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BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 4, 2019

U.S. and U.K. to ink deal to get data faster from tech firms about terrorism and child abuse cases

The United States and the United Kingdom are seizing on Facebook Inc.'s plan to apply end-to-end encryption across its messaging services to press for major changes to a practice long opposed by law enforcement, saying it hinders the fight against child abuse and terrorism.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 4, 2019

Dragons part ways with veteran pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka

The Chunichi Dragons are parting ways with former major leaguer Daisuke Matsuzaka, who has been given an opportunity to sign with another team for next season as he works his way back from a right shoulder injury.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 3, 2019

Pride and prejudice with Chinese characteristics

The take-home message for Japan from Beijing's 70th anniversary extravaganza is that not all is as it seems in China.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 3, 2019

Regional fare from World Cup host cities

Rugby fever has arrived in Japan — and at the Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel.
EDITORIALS
Oct 2, 2019

What the Cultural Affairs Agency should have done

By canceling an art festival subsidy, the government sent the wrong message that threats and pressure can be an effective weapon to censor freedom of expression.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 1, 2019

Japan looks ahead after capturing fourth straight FIBA Women's Asia Cup title

Chasing its lofty goal of capturing a gold medal at next year's Tokyo Olympics, the Japan women's national team gained momentum by winning its fourth straight FIBA Women's Asia Cup title in Bangalore, India, on Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 30, 2019

How Thomas Cook's 'excursions' lost their way

The 19th century concept of holiday travel is beginning to come apart.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 30, 2019

Rugby superfan 'Bak-san' becomes World Cup sensation with body-painted jerseys

Step aside Beauden Barrett, Owen Farrell and Siya Kolisi — the real MVP of the 2019 Rugby World Cup so far is "Bak-san."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 30, 2019

Xi military parade to showcase China missiles spooking the U.S.

In Beijing, President Xi Jinping's grand military parade through the capital will be cheered as a display of national pride after 70 years of Communist Party rule. In Washington, many will see a growing threat to American dominance in the Western Pacific.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Sep 29, 2019

Tokyo's fashion week gets a Japan rebrand

As the new sponsor of Tokyo's fashion week, e-commerce giant Rakuten may appear lowbrow — but in times of rising subculture trends, that could work in its favor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 29, 2019

Chiba biwa grower vows to continue despite post-Typhoon Faxai damage

In May this year, loquat grower Kenzo Takeba showed The Japan Times around his farm in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, explaining how he cultivates the soft, juicy fruit that contributes so much to the local economy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Sep 28, 2019

A creamy dollop of Kiwi and Japanese pride

With the kick-off of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand's Harajuku Cookie Time outpost is celebrating with a Pavlova shake that comes with all sorts of Kiwi flair.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 28, 2019

Ruth Chepngetich beats heat, wins midnight marathon at world championships

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the IAAF World Athletics Championships midnight marathon on Friday, in a grueling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 28, 2019

Climate movement now 'too loud to handle' for Trump and critics, Greta Thunberg says

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg hit back at critics including U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, saying their mockery of children shows her message has become "too loud to handle."
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 27, 2019

As new disease wipes out Caribbean coral, scientists tear up reefs to stop the spread

Off the coast of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a group of scientists is tearing a reef apart in a feverish attempt to save some of its coral.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

Kamaishi saluted by fans and players for its resilience

High school student Yukime Sasaki and two other young girls were all beaming smiles to greet hundreds of visitors who stopped by on Wednesday afternoon before a Rugby World Cup game between Uruguay and Fiji.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 26, 2019

French billionaire Bernard Arnault calls teen climate activist Greta Thunberg 'demoralizing'

LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault had some critical words for teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg when he spoke at the luxury giant's sustainability event in Paris.
EDITORIALS
Sep 25, 2019

Tokyo must lead on climate action

A new U.N. report warns climate change is accelerating and old goals no longer suffice.
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2019

Ministers and delegates pledge to introduce 10 million fuel cell vehicles globally over 10 years at Japan conference

Some 30 delegates pledged in Tokyo to introduce 10 million fuel cell vehicles and other hydrogen-powered systems, as well as 10,000 hydrogen refueling stations, globally over the next 10 years.

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