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SOCCER / World cup
Sep 1, 2017

Halilhodzic praises team's resolve, responds to critics after Japan clinches spot in World Cup

National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic took a swipe at his critics after guiding Japan to a place at the 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Australia on Thursday night, before revealing that an unspecified issue in his private life almost forced him to miss the game.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 31, 2017

Kyoto University reprograms stem cells to fight Parkinson's in monkeys, a breakthrough for therapy

Japanese researchers successfully engineered cells to relieve Parkinson's symptoms in clinical trials, taking a step closer to a potential cure.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 31, 2017

Defense spending set to reach a record, as ministry seeks anti-missile measures in budget request

The Defense Ministry on Thursday requested a record-high budget of ¥5.26 trillion for fiscal 2018, underscoring heightened concern over what Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the "unprecedented" and "grave" security threat posed by North Korea's military provocations.
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BUSINESS
Aug 31, 2017

Trump calls for 'pro-America' tax reform, presses Congress to deliver

U.S. President Donald Trump turned his populist rhetoric to tax reform on Wednesday, calling for "pro-American" business tax cuts as a way to create jobs and telling Congress that it needs to deliver.
BUSINESS
Aug 30, 2017

G-20 GDP growth to exceed 3%, but risks noted: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service kept its growth forecast for the Group of 20 economies at just over 3 percent for this year and next, but warned of geopolitical risks, U.S. protectionism, and spillovers from global monetary tightening and China's deleveraging measures.
JAPAN
Aug 29, 2017

Communications ministry to build decoy networks in bid to lure cyberattackers

The communications ministry plans to employ decoy networks to lure cyberattacks in order to garner information and observe patterns that will help prevent future damage from malicious viruses and other forms of attack, sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Aug 29, 2017

Police to deploy large helicopters for border security, remote-isle incidents

The National Police Agency plans to deploy large helicopters to prefectural police forces in Okinawa and Fukuoka to transport officers to remote islands and assist in disaster rescue operations, sources said Tuesday.
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 29, 2017

Trump's planned HIV aid cuts could spell 9 million life years lost in South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire: UNAIDS

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to cut foreign aid supporting HIV/AIDS treatment could cost 9 million years of lost life in South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire, according to a global study released on Monday.
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JAPAN
Aug 29, 2017

Cabinet turmoil prompts likely delay in setting timing of Emperor's abdication

The government is considering dropping its plan to set and announce in September the dates of Emperor Akihito's abdication and the start of a new era, sources said.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 28, 2017

Graying Japan wants automation, not immigration

A labor shortage could fuel the nation's next innovation boom.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 28, 2017

Ex-Thai leader's exile spurs debate: Is Thaksin era over?

The self-imposed exile of another popular Thai leader means the junta won't need to deal with a high-profile prisoner. Yet another question remains: Can Thaksin Shinawatra's family finally be beaten at the polls?
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 25, 2017

DAZN brings boxing superfight to Japan, as streaming apps poised to disrupt broadcasting

In Tokyo and want to watch this weekend's Mayweather-McGregor superfight? You won't need a satellite dish or a sports bar — just an app.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 24, 2017

Trump's threat to shut down government over Mexico wall funds draws flak

President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans rebuked him on Wednesday after his threat to shut down the U.S. government over funding for a border wall rattled markets and cast a shadow over congressional efforts to raise the country's debt ceiling and pass spending bills.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 23, 2017

Thinking the unthinkable: Japan's stocks slip free of yen's grip

It's still early, but there are signs Japan's equity market is approaching escape velocity when it comes to a force that has entranced it for years.
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JAPAN
Aug 23, 2017

Ministry looks to support high schools involved in fostering regional social businesses

The education ministry has started discussions on providing support for high schools that operate social businesses, aiming to solve problems in regional communities through business methods, Jiji Press learned Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Aug 22, 2017

Still a long way to go for Toshiba

Toshiba has a long way to go before it's in the clear.

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?