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Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2023

More turn to four-day week, driving productivity and improving well-being

Out of 61 firms that took part in the world's biggest four-day week trial last year, 56 have stuck with the policy.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2023

Putin’s war revives Russia’s dark tradition of informers

The informers are a reflection of the sweeping changes the invasion has brought to Russia, seeking to eradicate once-tolerated hints of opposition.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 15, 2023

Winners and losers in the artificial intelligence arms race

Technological change always creates winners and losers, but artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT has the potential to create more of the former than the latter.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 15, 2023

Sustainable food — not more of it — needed as global hunger soars

Farmers today grow sufficient crops to feed twice the current population — but but nearly a third of food produced globally is spoiled or thrown away.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2023

Germany is experiencing a mass worker shortage. Can migration fix it?

About 320,000 more people will reach retirement age this year than become adults, meaning the German economy will lose workers while also having to pay more for pensions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 12, 2023

History repeats in a world of unwelcome replays

From high inflation to a ground war in Europe to widespread technological disruptions, the biggest challenges facing the world today are hardly unprecedented.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 11, 2023

As G7 finance summit kicks off, warnings of ‘catastrophe’ in the U.S.

Talks were to be about the global economy, but the spotlight was on negotiations over the U.S. debt ceiling in Washington.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 11, 2023

Europe battling punishing drought and unpredictable weather forecast for 2043

The continent has warmed nearly twice as fast as the rest of the world over the last three decades, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 11, 2023

Google answers ChatGPT challenge with Bard expansion

Executives at an annual Google developers conference in Silicon Valley said that generative AI will also be used to supercharge the tech giant's leading search engine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
May 9, 2023

Breaking ground for women in Japan's bureaucracy

Yasuko Gotoh braved the attitudes and aggressions of Japan's government ministries early in her career before thriving in later roles and in the private sector.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Longform
May 8, 2023

Japan's spin on 'workations' proves a hit

The market for the new work initiative that grew in popularity during the pandemic is predicted to be worth in excess of ¥100 billion in fiscal 2023.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2023

Bill to protect Indonesia’s domestic workers won't cover 2 million of them

Staff who serve as the invisible backbone of Southeast Asia’s largest economy are often isolated, leaving them particularly vulnerable to exploitation, assault and modern slavery.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023

23,000 flee violence in northeast India, army says

Some 23,000 people have fled ethnic tribal violence in northeast India that has reportedly killed at least 54.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news / Focus
May 5, 2023

Hollywood insiders predict writers' strike to drag on through summer

The dispute represents a clash between writers, who see themselves working more but earning less in the streaming era, and studios attempting to rein in costs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
May 5, 2023

Japan Times 1923: Many tourists ignore Japan passport rule

Stories about tourists and immigrants abound in editions of The Japan Times from 1923, 1973 and 1998.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 4, 2023

China's AI industry barely slowed by U.S. chip export rules

The rules restricted shipments of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices chips that have become the global technology industry's standard for developing chatbots and other AI systems.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2023

Hollywood writers go on strike, halting production

The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
May 1, 2023

As travel demand rebounds, Okinawa firms look to sustainable tourism

Local businesses are exploring ways to re-establish Okinawa's rich nature and unique history and culture as valuable tourism resources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 1, 2023

Inflation and labor crunch prodding Japan's smaller firms to raise pay

Wages have barely risen in Japan since the asset bubble burst in the 1990s but have crept up recently, as companies face pressure to compensate employees for the rising cost of living.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 1, 2023

Jerome Powell could face more opposition as Fed choices get tougher

Federal Open Market Committee voters have to decide whether to continue the inflation fight or try to cushion a slowing economy.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 1, 2023

Paraguay's conservatives score big election win, defusing Taiwan fears

Paraguay's ruling candidate Santiago Pena, 44, scored a big win in the country's presidential election on Sunday, easing fears about the end of diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2023

Kishida attends May Day rally as he seeks to promote track record on wages

Kishida's attendance made him the first prime minister to attend the event in nine years.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 29, 2023

DJ Nobu: The face of Japanese techno is ready to break free

Japan’s current king of underground techno leaves the pandemic years with a renewed desire to defy the status quo... and maybe even skip the country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2023

Kishida hopes to woo Africa away from China’s grip during tour

Tokyo has an opportunity to provide a more sustainable and equitable alternative to Beijing in Africa during Fumio Kishida's visit.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Apr 28, 2023

A genre of anime known as 'isekai' promises the ultimate do-over. And fans love it.

What if you were able to escape the doldrums of your current life and start fresh? That's the premise offered by a genre of anime that is increasing in popularity.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2023

Ron DeSantis' showdown with Disney carries political risk

While DeSantis has tried to portray himself as a trustworthy, pro-growth steward of Florida’s economy, his stance on Disney has left some deep-pocketed Republican donors befuddled.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2023

Heat stress rises for Dhaka's poor as green spaces shrink

In 2022, Dhaka was seen as the seventh least livable city in a global ranking due to its booming population, high disaster risk and loss of green spaces.

Longform

After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan