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JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 6, 2022

Harassment of female candidates a growing issue in Japanese politics

Despite moves to draw more women to public office, Japan remains far behind other developed countries, in part due to abuse on the campaign trail.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2022

Tesla may be driving itself out of the running

The British bicycle bubble of the 1800s should signal caution for Tesla's stock as rival car companies catch up with EV technology.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 6, 2022

Cameron Norrie faces 'alien' challenge in first Grand Slam semifinal

The top-ranked British men's player knows he will have to rely on Wimbledon's partisan support when he tries to stop six-time champion Novak Djokovic from reaching a 32nd Grand Slam final.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 5, 2022

Knowing nothing else, will Turkey's first-time voters choose more life under Erdogan?

A big majority of young Turks say they want change but remain somewhat skeptical that the opposition can properly improve the job situation, schools and freedoms like free speech.
BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2022

KDDI says services fully restored after three-day disruption

The problem experienced by the mobile phone carrier, Japan's second-largest by number of subscribers, mushroomed into one of the country's worst-ever network outages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jul 5, 2022

'Guerrilla' sales and crowdsourcing: Japan's game console crunch

Video game consoles by Sony and Microsoft have been hard to buy since their November 2020 release, leaving consumers and sellers stuck in a game of cat-and-mouse.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 5, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo's power play puts pressure on Erik ten Hag

Manchester United's new manager has been handed an early challenge as he aims to rebuild a squad that slumped to sixth place in last season's Premier League.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 5, 2022

South Korea’s inflation hits fastest pace since 1998

The news will add to the pressure on the Bank of Korea to consider an outsized interest-rate hike next week
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 4, 2022

Why Australia is battling floods again

Some areas in New South Wales state have received a month's rain in the past two days, swelling rivers and forcing Sydney's main dam, the Warragamba Dam, to spill over the weekend.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 4, 2022

Japanese automakers in high gear to boost EV sales

But with no clear outlook on how much the Japanese market will expand after falling far behind the U.S., European and Chinese markets, they are struggling to find a path to success.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 4, 2022

COVID-19 misinformation bolsters anti-vaccine movement

Politicization of COVID-19 shots has bolstered the anti-vaccine movement, contributing to the decline in routine immunizations for measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 4, 2022

Algorithm claims to predict crime in U.S. cities before it happens

Researchers used historical data on violent crimes and property crimes from Chicago to test the model, which detects patterns over time.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Jul 4, 2022

YouTube escapism offers a glimpse of Japan's luxurious life

From luxury apartments to swanky ski lodges, real estate agent Alex Shapiro showcases the country's most lavish real estate on his YouTube channel, Tokyo Portfolio.
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
Jul 4, 2022

Climb every mountain: Japan’s female mountaineers scale new heights

As hikers prepare to ascend on Mount Fuji for the 2022 season, it's worth celebrating the achievements of the nation's female climbers both above and below the clouds
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 3, 2022

TikTok admits some China-based employees can access U.S. user data

The revelation stoked further criticism from lawmakers who have raised alarms about the social network's data-sharing practices.
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2022

As Takefusa Kubo leaves, Mallorca doubles down on commitment to Japan

The Spanish first-division club is keen to build on its presence in Asia, dispatching one of its top executives and star players to Tokyo for a recent media tour.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 3, 2022

Outgunned island states vow to fight deep-sea mining

Companies eager to scrape the ocean floor 5,000 to 6,000 meters below sea level stand to earn billions harvesting manganese, cobalt, copper and nickel.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2022

Iga Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends in Wimbledon defeat

The Polish world No. 1 was broken five times and made a total of 33 unforced errors in an uncharacteristically sloppy display against French veteran Alize Cornet.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 3, 2022

Across Tokyo, a retro-chic izakaya revolution

Neon on the walls, K-pop on TV, and, of course, cheap eats and drinks up. Have izakaya (Japanese pubs) found the secret to success with young revelers?
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 2, 2022

When did perfume stop being about sex?

Gone are the days of titillating commercials and billboards featuring shirtless models.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2022

'True democracy never started': Hong Kongers react to Xi's speech

Xi's insistence that democracy was flourishing despite the yearslong political crackdown was met with scorn by those who had been most affected by Beijing's tightening grip on the city.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022

Hydropower is a bad bargain

There is no question that the world must cut its reliance on fossil fuels. but building more hydroelectric dams is not the way due to the environmental impact they have.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court has taken control of climate policy

The top court's EPA decision upends precedent and, in effect, embraces a new doctrine of law.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 1, 2022

With LDP victory likely, what's at stake in Japan's Upper House poll?

While the winner seems assured, the exact outcome will determine Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's authority, the prospect of constitutional revision and the smooth working of parliament.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 1, 2022

U.S. and allies boost engagement with Pacific nations amid China push

A recent uptick in Chinese activities in the region has set off alarm bells in the U.S. and allied countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 1, 2022

Meta slashes hiring plans and girds for 'fierce' headwinds

In addition to reducing hiring, the company is leaving certain roles unfilled in response to attrition and 'turning up the heat' on performance management to weed out weaker staffers.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 1, 2022

Biden forced to rethink climate game plan after U.S. Supreme Court limits EPA powers

The U.S. president came into office with the aim of slashing power sector emissions to net zero by 2035, using the EPA as his key tool in doing so.
How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear
An Indian Air Force pilot gets out of a Rafale fighter jet during its induction ceremony at an air force station in Ambala, India, September 2020.
China and Russia start joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Russian and Chinese naval officers take part in a ceremony Thursday ahead of the start of joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, following the arrival of Chinese military vessels in Vladivostok, Russia.
Kamchatka quake may have awakened volcano dormant for 600 years, Russia says
Kamchatka. Krasheninnikov Bay
Italy's fast fashion hub becomes Chinese mafia battlefield
Signs for fast-fashion factories in Prato, Italy, on Friday. Chinese crime groups in the district thrive on the "Prato system" rife with corruption in the fast-fashion sector.
Extreme heat in Japan set to peak this week
People shield their eyes from the sun as they walk through a street on a hot day in Tokyo on July 26.
Fuji Rock's weekend of surprises was one of its best yet
Radwimps lead singer Yojiro Noda threw himself into the rock band’s Green Stage performance ahead of headliner Vampire Weekend.
How Trump is gaslighting on climate change — with Japan’s help
The Bishu Maru LNG tanker, owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, next to the Freeport LNG terminal in Texas
With a new distillery, Suntory makes a spirited move on gin market
A staff inspects a distillation pot still at Suntory's new Osaka Spirits & Liqueurs Craft Distillery, which will focus on gin production and help Suntory capture a bigger slice of the fast-growing gin market.
Junglia brought dinos back to Okinawa. But will it bring tourists?
At Panorama Dining, one of Junglia’s two proper restaurants that also doubles as the rooftop Inifinity Terrace overlook, guests can pay extra to sit in balcony tables made to look like birds’ nests overlooking the park grounds.
From Osaka to the NHL: Jordan Spence hopes to inspire young Japanese hockey players
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jordan Spence helps lead the Dreamskate Japan hockey camp in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on July 5.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

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
By Jason Coskrey

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