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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 22, 2023

As Xi befriends world leaders, he hardens his stance on the U.S.

China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, rolled out the red carpet for President Luiz InAcio Lula da Silva of Brazil, lauding him as "an old friend of the Chinese people.” He sipped tea in a garden with President Emmanuel Macron of France, treating him to a performance of an ancient Chinese zither. And he...
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 22, 2023

Australia prepares more assertive military stance to deter conflict

Australia is set to outline its defense plans — in which it can strike farther and faster — while working with midsize allies to reduce tensions as the U.S. and China square off.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 22, 2023

A new music festival shakes up Kyoto's staid atmosphere

Kyotophonie, a sister event to photography festival Kyotographie, succeeds in its uniqueness and use of storied spaces, but it’s not clear who the event is actually for.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2023

Military cooperation in spotlight as South Korea's Yoon heads to U.S.

Yoon has pulled South Korea closer to the U.S. and Japan in a bid to contain North Korea's expanding nuclear weapons program.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 21, 2023

Eyes in skies: North Korea looks to spy satellites to bolster surveillance capabilities

The move could enable Pyongyang to monitor military sites and potential targets in neighboring countries and the United States.
JAPAN / Society
Apr 18, 2023

Government asks firms to work together to stop harassment during job hunts

As Japanese companies hire aggressively, concern is growing over the prevalence of owahara, a form of harassment in which prospective hires are pressured into ending their job-hunt.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2023

Police probe explosives attack as Kishida returns to election rallies

A suspect is in custody after a cylindrical object landed 1 meter from the prime minister, who was evacuated before the device exploded.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 15, 2023

SkyDrive's $1.5 million 'flying car' gets its first private customer

SkyDrive started accepting orders from private customers on Thursday and plans to ship the aircraft as early as 2025.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 14, 2023

Noma Kyoto’s eclectic beverage lineup leaves no stone unturned

As with the food menu, the beverage program at Noma Kyoto is the fruit of long, deep and, by all accounts, highly enjoyable consideration by Noma’s head sommelier, Ava Mees List.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 14, 2023

French leader adds unneeded tension to the 'One China' policy

French President Emmanuel Macron weighed in on the issue of Taiwan-China relations, and much of the world did not like his comments.
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BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2023

Despite surging incomes, Japanese women earn 75% less than men

Around 70% of female workers are employed in part-time or nonpermanent jobs, which often mean lower pay and fewer opportunities for advancement.
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BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2023

China left out of Sri Lanka debt talks amid angst over delays

Finance chiefs from India, Japan and the Paris Club of sovereign creditors held a joint briefing in Washington with the International Monetary Fund to mark the start of the restructuring.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 13, 2023

Lower House approves bill to use GPS monitoring for people on bail

The bill was sent to the House of Councilors and is expected to be enacted during the ongoing ordinary session of parliament.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 13, 2023

Uniqlo parent raises full-year outlook; sees China recovering

The retailer has become a bellwether in China, where it has around 900 stores, making it Fast Retailing's biggest foreign market.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 12, 2023

Move over 'Minions,' it’s Mario time at the movies

The iconic plumber Mario is set to make more at the box office than any animated movie. But don’t expect a Nintendo Cinematic Universe just yet.
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BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023

IMF says more flexible BOJ yield control can prevent market whiplash

Changes to the yield control policy may affect financial markets through exchange rates, term premiums on sovereign bonds and global risk premiums, the IMF said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2023

Around 40% of domestic tasks could be automated in 10 years, study finds

The findings are based on data collected from 65 artificial intelligence experts in Japan and the U.K. who assessed how susceptible 17 types of domestic tasks would be to automation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 11, 2023

U.S. starts week of courting Asian partners after Taiwan flare-up

The Philippines, Vietnam and Japan all have longstanding territorial disputes with China that have grown more intense in recent years as Beijing flexes its muscle.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 11, 2023

Regulator urges local banks to improve asset portfolio management

The FSA has been warning of risks posed by rising interest rates to regional lenders’ bond holdings long before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last month.
PRESS / Events
Apr 11, 2023

G7 群⾺⾼崎デジタル・技術⼤⾂会合の 「デジタル技術展」にOP技術を出展

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、取締役社長:末松弥奈子)が組合員として参画するオリジネーター・プロファイル技術研究組合(OP-CIP)は、「G7広島サミット」に伴う関係閣僚会合として、群馬県高崎市で開かれるG7群馬高崎デジタル・技術大臣会合の「デジタル技術展」(4月28日~30日)に出展し、現在、共同開発中のOP技術を紹介します。...
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Apr 9, 2023

Tokyo’s best ‘melon bread' is sweeter than meets the eye

A murky history and an inscrutable name can't keep this baked treat from being one of the best morsels in town.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2023

China conducts simulated strikes on Taiwan as second day of military drills end

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said it had detected fighter jets, heavy bombers, reconnaissance planes and other aircraft conducting multiple sorties around the island.

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