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EDITORIALS
Aug 4, 2019

Diet members with disabilities critical for Japan's future

The election of two Reiwa Shinsengumi members to the Upper House will raise awareness of what must be done to help people with disabilities fully participate in society.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 4, 2019

Colone is a cat that deserves better

There are some animals who spend years, even decades in a cage, even at ARK. They are the passed-over ones, the forgotten, those who have become lost in the shelter and amid the competition for adoption.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 2, 2019

Is populism finally coming to Japan?

The success of leftist party Reiwa Shinsengumi marks a turning point in Japanese politics.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Aug 2, 2019

Ep. 10 'The Boy That Gets Treated'

After last week's barn-burner of an episode, we needed a little bit of a breather. There are still plenty moments of joy this week, but first, let's get the Kenny-Haruka-Risako love triangle out of the way.
EDITORIALS
Aug 1, 2019

The U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates

The Fed's decision this week reduces its margin of error in addressing unexpected and expected developments, and increases the burden on other central bankers to be ready to step up as well.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 1, 2019

Japan parts makers literally reinventing the wheel to keep up with shift to autonomous cars

The car industry is reinventing the wheel to prepare for autonomous vehicles.
EDITORIALS
Jul 31, 2019

The overstretched system of dealing with child abuse

Limited manpower and a surge in the number of abuse cases are hamstringing efforts to adequately protect vulnerable children.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 31, 2019

Fuji Rock '19: The 'international' festival gets more worldly

On the Thursday night before the Fuji Rock Festival begins in earnest, part of the festival site is open to everyone free of charge.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 31, 2019

U.S. move to resume death penalty bucks domestic and global trends, U.N. says

The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday the Trump administration's decision to reinstate the death penalty at the federal level goes against the domestic and international trend to abolish or halt executions. The U.S. Justice Department last Thursday reinstated a two-decade dormant policy...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 31, 2019

Trump says new spy chief will 'rein in' U.S. intelligence agencies that have 'run amok'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his choice for the next U.S. spy chief as someone who could "rein in" intelligence agencies that "have run amok," fueling concerns Trump seeks assessments that support his own views.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 30, 2019

'The way he treats people, it's horrible': Suburban U.S. women recoil at Trump's racial politics

Carol Evans approves of Donald Trump's immigration policy. She gives him credit for the strong economy. But the Republican from the affluent Milwaukee suburbs of Waukesha County, a GOP bedrock in Wisconsin, just can't commit to voting for Trump in next year's U.S. presidential election like she did in...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 30, 2019

Joan Miro and his 'assassination' of painting

In 1927, Joan Miro (1893-1983) claimed he wanted to 'assassinate' painting. Eventually he hit upon a means of doing it — sculpture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 29, 2019

Managing the economy in a slowdown

The Abe administration has secured a stable political footing, but is now confronted with major challenges in its economic policies.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 29, 2019

World-class white wines in the shadow of Mount Fuji

Inside a 19th century silk merchant's house in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture, the three Aruga brothers are pouring several white wines in their timbered tasting room. All are made at their Katsunuma Jyozo Winery Co. under the Aruga Branca label from Japan's unique grape variety, Koshu, and all are...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 28, 2019

Boris Johnson faces a millennial Brexit wildcard

After seeing off Theresa May, Britain's new prime minister may find there's another female party leader he can't ignore.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 28, 2019

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WORLD
Jul 28, 2019

Iran to restart activities at Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor, report cites top official as saying

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, told lawmakers on Sunday that Iran will restart activities at the Arak heavy-water reactor, the ISNA news agency reported.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jul 27, 2019

Popular YouTube group's attempt to engineer a viral campaign on social media backfires spectacularly

Social media is a minefield of negativity that often leaves users in a conundrum whenever they stumble across someone doing something online that clearly seems obnoxious. Should users call people out for such behavior? Are they acting in a righteous manner or are they simply giving them the attention...
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 27, 2019

Former Barcelona, Arsenal defender Vermaelen joins Vissel Kobe

Belgium international defender Thomas Vermaelen on Saturday become the latest high-profile European player to join J. League side Vissel Kobe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 26, 2019

Ukraine seizes Russian tanker and frees crew after Moscow issues threat

Ukraine on Thursday seized a Russian tanker for its alleged involvement in the capture of three Ukrainian navy vessels by Russia, prompting Moscow to warn of consequences if any Russian citizens were "taken hostage.

Longform

Koichi Tagawa’s diary entry from Aug. 9, 1945, describes the day of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
The horrors of Nagasaki, in first person