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Japan Times
Jun 23, 2022

Tsunan Sake Brewery Announces Launch of New Sake Brand "Yukikamoshi", Sake Brewed with Niigata Snowー Interview with CEO Kabasawa 1/2

Tsunan, Niigata (June 23rd, 2022) — Tsunan sake brewery is proud to announce the launch of ”Yukikamoshi”, its newest sake brand brewed with Niigata snow in Japan. With a core mission “Brew for future”, Tsunan is more than just a Japanese sake, it is a lifestyle. Proudly rooted in Tsunan, our...
Japan Times
LIFE
Jun 23, 2022

Yours sincerely: singles charmed by Japanese letter-writing campaign

Singles in Miyazaki are being encouraged to put pen to paper in a low-tech search for their soulmate, part of municipal efforts to boost the low birth rate.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 23, 2022

'Tokyo 2020 Side B': Behind the scenes of the 'pandemic Olympics'

While the overall tone is positive and inspirational, the second volume of Naomi Kawase's documentary on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games feels overloaded with aural and visual details.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2022

Uzbekistan’s SCO leadership: Effective partnership, tasks, prospects

In recent years, Uzbekistan has been pursuing an increasingly active foreign policy not only in its region, but elsewhere in the world. The authority of Tashkent has also grown in a number of international organizations and within the framework of international integration processes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 23, 2022

‘Plan 75’: A chilling look at a callous future society

Chie Hayakawa's haunting dystopian drama about a government-sponsored euthanasia program to address Japan's aging society almost hits too close for comfort.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 22, 2022

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000 with toll expected to rise

Officials said hundreds of people were injured and that the death toll was likely to rise as information trickled in from remote mountain villages.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2022

The prince of Wales and his discontents

Queen Elizabeth II has kept the monarchy popular — and the country united around it — by keeping her opinions to herself. Charles should master the discipline
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2022

Hong Kong is unrecognizable after two years under new security law

The landscape for free expression in Hong Kong after Beijing enacted the National Security Law has become increasingly desolate, and conditions are set to worsen.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 22, 2022

Police response to Uvalde shooting an 'abject failure,' Texas official says

Parents and relatives of the schoolchildren and staff have expressed deep anger over police actions after the gunman entered Robb Elementary School and began shooting.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 21, 2022

U.S. monkeypox response repeats COVID-19 mistakes

Health officials, with the monkeypox outbreak, are again failing to understand that a new epidemic may not take the same course as the last one.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 20, 2022

The world can stave off Putin’s food fight

Wealthy countries should support Ukraine's efforts to export grain and make sure poorer countries can afford to buy it.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Jun 20, 2022

Got a complaint? Japan's business owners want you to say it, not spray it.

Japanese firms are struggling to deal with increasingly unreasonable demands from customers.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jun 20, 2022

TELL’s Bahasa Indonesia services provide vital support

Felicia Nainggolan, TELL's Indonesian-language counselor, on the importance of mental health services for underserved communities.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 18, 2022

‘Love’ exposes taboos and absurdity of social conventions

Photographer Hideka Tonomura's explores her interpretation of 'the essence of love and life' in a trio of projects that defies personal boundaries and societal limitations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 17, 2022

Hong Kong bars and patrons find ways around new COVID test rule

There was widespread disbelief that the new approach was likely to have an impact on the case counts, which have increased nearly fourfold to more than 1,000 a day since May.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 17, 2022

Shin-hanga and one man's vision to rejuvenate ukiyo-e traditions

A sweeping show containing works by 25 artists who formed the core of the last significant woodblock print movement, championed by one savvy businessman, is currently touring Europe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 17, 2022

Elon Musk's boring company is feuding with Texas over a driveway

Since Boring Co. bought land last May to create a research and development center in a rural area outside Austin, Texas, the company has skirted requests for proper permits.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 16, 2022

Does South Korea need an aircraft carrier?

South Korea would be wise to develop the capability to act independently in defense of its own needs, as Japan has done. An aircraft carrier is a first step in that direction.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2022

Japan to up domestic tourism subsidy when campaign expands in July

The amount will increase from u00a55,000 to as much as u00a58,000 per person, covering both accommodation and transportation fees, after the program is expanded nationwide.
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2022

Business license of disgraced Hokkaido tour boat firm revoked

Shiretoko Yuransen, based in the town of Shari, Hokkaido, will not be able to apply for a new license for the next two years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 16, 2022

Taiwan radio enthusiasts tune in as Chinese and U.S. warplanes crowd sensitive skies

A band of Taiwanese radio enthusiasts has been tuning in to related radio traffic and publishing the recordings online.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2022

Tesla leads in driver-assisted technology crashes, according to U.S. data

Car companies are rushing to add driver assistance systems, saying these improve safety by handling some maneuvers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 16, 2022

Weak currency may be existential threat to iconic ¥100 shops

A weaker yen pushing up the cost of imported goods, spiking energy prices and climbing raw material costs are making it harder for operators to do business.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2022

How asylum-seekers cross the U.S. border

Since U.S. President Joe Biden took office, migration at the southern border of the United States has increased to levels not seen in decades.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 15, 2022

On climate change’s front lines, hard lives grow even harder

Hundreds of millions of humanity's most vulnerable live in South Asia, where rising temperatures make it more difficult to address poverty, food security and health challenges.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 15, 2022

Rethinking supply chains

Today's supply-chain policy challenges are a consequence of forgetting that other considerations besides economic efficiency matter.
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.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
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.
Osaka police crack down on crime ring over underage prostitution
Osaka Prefectural Police headquarters
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.
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
Apple’s Craig Federighi shows off a set of emoji at a conference on June 13, 2016. While the small pictures have proved helpful in conveying nuance in our texts, younger people are using them less often.
‘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.
Rare vintage shots and first-time shows at TOP’s 30th anniversary
The museum's curators selected a wide array of works from the archives for the milestone exhibitions. Among other photos, Nobuyoshi Araki's work from the series "Winter Journey" (1990) was included in the "Continuity and Change" exhibition that concluded in June.
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.

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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