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JAPAN
Jul 24, 2020

Over a millennium's worth of Japanese trends, tradition on display

From vibrant kimono to exquisite lacquerware and woodblock prints, Japanese aesthetics encompass a vast spectrum of art and craftsmanship permeating every facet of society. Since its opening in 1961, the Suntory Museum of Art has displayed troves of treasures reflecting this diverse range of artistic...
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2020

Proxy fight looms as Japanese operator of cheap restaurants Ootoya opposes offer

The battle comes as the restaurant business in Japan, as in much of the world, is struggling to stay afloat due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Reader Mail
Jul 17, 2020

Ease the harsh travel limitations on international students

The time will finally come, according to the July 13 story “Japan to allow re-entry for more foreign residents amid coronavirus measures, sources say.” But it is not yet time to make whoopee because the Japanese government is still in the planning phase of admitting both student and working visa...
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 13, 2020

The assassination attempt of Nobusuke Kishi

Like many aspects of Japanese society, and the mix of politics, money, and the underworld, we may never know what actually happened.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 12, 2020

Katrine Klinken: 'Good sake bars are a must!'

Do Japanese and Nordic cuisine have anything in common? There are some mild similarities.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 12, 2020

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn says he is helping everyone who stood by him

Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn is helping everyone who stood by him, he said in an interview broadcast on Saturday, though he declined to comment on cases of people accused of helping him flee to Lebanon from Japan.
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CULTURE / Books
Jul 11, 2020

‘Koji Alchemy’: Fermentation enthusiasts are making mold magic

“Koji Alchemy” delves into the significance of ku014dji — Japan's semiofficial “national mold” — and demystifies making and cooking with it at home.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Jul 11, 2020

Yuri Nomura: The interplay between good food and a good life

Chef, writer and media star Yuri Nomura dove into organic food a decade ago, and has spent her career promoting the ties between farmer and consumer.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 10, 2020

Ghosn’s alleged escape accomplices denied bail by U.S. judge

The Taylors have argued that the arrest warrants don't justify extradition because helping someone jump bail isn't a crime under the Japanese penal code.
Reader Mail
Jul 10, 2020

Japanese and foreigners ‘other’ each other

I totally agree with the June 29 article “Being ‘othered’ in Japan is not the same as oppression.” Having lived in Japan on and off since the mid-1970s, I know that the situation of Caucasians in Japan is not at all comparable to that of Blacks or Hispanics in the United States or other Western...
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 9, 2020

Broncos owner Jun Ikeda has ambitious plans for basketball franchise

Ikeda is thrilled about his new challenge with the Broncos, perhaps more than ever before, because as owner he has the freedom to do things his way.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 8, 2020

Carlos Ghosn wired $860,000 to alleged escape plotters, U.S. says

According to prosecutors, the payments from Ghosn show the Taylors have the financial means to escape and should be considered flight risks.
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LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Jul 5, 2020

Two new styles of samurai showdowns

SNK drops an unreleased Samurai Shodown game; Ghost of Tsushima brings feudal Japan to life; and Marvel's Iron Man VR puts you right in the suit.
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CULTURE / Books
Jul 4, 2020

‘Healing Labor’: Examining how Japanese sex work is woven into culture and economy

Gabriele Koch's “Healing Labor” delves into how Japanese sex workers regard their work as necessary to the social and economic well-being of Japanese society.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 4, 2020

Turkish jet suspect testifies he cooperated with Carlos Ghosn escape under duress

MNG Jet's operations manager said he heard 'screams of joy' in the background while being told the ex-Nissan boss was on board.
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CULTURE / Music
Jul 2, 2020

Takashi Kokubo: Creating ambient music out of art and the environment

The rerelease of Takashi Kokubo's Bauhaus-inspired album from the 1980s is just another sign that ambient music seems to be making a comeback.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 30, 2020

Modi’s resolute China policy

It takes courage to wage war, but it takes even greater courage to wage peace while protecting national interests.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 30, 2020

Japanese factory output drops again even as emergency ends

Japan’s industrial production dropped again in May even as a nationwide state of emergency was lifted, showing the severity of the pandemic’s impact on the export-reliant manufacturing sector.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 30, 2020

The language of Black Lives Matter in Japanese

Young Japanese are taking an interest in the Black Lives Matter protests overseas and are trying to adapt the language of the movement in this country.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 29, 2020

Amateur traders pile into Asian stocks, making pros nervous

When the coronavirus pandemic sent shares plunging, you didn’t have to be a professional investor to spot a buying opportunity. In fact, it might be better if you weren’t.
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SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Jun 28, 2020

Old values, practices need re-evaluating

Satoyama capitalism is a new concept of capitalism that centers around effective use of natural resources in creating new values to foster a sustainable future for local communities.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2020

Five criteria for choosing Biden's running mate

Who will be presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate? The answer to this question will reveal much about the remainder of this year’s election campaign in the United States, the policy direction of a potential Biden administration and the future of the Democratic Party...
Reader Mail
Jun 26, 2020

Appeasing China doesn’t work and should no longer be tried

In the wake of the brutal ambush of 20 brave Indian soldiers on June 15, the June 8 opinion piece headlined “India’s appeasement policy toward China unravels,” sounds like a prophecy come true. India’s appeasement of China has indeed failed and so will the West’s and Japan’s. Appeasements...
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PODCAST / deep dive
Jun 24, 2020

Episode 54: Yuriko Koike and the race for Tokyo governor

Tokyo will host elections for governor on July 5, 2020, no small event for the largest city in the world.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 22, 2020

Japanese firms’ cash-hoarding now viewed as boon for dividends

The mountains of cash once criticized as lack of capital efficiency are now being touted as a reason to buy Japanese stocks as dividends decline elsewhere.

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