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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2017

Couch surfers should compete in Olympics

While the idea of handing out medals for pushing buttons may sound ludicrous to many, it's an overdue development.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 11, 2017

Rupert Murdoch twice discussed buying CNN with AT&T CEO, sources say

Rupert Murdoch telephoned AT&T Inc. Chief Executive Randall Stephenson twice in the last six months and talked about cable network CNN, sources briefed on the matter said Friday.
EDITORIALS
Nov 10, 2017

Student suicides and 'guidance' by teachers

The 'guidance death' of schoolchildren is putting the trustworthiness of schools and teachers in doubt.
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2017

Japan's buzzwords of 2017 cover everything from politics to poop

Thirty candidates for the buzzword of the year were announced Thursday, covering everything from popular poop kanji workbook to fake news to Hifumin, the nickname for a 77-year-old shogi pro who retired in June after wowing fans for decades with his aggressive playing styles and charm.
Figure Skating
Nov 9, 2017

Yuzuru Hanyu sustains right ankle injury in practice; status unknown for NHK Trophy

World and Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu suffered an injury to his right ankle during afternoon practice for the NHK Trophy at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on Thursday afternoon and his status for the event is unclear.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 8, 2017

Typhoon Damrey kills 106 in Vietnam, reservoirs brimming before APEC summit

Vietnam's deadliest storm this year, Typhoon Damrey, has killed 106 people, while dozens of dangerously full reservoirs release water as the southeast Asian nation prepares to host a regional summit.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 8, 2017

'Wondrous cinematography' and 'relevant issues': How Semih Kaplanoglu's 'Grain' won over the Tokyo International Film Festival

Actor Tommy Lee Jones reveals what goes on in the mind of a film festival juror.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 8, 2017

Amazon to join rivals in Japan's emerging AI speaker market

Looking to rev up the artificial intelligence speaker trend, Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday its smart speakers will debut in Japan starting next week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 8, 2017

Silvio Berlusconi: He's back

In a post-Harvey Weinstein world, logic would dictate that Silvio Berlusconi, who hosted wild parties with young women and brags about his sexual prowess, would have zero chance at political resurrection.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 7, 2017

Wakaba Higuchi robbed of victory at Cup of China

Enough of this nonsense.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 6, 2017

Japan is at the center of Asia's women problem

It's high time that Japan, and Asia generally, turned today's embarrassing gender dynamics into an economic opportunity for tomorrow.
JAPAN
Nov 6, 2017

'Giving December' campaign tries to foster culture of private giving in Japan

Donate more. Invest in the future of society.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Nov 6, 2017

Ahead of 2019 Rugby World Cup, Japan attempts to drum up enthusiasm from female fans

With the 2019 Rugby World Cup coming to Japan in two years, local governments hosting the event in the Chubu region are eagerly working to promote the sport, especially among women.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 6, 2017

Sen. Rand Paul thanks supporters after neighbor assaults him at Kentucky home

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul expressed gratitude to supporters on Sunday after police said he was assaulted at his Kentucky home on Friday afternoon by a neighbor and suffered minor injuries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 5, 2017

Pentagon says securing North Korean nukes would require U.S. ground invasion

A top Pentagon official has said the only sure way of eliminating North Korea's nuclear weapons capabilities would be by putting U.S. boots on the ground — a move that some worry could prompt Pyongyang to use biological, chemical and even nuclear weapons against Japan and South Korea.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Nov 5, 2017

Tokyo welcomes Designart

Last month saw the launch of Designart — the capital's new annual collection of exhibitions that bring together Japanese and overseas creators for collaborations on product design and objets d'art. Here are a few picks that showcase the inaugural event's embrace of color, versatility and humanitarianism.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 4, 2017

Video game makers find a marketing recipe for success

Sega's popular video game character Sonic the Hedgehog is famous for running fast, but now it's slowing down to grab a bite to eat with some extra friendly company.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 4, 2017

Taiwan's president visits U.S. territory of Guam despite Chinese ire

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived on the U.S. Pacific island of Guam on Friday on her way back from visiting diplomatic allies in the Pacific — a trip that caused strong objections from China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 3, 2017

Venezuela to restructure foreign debt, raising the possibility of massive default

Venezuela on Thursday announced plans to restructure its burgeoning foreign debt, a move that may lead to a default by the cash-strapped OPEC nation whose collapsing socialist economy has left its population struggling to find food and medicine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2017

U.S. sends heavy bombers for training over South Korea ahead of Trump visit

The U.S. Air Force has again flown heavy B-1B bombers over the Korean Peninsula, this time just days ahead of Donald Trump's inaugural visit to Asia as president, with Japan set to be his first stop on Sunday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 2, 2017

Tokyo International Film Festival closes with an inconvenient message from Al Gore

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore Jr. still remembers the childhood experiences that inspired his passion for the natural environment.
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2017

At women's empowerment event, Japan urged to step up reforms

Japan could lead the global drive for greater gender equality but the country needs to step up its reforms, according to female world leaders who gathered at a symposium on women's empowerment in Tokyo Wednesday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 1, 2017

Sumo needs to tackle cause of rising injuries

Yokozuna Harumafuji, who won his ninth championship in September, edged compatriot Hakuho for top spot in the newly released rankings for the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 31, 2017

Shoma Uno coming on strong in bid for Olympic gold

Shoma Uno began his Grand Prix campaign with a grand performance at Skate Canada last week. The world silver medalist won the competition in Regina, Saskatchewan, by nearly 40 points.
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’

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
By Mai Yoshikawa

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