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BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2022

Kishida touts 'grand design' for capitalism reform at policy launch

Kishida said the country needs to focus on new areas of growth as a panel laid out proposals for his 'new form of capitalism” aimed at reducing social disparities and driving the economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 1, 2022

China plans for years of 'COVID zero' strategy with tests on every corner

A network of tens of thousands of lab testing booths are being set up across the country, with the goal of having residents always just a 15 minute walk away from a swabbing point.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jun 1, 2022

Japan Times 1972: 3 Japanese kill 26 at Tel Aviv

Tragedy strikes in 1972 when three Japanese gunmen terrorize Israel, and police take into custody the criminal that would become known to the country as 'Boy A.'
Japan Times
WORLD
May 31, 2022

War-driven race for food and gas converges on Arab linchpin Egypt

As one of the world's largest wheat importers, Egypt is at risk of bread shortages and associated political unrest.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 31, 2022

Japan approves ¥2.7 trillion extra budget bill to fend off inflation

The entire budget, which will be financed by government bonds, is being directed toward a u00a56.2 trillion emergency relief package put together to fend off rising prices.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 31, 2022

Global geopolitical divisions widen, deepen and accelerate

The only effective counter to Beijing's aggression is genuine progress toward — and contributions to — the economies and security of the region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 31, 2022

When will Kishida fully reopen Japan's borders?

A look at the political forces that have been driving Japan's draconian stance on incoming tourism for the past two years.
JAPAN
May 31, 2022

Japan to end special visas for people stranded in country due to COVID

The temporary measure has granted six-month “designated activities” residence statuses to foreign students and trainees stuck in Japan due to border controls in their home country.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 31, 2022

June international break a welcome relief for struggling J. League teams

Three clubs initially expected to vie for the title will be especially grateful for the chance to reboot their campaigns.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 31, 2022

Russia faces deepest economic crisis in a generation, but many have yet to feel it

Trade with the outside world has plunged, consumers are reluctant to spend and rising prices on basic items are starting to squeeze household budgets.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 31, 2022

Drivers in Sri Lanka queue 12 hours for fuel amid worst economic crisis since 1948

Gas prices have soared 259% since October 2021 as the government slashed subsidies to try and stabilize a teetering economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 31, 2022

Chinese banks overflow with cash that nobody wants to borrow

The reluctance to borrow stems in large part from uncertainty over China's COVID-19 curbs, and whether future outbreaks could lead to repeated lockdowns.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 31, 2022

Europe's dash for gas puts Australia's LNG import plans at risk

Most Australian projects have not yet reached the stage of locking in re-gasification infrastructure and are getting pipped by European users.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2022

Relief and disbelief as Shanghai to start lifting COVID-19 lockdown

The city's prolonged lockdown has caused income losses, stress and despair to millions struggling to access food or get emergency health care.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 31, 2022

Giant deep ocean turbine trial offers hope of endless green power

Power-hungry, fossil-fuel dependent Japan has successfully tested a system that could provide a constant, steady form of renewable energy, regardless of the wind or the sun.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 31, 2022

Japan's April factory output slumps in worrying sign for economy

Factory output dropped 1.3% in April from the previous month on sharp falls in the production of items such as electronic parts and production machinery.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2022

EU leaders back push to ban most Russia oil over Putin’s war

The sanctions would forbid the purchase of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia delivered to member states by sea but would include a temporary exemption for pipeline crude.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 31, 2022

Smart ring that acts as wallet and key gets backing from big Japanese firms

Made out of zirconia, the finger-worn gadget lets people do things such as lock and unlock doors, as well as pay for drinks in stores.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
May 30, 2022

Rebuilding a community starting from scratch

Moved by visits to the area, a pair of students wants visitors to know there is more to the town of Futaba, Fukushima Pref., than disaster.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 30, 2022

Japan drops time frame for budget balancing target in draft economic roadmap

The absence of the target in the midyear policy roadmap could raise questions about Japan's resolve to fix its tattered public finances.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2022

Ukraine war hits Africa's most vulnerable as aid costs spike

Humanitarian agencies were already struggling with price increases under the pandemic. The crisis in Europe made things worse.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
May 30, 2022

Is Japan happy? Exploring the nation’s evolving views of well-being

Why does a prosperous nation known for its efficient transportation networks, accessible education and universal health care rank so low when it comes to personal views of happiness?
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2022

New Australian leader Anthony Albanese focuses on countering China's Pacific influence

Heading into the election, the Labor Party platform emphasized that its defense and foreign policy would start with increased cooperation with the Pacific islands.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2022

The world isn’t spending enough to prevent disasters, U.N. says

Of the $133 billion in available disaster-related financing in 2010 to 2019, only 4% went to reducing risks with the rest being spent on more costly post-calamity responses.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2022

For Russian-speaking Ukrainians, language clubs offer way to defy invaders

Many Ukraine citizens speak Russian as their first language. Volunteer organizations are helping them improve their Ukrainian and abandon “the occupiers' language.”
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2022

For NATO, Turkey is a disruptive ally

Within an alliance that operates by consensus, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come to be seen as something of a stickup artist.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
Trump announces Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel ‘partnership’ deal
U.S. President Donald Trump points as he boards Air Force One en route to New Jersey, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Friday.
Travelers avoid trips to Japan over viral comic book’s quake prediction
Visitors walk along Nakamise-dori as they visit Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district in March.
Tokyo's Yamanote Line resumes suspended train operations
All services on East Japan Railway's Yamanote Line in Tokyo were suspended for early Friday morning due to wire trouble.
Onosato set for yokozuna promotion after clinching Emperor’s Cup
Onosato after defeating Kotozakura at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Friday. The win gave him a 13-0 record and clinched the Emperor's Cup, assuring him of promotion to yokozuna next week.
Manga translators walk a fine line between meaning and mayhem
Not only is the drawing of each frame an important part of the manga-making process, translation has increasingly demanded more attention as the art form gains popularity overseas.
AI fiction is already here. Are humans ready?
After last year’s controversy over using AI to write about 5% of her novel, Rie Qudan was asked by an advertising magazine to write a short story where she uses AI for 95% of it. The resulting short story, “Kage no ame” (“Rain Shadow”), was published March 25.  
Six short films that capture our world in mere minutes
“Marion” provides a glimpse into the lives of bull dodgers, who perform a nonlethal version of bullfighting.
As Taiwan looks to boost ‘unofficial ties,’ Paraguay’s leader offers facilitator role
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena speaks during an interview with The Japan Times in Tokyo on Thursday.
GCAP next-gen fighter joint venture likely to be running by this summer
A concept model of the Global Combat Air Program's fighter jet is displayed during the DSEI Japan defense exhibition in the city of Chiba on Wednesday.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

A sinkhole in Yashio, which emerged in January, was triggered by a ruptured, aging sewer pipe. Authorities worry that similar sections of infrastructure across the country are also at risk of corrosion.
That sinking feeling: Japan’s aging sewers are an infrastructure time bomb
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