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Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
May 17, 2021

One year into the pandemic, Sendai schools confront the new normal

Transparent desk partitions and physical distancing have become standard fare for students.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Fukushima
May 17, 2021

Fukushima firm leaves mark on students' favorite school trip souvenir

Takahashi Industry started manufacturing wooden swords soon after it was founded in 1972, and has carved out a niche in Japan's souvenir market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 17, 2021

Apple and Microsoft’s rivalry had cooled. Now it’s back and getting testier.

At a virtual product launch in November for Apple’s Mac reboot, actor John Hodgman appeared in a nerdy, ill-fitting suit before a white backdrop. "Stop, hang on, wait, one more thing, hi, I’m a PC,” he said, reprising the popular Mac vs. PC television commercials of a decade ago that not so subtly...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 17, 2021

Lessons from Britain: The old way of politicking no longer applies

The recent remarkable electoral events in the U.K. have big implications for British politics. But they also contain important lessons that should be of interest everywhere in the world where politicians and political parties seek the support of voters under modern conditions, Japan very much included....
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
May 12, 2021

Celebrating Ramadan during a pandemic: ‘As Muslims in Japan, we have to make the vibes by ourselves’

This year, iftar meals were again a homebound affair for many Muslims in Japan, and what used to be grand, communal gatherings changed into much smaller celebrations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / Regional voices: Chubu
May 10, 2021

Fraudulent signatures in recall petition rattle Aichi's political world

The names were gathered in an effort to have Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura resign over his handling of a 2019 exhibition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / Regional voices: Chubu
May 10, 2021

Aichi assemblyman admits to falsely verifying petition signatures

Takeshi Yamada, 52, was a key executive of a group spearheading a recall petition against Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura in relation to a 2019 exhibition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
May 3, 2021

Toyota's Land Cruiser proven against world's harshest conditions

Sadayoshi Koyari, who until last year was chief engineer for the vehicle, visited some 80 countries to better understand drivers' needs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
May 3, 2021

Hokkaido Shinkansen struggling amid competition from airlines and ferries

With other operators offering discounts during the coronavirus pandemic, JR Hokkaido is being urged to improve its discount system, too.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 2, 2021

'We're back': Biden uses first 100 days in office to send message to Asian allies

Officials in Tokyo have breathed a sigh of relief at the White House's renewed attention to the region, with some lauding Washington's renewed Asia focus.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 1, 2021

Hate speech can’t be met with indifference and ignorance

When the head of DHC began making anti-Korean comments, many news outlets decided it was just better not to talk about it.
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 26, 2021

The inspiring journey of one Lexus car, from dream to realization

From its start as an unrealistic concept, encouragement from Toyota bosses got the LC sports coupe off the ground and into showrooms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Apr 26, 2021

Japan's golf courses enjoy boost amid pandemic

Visitors to Chugoku's 109 courses topped 370,000 in March, an eight-year high for that month
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 21, 2021

What Germany’s next leader means for Europe and the world

Angela Merkel's departure after some 16 years as chancellor brings into play not simply the direction of Europe's biggest economy, but the balance of power on the continent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 19, 2021

With lower launch costs, Japan's next-gen H3 rocket aims for global success

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are hoping to attract a wide range of commercial demand, including satellite launches for organizations overseas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Apr 19, 2021

Echoes of Fukushima discrimination felt amid coronavirus pandemic

The 2011 nuclear disaster may have created a rift in society, but a similar divide has been seen in the coronavirus pandemic, raising the question of whether a similar mindset is at play.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 18, 2021

‘At the End of the Matinee’: Love and longing in the recent past strike a chord

In his novel, Keiichiro Hirano provides a detailed view of politics, culture and economics at the start of the 21st century alongside a story about star-crossed lovers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 16, 2021

Hong Kong schools devote a day to China’s national security

The shift to a forceful inculcation of national security issues, even among young children, comes as Beijing increases its control over almost all sectors and institutions in Hong Kong.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 14, 2021

Facebook’s new target in the misinformation war: Fake news about climate change

Climate change has emerged as a key priority in Facebook's quest to stomp out misinformation, an effort that involves policing user posts while simultaneously defending free speech.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 12, 2021

From suits to T-shirts: Menswear shops face hard times as pandemic alters trends

Apparel companies are testing new business models to attract more customers amid a downturn in sales.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Apr 12, 2021

Japanese group calls out online abusers to tackle hurtful posts

The group says it has worked on about 1,500 cases over the past 15 years, with about 1,300 of them leading to the deletion of abusive posts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Apr 12, 2021

In Fukushima, data gathered to allay mothers' radiation concerns

One scientist is adamant giving birth in the prefecture is safe, but wants to provide the necessary proof to provide to would-be parents.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Apr 5, 2021

How a Georgian diplomat won hearts and minds in Japan

At the heart of his unusual connection with Japan is one local medical practitioner whom he feels forever indebted to.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Apr 5, 2021

Document shows detail of U.S. plan for nuclear plant in Okinawa in 1960s

According to the plans, the site's first reactor was to be completed in December 1963 and the second in 1965.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 4, 2021

Biden's White House trying to craft gun executive orders that can't be undone

Among the measures being considered — and strongly encouraged by activists — is one directing the U.S. Justice Department to reinterpret existing law on untraceable 'ghost guns.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 3, 2021

Millennials and global consumers push U.S. companies to get political

Georgia's decision last month to strengthen identification requirements for absentee ballots drew condemnation from many U.S. companies this week, including Microsoft Corp. and Citigroup.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2021

Beijing is getting better at disinformation on global social media

Several in-depth investigations published over the past two months have shed light on the evolution of disinformation campaigns originating in China.
COMMENTARY / World / The Great Reset
Apr 1, 2021

The digital age needs a fresh injection of trust

Rapid social and economic change, deepening political divisions and the impact of technology are stretching the limits of trust-building systems, and governments are struggling to keep up.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2021

Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang

The moves highlight the challenges for brands trying to maintain their business ties amid rising tensions.
Japan eyes two types of 'hometown resident' registration
People buy groceries from a mobile supermarket in a rural area of Nagomi, Kumamoto Prefecture. The government is considering a new "hometown resident" registration system to help strengthen regional revitalization measures.
Ed Sheeran teams up with Tokyo’s Oedo Line
The “Oh! Ed! Collaboration Campaign,” launched on Tokyo's Keio Line to celebrate the Friday release of Ed Sheeran’s latest album, “Play,” includes a eight-car train dedicated to the pop star's music and trivia related to his career
Workers say corporate South Korea was warned about questionable U.S. visas before Hyundai raid
Activists holding signs that reads "No one is illegal!" protest against a huge immigration raid last week in the U.S. state of Georgia, in front of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
In rural Hokkaido, the stops and starts of tourism revival on full display
Redevelopment plans for Kawayu Onsen have hit some snags — an example of how bringing tourists back to declining rural communities is far from easy work.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight
By Mai Yoshikawa

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