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Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,696 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases came to 1,141.1, compared to 1,087.3 a week earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 18, 2023

TSE finally ramps up market reform one year after questionable restructuring

The Tokyo Stock Exchange finally appears to be ramping up its efforts to revamp the market, one year after its consolidation of market segments left investors feeling frustrated.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2023

Ukraine’s spring offensive just got harder

The bad news for Ukraine is that U.S. spies doubt Kyiv’s military and the Western alliance is fractious. The good news is that Ukrainians have the stomach to fight.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 18, 2023

Suspect in Kishida attack sued government over election rules, records show

In the lawsuit, the suspect also touched on the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, claiming the government forced the event to go forward despite public opposition.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 18, 2023

Novak Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open

The 22-time Grand Slam winner will face 18-year-old Luca Van Assche, who stunned Stan Wawrinka on Monday, in the Banja Luka Open's round of 16.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 18, 2023

Why left-wing parties in Japan are failing to attract young voters

While liberal youths overseas have been able to find their way into politics, in Japan, forces on the left like the Japanese Communist Party have largely been unable to garner support.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 18, 2023

How Imran Khan’s poll demand sparked a new Pakistan crisis

The bid for snap elections only adds to a raft of problems that have plagued the South Asian nation since Khan was ousted from power a year ago.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2023

Ukraine ice hockey team plays on 'to show we're still alive'

The team visited Hungary this month as part of preparations for the third-tier world championships in Estonia.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 18, 2023

Transgender basketball player barred from Australian competition

The panel, which included a medical officer and a sports and exercise physician, ruled Lexi Rodgers ineligible, adding that such eligibility was assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 18, 2023

Kremlin critic jailed for 25 years for treason

Vladimir Kara-Murza spoke out against President Vladimir Putin for years and successfully lobbied Western governments to impose sanctions on Russia.
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2023

Japan and South Korea resume security dialogue after five years

In March this year, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Moon Suk-yeol agreed to resume the security dialogue at an early date.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 18, 2023

U.S. arrests two for setting up Chinese 'secret police station' in New York

Lu Jianwang, 61, and Chen Jinping, 59, face charges of conspiring to act as agents of China's government without informing U.S. authorities and obstruction of justice.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 18, 2023

Overseas share of Japan hotel investments at highest level since 2014

Observers say a combination of low rates, the weak yen and market stability has made Japanese real estate attractive for global investors amid pervasive economic uncertainty.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 18, 2023

‘The Great Reclamation’ details the horrors of the foreign occupation in Singapore

Rachel Heng’s dazzling coming-of-age novel, set before the island country’s independence in the 1960s, chronicles the tragedy of progress with a vivid cast of characters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2023

Sega offers to buy Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment for ¥103.6 billion

Japan’s Sega is doubling down on console and smartphone gaming for long-term growth as its traditional businesses of pachinko and arcade machines face dwindling audiences.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 17, 2023

In wake of attack, Kishida thought of bystanders, election and G7 summit

In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that he did not feel his life was threatened in the immediate aftermath of an attack on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 17, 2023

Overlooked Takayuki Kato continues to make noise for Fighters

Takayuki Kato has quietly been one of the most effective pitchers in NPB.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2023

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry meets Kishida after G7 environmental summit

Their talks centered on Kishida's push for a green transformation and the efforts being made by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to tackle climate change.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 17, 2023

'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens island's identity

At a barbed-wire museum where political prisoners were once held, visitors lauded Taiwan's democracy shaped by its own national identity on the island across from authoritarian China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases stay flat from week before

The number of severe cases under Tokyo's criteria rose by one form Sunday to six , while one death linked to the virus was reported on Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 17, 2023

Accounting for casino capitalism

Mark-to-market accounting standards turned the banking system into a playground for gamblers, fueling instability while adding little economic value.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 17, 2023

Explosive device thrown at Kishida could have been lethal, experts say

The device “had the potential to cause bodily harm or death and was likely intended to do so,” one expert said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 17, 2023

Fender amps up Japan presence with high-end retail strategy

The guitar-maker is emphasizing its long-standing connections to Japan with a flagship store in Harajuku, its first ever, as it seeks to appeal to both trendy and monied consumers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 17, 2023

China tensions top agenda as G7 diplomats meet in Japan

Top diplomats from Group of Seven countries have telegraphed what is likely to be in a joint statement, with officials stressing the importance of unity amid challenges in Asia.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

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

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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
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