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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 20, 2020

It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future — but it’s not impossible

Given that virtually every decision is to some degree a prediction, it is remarkable just how bad we as a species are at it.
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2020

Ad behemoth faces claims of conflict of interest in Tokyo Olympic campaign

“Adult understanding” investigated as a potential conflict of interest for the Japanese advertising giant.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 20, 2020

Trump turns Anthony Fauci into campaign pawn, assailing him as ‘idiot’

Trump's effort to disparage the scientist invites even more scrutiny of the president's handling of the outbreak, already rated poorly by voters.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 19, 2020

Getting vaccine doubters to roll up their sleeves won’t be easy

Fading trust in governments, political interference and the dash to create a shot in record time are sowing doubts.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 19, 2020

Beijing threatens to detain Americans if U.S. prosecutes Chinese scholars

The threats are another striking escalation in tensions between the United States and China, which have been rising for years.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 19, 2020

A cutie of a kitten for that special person

Choco is new to the world, about 3 months new. And, incredible though it may seem, he was already spotted by a scout who knew talent the moment he saw it.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 17, 2020

Media join the debate over the economics of a universal basic income

Could the introduction of such a welfare model lead to economic inequality?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2020

Working from home is here to stay, so let’s get it right

The new normal has its benefits, but some of these won't be felt until after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 17, 2020

'The Godfather': Mexico's ex-defense chief helped ship tons of cocaine and heroin

Mexico's former defense chief Salvador Cienfuegos used his power in office to protect a faction of the Beltran-Leyva cartel, directing operations against rival gangs and even finding maritime transport to ship drugs, U.S. prosecutors said Friday.
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2020

Japan told U.S. it won't bar China from telecom networks, report says

Tokyo has said it will take its own steps to respond in cases where there is concern over security issues, according to a newspaper report.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 16, 2020

In ‘True Mothers,’ Naomi Kawase examines what makes a family

Naomi Kawase draws on personal experience in her new film, an intimate look at adoption that blurs the line between documentary and fiction.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 15, 2020

Why did Suga choose Vietnam and Indonesia for his first official trip as prime minister?

Amid the election cycle and never-ending coronavirus pandemic, the best choice for a visit to the United States is not now.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 15, 2020

As motorcade rolls by, Thai royals glimpse the people’s discontent

For months, pro-democracy protesters have gathered to call for reforms to the monarchy and military, institutions that have dominated Thailand for decades.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2020

Trump thought he had a nuclear deal with Putin. Not so fast, Russia said.

Trump's pre-election plan to show he had gotten something out of his mysteriously friendly relationship with Putin is facing headwinds.
CULTURE / Stage
Oct 14, 2020

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ conjures dark fantasies

Director Silviu Purcarete reveals the murky and bizarre aspects of humanity in a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about love and magic.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 13, 2020

Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians

On Nov. 1, the city's residents will be asked whether to merge Osaka's 24 wards into just four.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 12, 2020

North Korea's new missile: political ploy or game-changing weapon?

Observers say that as Pyongyang's capabilities grow, U.S. military planners could become more reluctant to stand up to North Korean coercion in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Oct 11, 2020

Matthew Wilson: ‘Students need to come first’

The dean of Temple University Japan on keeping students safe during COVID-19 and the importance of cultural sensitivity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 10, 2020

Facing the music: Can Japan’s vibrant record culture survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

An iconic Tokyo record store prepares to close, leaving vinyl fans fearing for the future.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 10, 2020

Courts struggling to define what constitutes defamation in social media

Journalist Shiori Ito files rare libel lawsuit over use of the 'like' button on Twitter.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Oct 10, 2020

Keiko Seto pushes the limits of vegan food

Art director-turned-chef Keiko Seto harnesses organic produce for Mique's multicultural, plant-based menu — and she does it out of a garage.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 10, 2020

Virtual YouTubers get caught in the middle of a diplomatic spat

It’s relatively easy for those involved in the entertainment industry in Asia to get caught up in geopolitical scuffles, with social media accelerating and magnifying any faux pas. Put on an ill-advised shirt or get the wrong tattoo and suddenly you’ve raised diplomatic tensions tenfold.

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After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan