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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 20, 2016

Carp, Fighters to vie for NPB supremacy

This one should be good.
MULTIMEDIA
Oct 20, 2016

[VIDEO] Two Yamahas, One Passion Design Exhibition 2016

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 19, 2016

Views from Kyoto: Who would you like to see win the U.S. presidential election?

People in Kyoto talk about who they would vote for if they could in next month's U.S. presidential election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 19, 2016

Islamist violence will steer Europe's destiny

The greatest question facing Europe is who, Establishment or populace, will steer the continent's future.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 19, 2016

Japan's eclectic collection of choice

The Tokyo International Film Festival offers a great once-in-a-year opportunity to see new and classic Japanese films with English subtitles. The sheer quantity on offer — more than 50 titles in the main sections alone — can be overwhelming, though. Here are samples from my own must-see list.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 19, 2016

There's always drama at home

The most intriguing titles at this year's TIFF celebrate geographical diversity while homing in on social issues of modern life. Whether the characters are in Brazil or Croatia or Japan, or the filmmakers are from Romania, India or China, their stories feature the struggles of everyday people, some of...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 19, 2016

A cinematic view from overseas

The 29th edition of the TIFF, like every other festival, has suffered from content bloat over the years, but scanning the schedule carefully is worth the effort. A good place to start is usually the World Focus section; this category doesn't require that films be exclusive to TIFF, so it can draw from...
Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

Blending sport, culture, economy

Major international sporting events bring together people from different cultural backgrounds, offering a chance for world peace and economic and cultural empowerment. Over the next several years Japan has an excellent opportunity to lead the world as it hosts major sporting events and cultural festivals....
Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

Global events serve to deepen ties

The World Forum on Sport and Culture has opened.
Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

A blend of traditional and modern culture on display

Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

An excellent opportunity to kick-start industry growth

The Japanese sports industry now has a great opportunity to become a growing industry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

Business leaders discuss economic impact of sport

Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

Growth through stronger presentation, promotion

The World Forum on Sport and Culture will be held in Kyoto and Tokyo from Wednesday to Saturday to discuss and exchange information about the international contributions of sport, culture and the economy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 19, 2016

Trump pushes Congress term limits to 'drain the swamp' in Washington

Donald Trump called for term limits for members of Congress on Tuesday, saying it would help "drain the swamp" in Washington.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2016

Honda to open new XR-V factory in China in 2019

Honda Motor Co. plans to build a new factory in China that will produce passenger cars from 2019, boosting its output capacity in the country by about a fifth, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2016

JR Kyushu shares inch upward ahead of IPO

Kyushu Railway Co. shares have climbed in the gray market before the company's debut next week, people familiar with the matter said.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2016

Thailand's new uncertainty

Given the uncertainty implied by King Bhumibol's death, and the prospect of an unpopular crown prince eventually reigning, stability seems unlikely in Thailand any time soon.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2016

A Nobel that helps explain the hole in a bagel

The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics rewarded work that is merely one more step in the study of ordinary matter that has been going on for centuries.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2016

The political logic of Theresa May's 'hard Brexit'

The Brexiteers are desperately seeking to avoid being exposed as having no negotiating power.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2016

Leaks aren't always good for politics or journalism

Today's ability to download and disseminate vast banks of information has changed journalism and politics forever.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2016

Bringing warmth back to the South China Sea

An icy chill has swept China-Philippines relations. For the sake of peace, it is time to bring back some warmth.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2016

Republican presidential candidate's son-in-law held talks to set up Trump TV network: report

Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, informally approached LionTree Advisors Chief Executive Aryeh Bourkoff about setting up a Trump TV network after the presidential election, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing sources.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2016

We stand at the dawn of climate-friendly air travel

By cleaning up our carbon footprint now, future generations of air travelers from all countries will be able to look out their window onto a healthy planet.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2016

Should children be granted the right to die?

Minors with a demonstrable capacity for rational decision-making should have the right to request euthanasia.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Oct 17, 2016

Paralympic flag handed from Rio to Tokyo

The curtain came down Sept. 18 on the Rio Paralympics, the world's largest event for athletes with disabilities.
EDITORIALS
Oct 17, 2016

The times they are a-changin'

Throughout his career, Bob Dylan's songs have struck a chord with the young and young at heart around the world. It is hard to imagine a 'purer' or more deserving form of literature.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2016

Secretary-general for the world

Incoming U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres possesses a rare combination of background, skills and experiences highly relevant to leading the United Nations.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 16, 2016

When to speak and when to shut up: the art of a Japanese 'benshi'

The silent films screened in Japan from the 1920s to '40s were never completely silent. Katsudo-shashin benshi, or benshi for short, delivered live narration that provided everything an audience might need to appreciate a film — from commentary to translation. Derived from Japan's many narrative art...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2016

Trump is most offensive but Clinton is frightening

It's time the media turned its attention away from Donald Trump's antics and instead focused on Hillary Clinton's long history of misdeeds.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
‘Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game’
After nearly shuttering earlier this year, the Tokyo-based Game Preservation Society continues its work to save the early history of Japanese gaming.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.

Podcast

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

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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