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BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023

Osaka Gas to secure more LNG in fiscal 2023 amid tight global supply

The LNG contract that Osaka Gas, JERA and Tokyo Gas have signed to buy a combined 3.4 million tonnes per year from Brunei for 10 years from April 2013 is due to expire this month.
PODCAST / deep dive
Mar 15, 2023

Haruki Murakami’s new novel. Plus, allegations resurface in J-pop.

Celebrated author Haruki Murakami reveals the title to a new novel, “The City and its Uncertain Walls.” Also, the BBC puts out a documentary on J-pop titan Johnny Kitagawa.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2023

Will the Catholic Church rethink contraception?

A break with a view of sex and procreation rooted in medieval ideas of natural law is long overdue for the Catholic Church.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Mar 15, 2023

Japan's economy to bloom as hanami season kicks off

Cherry blossom viewing is expected to bring an influx of revelers estimated to have a positive economic impact of ¥615.8 billion, one study has found.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 15, 2023

Major Japanese firms agree to hefty wage hikes amid rising prices

Policymakers, economists and employees are closely watching this year’s wage talks to see whether momentum toward higher pay is finally gaining force.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2023

Australia fast-tracks itself into a formidable naval power with sub deal

It’s doubtful that Australia would have contemplated buying U.S. and British-built nuclear-powered submarines but for the sense of the threat from China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 15, 2023

Georgia is a new front in Russia’s hybrid war

Vladimir Putin wants Georgia, a once staunch U.S. and European ally, firmly in his club of authoritarian states.
JAPAN
Mar 15, 2023

Most children of Jehovah's Witnesses followers in Japan have been whipped, survey shows

The most cited reason for being hit was 'napping or talking during congregations.' Others included 'answering back to parents' and 'playing with a schoolmate.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023

SVB blowout may drive SoftBank shares below Son’s pain point and trigger buyback

Silicon Valley Bank's failure has fueled investor concern over the exposure of startup firms in the SoftBank Vision Funds.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 15, 2023

Squaring the circle of same-sex marriage in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is being drawn into a debate on marriage equality ahead of the G7 summit. Could he turn it into an opportunity?
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023

Honduras president says government to seek official relations with China

Honduran President Xiomara Castro had floated the idea of cutting ties with Taiwan and starting relations with China during her electoral campaign.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023

New Toyota CEO joins merit-based pay argument as inflation rises

Koji Sato, who will take over at the helm of the world’s largest carmaker next month, said the company’s goal is to become more innovative with its labor force, rather than just efficient.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023

Tokyo startup tells new hires they need to know ChatGPT for a job

As concerns grow over how the AI tool will affect businesses, LayerX is making it compulsory for new recruits to use the technology and even testing them on it.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 15, 2023

FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with record 104 matches

The new format will also stick to drawing four teams in a group after a proposal for 16 groups of three was shot down over fears of collusion in the final group game.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 15, 2023

Australia skipper Dave Nilsson would welcome chance to manage in NPB

Baseball continues to bring the former Dragon back to Japan, and each trip has only reinforced the idea that the challenge of leading an NPB team is one he would gladly take on.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 15, 2023

ChatGPT creator OpenAI debuts new GPT-4 AI system

The startup said the new version of the technology, which will be available to paid ChatGPT Plus subscribers, is more accurate, creative and collaborative.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 15, 2023

10 ways GPT-4 is impressive but still flawed

Although it’s an awfully good test taker, the system — from San Francisco startup OpenAI — is not on the verge of matching human intelligence.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023

'No need to worry': Odds drop newly found asteroid will hit Earth

The chances have plummeted that a newly discovered asteroid with the potential to wipe out a city will hit Earth on Valentine's Day 2046, the European Space Agency said Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023

Philippines and U.S. to hold largest-ever joint military drills

A total of 17,680 soldiers will take part in the annual drills, which for the first time will include live-fire exercises in the disputed South China Sea.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023

Biden issues executive order to strengthen background checks for guns

The visit is Biden’s latest attempt to express his horror over the continued loss of life and to demonstrate his administration’s effort to reduce the chance of another mass shooting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023

TikTok considers splitting from ByteDance if deal with U.S. fails

The hugely popular app and its Chinese parent company are facing a barrage of potential legislation in Congress amid concerns it could be used as an influence tool by Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023

Meta to cut 10,000 jobs and 5,000 open roles in efficiency push

The world’s largest social-networking company in November already laid off 11,000 people, or 13% of its staff, in wide reaching cuts designed to improve its financial performance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023

U.S. watching developments at First Republic and other banks, White House says

The Silicon Valley Bank shutdown has roiled global markets and prompted emergency measures giving banks access to more funding.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023

U.S. says Russian jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea as Moscow denies collision

The incident marked the first such direct encounter between the two world powers since Russia invaded Ukraine over a year ago.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 14, 2023

U.K. employers feel the strain of missing skilled workers

Experts believe the growth of automation and artificial intelligence will make creative skills and adaptability all the more important.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 14, 2023

Japanese fans earn share of spotlight at World Baseball Classic

Crowds in attendance at Tokyo Dome's Pool B have been praised both for their enthusiasm and their attitude.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2023

Czech pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani cherishes memories and souvenirs

The 26-year-old got the Samurai Japan star to ground out in the first inning and struck him out in the third — probably becoming the world's most famous electrician in the process.

Longform

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