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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Oct 5, 2015

Seeking patterns in the blurred connections that turn two Japanese words into one

When two words melt into one in Japanese, they frequently seal their morphological relationship with a 'blurring' of the second part.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 5, 2015

SoftBank's bond risk jumps as prospects sour from U.S. to China

SoftBank Group Corp.'s bond risk has climbed to a three-year high as founder and Chairman Masayoshi Son faces a perfect storm of troubles with its Chinese and U.S. investments and a push by the government to cut phone rates that threatens earnings at home.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 3, 2015

Size of B. League will present challenges from the outset

There is no one-size-fits-all formula — no magic pill exists — for the Japan Basketball Association to create a new men's pro hoop circuit that will become an instant success.
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MULTIMEDIA
Oct 2, 2015

October 3, 2015

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 1, 2015

2011 Google hacking spooked Clinton, aides over email use, 'antiquated' state-issued laptops

A 2011 hacking attack of Google Inc.'s Gmail prompted Hillary Rodham Clinton and her top aides to worry about "antiquated" government-issued laptops and the security of private email accounts widely used by government officials.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2015

Reappearance of old faces on Toshiba board questions commitment to reform

Scandal-hit Toshiba Corp. appointed new board members at an extraordinary shareholders meeting, vowing to improve its corporate culture and governance.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 30, 2015

China's Xi struggles to show softer side during U.S. charm offensive

Before Xi Jinping flew to the U.S., his foreign minister promised a "people first visit" that would showcase the Chinese president's "extensive outreach to the American people."
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JAPAN
Sep 29, 2015

FOIA documents reveal hot spots, fish kills and toxic dumps on Okinawa military base

Following an 18-month battle, the Pentagon has released records detailing serious contamination on Okinawa base land slated soon for return to civilian use.
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2015

Abe, regional leaders use U.S. visit to showcase Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be in New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly, but he is also busy using the visit to promote Japan as the place to do business.
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 28, 2015

Abe's military push proves to be losing trade as defense stocks sink

Equity investors looking to profit from Japan's move away from pacifism might find that easier said than done.
COMMUNITY / Issues
Sep 27, 2015

Legal change will make temp purgatory permanent for many Japanese workers

Eight years ago, a TV drama about temporary workers generated a great deal of excitement around Japan. In "Haken no Hinkaku" ("Dignity of a Temp"), model-actress-singer Ryoko Shinohara played Haruko Omae, a "super-temp" who masterfully tackled the myriad troubles that arose in her ¥3,000-an-hour job....
EDITORIALS
Sep 26, 2015

Workers getting a smaller share

Japanese workers, notorious for their dedication, overtime and unpaid holidays, are adding to the profits of their corporations but without getting as much back as they should.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 24, 2015

VW says reputation in Japan may take hit from emissions scandal

A diesel emissions scandal that hit German auto titan Volkswagen may not pose a direct threat to its Japanese operation, but the company is bracing for a hit to its reputation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 23, 2015

Monkey that took selfie should get copyright: U.S. lawsuit

A rare crested macaque monkey that snapped a well-known grinning "selfie" should be declared the photo's owner and receive damages for copyright infringement after it was used in a wildlife book, U.S. animal rights activists argued in a federal lawsuit filed on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2015

Xi arrives in Seattle to meet tech titans, looks to downplay China slump, cyberspying allegations

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Seattle on Tuesday to kick off a week-long U.S. visit that will include meetings with U.S. business leaders, a black-tie state dinner at the White House hosted by President Barack Obama and an address at the United Nations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 21, 2015

China market rout doesn't reflect economy, top diplomat says

China's stock market rout isn't a reflection of the health of the world's second-largest economy, and efforts to stem a $5 trillion slide in equities fall within the "boundaries of reasonableness," the nation's top diplomat said in an interview.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 19, 2015

Traditional medicine feeds China's $2.7 billion cancer fight

With the world's largest cancer epidemic, China has been one of the most rapidly expanding markets for oncologic drugs for years. Now, an alternative approach is growing about twice as fast: traditional Chinese medicines.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 18, 2015

September 19, 2015

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 18, 2015

Desert plant may become a better source of rubber

At a test track in Texas last month, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. researchers discovered they are getting close to accomplishing a feat that eluded the great American inventor Thomas Edison.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 16, 2015

Thinking inside the box: Cardboard cubicles offer entertainment, privacy at home

Manufacturers are thinking inside the box to offer stressed-out consumers a personal sanctuary in Japan's notoriously cramped homes.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 15, 2015

Meatpackers Itoham, Yonekyu agree to merge

Meat processors Itoham Foods Inc. and Yonekyu Corp. said Tuesday they will merge their managements by setting up a holding company next April.
BUSINESS
Sep 15, 2015

Facebook targets racist rants on its German website after government pressure

Facebook Inc. announced it would step up efforts to target racist posts on its German website after the government requested a crack down on a surge in xenophobic outbursts against refugees.
BUSINESS / Markets / TSE DATA & REPORT
Sep 15, 2015

Nikkei rebounds moderately after Monday's plunge

The benchmark Nikkei average rebounded to retake 18,000 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday, supported by buybacks after a sharp fall the previous day, but its upside was heavy.

Longform

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