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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 25, 2021

China makes risky bet on Taliban, looking to Afghanistan’s $1 trillion in minerals

The war-torn country has deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion or more, including what may be the world's largest lithium reserves — if anyone can get them out of the ground.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 9, 2021

Taliban resurgence raises terrorism fears from Moscow to Beijing

The Taliban have dramatically expanded their hold on Afghan territory in recent months, leaving the U.S.-backed government in control of little more than 20% of the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 29, 2021

Senior Japanese defense official says democracies must back up Taiwan and stand up to China

The state minister of defense has suggested that Japan, the U.S. and other countries re-examine their decisions to follow the “One China” policy that recognizes Beijing instead of Taipei.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 12, 2021

Virus variants could propel fourth wave to new heights as Japan's cities clamp down

A significant increase in testing and genomic screening would better reveal the spread of virus variants, but experts question the country's ability and willingness to do so.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 7, 2021

Japan could leverage ODA to broker Myanmar peace

Japan's economic weight and diplomatic trust in Myanmar should be wisely leveraged in order both to dissuade the military from invoking further violence.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2020

Travel bans throttle Japanese universities’ global ambitions

Non-Japanese students and faculty find study and research plans upended by pandemic restrictions.
JAPAN / Society
May 19, 2020

Foreign residents stranded abroad by Japan's coronavirus controls

Japan is the only Group of Seven member denying entry to long-term and permanent residents, and has set no clear criteria for their return.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2020

Japan urges 'new lifestyle' for long-term fight against coronavirus

The government has offered for the first time specific examples of the measures that will shape people's lives in the coming weeks and beyond.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 24, 2019

Modi victory augurs well for Japan-India ties

Modi's landslide win will help cement Asia's fastest growing relationship.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 2, 2019

In war-weary Afghanistan, fighters swap Kalashnikovs for cricket bats and pads

During a lull in Afghanistan's never-ending war, before the fighting season resumes once again in the spring, Taliban fighters recall laying down their Kalashnikovs and, for a brief moment, enjoying a game of cricket.
EDITORIALS
Jan 27, 2019

Thailand sets an election date

Japan must not acquiesce to authoritarian impulses in Thailand, even if it facilitates relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Aug 24, 2018

Tourism boom highlights evolution of Japan guidebooks

The nation's continuing tourism boom has been accompanied by countless new guidebooks and websites on all things Japanese. Today, those who want to learn about Japan are spoiled for choice. But that was not always the case.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 31, 2018

Payment due: Pacific islands in the red as debts to China mount

Just over a decade ago, deadly riots in the capital of Tonga, Nuku'alofa, destroyed much of the small Pacific nation's central business and government districts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2018

Making migration work

The U.N. is right to underscore the benefits of broad-based international cooperation on migration, but to be politically acceptable in virtually any country, such cooperation must respect national sovereignty.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
Jan 7, 2018

More readers' responses to Japan Times Community articles from 2017

A selection of unpublished letters about Community stories from the second half of last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Dec 9, 2017

Open waters: Opening of ports 150 years ago remains a watershed moment in the nation's history

The year 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration, which ended about 250 years of self-imposed isolation and marked the beginning of Japan's efforts to become a major international power.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 18, 2017

Going electric: Celebrating Japan's powerful e-bikes

With electric bikes accounting for nearly 6 in 10 bicycles manufactured nationwide last year, the future looks especially bright.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 16, 2017

Japan may be able to shoot down North Korean missiles but has no legal basis: experts

While some experts differ regarding the technical capability to shoot down a North Korean missile flying toward Guam, all agree the SDF is not legally allowed to do so.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2016
Jan 20, 2016

Japan takes on global role under 'Vision for Tomorrow'

Vision for Tomorrow is a regional partner community project of the World Economic Forum in collaboration with consulting firm Accenture Japan Ltd. In short, the project aims to contribute to the world by Japan's experience together with today's advanced technology.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2015

Escaping the refugee crisis

The best way to help refugees would be for affluent countries to provide much more support for the poorer countries that are sheltering the vast majority of them.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2015

Japan's 'deep remorse' over war spelled out in Diplomatic Bluebook

Japan is actively contributing to world peace and stability based on the pledge of never waging war that grew out of "deep remorse" over World War II, according to the Foreign Ministry's diplomatic policy report for 2015, which was released Tuesday.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 26, 2015

Number of reported child abductions down 'drastically' a year after Hague Convention

The Foreign Ministry says it has received 110 requests from parents seeking the return of a child or visitation access, nearly a year after the convention took effect in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2014

Ignored and fed up, U.K. regions call for Scottish-style devolution

Scotland's chance to vote for independence has lit hopes in other regions of Britain that a reworking of political ties might boost their chances of self-rule too.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2014

Asia's budding reform trinity

Three of Asia's most populous countries — China, India and Indonesia — are poised to enter a historical sweet spot, as their respective leaders build a reputation as one of his country's greatest modern reformists.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
May 26, 2014

Letters: Kikokushijo encounter trouble upon re-entry

Japanese returnees and others discuss the trials and tribulations facing those educated abroad if and when they attempt to settle back in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2014

Soccer's crown jewel can't hide Brazil tensions

Brazil, by both area and population, is the fifth-largest nation on Earth. Its economy is perhaps the sixth- or seventh-largest and will soon surpass those of France and Britain. Yet this great state has barely registered its presence globally. In the complex flux of globalized popular culture or the...
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 18, 2014

Where will Xi Jinping's risky reforms lead China?

As they no longer believe time is on their side, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his inner circle are attempting one of the most ambitious economic and social-policy reform plans in history.
COMMENTARY
Dec 27, 2013

America's one-sided application of diplomatic law

The entire Indian foreign service bureaucracy has been antagonized by the arrest and search of a colleague in New York. As U.S. relative power wanes, is diplomatic trust worth breaking with a growing number of friends and allies?
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2013

Putin's display of a Peronist persona

After nearly 14 years in power, perhaps the best comparative description of Russian President Vladimir Putin may be a transgender cross between the former Argentine leader Juan Peron and his legendary wife, Evita
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2013

Myanmar's 'cronies' face spate of criticism

A new English word has entered the colloquial language in Myanmar, a word that could not even be uttered in public until recently. The word is "crony," and it describes the business elite who exploited their closeness to the country's military rulers to amass vast wealth in the past two decades.
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
Escalation fears rise in Japan following Chinese moves near Senkakus
A Japan Coast Guard vessel sails in front of Uotsuri island, one of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated Japan's airspace around the uninhabited islets.
Ishiba vows Japan will stand its ground, demanding U.S. lift auto tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a Lower House committee meeting on Friday.
As prices soar, Zen-Noh ships just 32% of government-stockpiled rice
A customer walks past a display of rice, with a sign apologizing to shoppers they must be limited to one bag each due to market conditions, at a branch of Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on April 21.
Emperor emeritus diagnosed with silent myocardial ischemia
Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 91, rides in a car with Empress Emerita Michiko, 90, after he was discharged from the University of Tokyo Hospital on Saturday following an examination for suspected myocardial ischemia.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
For centuries, artisans have unraveled strands of the fibrous bark of "shuro" trees to create a medley of everyday objects. Designer Kazuki Nagasawa is now transforming the traditional material into ethereal contemporary pieces.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 expands to become one of Asia's largest startup events
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 was bustling with participants of various nationalities Thursday, and multiple languages could be heard around the room as many engaged in conversations throughout the day.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ship Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.

Podcast

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

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan
By Hanako Lowry

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