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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
Aug 29, 2022

How faith and spirituality shape modern Japan

The religious movement behind the grudge held by the man charged with Abe's assassination has cast a fresh light on how religion is perceived and practiced in the nation.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Aug 26, 2022

Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal puts spotlight on money's influence

The scandal is also being watched closely in Sapporo, which is bidding to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2022

Even from jail, Najib Razak likely to remain a kingmaker when Malaysia votes

Najib began serving a 12-year prison sentence Tuesday over the 1MDB financial scandal, but retains widespread popularity and deep influence in the ruling United Malays National Organization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 23, 2022

China-bound ex-Apple engineer admits to trade secrets theft

Zhang Xiaolang, who was arrested in July 2018 on his way to catch a one-way flight to China, admitted to a single count of trade-secret theft at a hearing on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 22, 2022

Cargo.one finds a simpler way to get started in Japan

The head of cargo.one's expansion efforts stresses that you'll need to do your homework before coming to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 20, 2022

Aoki asked for favors from Tokyo Olympic exec until just before Games began

Public prosecutors believe the firm had relied on the exec for not only sponsorship selection but also a wide-range of pursuits, including sales of officially licensed products.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 15, 2022

Xi crackdown foils Shanghai-like COVID unrest in Xinjiang and Tibet

Broad surveillance measures used over the years against Tibetan Buddhists and mainly Muslim Uyghurs, both minority groups in China, are helping enforce lockdown rules.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Aug 14, 2022

How Japan is building on U.S. policy for economic security

A number of factors have left Tokyo unable to maintain its industrial competitiveness and security through existing policies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 11, 2022

U.S. rethinks approach to China tariffs in wake of Taiwan response

The president's team has been wrestling for months with various ways to ease the costs of duties imposed on Chinese imports during predecessor Donald Trump's tenure.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 9, 2022

Olivia Newton-John, sweet-voiced pop singer and ‘Grease’ star, dies at 73

She began her career as an innocent purveyor of middle-of-the-road pop but later adopted a bad-girl persona.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 7, 2022

In turbulent times, Xi builds a security fortress for China, and himself

Taiwan, COVID-19, “color revolutions,” the classroom: everywhere, China's leader sees threats that foreign forces can exploit, and he has enlisted the whole nation to defend against them.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 30, 2022

In fighting gun crime, Canada has an American problem

A recent case has highlighted the leading role Texas plays in the smuggling of guns used for violence in Canada, and how firearms tracing can help combat that trade.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 28, 2022

Taiwan had no greater champion than Shinzo Abe

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's mark on contemporary Japan-Taiwan relations will have lasting consequences.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 27, 2022

How 'adopting' trees helps boost forests and incomes in Kenya

A national tree-planting drive was started in 2018 with the aim of having 10% of the country covered in natural forest by the end of 2022.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Jul 25, 2022

After 10 years, 'Toyota-ism' takes root in Tohoku as force for reconstruction

Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda has said, “There will be no recovery of Japan without the recovery of the Tohoku region.”
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 25, 2022

Jonas Vingegaard captures first Tour de France title

Vingegaard ended the reign of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar after a grueling three weeks of relentless struggle.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 23, 2022

South Korea restores military drills once reduced to help Trump

The allies will return to practicing war scenarios in person, replacing training over the past three years that used computerized command-and-control simulations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2022

Biden’s return to realism in Saudi Arabia

Contrary to critics' claims, U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to visit Saudi Arabia does not amount to a destabilizing display of American weakness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 17, 2022

Ocean acidification threatens some of Japan’s favorite seafood

The process driven by climate change poses a threat to the future of the fishery and aquaculture industries, researchers say.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 15, 2022

Tom Pidcock’s risks lead to big reward at Tour de France

A daredevil descent lit the fuse for the 22-year-old's win, while an explosive acceleration on the final ascent of the Alpe d'Huez finished the job on the final day in the Alps.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 15, 2022

Biden’s Saudi lesson: The only path runs through MBS

As the de facto ruler of the oil-rich monarchy, the 36-year-old prince has cast himself as a reformer. But his rule has also been defined by his institutionalization of force.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2022

Lula in a flak jacket: Brazil on edge as political killing mars campaign

The death of a local party official was the most dramatic case this year of a rising tide of political violence in the world's fourth-largest democracy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2022

‘My friend, Abe-san’: Modi’s tribute to Shinzo Abe

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pens a touching tribute to the late Japanese prime minister on his blog.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2022

Musk’s about-face on Twitter shifts takeover saga to Delaware

The billionaire co-founder of Tesla will need to make his case before a judge in Delaware that Twitter failed to uphold its side of a merger deal reached in April.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2022

With fresh mandate, Kishida set to have hands full in coming months

Fresh off his party's Upper House election victory, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to set his sights on a signature economic policy, Japan's COVID measures and a defense overhaul.

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji