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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Apr 6, 2023

Talk about your favorite shows in Japanese — but no spoilers, please!

It's always fun to talk about what's on TV, but recently it has been what's on streaming services that has taken up most of the conversation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2023

A tumultuous Kuroda era reverberated far beyond Japan

Outgoing BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's battle against deflationary mindsets was exhausting, but it burnished his reputation as an innovator.
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BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Apr 6, 2023

BOJ’s Kuroda hands $11.7 trillion ‘shock and awe’ experiment to his successor

In 10 years, the BOJ forked out ¥1.55 quadrillion ($11.7 trillion) on bonds, stock funds and corporate debt. The staggering cost has economists asking: 'Was it all worth it?”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2023

North Korea says U.S.-South Korea drills push tension to 'brink of nuclear war'

State media KCNA released a commentary criticizing the exercises as 'a trigger for driving the situation on the Korean peninsula to the point of explosion.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 5, 2023

The China-U.S. relationship must be fixed

The U.S.-China relationship is the world’s most important bilateral relationship, and fixing it to the extent that it can be fixed, should be a key priority.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 5, 2023

Just how dangerous are India’s generic drugs? Very.

The red flags for Indian drugs have been there for years. The world deserves much better than contaminated medicine and children poisoned by cough syrup.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023

Video probe shows internal damage to Fukushima reactor

The video illustrated the daunting task ahead to decommission the plant after it was hit by a huge tsunami triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake in 2011.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 5, 2023

Safety makes F1's red flag controversy a difficult debate

Sunday's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne ended behind the safety car after two late stoppages, much to the chagrin of drivers who would have preferred to race on.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 5, 2023

NATO entry delay for Sweden spells trouble for alliance, experts say

Finland and Sweden abandoned decades of military nonalignment in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey and Hungary have refused to ratify Sweden's bid to join the alliance.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 5, 2023

Study explains how primordial life survived on 'Snowball Earth'

The findings demonstrate that the world's oceans were not completely frozen and that habitable refuges existed where multicellular organisms including plants and animals could survive.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 4, 2023

Artists worldwide join J-pop luminaries in mourning Ryuichi Sakamoto

Artists such as Towa Tei, 'Suga' from BTS and Flying Lotus take to social media to express sadness and recount fond memories of the late musician.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 4, 2023

Xanax and Adderall access is being blocked by secret drug limits in U.S.

Patients diagnosed with conditions like anxiety and sleep disorders have become caught in the crosshairs of America’s opioid crisis.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 4, 2023

Swim England updates transgender policy with 'open' category

The policy, which has come under criticism from transgender advocacy groups, allows athletes to self-identify in low-level recreational events.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 4, 2023

Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact

Marcos' office said the four locations should 'boost the disaster response' and help humanitarian and relief operations.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 4, 2023

Ben Affleck hopes to score Michael Jordan's approval for 'Air' biopic

Despite glowing reviews from critics and audiences since its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March, the retired Chicago Bull’s verdict on the movie still is not in.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 4, 2023

What higher oil prices mean for the fight against climate change

In the past year, soaring energy prices and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been both an accelerant and a curse for the transition away from dirty fuels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 4, 2023

Japan weighs bomb-shelter bill with eye on China and North Korea

While there are vast networks of subways in major Japanese cities that could be used for civil defense, the majority of homes in the country don’t have basements.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023

Ryuichi Sakamoto, an outspoken peace and environment activist

The award-winning composer took a particularly strong anti-nuclear stance that put him at odds with Japanese officialdom.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023

Rising number of uncontested seats in Japan sparks calls for change

A quarter of candidates in 41 prefectural assembly elections ran unopposed — the second highest ever — prompting even the winners to call for reforms.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 3, 2023

Formula One under scrutiny after chaotic Australian Grand Prix

Formula One takes a three-week break from racing but debate over the balance between safety and entertainment may rage through to the next stop in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2023

Architects of Northern Ireland peace see hope beyond Brexit deadlock

One source of the current political crisis is the sense that Brexit and its fallout have upset some of the balance of the 1998 deal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023

Super Mario: Nintendo's decades of star power

The pint-sized plumber has enjoyed 40 years of extraordinary popularity that has transformed the character into a truly global icon.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 3, 2023

Netherlands star Vivianne Miedema to miss World Cup due to ACL injury

The Netherlands' record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema said she has "no hopes" of playing at this year's Women's World Cup due to the serious knee injury she sustained in December.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2023

In rural America, big solar projects often get a frosty welcome

Huge solar farms are being planned in a corner of Missouri, and as in other rural areas of the United States, residents sometimes are yanking the welcome mat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2023

Finland leader Sanaa Marin concedes defeat as right-wing NCP wins election

While Marin remains popular among many Finns, particularly young moderates, she antagonized some conservatives with lavish spending on pensions and education they see as not frugal enough

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An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo