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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 23, 2021

The Taliban now need to find friends

The Taliban's pledge of “inclusivity” could exclude many of its more radical elements, raising the risk they will seek partnerships with terrorist groups like al-Qaida.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 23, 2021

Climate science struggles with 'blind spots' in developing nations

The IPCC report relies primarily on lead authors and research from Europe, North America and Oceania, making its findings less relevant to developing nations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2021

New Zealand to extend lockdown as delta outbreak grows

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her government plans to 'stamp out” the current outbreak, which on Monday grew by 35 new cases to 107.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2021

GM and LG’s too-big-to-fail ties tested by $1 billion recall

The long-distance relationship between GM and its battery partner, LG Energy Solution, is being tested like never before.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 22, 2021

For bank regulators, tech giants are now too big to fail

Tech giants that host a growing mass of bank, insurance and market operations on their vast cloud internet platforms are keeping watchdogs awake at night.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Aug 21, 2021

Philip Jodidio: ‘A willingness to transgress and a desire to be extremely innovative’

u2018Contemporary Japanese Architecture' author Philip Jodidio discusses the past and future significance of Japanese architecture and his career as an art/architecture critic and editor.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 21, 2021

Could a Japanese influencer's comments about the homeless lead to hate crimes?

Whether it was an attempt to be funny, edgy or 'keep it real,' a YouTuber's remarks that insinuated the lives of homeless people are worthless did not go over well with his audience.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2021

Most major Japanese firms want Suga out of power

Even if the ruling bloc manages to stay in power through the election, Suga could come under pressure to step down if his coalition loses enough seats, some analysts say.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 20, 2021

Widening Hong Kong crackdown sweeps away unions and activist groups

The pressure on civic organizations — ranging from teacher's unions and legal societies to journalist associations and activists groups — shows Beijing isn't finished remaking Hong Kong.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 20, 2021

Make Japanese politics more concrete by training your ears

Training your ears to catch the sounds of certain Japanese words might make listening to people talk about politics a little more comprehensible.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 19, 2021

Afghan women fear for their jobs and daughters' futures

Many Afghan women are taking no chances with the country's new Taliban leaders despite promises they can keep working.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2021

Hong Kong's COVID-19 policies are borderline reckless

The government's inability to adapt while failing to put in place policies that ensure long-term safety are standing in the way of keeping the public's trust.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 19, 2021

Despite Taliban assurances, Afghanistan rout fuels fears about militant havens

The Taliban has said it will not allow Afghanistan to be used to launch attacks on other nations, but experts say ties remain with al-Qaida and other militant groups.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 19, 2021

Fuji Rock attempts an all-Japan experiment

Constrained by COVID-19, the music festival reimagines itself and leans into highlighting emerging artists.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Aug 18, 2021

Tokyo American Club takes vaccination process into its own hands — and into arms of Minato Ward residents

Almost a century old, the Tokyo American Club has added a new mission for the pandemic era: Get people vaccinated.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 16, 2021

Ex-regulators earn $460,000 to help firms decode China crackdown

Companies are scouring ministries and regulators for officials willing to cross over and help them navigate the moves that have upended some of the nation's most high-profile firms.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 14, 2021

How to stock your home bar (with a Japanese twist)

It's quasi-prohibition time once more in much of Japan, and if ever there were a time to build a home bar, it's now. Here's how to get started, with tips from some of Japan's best bartenders
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2021

China’s port shutdown raises fears of closures worldwide

A COVID-19 outbreak that has partially shut one of the world’s busiest container ports is heightening concerns that the rapid spread of the delta variant will lead to a repeat of last year’s shipping nightmares.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 12, 2021

Pirated-entertainment sites are making billions from ads

Websites and apps featuring pirated movies and TV shows make about $1.3 billion from advertising each year, including from major companies like Amazon.com Inc., according to a study.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 11, 2021

Her death shook Japan. But it may not shift its refugee policy.

A report on the death of a Sri Lankan detainee fails to assign blame to any individuals, nor address some of the more systemic issues with Japan's immigration system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Aug 10, 2021

Unearthing the story of an uncle's prewar past in Hiroshima

Masakatsu Takeyari hopes newly unearthed remains of the location where his uncle's military unit was based will be fully utilized for education and commemoration.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2021

The Black reporter who exposed a lie about the atom bomb

Charles Loeb defied the American military's denials and propaganda to show how deadly radiation from the strike on Hiroshima sickened and killed.
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2021

Phasing out faxes faces fierce resistance from Japan's bureaucrats

After a government task force issued a notice telling ministries to abandon their fax machines, it was inundated with about 400 responses from officials.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / ASEAN Special
Aug 9, 2021

Celebrating 40 years of progress in economic relations with Japan

Since its establishment in 1981, the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) has been working to strengthen economic partnerships between Association of Southeast Asian Nation member states and Japan in the areas of trade, investment and tourism, as well as promoting exchanges of people between the members and Japan....
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Greece report 2021
Aug 9, 2021

Resilience in adversity

Previous governments had established deep economic reforms and business-friendly policies that remained in place during the pandemic and decided to continue with fiscal discipline policies. As a result, it seems the country has weathered the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the European Commission...
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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