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Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 8, 2022

Suspect in Canada mass stabbing dies after arrest

The suspect, 32-year-old Myles Sanderson, went into medical distress shortly after his arrest on Wednesday afternoon, the police said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 7, 2022

Xi and Putin to meet for first time since Russia’s war in Ukraine

The two will meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit that runs from Sept. 15-16, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 7, 2022

Russia looking to buy 'millions' of North Korean rockets and artillery

The U.S. said any deal would violate U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang and described the move as the latest sign of Moscow's “desperation” as its bloody war in Ukraine grinds on.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 7, 2022

'New normal' as Chinese warplanes push across Taiwan Strait median line

The push could help Beijing achieve two goals: delegitimizing Taipei's claim to statehood and exhausting the island's military resources.
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2022

Japan opens borders to foreign travelers on ‘self-guided tours’

The country also raised the daily arrival cap to 50,000 and dropped a requirement that visitors test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departing for Japan.
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2022

Minister vows to fight Japanese food import curbs stemming from nuclear concerns

Japan's reconstruction minister unveiled a plan to establish a panel of experts to discuss tackling misunderstandings about the planned release of treated radioactive water.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 7, 2022

Suspect in deadly mass stabbings eludes Canadian manhunt for third day

Two brothers are suspected of killing 10 people in a stabbing rampage in the James Smith Cree reserve and nearby village of Weldon, roiling an indigenous community of 3,400 people.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 6, 2022

Russia is buying North Korean artillery, according to U.S. intelligence

American officials have said that, when it comes to Russia's ability to rebuild its military, the economic actions of Europe and the United States have been effective.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 6, 2022

Casino suppliers quit Macao for resurgent Singapore and Philippines

With demand in Macao waning, Light & Wonder, a leading provider of products used in casinos, is relocating its expatriate staff to the Philippines, which has become its top market in Asia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 6, 2022

Shelling at Ukrainian nuclear plant highlights danger ahead of U.N. report

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of risking nuclear disaster by shelling near Europe's largest nuclear plant, which officials said disrupted power lines.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 5, 2022

The Himalayan glaciers are melting, and Pakistan is drowning

Dissolving snow and ice in the iconic mountain range is contributing to floods in Pakistan, droughts in China and changes on Mount Everest.
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2022

Japan steps up livelihood support for Ukrainian evacuees

In Tokyo, local governments and companies are leading such work, including through events to help evacuees assimilate into local communities.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 4, 2022

Japanese firms increasingly recruiting retired athletes for hiring needs

Under a program by Mos Burger's operator, former athletes learn about the basics of restaurant management and get on-the-job training in their first year after joining the company.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 4, 2022

When driving, tires emit pollution. And EVs make the problem worse.

Tires on most passenger vehicles are made from petrochemicals — and are considered the second leading source of microplastic in oceans.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 4, 2022

Renewed shelling puts nuclear plant at risk despite U.N. presence

After Friday's shelling, the plant lost its last primary external power line, forcing it to use a reserve line to prevent meltdowns.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 2, 2022

SoftBank could be planning Vision Fund staff cuts of at least 20%

Executives are still debating how extensive the cuts should be, with some calling for cuts as high as 50%, according to one source.
JAPAN
Sep 2, 2022

Japan drafts plan to punish hospitals and people for skirting pandemic rules

The government is planning to revise a related law to mandate that people suspected of having COVID-19 isolate at home.
WORLD
Sep 2, 2022

U.N. plans permanent presence at Ukraine nuclear plant amid concerns over shelling

'We are not going anywhere. The IAEA is now there, it is at the plant and it is not moving,' the U.N. watchdog's chief said after leading a team to the Russian-held facility.
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2022

Toyota won't renew contract with actor Teruyuki Kagawa after alleged sexual assault

The automaker has already pulled its commercials featuring Kagawa, and broadcaster TBS has said it will remove the actor from its weekday morning information program.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 1, 2022

Japan’s policy on China is critically lacking a military perspective

While Japan has researchers, much of their innovations are not being applied to national security.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2022

Japan clarifies new border rules as it moves to allow most individual tourists to enter

Under the eased restrictions, only tourists who wish to book their travel independently, rather than through agencies, will be denied entry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 1, 2022

U.S. Justice Department likely to wait until after elections to reveal any Trump charges

The unprecedented prospect of bringing charges against a former U.S. president is creating intense scrutiny of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 31, 2022

Seoul proposes 4.6% hike in defense spending for 2023

Proposal includes funding to bolster deterrence, strengthen South Korea's defense industry, increase soldier pay and improve counterattack capability.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 31, 2022

Taiwan shoots at Chinese drone after president warns of 'strong countermeasures'

Footage of at least two drone missions showing Taiwanese soldiers at their posts, and in one case throwing rocks at a drone, have circulated widely on Chinese social media.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 31, 2022

Mikhail Gorbachev, reformist Soviet leader, dies at 91

Adopting principles of glasnost and perestroika, he weighed the legacy of seven decades of Communist rule and set a new course, presiding over the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 30, 2022

France and Germany eye plan to counter Russian propaganda with vlogging and visas

In an unofficial draft, officials note a need to prevent feeding the Russian narrative and trigger unintended rallying-around the flag effects that would estrange future generations.
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.
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.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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