Search - 2018

 
Menu
Search
 
July 08, 2025
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access
15,109 results
Sort by: Relevance Newest Oldest
After adjusting your search parameters, press Enter on your keyboard or click on the red magnifying glass to run your query again.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 15, 2022

Jeremy Hunt brought in from the cold to be U.K.'s new finance minister

Britain's onetime top diplomat is named new finance minister, the latest senior government role for for a man regarded by many in his Conservative Party as a safe pair of hands.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2022

U.S. ponders a striking move: Regulating outward investment

Neither protectionism nor unfettered free markets can protect national security and promote growth. The U.S. must struggle to get the balance right.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 3, 2022

Kishida tries to put focus on economy after Unification Church controversy

The prime minister used his speech at the opening of the new parliamentary session to emphasize economic measures, such as those on inflation and raising wages.
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Oct 3, 2022

Tokyo Disney resort shifts to fewer visitors and better customer satisfaction

The parks' operator hopes to boost revenue by freeing visitors from long lines and offering them opportunities to spend more on dining and shopping.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 30, 2022

Energy crisis sires new European order: a strong Italy and ailing Germany

Germany has been caught wholly unprepared and is on the brink of recession, as its industry is preparing for gas and power rationing and as it has just nationalized a major utility.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 29, 2022

After 50 years, roles of Japanese and Chinese firms have reversed

While China's place in the tech industry has grown on the back of investment, some Japanese companies have lost their competitiveness.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 27, 2022

In China’s auto market, electric isn’t the future. It’s the present.

This year, the U.S. passed a key threshold of EVs accounting for 5% of new car sales. China passed that level in 2018.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 27, 2022

Binance seeks permit to return to Japan market after four years

The nation's easing approach to crypto and substantial potential for user growth are the key reasons for the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange's renewed interest.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 25, 2022

Floyd Mayweather knocks out Mikuru Asakura in exhibition fight

The former world champion floored his Japanese opponent at the end of the second round to cap off the latest of his lucrative post-retirement exhibitions.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 23, 2022

With COVID rules relaxed, tennis stars and fans soak up Pan Pacific Open

The atmosphere at this year's Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo is in stark contrast to what players faced last year at the same venue during the spectatorless 2020 Games.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 22, 2022

Cambodia's war crimes court upholds conviction against last surviving Khmer Rouge leader

The tribunal was ruling on an appeal by Khieu Samphan, head of state for the murderous communist regime which wiped out a quarter of the Cambodian population in the 1970s.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 20, 2022

New-look United States target 11th women's basketball World Cup crown

With a deep pool of talent, several promising youngsters are knocking on the door for Team USA, including college player of the year Aliyah Boston and WNBA rookie of the year Rhyne Howard.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Sep 19, 2022

Researchers on contracts face dismissal as right to full employment nears

Experts point out that flaws in employment laws have been left unsolved.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 17, 2022

U.S. vows continued deployment of strategic assets after new North Korean nuclear law

The first meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group since 2018 said any North Korean nuclear attack would be met with an 'overwhelming and decisive response.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 16, 2022

Roger Federer to call time on glittering career after next week's Laver Cup

The 41-year-old, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and re-defined a sport with his artistry and grace, broke the news tennis fans across the world have long dreaded.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 15, 2022

Even as China loses its luster, European companies continue to invest

Beijing's 'COVID zero' policy and fears over a possible Taiwan conflict have done little to discourage European companies from investing in the world's second-biggest economy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 13, 2022

Inflation is upending politics in the most unequal region on Earth

From Mexico to Brazil, persistently high inflation is widening the gap between rich and poor, stoking political upheaval that could be a foretaste of what lies ahead the world over.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 9, 2022

Okinawa governor race lacks steam as U.S. base issue fades

Candidates are speaking less about the relocation of a U.S. base within the prefecture, and are talking more about issues like the economy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 9, 2022

A global outpouring of grief mixes with criticism of the monarchy

Many of the official reactions of leaders read as prepackaged sentiment. But some seemed genuine, as if a profoundly important constant in life had suddenly vanished.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 6, 2022

French rugby boss Bernard Laporte's graft trial opens

The 58-year-old former France coach is accused of favoritism in awarding a uniform sponsor contract for the national team to close friend Mohed Altrad, the billionaire owner of Montpellier.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 6, 2022

UEFA chief certain 2030 World Cup will be in Spain and Portugal

The two countries signed an agreement in 2020 to push ahead with a joint bid to host the tournament and made it official in June.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 1, 2022

China party congress to offer clues on overhaul of economic team

China watchers say the next generation of officials are likely to have previously served in senior economic roles, ensuring policy continuity.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
Aug 29, 2022

How faith and spirituality shape modern Japan

The religious movement behind the grudge held by the man charged with Abe's assassination has cast a fresh light on how religion is perceived and practiced in the nation.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Aug 26, 2022

Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal puts spotlight on money's influence

The scandal is also being watched closely in Sapporo, which is bidding to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai in July 2022. The Chinese government risks long-term decline by repeating Japan’s policy mistakes in handling its real estate and demographic crises.
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
The exhibition of Fujimoto’s architecture surveys his career to date, as well as looks ahead as shown in his proposal of a future floating city designed in collaboration with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata.
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
Once a way to transport lumber from the mountains to the coast, log rafting is now Kitayama's biggest attraction.
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.
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."

Podcast

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

Longform

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
By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Muji has been sustainable from the beginning
Muji has been sustainable from the beginning

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER