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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2020

Almost like clockwork, talk of a military coup follows Thai protests

For the protesters, the military's enduring power in a country that markets itself as a modern democracy is as alarming as it is anachronistic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 2, 2020

Trump’s dismissal of COVID-19 risk paved way to White House outbreak

The story of the president's inability to fend off the virus inside one of the most secure locations on earth is a microcosm of his administration's wider failure.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2020

Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics

The focus for many in local political party Osaka Ishin no Kai is now on how — or even if — they can continue under a new generation of leadership.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 2, 2020

China gained ground on India during bloody summer in Himalayas

The last six months have drawn new battle lines across a freezing high-altitude desert, raising tensions to their highest since war six decades ago.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 2, 2020

Biden warns Trump against declaring early White House win

The Democratic presidential nominee was responding to a report that Trump has told associates that he intends to declare victory early if the results show him ahead.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Nov 2, 2020

Make Science Great Again: U.S. researchers dream of life after Trump

Dozens of U.S.-based climate scientists shifted their research to France, or sought refuge in academia or in left-leaning states after Donald Trump was elected in 2016.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2020

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

The referendum defeat dealt a heavy blow to the Osaka Ishin no Kai local political group, with Mayor Ichiro Matsui vowing to retire at the end of his term.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 1, 2020

Parkrun returns to Japan after seven-month hiatus

Parkrun, a free, inclusive running event, offers safe opportunities for physical fitness and community building — even amid a pandemic.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Nov 1, 2020

New consoles debut just in time for 2020’s holiday season

This month sees the release of the PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X and Series S, plus the new Kingdom Hearts game has a musical twist.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2020

Photo essay: This is Halloween ... in Tokyo 2020

Despite officials' pleas to stay home, crowds of revelers — with and without masks — converge for a costume street party in Shibuya.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 1, 2020

Whether it's Biden or Trump, allies fret being forgotten amid U.S. turmoil

No matter who emerges as the victor in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, one thing is clear: The winner's focus will turn immediately to domestic issues.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 1, 2020

As election looms, U.S. authorities seek to separate bluster from threats

Law enforcement, which has warned of potential violence around the Nov. 3 vote, must prepare for a range of potential threats, officials say.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 31, 2020

Birthday boy Kengo Nakamura sends Kawasaki past Tokyo

Both Kawasaki Frontale and FC Tokyo had plenty of tricks on Saturday night, but it was league-leading Frontale who left Todoroki Stadium with a treat.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 31, 2020

U.S. says coronavirus can’t be controlled. China aims to prove it wrong.

The United States is hitting records in daily coronavirus cases. But China, the country first afflicted with the scourge, is having a different experience.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 30, 2020

Exhausted emergency fund may force Tokyo into debt and deep cuts

The metropolitan government has already begun to slash expenses, reroute money from other designated funds and borrow cash to alleviate the pressure.
JAPAN
Oct 30, 2020

Japan government set to stop buying Chinese drones

It must also navigate increasingly choppy waters between China and Japan's closest ally, the U.S., which is at odds with Beijing over a range of issues.
BUSINESS
Oct 30, 2020

Japan wants to take the heat off data centers with the help of snow

The energy used to run the servers and keep them from overheating is considerable.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 30, 2020

Latest terror attacks leave France embattled at home and abroad

A terror attack that killed three people in Nice on Thursday left France increasingly embattled at home and abroad, as the government called for toughening measures against Islamist extremism, amid rising tensions with Muslim nations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2020

As the West stumbles, ‘helmsman’ Xi pushes an ambitious plan for China

A Communist Party conclave concluded Thursday with a rousing statement lauding Xi as the party's helmsman, affirming his broad mandate as leader.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 30, 2020

World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players

The decision earlier this month came as a shock to transgender players, especially in light of the organization's push for inclusion in the sport.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Oct 30, 2020

The 12th Japan Spelling Bee参加校募集!

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役会長兼社長:末松 弥奈子、以下 ジャパンタイムズ)は、小中学生が英単語の正しいつづり方を競うThe 12th Japan Spelling Beeを2021年3月6日(土)に開催するにあたり、ただいま参加校を募集しています。...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 30, 2020

Filmmaker Eiji Han Shimizu finds his 'True North' in animated film about North Korea

Eiji Han Shimizu seeks to accurately reflect the experiences of prisoners in North Korean camps with his animated film.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 29, 2020

Designing a vision for Japan's green recovery

The time has come for the nation to show a clear stance on nuclear energy while assessing its possible value.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 29, 2020

BOJ sees volatile recovery path as virus piles on uncertainty

The decision to leave policy unchanged likely reflects continued signs of a recovery in Japan from its record contraction as production and exports improve.

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