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Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 1, 2022

Some wounded Russian soldiers find compensation elusive, despite Putin’s pledge

For some, it's because a little-noticed clarification to the rules has narrowed the criteria for eligibility; others face bureaucratic obstacles or delays in getting applications approved.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2022

Ukraine calls for investigation into prisoner deaths as outrage grows

The explosion is particularly painful for the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy because many of the dead had fought to defend Mariupol.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2022

Amid agenda wins, Biden won't let GDP data rain on his parade

Democrats are suddenly on a roll and the U.S. president, even with approval ratings stuck below 40%, feels his constant optimism will be proved right.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 29, 2022

Climate change made deadly U.K. heat wave at least 10 times likelier

More than 840 people may have died in England and Wales during the extreme heat, according to a preliminary analysis.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2022

Don't 'play with fire' over Taiwan, Xi warns in call with Biden

The White House said the long-scheduled call was part of the administration's efforts to deepen lines of communication with China and 'responsibly manage our differences.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 28, 2022

'A new chapter of my life began': A child of Japan's 'baby hatch' speaks out

Koichi Miyatsu was only a toddler when he was placed in the hatch at a hospital in Kumamoto, where children can be left anonymously by desperate family members.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 28, 2022

Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to fight U.S. and ‘eliminate’ South Korea

Kim delivered one of his strongest rhetorical attacks against South Korea since South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol took office.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 27, 2022

Tunisia's leader savors near total power, but faces looming economic tests

By ramming through his new constitution, President Kais Saied has cemented his role as master of Tunisia, heralding a new political era after a brief, difficult experiment with democracy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 27, 2022

On armistice anniversary, North Korea warns of 'second Korean War'

The foreign ministry in Pyongyang blamed the U.S. and South Korea for inflaming hostilities, calling the two a 'horde of belligerents wanting the wretchedness of war.”
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases stay above 30,000

The number of severely ill patients increased by six to 21, while five deaths linked to the virus reported.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 26, 2022

Pride jersey triggers boycott by rugby league players

Australian media reported up to seven Manly players were opposed to wearing it on 'religious and cultural' grounds and had elected to pull out of the Roosters game.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2022

It takes a smart village to build sustainable prosperity

To improve the quality of life, we need to expand access to high-quality services — including water, energy, transport and internet — even to far-flung rural areas.
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022

Lessons from Yokkaichi pollution case passed on 50 years after ruling

The Yokkaichi pollution incident is considered one of the four big pollution disease cases in Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jul 24, 2022

Professionals-turned-pilgrims embrace Shikoku’s divine boredom

The Shikoku pilgrimage is known for its long stretches of nothing, which is exactly why these high-powered executives (now retired) took it on.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 23, 2022

A COVID tale of two presidents

The calmer outlook surrounding Joe Biden's case contrasts with the panic that accompanied Donald Trump's diagnosis — and serves as a reminder of progress made against the virus.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 23, 2022

After gripping U.S. Capitol riot hearings, will Trump be indicted?

The weighty decision to potentially bring charges against the former president rests essentially with one man: Attorney General Merrick Garland.
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2022

Number of severely ill COVID-19 patients surges in Japan

Hospital beds for coronavirus patients are increasingly being occupied, prompting an expert to say that it is wrong to think that omicron does not cause serious symptoms.
PRESS / Events
Jul 22, 2022

“Creating ESG-driven value creation strategies for real assets” with Stuart Kay

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2022

Despite Abe’s push, women still largely absent from Japan boards

'Womenomics' policies required large Japanese companies to produce action plans for hiring and promoting more women and pressured firms to pay female employees the same as men.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 22, 2022

Biden says he is 'doing well' after testing positive for COVID-19

The 79-year-old has a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional dry cough, symptoms which he began to experience late Wednesday.

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