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WORLD / Politics
Sep 21, 2018

Accuser of Trump's high court nominee willing to testify if terms are fair and her safety is ensured: reports

A lawyer for the woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee, of sexual assault told a Senate panel the professor would be willing to testify next week if it provides "terms that are fair and which ensure her safety," an email obtained by U.S. media on Thursday...
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JAPAN
Sep 20, 2018

Syrian refugee chef and young tech CEO join forces to realize dream of opening Tokyo restaurant

Opening a Syrian restaurant in Japan was a dream come true for Nazem Jamal Alddin, a 55-year-old Syrian chef who fled from the war-torn city of Damascus three years ago. And it wouldn't have been possible without the help of a Japanese tech firm CEO around half his age who, by chance, had become an avid...
Rugby
Sep 20, 2018

Tokyo marks one-year countdown to 2019 Rugby World Cup

Rugby officials emphasized that the first Rugby World Cup in Asian would be a "game changer" that could bring the game to the next phase.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 20, 2018

Kumamoto ready to stake claim on upcoming B2 season

A week before the B. League's top flight gets underway, the second division opens its 2018-19 campaign on Sept. 28.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 20, 2018

Delicate French treats to delight the palate

The Hyatt Regency Tokyo is holding its popular French desserts event, the Gilles Marchal Fair, until Nov. 18.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Sep 20, 2018

Golden oldies: A Saitama theater festival for elderly actors welcomes seniors from around the world

Renowned theater director Yukio Ninagawa broke new ground when he launched Saitama Gold Theater in 2006. Instead of seasoned actors, he filled his troupe with amateurs who were all older than 55.
Japan Times
Rugby / RWC Countdown
Sep 19, 2018

Brave Blossoms icon Goromaru calls for better promotion of Japanese rugby

Rugby icon Ayumu Goromaru is deeply concerned with the status quo surrounding his sport since the Japan's national team's sensational World Cup campaign in 2015.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 18, 2018

Has Putin's popularity bubble burst?

The strongman's approval rating is dropping as Russians worry more about their futures.
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MORE SPORTS
Sep 17, 2018

Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks to expand brand in Japan

Floyd Mayweather says he doesn't really miss fighting yet and is looking forward to expanding his brand through business.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 17, 2018

South Korea plays down chances of nuclear breakthrough at Moon-Kim summit but says it will push U.S. for 'reciprocal' moves

A top South Korean official played down the chances of a breakthrough on North Korea's denuclearization during this week's inter-Korean summit, saying Monday that it's "difficult to have any optimistic outlook" but also noted that Seoul would push the U.S. for "reciprocal" moves in stalled nuclear negotiations....
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2018

Abe-Ishiba debate highlights candidates' lack of concrete plans to tackle fundamental problems

A debate illustrates Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's and former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba's differences on how to overcome some of the most fundamental problems Japan faces.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Sep 16, 2018

To black up or not to black up for 'Othello,' that is the question

As a Tokyo theater offers another Othello in blackface, Baye McNeil argues that breaking out the shoe polish is the laziest yet most problematic option.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 16, 2018

Massive Russian war games see naval forces hunt submarines in Pacific waters north of Hokkaido

Russian naval vessels have conducted anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Okhotsk, the Pacific waterway between Russia and Hokkaido, as part of the country's largest military exercise in decades.
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JAPAN / IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Sep 14, 2018

Digital Water Solutions: Creating abundance

Water challenges are complex and interrelated. Globally, water demand is threatening to outpace supply. In addition to water stress and scarcity, the world is also faced with the negative effects of extreme weather events, disasters and poor water quality.
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JAPAN / IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Sep 14, 2018

Tokyo to showcase efforts on sustainable water cycle

Tokyo will host the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition for the first time, bringing together over 6,000 water-related professionals from over 100 countries. Director General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Waterworks Masahiro Nakajima shared his expectations on this largest-ever congress....
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JAPAN / IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Sep 14, 2018

Historical gardens among unique event spaces for rent

Planners appear to be increasingly interested in booking nontraditional venues for their events. From historical buildings to cultural facilities, these unique spaces can transform standard meetings and receptions into exclusive, unforgettable experiences.
EDITORIALS
Sep 13, 2018

A decade after the 'Lehman shock'

We may soon discover how well we learned the lessons of the Lehman shock.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 13, 2018

What lies behind Putin's peace proposal

The Russian leader's offer is a political move aimed at gaining a tactical advantage.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2018

Hokkaido quake throws lives of small town's residents into chaos

Evacuees from the town of Abira face ongoing uncertainty as they grapple with losses caused by the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Hokkaido on Sept. 6.
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2018

Organizers to start accepting applications from prospective Tokyo Games volunteers this month

Organizers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics say they will start accepting applications from volunteers this month with a goal of recruiting 110,000 people by the end of the year.
EDITORIALS
Sep 11, 2018

Brace for the risks of unanticipated disasters

The Hokkaido quake provides more clues on how to improve our disaster preparedness.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight