeing an explosion in popularity after Japan won 13 medals — its best-ever performance at the Winter Games.
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WORLD
Mar 2, 2018

China ready to build larger aircraft carriers, paper says

China is ready to build larger aircraft carriers having mastered the technical ability to do so, a major state-run newspaper said on Friday ahead of the release of the annual defense budget.
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BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2018

Automakers among sectors reeling over Trump-planned U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

Shares of automakers and other large steel and aluminum users in the United States tumbled on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a plan to slap hefty tariffs on imports of the metals, which he said would protect U.S. industry.

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