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WORLD / Politics
Aug 2, 2022

‘Putin chef’ case shows London courts welcome Russians no more

The 61-year-old ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, sanctioned by the U.K., U.S. and the European Union, had sued the investigative journalism organization Bellingcat for libel.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 2, 2022

Experts urge Japan to downgrade COVID to similar class as seasonal flu

Making it the equivalent of a Class V disease would affect which hospitals and clinics can treat patients, as well as the reporting of cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 2, 2022

Japan study shows protein in blood post-infection may predict COVID severity

Patients with particularly elevated levels of MYL9 are at greater risk of severe illness, Chiba University Hospital researchers have found.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 2, 2022

From subway stations to shopping malls, Taiwan prepares its air-raid shelters

The capital of Taipei has more than 4,600 such shelters that can accommodate some 12 million people, more than four times its population, in the event of a Chinese attack.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Aug 1, 2022

Inside Japan's happiest town

A shrinking community that was fading into obscurity is now considered the nation's happiest town. What's the secret behind the smiles in Hatoyama, Saitama?
BUSINESS
Aug 1, 2022

Japan looks to take startup ecosystem to next level with more government help

Initiatives under the Abe administration helped the development of some firms, but overall Japan still lags behind powerhouses such as the U.S. and China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 1, 2022

An economic lesson from Japan

How does Japan, which imports massive volumes of oil and with a weakening currency, keep inflation so low?
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022

England beats Germany in Euro 2022 final to capture first major title

Chole Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner in the second period of extra time to give her side the win.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 1, 2022

Russian strikes kill Ukrainian owner of major grain exporter

The head of Nibulon — which specializes in the production and export of wheat, barley and corn, and has its own fleet and shipyard — was killed in the city of Mykolaiv.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2022

Egypt vows to fight against backslide of climate goals at COP27

The annual United Nations-sponsored Conference of Parties is scheduled for November in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 31, 2022

Presidents don’t move prices. So why all the tweets?

For Biden it's gasoline; for Trump it was stocks. Taking credit on social media for market swings will always backfire eventually.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 31, 2022

Picture book aids efforts to combat child sexual abuse in Japan

Measures to tackle the sexual abuse of children have been strengthened in Japan, including through education.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Jul 31, 2022

The centuries-old mines stirring South Korea-Japan tensions

Some of the gold and silver mines of Sado are believed to have started operating as early as the 12th century and produced until after World War II.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 31, 2022

Nicholas Paul eyes Olympic glory after Commonwealth cycling gold

Fresh off his keirin triumph in London, the 23-year-old hopes to represent Trinidad and Tobago on the Olympic stage.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy announces mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region

Zelenskyy said hundreds of thousands of people were still living in areas of Donbas where fighting was fierce.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 30, 2022

Sebastian Vettel will leave F1 with respect of fellow drivers and fans

Sebastian Vettel's greatest success is a distant memory but the four-time world champion will leave Formula One at the end of this year with more fans than he had in his heyday.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 29, 2022

Execution of Myanmar democracy activists reveals junta's true colors

It is well past time for the community of nations to impose sanctions against Myanmar's military government and its key supporters after the execution of pro-democracy activists.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2022

BOJ members warn of global slowdown and urge stimulus stay in place

Unlike the U.S. and Europe, Japan's economy remains smaller than its pre-COVID-19 level and the latest projections suggest it will remain so this year.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 29, 2022

Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel announces retirement

Vettel said his goals had shifted from winning races to seeing his children grow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 29, 2022

South Korean inflation raises risk of widening worker unrest

Warnings have been given about a new wave of agitation by contract workers who have long borne the brunt of the country's corporate cost cutting.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 29, 2022

Ukraine bombs Russian forces in drive to retake south

Ukraine said on Thursday its planes had struck five Russian strongholds around the southern city of Kherson and another nearby city.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 28, 2022

Property crisis traps China into a market paradox

The effort to halt the spread of mortgage boycotts risks fueling the behavior officials are trying to prevent.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 28, 2022

Taiwan had no greater champion than Shinzo Abe

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's mark on contemporary Japan-Taiwan relations will have lasting consequences.
JAPAN / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Jul 28, 2022

Everything you need to know about BA.5, the dominant strain spreading across Japan

Amid a seventh wave of infections, daily case numbers have been reaching unprecedented highs, with the nation logging 969,000 cases over the seven-day span to Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 28, 2022

As Kishida prepares to reshuffle Cabinet and party roles, attention falls on Suga

Many observers believe that improving ties with Suga would be crucial to making the Kishida administration more stable.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 27, 2022

Google search ad sales beat targets despite global 'uncertainty'

The online search giant has weathered storms better than social media companies, bringing in revenue through a greater variety of functions in the ad market.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2022

The challenges facing Washington’s Indo-Pacific economic policy

Holding face-to-face meetings with Asian leaders won't gloss over the shortcomings of any initiatives offered by U.S. trade officials.

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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.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear