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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.
EDITORIALS
Jan 25, 2018

Annual labor-management wage talks begin

It's time for Japanese businesses to ask whether the collective form of annual wage negotiations serve their interests as they face increasingly tough global competition.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Jan 24, 2018

Why don't more Japanese study abroad? The cost and the hassle, survey shows

One student canvasses others and finds expense is crucial — even for well-off families — while support is thin on the ground.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 24, 2018

At Davos, Modi calls out isolationist trends as attention turns to how Trump will respond

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum kicked off Tuesday in Davos, Switzerland, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly railing against anti-globalization and urging a halt to isolationist trends.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 24, 2018

Mattis sees Indonesian forces drink snake blood, roll in glass

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis saw Indonesian troops drink snake blood, roll in glass, break bricks with their heads, walk on fire, and more, in a rare military demonstration on Wednesday meant to show the unique skills of Indonesia's military.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 24, 2018

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence aims to counter North Korean 'propaganda' at Winter Olympics

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to use his attendance at the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month to try to counter what he sees as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's effort to "hijack" the games with a propaganda campaign, a White House official said Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 23, 2018

Japan, China and the western Balkans

The western Balkans are another front in Japan and China's global soft power competition.
EDITORIALS
Jan 23, 2018

A brief but still worrisome U.S. shutdown

There are two lessons from the U.S. government shutdown: Trump is a weak and unreliable negotiator, and the Democrats can no longer be counted on to act responsibly.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 23, 2018

North Korea may seek to steal Olympic spotlight with massive military parade one day ahead of games

In a move seen as a possible bid to steal some of the Olympic limelight and one that could jeopardize easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has moved forward the date it will mark the 70th anniversary of its regular army's founding to Feb. 8 — just a day before the Winter Games kick...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 22, 2018

Hawks explore every avenue to improve club

It's often said in professional sports that teams with bigger payrolls have a better chance to win games and championships.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2018

Osaka cautiously optimistic after French media report say Paris will pull 2025 Expo bid

Supporters of the Osaka 2025 World Expo bid have long seen Paris as their main rival.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 22, 2018

Pence in Israel on visit overshadowed by Trump's Jerusalem declaration, Palestinian boycott

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence began a visit to Israel on Sunday after being praised as a "great friend" by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and shunned by the Palestinians over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2018

N.Y. governor vows to tap state funds to reopen Statue of Liberty as shutdown enters Day 2

As the federal government shutdown entered its second day on Sunday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to use state money to reopen the Statue of Liberty before Washington restores funding to operate the popular tourist destination.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jan 21, 2018

Japan's Hall of Fame players deserve own moment in sun

For all the ideas Japanese baseball has lifted from its MLB counterpart in North America, it's surprising a proper Hall of Fame ceremony hasn't been one of them.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jan 21, 2018

The 2018 fashion cycle is just beginning

The "new year, new you" cliche that tempts consumers to spend more on style at this time of the year often has even the most cynical admitting that an excuse to indulge feels good. But when it comes to genuinely new fashion, it's actually always lacking at the very start of the year, given that the lion's...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2018

Japan drafts river-based evacuation plan to ensure foreign access to Haneda airport after major quake

To address safety concerns amid an ambitious tourism campaign, the land ministry plans to use boats to get visitors to Haneda airport if a major quake cripples Tokyo's transport system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 19, 2018

Art therapy helps dementia patients reconnect

One Sunday in the Omotesando district of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, Katsunobu Machida, a 66-year-old dementia patient, was looking at a painting with his wife.
CULTURE / Music
Jan 17, 2018

Beck, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds to headline Summer Sonic

American singer-songwriter Beck and British rock outfit Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have been named as headliners at this year's Summer Sonic music festival in August.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 16, 2018

Ready or not for the next recession?

Policymakers normally respond to recessions by cutting interest rates, reducing taxes, and boosting transfers to casualties of the downturn. But, for a combination of economic and political reasons, the U.S., in particular, is ill-prepared to respond normally.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 16, 2018

Three's never a crowd for Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

British sibling trio Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are discussing why their fourth album "Superscope" is their most upbeat yet. "I think you just get bored of moaning all the time, don't you?" says Daisy, 29. "Going on about love and 'poor old me,' that kind of thing can get boring."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jan 16, 2018

Plan for joint Olympics team with North gets icy reception in South Korea

While Seoul forges ahead with plans to use the upcoming Winter Olympics to showcase inter-Korean unity, some South Korean athletes are "furious" at proposals to form joint teams with North Koreans, highlighting a broader lack of enthusiasm for some of the government's peace-making plans.
EDITORIALS
Jan 15, 2018

Ballistic missile panic in Hawaii

Last Saturday's false alarm in Hawaii serves as a reminder of the very real prospect of conflict and the need for a trusted emergency management system.
Workers say corporate South Korea was warned about questionable U.S. visas before Hyundai raid
Activists holding signs that reads "No one is illegal!" protest against a huge immigration raid last week in the U.S. state of Georgia, in front of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Thousands without power in Tokyo as heavy rain batters Kanto region
Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon, causing thousands to lose power, prompting flood warnings, grounding flights and causing transportation issues.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
In rural Hokkaido, the stops and starts of tourism revival on full display
Redevelopment plans for Kawayu Onsen have hit some snags — an example of how bringing tourists back to declining rural communities is far from easy work.

Podcast

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

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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
By Mai Yoshikawa

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