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COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Dec 16, 2012

Even more than meltdowns; this election is essentially about Japan's war-renouncing Constitution

This is the 15th general election I have witnessed since coming to live in Japan in 1967, and by any standards it is the most crucial one of those for this country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2023

Alibaba founder Jack Ma gives first seminar in Tokyo as professor

Ma addressed students as part of an event for the University of Tokyo's Tokyo College about entrepreneurship and the future, conducting a two-hour seminar.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 6, 2023

Minilateralism: U.S. looks to small groupings to tackle shared security concerns

The roles of AUKUS and the Quad have grown wider, while bolstered cooperation between Washington, Tokyo and Seoul is just taking shape.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2023

In rare victory for media, Hong Kong court overturns conviction of journalist

A court ruled that “substantial and grave injustice” was done to Choy Yuk-ling, an investigative journalist who also goes by the name Bao Choy.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 2, 2023

Surging Nikkei offers hope for Japan

The surge of money into its stock markets is both a vote of confidence in Japan’s prospects as well as a reflection of concern about China’s future and other investor options.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 2, 2023

BRICS ministers put on show of strength as Putin arrest warrant looms large

The ICC accused Putin in March of the war crime of forcibly deporting children from Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 1, 2023

COVID lockdowns really did mess with our memories

Researchers have found that some who had lived under pandemic-era lockdowns exhibited distorted time perception similar to that seen in prisoners.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2023

China jet to rival Airbus and Boeing makes first commercial flight

The manufacturer hopes to disrupt the dominance of Boeing and Airbus, but the C919 remains certified to fly within China only.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 25, 2023

Nepal hydropower drive puts India over China, but what's the risk?

China and India have long jostled for influence in neighboring Nepal, and have invested billions of dollars apiece in hydro projects over the last decade.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 18, 2023

Kishida and Biden hail ‘evolution’ of alliance as leaders meet in Hiroshima

A senior Japanese official said the leaders held substantive talks on a range of issues, from defense and economic security coordination to their response to the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2023

Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday it had set up five buoys carrying the national flag from Wednesday through Friday in five areas within the 200-mile (322-km) zone.
JAPAN
May 12, 2023

Japan's imperial couple host first garden party in over four years

It was the first garden party to be held since the emperor ascended the throne in 2019.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023

China’s Belt and Road to enter Afghanistan in Taliban’s victory

The Taliban agreed with China and Pakistan to extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billions of dollars to fund infrastructure projects.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 5, 2023

After tour, Kishida now needs to deliver for Africans

Japan's prime minister took a week-long tour of Africa in an attempt to raise his country's profile and that of the developed world more generally on the continent.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 28, 2023

In 'new scramble for Africa,' Japan slips behind

Kishida is making a trip to Africa, but Tokyo is struggling to define its relationship with the continent as China and Russia ramp up their influence in the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2023

China’s 'Project 912' used social media to target dissidents

The Chinese government has a team of police officers who create fake social accounts to harass dissidents and other critics outside of its borders, according to U.S. prosecutors.
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023

Kishida on demographics, defense and disparity

In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Kishida addresses the foreign and domestic issues that loom large, from the war in Ukraine to his promotion of “new capitalism” in Japan.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 18, 2023

Zheng Qinwen 'really excited' about WTA's China return

The WTA, which had sought a formal investigation into Peng Shuai's allegations and an opportunity to meet her privately, said last week it will resume operations in China this year.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 4, 2023

U.S., South Korea, Japan hold joint naval drills amid North Korean nuclear threat

The two-day anti-submarine and rescue exercises started Monday off South Korea’s Jeju Island and included vessels from the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier group.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 2, 2023

Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol head star-studded Hall of Fame class

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and former assistant Becky Hammon, a six-time WNBA All-Star who coached Las Vegas to the 2022 WNBA Finals crown, will also be inducted.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2023

Alibaba outlines plan for company split to 'unleash productivity'

Each unit will function as an independently operating company that could go to the market to seek financing or launch an initial public offering.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2023

China spent $240 billion bailing out 'Belt & Road' countries, study says

China has lent hundreds of billions of dollars to build infrastructure in developing countries, but lending has tailed off since 2016 as many projects fail to pay the expected dividends.
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2023

Shoma Uno leads after short program with Ilia Malinin in hot pursuit

The reigning world champion delighted on the first night of the men's singles competition at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

Longform

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
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