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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2022

Japan says it needs nuclear power. Can host towns ever trust it again?

The decision to restart plants is fraught with emotions, not to mention the gargantuan technical task of fortifying the stations against future disasters in an earthquake-prone nation.
Japan Times
May 5, 2022

Go Circular! Vol.3 Meet the Niigata Sake Brewer – Interview with Up-and-Coming Brewer 2/2

Tsunan, Niigata (April 20th, 2021) — Tsunan sake brewery is proud to announce and welcome Mr.Sessyu 雪洲 Kuwabara as a new sake brewer. He will be responsible for managing quality, contributing to sustainable products.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2022

When $1 billion tech unicorns start to look like ponies

In a world where every startup gallops, counting horns starts to look futile. France needs new metrics for a clearer innovation picture.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 5, 2022

Formula One hopes to maintain recent surge of popularity in U.S. with inaugural Miami Grand Prix

'The sport brings a bit of European glam to the auto race scene in America at a time when audiences may be tiring of the same-old, same-old NASCAR and Indy Car events.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 5, 2022

Power crisis in India forecast to persist for months amid 46-degree Celsius heat wave

Households and businesses face ongoing disruptions as coal stockpiles shrink at power plants and fuel imports falter on prices that have surged amid the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 5, 2022

The vanishing COVID variants: Lessons from gamma, iota and mu

While understanding omicron remains a critical public health priority, there are lessons to be learned from lesser lineages of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2022

Brexit made Boris Johnson. Now he has to face its costs.

The inflationary impact on the U.K. economy and the risks of de-globalization are worsening pressure on companies and consumers.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

One voting group holds key to U.S. midterms after abortion leak: suburban women

A large majority of key U.S. voting blocs support abortion rights, but the matter has not been a top issue for voters in the past.
BUSINESS
May 5, 2022

Japan may spend $100 billion to slow yen’s slide, Bank of America says

The speed of the yen's decline has caught Japanese policymakers off guard and exposed divisions between the central bank and the central government.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

What is Russia’s Victory Day and why is it so significant this year?

Because Russia's invasion has failed to produce much in the way of victories, some analysts fear that President Vladimir Putin will use the occasion to escalate the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 5, 2022

Federal Reserve chair vows to curb inflation with hikes that risk economic pain

On Wednesday, the Fed raised interest rates by 50 basis points for the first time since 2000, and Chair Jerome Powell says similar moves are on the table for June and July.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 5, 2022

Twitter courts advertisers amid uncertain future under Elon Musk

The Tesla CEO has tweeted that the platform should not have ads so it can have more control over its content moderation policies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 5, 2022

How we'll know when secretive China is abandoning 'COVID zero'

The rigid strategy, which has pummeled the world's second-biggest economy, has been undergoing minor adjustments as the virus mutates.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

Can Europe survive without Russian oil? Nuclear power may be key.

After agreeing to cut Russian gas, the EU has proposed a ban on Russian oil imports — but this could further complicate energy security, as prices are spiking.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 5, 2022

‘Master Dogen’s Zazen Meditation Handbook’: Are you searching for enlightenment? Take a seat.

Tuttle's recent translation of Zen master Eihei Dogen's writings and accompanying commentary serve as a helpful guide to the origins of Zen in Japan and the benefits of seated meditation.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 5, 2022

‘Lesson in Murder’: A masterclass in portraying evil

Sadawo Abe delivers a chilling performance as a murderous mastermind in Kazuya Shiraishi's psychological thriller.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

U.S. intelligence is helping Ukraine kill Russian generals, officials say

Ukrainian officials said they have killed approximately 12 generals on the front lines, a number that has astonished military analysts.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken tests positive for COVID-19

Blinken's much-anticipated speech on the administration's China policy, which had been set for Thursday, is being rescheduled.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

Russia fights for control of Ukraine's Mariupol stronghold

Mariupol authorities say some 200 civilians, as well as Ukrainian fighters, are still holed up in a vast network of underground bunkers in the Azovstal steel plant.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2022

Chinese aircraft carrier conducts training with fighters and helicopters in Western Pacific

The drills in waters that are closely monitored by Japan were likely intended to check military activities in the same area by the U.S., Japan and others.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2022

Misplaced nostalgia to decide Philippine presidency

Filipinos look ready to make the son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos their new leader, a result made possible by democratic failures, manipulated memories and Rodrigo Duterte.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2022

Don’t jump to conclusions on politics of ending Roe v. Wade

Americans favor abortion rights, but most aren't intense pro-life or pro-choice partisans. A definitive Supreme Court ruling might alter the current landscape.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2022

An inside look at the one-horse race for Hong Kong’s chief executive post

Lee is seen by China as the right man for the job. However, the Hong Kong public hasn't had a chance to assess him.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2022

Hong Kong plots different COVID-19 path to China's zero tolerance

As Shanghai and Beijing stick ever more closely to 'COVID-zero' principles, Hong Kong is methodically moving toward opening up to the rest of the world.
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.
How China’s soft power is rewriting Asian culture
Mixue, a Chinese bubble tea chain, has become the world’s largest food and beverage chain, with tens of thousands of stores all over Asia. The company is just one example of the increasing reach and popularity of Chinese cultural exports across the globe.
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.
In search of untouched Japan? Meet Hokkaido’s newest hiking trail.
The Hokkaido East Trail links some of the northern prefecture's most striking national parks and landscapes.
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’

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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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