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May 25, 2018

Nihon University president Kichibe Otsuka offers apology for dirty tackle scandal

Kichibe Otsuka, president of Nihon University, addressed reporters at a news conference held in Tokyo on Friday, saying that he felt "responsibility" regarding Nihon University's handling of the dirty tackle scandal, and that he "couldn't apologize enough" to the victim.
JAPAN
May 20, 2018

Royal wedding seen as impetus for change in Japan's rigid Imperial system

Saturday's wedding of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle represents a sign of shifting royal traditions, given the bride's unprecedented profile: The former actress is American, biracial and once divorced.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 18, 2018

Tokyo High Court upholds ruling calling city of Saitama's refusal to publish pacifist haiku 'unfair'

The Tokyo High Court on Friday upheld a district court ruling that called "unfair" the city of Saitama's refusal to publish a haiku which referred to the Constitution and carried a pacifist message in its local newsletter .
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 13, 2018

SeaHorses overpower defending champion Brex in Game 1 of quarterfinal playoff series

It was a stellar start for the SeaHorses Mikawa to begin their quest for a title this postseason.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 8, 2018

Heatstroke campaign looks to raise awareness among foreign tourists and residents

Every year the Japan Weather Association stages a public campaign aimed at reducing heatstroke victims during the hot, humid summer.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2018

Chiba triumphs over Ryukyu, claims East Division crown

It all started with a logical offensive strategy: get the ball to the big guys inside.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2018

Tokyo-based startups look to link consumers with restaurants to curb food waste

In affluent Japan millions of tons of still-edible food waste are thrown away each year, evoking a sense of guilt for many. According to the agriculture ministry, 6.46 million tons of untouched food were discarded in 2015.
BUSINESS
May 1, 2018

Japan's retailers hope to boost sales by capitalizing on Cool Biz

With temperatures soaring higher than average this year, retailers are hoping to boost sales of apparel by capitalizing on the government's annual Cool Biz campaign, which started Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Deep Dive
Apr 19, 2018

Dual citizenship in Japan: A 'don’t ask, don’t tell' policy leaves many in the dark

Do you have to renounce citizenship? Do you switch passports at the airport? Has anyone ever been punished? Dual nationals tell their stories.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 5, 2018

'After the Rain': A problematic love story deftly presented with emotional heft

"After the Rain" ("Koi wa Ame Agari no Yo Ni"), the 12-episode anime series that finished airing March 30 (and is streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime), centers around 17-year-old Akira Tachibana, a high school student who falls in love with Masami Kondo, the manager at her part-time job, who is 28 years...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Taking the Lead
Apr 1, 2018

Zozotown founder Yusaku Maezawa follows eclectic path

Andy Warhol's iconic Campbell's Soup cans, a painting by Takashi Murakami and a word sculpture by Jack Pierson are some of the pieces decorating the head office of Start Today Co., operator of Japan's largest online fashion mall, Zozotown.
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2018

New definition of beer gives Japanese breweries license to change

Japan will change its legal definition of beer on Sunday, allowing its lager-laden breweries to finally diversify and reinvigorate the stale market.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2018

Peak season + tourism boom = long lines at Narita airport

Japanese airports are known for their cleanliness and clockwork efficiency, but the surge in tourists and foreign students entering the country has been creating hourlong lines at Narita airport's border control.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 14, 2018

Article 9 revision seen as politically risky amid Moritomo scandal

The outlook for ruling Liberal Democratic Party's deliberations on how best to amend the Constitution is now in doubt, with the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe having been rocked by a scandal involving falsification of official documents, senior lawmakers suggested Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 12, 2018

Lawsuit challenges Japan's ban on dual citizenship

Plaintiffs sue Japan over its ban on dual nationalities, claiming they were unconstitutionally deprived of their Japanese citizenship upon becoming citizens of foreign countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2018

Japan fails to shine in annual report on women's participation in politics

As the world marks International Women's Day on Thursday, an annual report shows again that Japan lags far behind other countries for women's participation in politics.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 5, 2018

'The Third Murder' wins big at Japan's film awards

The 41st Japan Academy Prizes took place March 2 and legal thriller "The Third Murder" won big, including the awards for picture of the year and best direction for Hirokazu Kore-eda.
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2018

Sports expo spotlights high-tech ways to better train athletes ahead of 2020

With Japan riding high after its best showing ever in a Winter Olympics, a recent trade show drew attention to state-of-the-art technologies that could one day help train future Olympians.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2018

Japan's discretionary labor system: What you need to know

As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and government officials clash with opposition lawmakers over a proposal to expand an overtime work system called the discretionary labor system, here's a look at how the system works.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2018

Japan lags in fact-checking initiatives, media watchers say

Japan lags behind other countries in fact-checking initiatives and still has low awareness of their importance, according to FactCheck Initiative Japan (FIJ), a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization that encourages fact-verifying activities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 11, 2018

NHK World updates app to issue disaster alerts in English

Tourists and residents in Japan who don't speak Japanese no longer need to be concerned about missing out on earthquake and tsunami alerts.
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 10, 2018

[VIDEO] Ice Skate Academy at Tokyo Midtown with Kanako Murakami

Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Feb 6, 2018

Kazufusa Hosho: 'Noh is necessary in times of social unrest'

The challenge facing Kazufusa Hosho is one that many guardians of traditional Japanese art forms know well: ensuring the survival of a centuries-old culture by attracting new and younger audiences.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 31, 2018

'Blank 13': Dark dysfunctional-family drama offers no easy answers

A father steps back into his family's lives, after a gap of 13 years, to tell them he is dying of cancer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 29, 2018

Tokyo's internet cafe 'refugees' number 4,000, survey says

People without a stable residence are finding succor in the hundreds of net cafes across the capital that stay open 24 hours a day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2018

Tokyo Metro to trial playing classical music on Hibiya Line

Starting Monday, Tokyo Metro Co. will experiment with playing background music on their trains in a bid to provide a more comfortable travel experience for passengers.
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2018

Tokyo hit by heaviest snow since 2014

Tokyo saw its heaviest snow in four years on Monday, with authorities urging evening commuters to hurry home and prompting those behind the wheel to brace for traffic disruptions.
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Jan 22, 2018

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BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 21, 2018

Promoted Storks stun powerhouse SeaHorses

It's been a challenging season for the Nishinomiya Storks, who earned promotion to the top flight after winning the B2 title last spring.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 20, 2018

Jets rally in second quarter to seize control against B-Corsairs

The Chiba Jets Funabashi faced a 10-point deficit entering the second quarter on Saturday against the visiting Yokohama B-Corsairs.

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