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SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 21, 2018

Halilhodzic leaves door open as World Cup draws closer

Japan's squad for this summer's World Cup appears to be taking shape, but don't bet against manager Vahid Halilhodzic ripping up the blueprint before he submits it in time for the June 4 deadline.
EDITORIALS
Mar 20, 2018

Expect a more assertive Russia after Putin win

Putin needed a large majority of voters to go to the polls. In this — as in so many other things — he got his wish.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 20, 2018

Dwane Casey has Raptors looking like the real thing

The Toronto Raptors through the 2016-17 season had been one of the best teams in the NBA the previous four years, averaging 51 wins, top 10 in the NBA in offensive efficiency every year, All-Stars in DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, a visit to the conference finals.
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CULTURE / Stage
Mar 20, 2018

Force and fragility meet and merge in 'Dunas'

There are mutual squeals of delight when Belgian dance artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Spanish flamenco dancer Maria Pages are reunited after "far too long" at a Tokyo rehearsal studio.
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BUSINESS
Mar 20, 2018

From exemption to escalation: Japan's options on U.S. metals tariffs, set to be applied from Friday

Japan is rattled, but it will probably be able to avoid the worst effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on metal imports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 20, 2018

U.K. bags Brexit transition deal to avoid 2019 'cliff edge' in return for Irish vow

Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday to a transition period to avoid a "cliff edge" Brexit next year — though only after London accepted a potential solution for the border with the Irish Republic that may face stiff opposition at home.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 19, 2018

The dollar's doldrums

Trump-related uncertainty may be one reason among many behind the greenback's weakness.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 19, 2018

Democrats should run on impeachment

For Trump-hating Democrats, everything hangs upon winning back Congress.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / Deep Dive
Mar 19, 2018

1995 Aum sarin attack on Tokyo subway still haunts, leaving questions unanswered

Hitoshi Jin describes his younger brother spending the booming 1980s "cult surfing," exploring what new religions had to offer to fill the gaping spiritual void left by a childhood scarred by an abusive father.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 18, 2018

A fuzzy tale of Japan's famous cats in hats

When Ryo Yamazaki picked up a chunk of one of his cat's shed fur and fashioned it on top of his Scottish fold's head in a Trump-esque quiff, he did it for a laugh.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 17, 2018

Brex make pivotal plays in closing seconds to beat Jets

The defending champion Tochigi Brex didn't have the same swagger and chemistry when the season began.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Mar 17, 2018

Miki Bartley: A guiding spirit for Japanese tourists

After 27 years in the United Kingdom, Blue Badge tourist guide Miki Bartley still loves to show visitors around.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Mar 17, 2018

The Irish influence on Soseki, a pioneer of Japanese literature

St. Patrick's Day is the time of year when many raise a glass in their local "authentic Irish" pub to Ireland's literary greats, from master satirist Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) to poet Seamus Heaney (1939-2013). In Japan too, the dynamic interaction of Ireland and Japan's literary traditions is a rich...
WORLD
Mar 16, 2018

With sanctions and condemnation, U.S. hints it is taking tougher stance toward Russia

By imposing new sanctions on Russia and condemning a suspected Russian chemical attack in Britain, Washington has hinted at a tougher stance toward Moscow despite President Donald Trump's stated desire for better ties.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2018

May visits U.K. city where Russian double-agent was poisoned

British Prime Minister Theresa May visited Salisbury on Thursday, the elegant cathedral city that became the unlikely backdrop to a chemical attack against a Russian former double-agent this month.
SOCCER
Mar 15, 2018

Halilhodzic reveals roster for upcoming friendlies

National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic on Thursday warned World Cup qualifying heroes Takuma Asano and Yosuke Ideguchi to force their way onto their club teams or risk missing out on this summer's tournament in Russia as he named his squad for two friendly matches in Europe.
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CULTURE / Stage
Mar 15, 2018

Dairakudakan's 'unearthly' butoh meets a tortured Russian tale

Following a January press conference in which the New National Theatre, Tokyo, announced that Dairakudakan, one of the world's leading butoh companies, would be staging two performances of "Tsumi to Batsu" ("Crime and Punishment") in March, troupe founder Akaji Maro delivered a triumphant statement....
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 14, 2018

Abe-Kim summit: The real deal or thinly veiled diversion?

Tokyo is seeking a summit with North Korea's leader, prompting speculation Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scrambling to deflect public attention away from a document-tampering scandal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 14, 2018

Brand recognition for Apple and Google plunges in poll as Amazon stays on top; Takata comes in last

Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google corporate brands dropped in an annual survey while Amazon.com Inc. maintained the top spot for the third consecutive year. Electric carmaker Telsa Inc. rocketed higher after sending a red Roadster into space.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 13, 2018

Japan's overworked and underpaid teachers

The nation's school teachers are in dire need of better working conditions.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 13, 2018

North Korea isn't the biggest problem in Asia

Kim is a tactical difficulty, maintaining alliances against China is the strategic issue
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 13, 2018

'Remain patient,' Tillerson says of Trump-Kim meeting specifics

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S. expects North Korea to be in direct touch after President Donald Trump agreed to Kim Jong Un's invitation to meet, urging patience as preparations for the potentially historic handshake are worked out.
Japan Times
Mar 13, 2018

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Obtains HSE Certification - The First Company-level Certification to be Granted in Japan

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (HQ: 1083 Tsuneishi, Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan; President: Kenji Kawano; hereinafter, “TSUNEISHI”) is pleased to announce it has received HSE certification from the internationally recognised Health, Safety & Environment Management System. Nippon Kajii...
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WORLD / Politics
Mar 13, 2018

Trump seen caving to NRA, relegates gun purchase age to states and courts

President Donald Trump said on Monday he put off action on raising the minimum age for gun purchases, one of several measures he had backed after the latest U.S. school shooting but skirted after heavy opposition from gun rights groups.

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Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past