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SOCCER / J. League
Jun 18, 2023

How Japan's top soccer league is striving to become a climate leader

As the league continues to grow, and as climate change wreaks havoc on operations, its quest to bring healthier lifestyles to the Japanese public has expanded into environmental issues.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 18, 2023

Hong Kong student indicted over social media posts made from Japan

The case adds to fears over a sweeping national security law that is being deployed beyond Hong Kong's borders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 17, 2023

Coding to training: Philippines tackles online child sexual abuse

Inside an unmarked building in a Manila business district, a war is being waged 24/7 against dark and mostly hidden crimes — the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 17, 2023

The top U.S. envoy is bound for China with a low bar for a successful visit

Experts agree that few, if any, concrete deliverables are likely to emerge from Antony Blinken's trip. But, some say, that shouldn’t get in the way of talking.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 17, 2023

Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers, dies at 92

Deeply disturbed by the accounting of American deceit in Vietnam, he approached The New York Times. The disclosures that followed rocked the nation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2023

U.S. airman who leaked files is indicted on charges of mishandling secrets

Jack Teixeira’s disclosures have bared rifts between the United States and its allies and given Russia information about intelligence-gathering methods.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2023

Nissan COO who led turnaround after Carlos Ghosn is stepping down

The announcement comes after the company said last month that Ashwani Gupta, who took charge as COO in December 2019, won’t be reappointed to its board.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 16, 2023

Allyson Felix demands better maternity care for Black women following Tori Bowie's death

'We’re dealing with a Black Maternal Health crisis. Here you have three Olympic champions, and we're still at risk.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2023

Why East Asia’s stroller brands have started chasing fur babies too

As birthrates decline across much of the region, baby goods firms in these markets are increasingly turning their attention to the pet business.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 15, 2023

Chinese man arrested in Japan over alleged tech leak.

The 59-year-old man, who worked at a Japanese research institute, has been held on suspicion of violating unfair competition laws, a police spokesman said. 
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 15, 2023

How South Korea puts its food scraps to good use

South Korea, which banned food scraps from its landfills almost 20 years ago, now turns the vast majority of it into animal feed, fertilizer and fuel for heating homes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 15, 2023

The future lies in helping to make China a responsible superpower

Under its aim of realizing a 'community with a shared future for mankind,' Beijing is increasingly involving itself in global issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2023

How to restructure Chinese supply chains

China must reconfigure its industries and supply chains to meet the challenges posed by rising geopolitical tensions and rapid population aging.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 14, 2023

Players seek to keep U.S. Open focus amid merger turmoil

Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka are among the favorites this week at Los Angeles Country Club, along with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2023

As Iran emerges from isolation, Israel is feeling cornered

Jerusalem is issuing daily warnings and letting everyone know that it would not hesitate to act, even alone, if it felt enough of a threat from Iran.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
Jun 13, 2023

From Japan to the U.S. and back: Thriving as a woman in international finance

Chikako Matsumoto achieved her dream of joining the World Bank, and later returned to her home country and executive roles there.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2023

Japan joins NATO members for massive air exercise as Russian and Chinese challenges loom

Japan and NATO have bolstered their partnership in recent years, with both emphasizing that the security situations in Europe and Asia are interlinked.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 12, 2023

South Korea indicts ex-Samsung Electronics executive for alleged data leak to China

Prosecutors said they have also indicted six other people for their involvement in the alleged crime, including an inspection company employee.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 10, 2023

Manchester City wary of Inter Milan threat with Champions League title and treble within reach

Manchester City is a huge favorite to finally get its hands on the greatest prize in European club soccer.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 9, 2023

Rory McIlroy eager to put focus back on golf

McIlroy was one of the staunchest critics of the breakaway LIV Golf circuit, which lured top PGA Tour and DP World Tour stars with signing bonuses and record purses.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 9, 2023

Town transforms marine nuisance into local delicacy

Ainan in Ehime Prefecture has released a variety of sea urchin fed with scraps of the town's signature agricultural products of broccoli and citrus.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 8, 2023

Accounting for war: Ukraine's climate fallout

The first 12 months of the war is expected to trigger a net increase of 120 million metric tons of greenhouse gases, equivalent to the annual output of a country such as Belgium.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jun 7, 2023

Is Japan going to legalize same-sex marriage?

A series of court cases is helping to shape the debate over whether or not Japan will act on legalizing same-sex marriage.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Jun 7, 2023

Andres Iniesta's Japan journey approaches end with farcical farewell

Though he intends to continue playing, the Spanish midfielder was given a sendoff worthy of retirement as Vissel Kobe took on jet-lagged Barcelona in a rain-soaked friendly on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2023

U.S. public-transit systems face credit downgrades as riders stay away

Several public-transit agencies have been put on notice by S&P, including the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and DC’s Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?