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COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jun 6, 2021

Ash Hudson: From outfitting hip-hop's icons to finding new inspiration in Japan

Albion 'Ash' Hudson's Conart streetwear brand defined the fashion of many rappers in the 1990s. His designs are now popping up on new acts such as Travis Scott and BTS.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jun 6, 2021

Japan Times 1971: Japanese believe they are 'superior'

As witnesses took to the stand at the 1946 Tokyo trials, they addressed the propaganda campaign that led the Japanese to think they were superior. Attitudes hadn't changed 25 years later.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jun 6, 2021

'Prelude to Pearl Harbor': With diplomatic lines drawn and soft power spent, a standoff emerges

Author John Gripentrog looks at the events and attitudes that paved the way to the Second World War in “Prelude to Pearl Harbor: Ideology and Culture in US-Japan Relations 1914-1941.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2021

In Japan, the light at the end of the pandemic's tunnel remains distant

The vaccine rollout may be accelerating, but the nation remains far away from a return to normalcy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2021

Taliban look to grab power as U.S. departs Afghanistan, U.N. warns

Taliban militants are gathering across Afghanistan in preparation for a possible takeover of the country by force as U.S. and NATO troops exit over the next few months, the United Nations has warned.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 3, 2021

Hacks force Biden into more aggressive stance on Russia

The U.S. president has launched a review of the threat posed by ransomware after an attack on JBS, the world's largest meatpacker.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 3, 2021

A take on ‘The Tempest’ that aims to broaden your horizons

“The Tempest: Swimming for Beginners” incorporates the real-life experiences of its cast members with disabilities, as well as the challenges of living through a pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 2, 2021

Did China avoid blame for causing the pandemic?

The WHO first learned of the COVID-19 outbreak from Taiwan, news articles, a public bulletin and from an automated alert system that scans the internet for mentions of unexplained pneumonia.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 2, 2021

Jets end long wait for B. League glory

Chiba, which lost the last two finals to the Alvark Tokyo, put down feisty Utsunomiya in Tuesday's decisive Game 3 to claim its first-ever league championship.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2021

How to secure vaccines for billions? One Japanese biotech startup has an idea.

The key benefit of self-replicating vaccines is their efficiency, as they require only a fraction of the dosage of conventional vaccines to trigger a strong immune response.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2021

Taiwan’s Shih recognized for lifetime of service, dedication

This year, the 38th Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to the Venerable Shih Chao-hwei of Taiwan in recognition of her work in peace building through her safeguarding of all forms of life, promotion of gender ethics and gender equality, and her approach to open-minded dialogue with different religious...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2021

Xi seeks ‘lovable’ image for China in sign of diplomatic rethink

Xi told top party leaders that China must 'make friends extensively, unite the majority and continuously expand its circle of friends with those who understand and are friendly to China.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
May 31, 2021

Japan citizens' groups take on 'period poverty' as municipalities shy away

A survey in the Chugoku region has found an alarming lack of support from local municipalities for handing out sanitary products.
JAPAN
May 31, 2021

There may not be enough doctors in Japan to support the Olympics

Organizers had initially planned to have about 10,000 doctors, nurses and medical staff on standby for the games but have had to cut that number down to about 7,000.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2021

Hong Kong turns to businesses to fix foundering vaccine program

Major companies, restaurants and colleges have started offering cash payouts, extra time off and even the chance to win a $1.4 million apartment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2021

Belarus' Lukashenko: Hijacking Western complacency

To the European Union, Lukashenko has issued a direct challenge: “We can make fools of you whenever it suits us, and you will not hurt us, because you are weak.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2021

Myanmar COVID-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup

Breathless and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the patients at a hospital in Myanmar highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February's coup.

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