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Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 1, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court limits federal power to curb carbon emissions

The decision will constrain the EPA's ability to issue any regulations on power plants that push for an ambitious national shift in energy policy toward renewable sources.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Jul 1, 2022

Summer's here. It's time to find the perfect fit for your first yukata.

It's the season for festivals and fireworks displays, which is the perfect time to wear yukata, a lighter and more versatile version of kimono. Here's how to shop for your first yukata with confidence.
Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Jul 1, 2022

Sangkaya is nuts for coconuts

Nearly 100 people attended the soft opening of Sangkaya's first store in Japan in western Tokyo's popular Kichijoji district on June 20 before it officially opened the next day. The Malaysian brand of coconut-based sweets and more was launched in 2014 by Mike Mok, with the goal of “Making Healthy Eating Pleasurable.” The company's signature product is its coconut gelato. Made from milk and water extracted from carefully selected coconuts, with no extra coconut oil added, the resulting frozen dessert is vegan, preservative-free and can also be enjoyed by people with lactose intolerance. Most importantly, though, the gelato is absolutely packed with flavor despite its very simple ingredients. One taste of it and you will understand why the coconut is often called a super fruit.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 1, 2022

Japanese researchers challenge 2019 black hole image

A team of Japanese researchers Thursday challenged an international group's declaration in April 2019 that it succeeded in capturing a direct image of a black hole for the first time in history.
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases rise week-on-week for 13th straight day

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has raised its coronavirus alert level to the second-highest of four levels.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Jun 30, 2022

Trump has steered himself into a legal morass

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony describing an attempt by Donald Trump to grab the wheel of his car on Jan. 6 revealed a lack of control in more ways than one.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2022

Max Verstappen returns to Silverstone as favorite to claim title

The 24-year-old Dutchman and his Red Bull team are surging after six consecutive victories; one from teammate Sergio Perez in Monaco and the rest by the world champion.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 30, 2022

Singer R. Kelly given 30-year prison term for racketeering and sex crimes

The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly, 55, was convicted of exploiting his stardom and wealth over decades to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2022

Anthony Joshua determined to beat Oleksandr Usyk to regain heavyweight titles

'I'm not a comedian, I'm not someone who writes speeches. I'm definitely hungry, definitely desperate but at the end of the day how I perform will speak volumes to the masses.'
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2022

Two-time reigning champion Tadej Pogacar still man to beat at Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar will be the man to beat as he targets his third consecutive Tour de France title when the race sets off on Friday, with the 23-year-old Slovenian looking to become one of the sport's all-time great riders.
Indian folk singer Maithili Thakur speaks during an interview at her residence in New Delhi on April 2. Thakur thought she was successfull with millions following her Hindu devotional tunes on social media — but then Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent her popularity stratospheric.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 10, 2024

Modi taps India's influencers to rally millions ahead of key elections

Many social media stars given government-organized awards have a striking similarity in their promotion of India's Hindu-majority culture.
The plaintiff argued that age and other specific restrictions for men for survivors' pensions violates the constitution.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 10, 2024

Lawsuit filed over gender gap in survivor's pension conditions

The plaintiff was rejected for the survivor pension due to being 49 years old at the time of his wife's death.
Anne Mahrer and Rosmarie Wydler-Walti talk to journalists at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 10, 2024

In landmark climate ruling, European court faults Switzerland

Experts said it was time an international court determined that governments were legally obligated to meet their climate targets under human rights law.
Health minister Keizo Takemi (third from left) attends a preparatory committee meeting to discuss establishing a new expert body to prepare for future infectious disease crises, in Tokyo on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2024

Japan to launch new body for future pandemics next April

The body will be called the Japan Institute for Health Security.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington on Tuesday
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 10, 2024

Kishida’s U.S. trip highlights economic and political compatibility

Kishida has worked closely with Biden to enhance the Japan-U.S. alliance, with the countries labeling their bilateral ties a “global partnership.”
The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class maritime security cutter USCGC Bertholf pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii in June 2012.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 10, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard rebuts China's criticism of South Pacific vessel boardings

Last month six Chinese fishing boats were found to be violating Vanuatu's fisheries law by local police on board a U.S. Coast Guard boat.
The Nishi no Ma room of the State Guest House Akasaka Palace in Tokyo will be opened to the public from Thursday.
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2024

State guest house room in Tokyo to be opened to public

Sketching events and brass band events are also planned for visitors.
Counterfeit credit cards at the Osaka Prefectural Police Department in November
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 10, 2024

Illicit credit card use damage hits record high in Japan

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry aims to strengthen measures to prevent such damage.
Despite Japan’s strict anti-scalping laws, tickets for premium seats to sumo tournaments are being offered at massive markups on resale sites.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 10, 2024

Scarcity of tickets leaves foreign sumo fans out in the cold

Almost as soon as general ticket sales began on Saturday for the upcoming May Grand Sumo Tournament, the entire meet was sold-out.
People vote at a polling station during the 22nd parliamentary election in Seoul on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 10, 2024

Four key figures to watch ahead of South Korea's general election

Political fates will be shaped Wednesday as the South Korean electorate votes to pick 300 members of parliament.
Koichi Wakata holds his final news conference as a JAXA astronaut in Tokyo on March 29.
JAPAN / Society
Apr 10, 2024

Former ISS commander and astronaut Koichi Wakata joins U.S. space firm

Wakata, 60, left the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency at the end of March after staying in space for 504 days.
Pro-life demonstrators listen to U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks at the 47th annual "March for Life" in Washington on January 24, 2020.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 10, 2024

Trump making a risky bet on abortion as he seeks re-election

Trump has taken credit for the surprise overturning of the federal right to abortion in 2022.
Afghan children in the earthquake-hit district of Zinda Jan, in Herat, Afghanistan, in October 2023.
WORLD / Society
Apr 10, 2024

Afghan kids study without school buildings six months after major quake

The October earthquake killed more than 1,500 people and damaged or destroyed more than 63,000 homes, according to an assessment.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is interviewed Tokyo on April 5. Kishida left for the U.S. on Monday amid record low poll numbers due to his handling of the political funds scandal that has rocked the LDP.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 10, 2024

Will Kishida dissolve parliament in June?

Speculation has been fueled by comments from Kishida’s fellow Liberal Democratic Party members and the prime minister himself.
Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider and Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin fight for position at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Apr 10, 2024

Alex Ovechkin sets mark for 30-goal seasons as Caps edge Wings

Ovechkin broke the record previously held by Mike Gartner, who had 17 career 30-goal seasons.
Puma launches a new brand campaign with Olympic athletes in Paris on Wednesday.
OLYMPICS
Apr 10, 2024

Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike

As Puma tries to win over more everyday and serious runners, its sponsorship of Jamaica's Olympic team helps to associate the brand with speed.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight