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Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Nov 21, 2022

Prized marbled wagyu at crossroads as industry shifts focus to fat quality

With the graying of the population and increasing health consciousness, a growing number of consumers are preferring lean meat.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2022

Global LNG supplies are ‘sold out’ for years, Japan ministry warns

Countries around the world are scrambling to secure shipments of the power plant and heating fuel from major exporters like Qatar and the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 21, 2022

Toyota-Panasonic battery venture looking for new coastal site

The company, which formally started operations in 2020, also plans to pare production costs by adopting Toyota's so-called kaizen process of increasing productivity via tiny improvements.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022

After disappointing midterms, U.S. Republicans look to fresh faces for 2024

At the first major gathering of possible Republican 2024 presidential candidates this weekend, party members voiced a desire to move on from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Nov 20, 2022

A father pens a message to his son on the climate crisis: ‘I tried my best’

Coming to terms with the fact that Japan isn't at the same stage as other communities are when it comes to information on the environment, Simon Whalley pivots to education.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 20, 2022

Malaysian coalitions start maneuvering after hung parliament

Saturday's vote may extend a political crisis that has seen the government change three times in four years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2022

Europe reasserts middle path on China, pushing back on Biden

The shift in sentiment amounts to a victory for Xi on just his second foray outside of China since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 20, 2022

'The Samurai Castle Master': Long-maligned samurai gets overdue redemption

Chris Glenn's new book on Todo Takatora portrays him as an intelligent and honest warrior worthy of Tokugawa Ieyasu's trust, rather than the disloyal man his enemies made him out to be.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Nov 20, 2022

Tokyo marks Transgender Awareness Week with march

According to organizers, around 1,000 people joined an event that kicked off a week of events in the capital meant to bring awareness to the rights of transgender people.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Nov 20, 2022

Savoring the subcontinent: Tokyo's best Indian eats

Ever since 1927, when the the first 'authentic' curry in Japan was served, top-shelf samosas, masala chana and naan have only ever been a short trip away for Tokyoites.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 18, 2022

Kyoto prosecutors indict gang member over murder of gyōza chain president

Yukio Tanaka, 56, a senior member of a group affiliated with major crime syndicate Kudo-kai, is suspected of the 2013 murder.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2022

Why China won't cooperate on finding the origins of COVID-19

For Beijing, winning its u2018people's war' against the coronavirus by controlling the propaganda narrative is more important than learning the truth about the pandemic.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Nov 18, 2022

Xi’s return to the international stage offers hope and concern

It is good to have Xi Jinping back on the global stage as it gives the world a better indication of Beijing's intentions — for good or ill.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 18, 2022

House GOP primed to hit Biden with avalanche of investigations

GOP lawmakers have been setting the groundwork for wide-ranging investigations that, at least in part, will serve as payback for probes of Donald Trump.
Nov 17, 2022

Tsunan Sake Brewery Announces Launch of New Trip Sake Brand, “GO PIN BOTTLE”

Tsunan, Niigata (October 28th, 2022) — Tsunan sake brewery, founded in 1996, is pleased to announce the launch of ”GO PIN BOTTLE”, a mini bottled Japanese sake for any trip and adventure. The sake are bottled in recyclable PIN bottles that look identical to the bowling pins.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 17, 2022

‘Remember to Breathe’: Tensions simmer in mother-daughter drama

Mao Inoue gives a subtle but poignant performance as the long-suffering adult child of an aging single mother in Masakazu Sugita's muted sophomore feature.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2022

Republicans win control of U.S. House with narrow margin

The results were disappointing for a party that had been anticipating a major victory.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 16, 2022

The return of K-pop and a cartoon cameo dot this year's 'Kohaku' lineup

The 73rd edition of NHK's annual musical extravaganza will see domestic acts such as Ryokuoushoku Shakai, Aimer, Be:First and JO1, as well as South Korean groups, take the stage.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 16, 2022

Trump's fresh White House bid to reverberate in Japan

Japan's ability to muddle through Trump's term is often attributed to Shinzo Abe, but his assassination earlier this year means there are likely few “Trump whisperers” left in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 16, 2022

Japan’s wave of tourists sends hotels and taxis hunting for staff

To a certain extent, Japan's struggles mirror what the United States and Europe saw over the summer.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2022

New weight-loss drugs work, but who's paying?

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly say they can treat obesity with a weekly injection. But insurers aren't yet on board.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 16, 2022

Before the blowup, Wall Street heavyweights went to bat for FTX

Trading firms, think tanks and professors all supported FTX's plans to shake up the derivatives industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 16, 2022

EV battery-makers race to develop cheaper cell materials, skirting China

The EVs of the future could shift to sodium-ion or lithium sulfur battery cells that could be up to two-thirds cheaper than today's lithium-ion cells.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 16, 2022

Panic eases over Poland strike as allies query rocket’s origin

Russia denied its forces had aimed missiles at targets near Ukraine's border with Poland, and Poland's president said it was unclear who was responsible.
How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear
An Indian Air Force pilot gets out of a Rafale fighter jet during its induction ceremony at an air force station in Ambala, India, September 2020.
China and Russia start joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Russian and Chinese naval officers take part in a ceremony Thursday ahead of the start of joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, following the arrival of Chinese military vessels in Vladivostok, Russia.
Kamchatka quake may have awakened volcano dormant for 600 years, Russia says
Kamchatka. Krasheninnikov Bay
Italy's fast fashion hub becomes Chinese mafia battlefield
Signs for fast-fashion factories in Prato, Italy, on Friday. Chinese crime groups in the district thrive on the "Prato system" rife with corruption in the fast-fashion sector.
Extreme heat in Japan set to peak this week
People shield their eyes from the sun as they walk through a street on a hot day in Tokyo on July 26.
Fuji Rock's weekend of surprises was one of its best yet
Radwimps lead singer Yojiro Noda threw himself into the rock band’s Green Stage performance ahead of headliner Vampire Weekend.
How Trump is gaslighting on climate change — with Japan’s help
The Bishu Maru LNG tanker, owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, next to the Freeport LNG terminal in Texas
Junglia brought dinos back to Okinawa. But will it bring tourists?
At Panorama Dining, one of Junglia’s two proper restaurants that also doubles as the rooftop Inifinity Terrace overlook, guests can pay extra to sit in balcony tables made to look like birds’ nests overlooking the park grounds.
From Osaka to the NHL: Jordan Spence hopes to inspire young Japanese hockey players
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jordan Spence helps lead the Dreamskate Japan hockey camp in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on July 5.
Coordination office marks first step in U.S. Forces Japan’s shift to ‘warfighting’ command
U.S., Japanese and Australian staff work in the JJOC Cooperation Team office at the U.S. Army’s Hardy Barracks in central Tokyo in this image posted to the Australian Embassy's X account on July 25.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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.
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