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Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 15, 2023

The ‘peace dividend’ is over in Europe. Now come the hard tradeoffs.

Defending against an unpredictable Russia in years to come will mean bumping up against a strained social safety net and ambitious climate transition plans.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 14, 2023

From rap star to engineer to young mayor demolishing swaths of Kathmandu

Balendra Shahm known as Balen, made an unlikely bid for mayor of Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, last May.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2023

Ukraine’s offensive could set stage for diplomacy with Russia, U.S. officials say

It is unclear how the officials will define success in the counteroffensive, which could last many months, or how its outcome might affect their approach.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 14, 2023

Taiwan is running low on a strategic asset: engineers

A shrinking population, demanding work culture and an abundance of competing tech jobs have meant workers have become ever more scarce.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
May 14, 2023

An egg-cellent odyssey through Tokyo’s best 'omurice'

Who really invented these egg-wrapped delights of rice? If these restaurants continue serving up stellar fare, who cares?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 13, 2023

In China, the police came for the consultants. Now the CEOs are alarmed.

Foreign businesses, a top Chinese official said in March, “are not foreigners, but family.” Then came a crackdown on firms with foreign ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2023

In Xi’s China, economic needs may take a back seat to security

Xi Jinping wants to insulate China from perceived threats from the West. He also wants to promote the country as deserving of foreign investment and clout. Can he do both?
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2023

Ukraine’s advances near Bakhmut expose rifts in Russian forces

Russia’s pro-war bloggers were quick to claim that Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive had begun, but Ukrainian officials downplayed the advances.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 12, 2023

LDP moves toward giving LGBTQ bill OK after concessions to conservatives

The LDP’s current proposal — a watered-down version of an initial cross-party bill — will now be presented to Komeito, the junior partner of the coalition.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2023

Families of those lost to COVID wrestle with mixed emotions as emergency ends

More than 1.1 million Americans have died of COVID-19. The official end to the health emergency is being felt in complicated ways for those affected most acutely.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2023

Hong Kong wants more tourists, but mostly ‘good quality’ ones, please

The return to Hong Kong of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations, and a dose of snobbery, in a city starved for business.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2023

China woos European leaders on trip overshadowed by Kremlin ties

As the European Union considers sanctions aimed at companies that supply Russia through third countries, China's top envoy warned against imposing sanctions on Chinese firms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 9, 2023

Bringing AI tools to the workplace requires a delicate balance

Move too slowly, and risk getting left behind. Move too quickly, and neither the staff nor the technology may be ready.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
May 9, 2023

Breaking ground for women in Japan's bureaucracy

Yasuko Gotoh braved the attitudes and aggressions of Japan's government ministries early in her career before thriving in later roles and in the private sector.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 9, 2023

GPTZero app seeks to thwart AI plagiarism in schools and online media

An entrepreneur is pursuing technology to make it easier to distinguish between text written by people and that composed by a machine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
May 8, 2023

Sendai firm banks on unique cosmetics specialty store

Shoen Sukiya's Perfumerie Sukiya S-Pal store boasts a floor space of 560 square meters and monthly sales of over ¥100 million.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
May 8, 2023

Crows’ nests on utility poles in Fukushima raise risk of power outages

Data shows that the number of crow-nest removals in Fukushima Prefecture totaled 1,903 in 2022, roughly tripling from 662 in 2013.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 8, 2023

H&M’s Pokucinska seeks something for everyone

Name: Aneta Pokucinska
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

Biden to name U.S. Air Force chief to top military post, officials say

If he is formally nominated and approved, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. will succeed Gen. Mark Milley, whose term as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expires at the end of September.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

The next fear on AI: Hollywood’s killer robots become the military’s tools

U.S. national security officials are warning about the potential for the new technology to upend war, cyber conflict and — in the most extreme case — the use of nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 6, 2023

Most fake Trump electors have taken immunity deals in Georgia case

Prosecutors are nearing charging decisions after investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally meddled in Georgia’s 2020 election.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 6, 2023

How the Legend of Zelda changed the game

More than 6 million people watched the preview for hints about the next video game in Nintendo’s beloved Legend of Zelda franchise. Millions more are expected to play it.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

As a king is crowned, some Britons ask why the monarchy persists

As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
Japan Times
United KIngdom report 2023
May 5, 2023

Japan and the U.K.: Centuries of collaboration, cultural confluence and continued cooperation

Japanese-U.K. ties have flourished along a broad avenue of cultural exchange, which His Excellency Hajime Hayashi, Japanese Ambassador to the U.K., calls “a cornerstone” of the strong relationship between the nations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 4, 2023

War in Ukraine will set a course for international order — whatever the outcome

While the beginning, middle and end of the conflict will each have a significant impact on the future of fighting, it remains to be seen yet what direction events will take.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
May 4, 2023

Why IRL streaming in Japan is 'not for the faint of heart'

Privacy concerns and overzealous viewers can wear off the shine of filming in Japan, but many streamers say it's still very much worth it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Shein, e-commerce retailer hit by criticism, tries charm offensive

With an initial public offering expected at some point, the company is looking to change its public perception. Not everyone is buying it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2023

Hollywood writers go on strike, halting production

The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 2, 2023

What exactly are the dangers posed by AI?

A recent letter calling for a moratorium on AI development blends real threats with speculation. But concern is growing among experts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
May 1, 2023

Fukuoka researcher eager to revive Japan-made semiconductors

The strengthening of research and development ability in Kyushu, once sarcastically called the “silicon island without a brain,” has been touted as a goal.

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