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Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2019

Tokyo Gov. Koike gives up fighting IOC's decision to move Olympic marathon to Sapporo

The governor was reluctant to acquiesce to the unilateral move, but said “the chances of winning were slim.”
Reader Mail
Nov 1, 2019

Greta deserves our respect, not scorn

As a high school student, I agree with Radjeep Seth's letter in the Sept. 27 edition, "Young Greta gets climate outrage right at U.N." Greta Thunberg is an inspiration to other environmental activists. She has taken the world by storm with her passion to save the world from climate change and stands...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Nov 1, 2019

Typhoon Hagibis shows challenges of evacuating Fukushima nursing homes in disasters

Powerful Typhoon Hagibis, which ripped through Japan on Oct. 12 and brought flooding and landslides to Fukushima Prefecture, has left at least 27 senior group homes and nursing homes in the area damaged or flooded.
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2019

Historic sites across Japan on alert following devastating fire at Okinawa's Shuri Castle

Thursday's fire that devastated Shuri Castle, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site in Okinawa Prefecture, triggered a sense of alarm among people and organizations managing historic sites in the country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 1, 2019

Florida residency may boost Trump's re-election bid and lower his tax bill

President Donald Trump, a lifelong New Yorker, has changed his primary residence to Florida, a move that could benefit his re-election campaign — and his tax bill.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2019

Halloween in Shibuya: Mayhem ensues despite increased security and ban on alcohol

Chaos unfolded in Shibuya on Thursday night as countless costumed partygoers pushed, pulled and squeezed their way through a seemingly endless crowd running amok despite efforts by police to contain the madness of the annual Halloween celebrations in the area.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 1, 2019

U.S. forces seen on patrol in Syria near Turkish border

U.S. armored vehicles were seen on Thursday near the Syria-Turkey border in a part of northeastern Syria where they had not been observed since early October when Washington announced the withdrawal of American forces, according to a witness and Reuters video footage.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 31, 2019

Resignations offer insights into Cabinet politics

The latest resignations are symptomatic of broader Japanese Cabinet politics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 30, 2019

International Olympic Committee meeting kicks off amid tensions with Tokyo over unexpectedly relocated events

Tokyo's governor, who said she was blindsided by the IOC's decision to move the marathon and walking events to Sapporo over heat concerns, asked why the city was not consulted.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / The Argument: Casinos
Oct 30, 2019

Casinos are misunderstood and a needed part of destination resorts

As a longtime member of a nonpartisan group of lawmakers promoting integrated resorts, my basic stance is to promote the introduction of IRs as a whole, rather than casinos alone.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 29, 2019

'Aono Fumiaki: Mono, Sleeping, Koejiyama, Voice-over'

Nov. 2-Jan. 12, 2020
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 29, 2019

Big decisions ahead for New Zealand rugby, says former All Black Justin Marshall

New Zealand Rugby faces some big decisions in the wake of its World Cup semifinal defeat to England and while it has had so much success promoting from within it might be time to bring in a new voice as coach, former All Black Justin Marshall has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2019

Former Canadian PM on democracy's role in world affairs

The fifth Global Opinion Leaders Summit was held in Tokyo on Oct. 17 with former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivering the keynote before a panel discussion on geopolitical and economic issues.
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

Çalık Holding: Working together with Japan on the road to success

Founded in the 1980s with the initiatives of Ahmet Çalık, Çalık Holding has been active in 7 sectors, adopting the principle of adding value to people’s lives in every region and geography of its activity.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Oct 27, 2019

Rare views of Mount Fuji: Japan's last sentō artists

A dying craft, sentu014d (public bathhouse) painting now has just three artisans continuing the art form. Can interest in Japanese culture, sparked by the 2020 Olympics, help renew an appreciation for the stunning murals?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 27, 2019

Prolonged Brexit uncertainty frustrating Japanese companies

Japanese manufacturers are growing frustrated yet again over another delay in Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, as the prolonged confusion is raising concerns over disruptions to their businesses and supply chains.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 26, 2019

Tokyo's Jimbocho neighborhood won't close the chapter on books

Thousands of bibliophiles are expected to descend on Tokyo's Jinbocho neighborhood over the next week or so as the city celebrates the 60th anniversary of its largest secondhand book fair.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Oct 26, 2019

Thousands gather on Taipei streets in East Asia's largest Pride march

More than 100,000 people thronged the streets of Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday for East Asia's largest Pride march, months after the self-ruled island began formally allowing same-sex marriage, the first place in Asia to do so.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 26, 2019

Sports are feeling heat from climate change

Thanks to deadly heat waves, the Olympic marathon is moving from Tokyo to Sapporo next year. It's a sign of things to come.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 26, 2019

International Ski Federation admits 'too many races' on World Cup calendar

The upcoming Alpine skiing World Cup season includes "too many races," the International Ski Federation has conceded amid criticism from racers and coaches.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 26, 2019

K-pop star G-Dragon, leader of Big Bang, ends military service as fans mob base

Fans of the K-pop boy band Big Bang gathered on Saturday to see leader G-Dragon return to civilian life after his discharge from military service.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 25, 2019

Post-apocalyptic fossils show fast rise of mammals after dinosaur demise

A revelatory cache of fossils dug up in central Colorado details as never before the rise of mammals from the post-apocalyptic landscape after an asteroid smacked Earth 66 million years ago and annihilated three-quarters of all species, including the dinosaurs.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Thousands without power in Tokyo as heavy rain batters Kanto region
Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon, causing thousands to lose power, prompting flood warnings, grounding flights and causing transportation issues.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
JAL reprimand over drunken pilots adds to airline’s woes
Japan Airlines President Mitsuko Tottori (right) bows in apology Wednesday in Tokyo over the company's pilots causing flight delays due to drinking alcohol.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
Aging Japan’s centenarian population nears 100,000
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight
By Mai Yoshikawa

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