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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2022

Crypto crash threatens North Korea's stolen funds as it ramps up weapons tests

The sudden plunge in crypto values complicates Pyongyang's ability to cash in and may affect how it plans to fund its weapons programs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 28, 2022

Politics trumps business in Truth Social’s war on Big Tech

The Trump venture's pugnacious political approach has hobbled the company's development from its inception.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022

'Greenwashing': a new climate misinformation battleground

While many companies have vowed to take action to curb climate change, critics say the gap between slogans and action undermines meaningful efforts to cut emissions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022

Japan to recommend that companies disclose side-job policies

The health ministry hopes to encourage companies to lift bans on side jobs, in order to help diversify ways workers can shape their careers and facilitate moves of workers to growth sectors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 27, 2022

More listed firms in Japan actively hiring women as outside directors

Business experts, an environmentalist, a freelance newscaster and an Olympic medalist were among new female outside directors welcomed to corporate boards this year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 27, 2022

‘An invisible cage’: How China is policing the future

The latest generation of technology digs through vast amounts of data to find patterns and aberrations, promising to predict crimes or protests before they happen.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jun 26, 2022

Nick Smith: ‘Skateboarders are no longer troublemakers, we’re athletes’

Nick Smith needed a solution to help assemble his skateboard in an easier way. So, he created his own tool to do so and is now selling it to stores up and down Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2022

Friends at first sniff: People drawn to others who smell like them

The study hypothesized that humans may smell themselves and others to subconsciously estimate body odor similarity and judge their compatibility.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 24, 2022

Magic conjure up surprise by taking Paolo Banchero with No.1 pick in NBA Draft

Paolo Banchero was the surprise top pick at the NBA Draft on Thursday as the Orlando Magic confounded expectations by swooping for the towering teenager from Duke.
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.

Longform

Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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