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Japan Times
LIFE / Luxury & lifestyle hotel special
May 25, 2018

Ringing in 30 years of hospitality

The Royal Park Hotel will celebrate its 30th anniversary next June, but it is already preparing to welcome the occasion with a commemorative logo and promotions this June.
Japan Times
LIFE / Luxury & lifestyle hotel special
May 25, 2018

Sit down to a blooming good time

Located at the center of Tokyo's Marunouchi business district, The Peninsula Tokyo is offering spring delights featuring the hotel's stylish Blooming Afternoon Tea, free-flowing Dom Perignon brunch, Japanese craft beer and lavish skin care treatments.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 24, 2018

Vissel sign ex-Barcelona star Andres Iniesta to massive deal

J. League club Vissel Kobe on Thursday announced the audacious signing of World Cup-winning former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta in a deal reported to be worth over ¥3 billion a year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 24, 2018

For sake of kin, Korean residents of Japan seek any thaw with Pyongyang but doubt Abe can bring results

If and when a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un takes place, it will be a day of hope, especially for the people of Northeast Asia, that a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, technically at war since a 1953 armistice halted the Korean War, is finally within...
WORLD / Society
May 24, 2018

Sweden outlaws sex without consent as Europe pushed to tighten rape laws

Sweden on Wednesday outlawed sex not based on mutual consent, with campaigners hoping other European countries would also toughen up rape legislation in the wake of the Me Too movement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 24, 2018

Mike Pompeo grudgingly affirms Russia tried to help Trump win, as intel agencies concluded in 2017

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged — after prodding by lawmakers — that he backs the finding by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia meddled in the U.S. presidential campaign to hurt Hillary Clinton and ultimately help Donald Trump.
EDITORIALS
May 23, 2018

U.S. Iran approach makes no sense

U.S. moves that risk displacing Japan make no sense as Washington worries about a return of 'great power' competition.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 22, 2018

New National Theater, Tokyo, stuns with a bold interpretation of Beethoven's 'Fidelio'

When Ludwig van Beethoven dipped his toe into the world of opera in the early 19th century, the composer may have had the concept of freedom on his mind.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 22, 2018

Donald Trump Jr. draws Robert Mueller's scrutiny anew over more foreign campaign contacts

Donald Trump Jr. stayed out of his father's Washington to run the family business, but he keeps getting drawn back into special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the 2016 presidential campaign
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 21, 2018

Amazon helps Shenzhen entrepreneur turn mom's money into a billion dollars

After Steven Yang left his coveted job at Google, he asked his mother whether he should take venture capital money to fund his business idea.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
May 21, 2018

Let's discuss the scandal surrounding Tokio's Tatsuya Yamaguchi

Tatsuya Yamaguchi, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, intends to leave the band after coming under fire for kissing a high school student.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 21, 2018

Greece's outbound ambassador passes torch

Loukas Karatsolis, the outgoing Greek ambassador, met with The Japan Times at the embassy in April to share upcoming developments. He predicted a busy time ahead, with Japan and Greece celebrating 120 years of diplomatic ties in 2019.
BUSINESS / Tech / Deep Dive
May 20, 2018

Pilot schools cash in as drone business takes off in Japan

As Japan positions itself to take advantage of the growing trend in drones, another sector is popping up in the promising market — drone schools.
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MULTIMEDIA
May 20, 2018

May 21, 2018

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CULTURE / Film
May 20, 2018

With 'Shoplifters,' Hirokazu Kore-eda becomes first Japanese director to win Cannes Palme d'Or in 21 years

Hirokazu Kore-eda wins the coveted Palme d'Or at Cannes for “Shoplifters,” a critically acclaimed family drama with unguessable plot twists.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 19, 2018

The Shima Peninsula, where life is built on oysters and seafood

Shima Peninsula may be most famous for pearls, but the true treasure is its bountiful natural environment and a plateful of fresh oysters.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
May 19, 2018

Shiseido's 'Higashi wo Dori Parfait' is a cornucopia of fruit and flavor

The Salon de Cafe in Ginza has a limited-edition fruit and green tea parfait that hits all the right summery notes.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 18, 2018

Antonio Conte looks to give Chelsea a trophy on way out

If the Chelsea players want to give Antonio Conte a farewell present of winning the F.A. Cup final against Manchester United on Saturday, they will have to raise their game considerably from the shambolic, error-ridden performance in the 3-0 defeat by Newcastle United last Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 18, 2018

Bucks name Mike Budenholzer team's new head coach

The Milwaukee Bucks officially named Mike Budenholzer as the team's new head coach Thursday.
Reader Mail
May 18, 2018

Abe uses the abductions for his own gain

Regarding "Abe expresses hope for progress on abduction issue through U.S.-North Korea talks" in the May 12 edition, Prime Minister Abe's prolonged throttle hold on political power is symbolized by the Catch-22 game he has long played with the abduction issue.
WORLD / Politics
May 18, 2018

Former son-in-law of Paul Manafort, Jeffrey Yohai, cuts plea deal, will cooperate in criminal probes

The former son-in-law of Paul Manafort, the one-time chairman of President Donald Trump's campaign, has cut a plea deal with the Justice Department that requires him to cooperate with other criminal probes, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
WORLD
May 18, 2018

Australian man who has helped save more than 2 million babies gives blood for last time

Australian James Harrison, known as the "Man with the Golden Arm," has donated his life-saving blood for the last time.
WORLD / Politics
May 18, 2018

Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sought $1 million from Qatar in late 2016: Washington Post

U.S. President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, asked the Qatari government for at least $1 million in December 2016 in exchange for access or insight into the Trump administration, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear