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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 7, 2019

Netflix bets on Japanese anime to battle Disney and Apple in streaming wars

As Netflix Inc. prepares for a bruising battle against the Walt Disney Co. and Apple Inc. for streaming subscribers, it's playing a card that may deliver enough of an edge to fend them off in Asia: Japanese anime.
Japan Times
LIFE / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW,2010s: Decade in review
Nov 7, 2019

Animals of all stripes (and spots) found their 15 minutes of fame in the 2010s

What do hamster behinds, a handsome gorilla and cats running train stations have in common? Hours of social media gold!
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Peru report 2019
Nov 7, 2019

Regaining strength on the global stage

For more than a decade, Peru distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America as it boasted an average annual gross domestic product growth of 6.1 percent from 2002 to 2013. However, from 2014 to 2017, its GDP growth slowed to an average of 3 percent, mainly because of a...
EDITORIALS
Nov 5, 2019

Rising sea levels will transform our world

Japan must not only be ready to protect its own threatened populations, but be ready to help those elsewhere in the world that are also at risk from rising sea levels.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Nov 4, 2019

Let's discuss Uber unions

The Japanese staff of Uber Technologies Inc.'s food delivery service Uber Eats have formed a labor union to negotiate contract terms and seek improved working conditions.
EDITORIALS
Nov 3, 2019

A needed revamp of the National Security Council

The new NSC better positions Japan to take on and respond to new challenges.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 3, 2019

Fans sad to say farewell as Rugby World Cup ends

Pride, sadness and hope were in the air as thousands of mostly Japanese fans watched the final Rugby World Cup match.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Nov 2, 2019

Questions raised over disaster preparedness in wake of Typhoon Hagibis

A remark commonly heard in Japan in the wake of a natural disaster is, “We couldn’t predict such a thing.” In the case of Typhoon Hagibis, which ravaged the eastern and northern parts of the archipelago in mid-October, the unpredictable thing was the amount of rainfall, which caused massive flooding...
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Nov 2, 2019

Yuko Yamashita: 'Home is where your family is ... my family is here'

Thirty-five years ago, Yuko Yamashita took a chance on love and Barcelona. Now she provides a little piece of Japan to the people of Spain.
EDITORIALS
Nov 2, 2019

Convenience stores and 24/7

The convenience store industry must rethink its 24-hour business model.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 1, 2019

For Akiyoshi Koji, Asahi's bold dealmaker, beer remains at heart of global growth strategy

The biggest dealmaker in Japan this year has one thing on his mind: beer, and then more beer — more than $20 billion worth of it in the past four years, to be precise.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 31, 2019

Japanese fans deal with 'rugby loss' after team's quarterfinal exit from World Cup

Japanese captivated by their Brave Blossoms' historic run to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals are suffering a new form of bereavement — "rugby loss" — after their team fell to South Africa.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 31, 2019

Resignations offer insights into Cabinet politics

The latest resignations are symptomatic of broader Japanese Cabinet politics.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / 2010s: Decade in Review
Oct 31, 2019

Halloween's rise in the 2010s provided Shibuya crossing with plenty of tricks and treats

While Halloween has been around in Japan for a few decades it wasn't until recently that it became a true phenomenon, especially at Tokyo's iconic Shibuya crossing.
Special Supplements / Hungary National Day Special
Oct 30, 2019

Going beyond the marvels of numbers

Thirty by 56 by 150. Hungary has always produced wonders in the field of mathematics, but what is the significance of this unique equation? This special formula has to do with the several firsts that we are celebrating this year, and usually, the first moments of anything are immensely precious for us, human beings. In that spirit, the year 2019 marks the anniversary of many unforgettable milestones in Hungary's modern history.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 29, 2019

Trump's Indo-Pacific strategy at year two

The U.S. president's actions raise questions about his commitment to the region.
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2019

Sadako Ogata, first female U.N. refugee chief, dies at 92

News of the death of Ogata — known for her decisive, pragmatic leadership at the U.N. for years — immediately drew condolences from diplomatic and academic leaders across the world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 28, 2019

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Democracy in the spotlight

Democracies must accept they are in a contest of political ideas, especially in Asia.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 28, 2019

Japanese fans find new ways to enjoy Rugby World Cup following Brave Blossoms' exit

The Brave Blossoms may have already been eliminated, but Japanese fans are still trying to take in as much of the Rugby World Cup experience as possible over the remaining days of the quadrennial tournament.
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

‘Right time, right place’ to invest in Turkey

The Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Investment Office (previously known as ISPAT) is the official organization committed to promoting investment opportunities in Turkey to the global business community. The office is dedicated to assisting investors before, during and after their entry into the...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 27, 2019

Eye for architecture meets luxury hotel management

Matthias Sutter, the newly appointed general manager at the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, is becoming more acquainted with the hotel than one would expect — he's living there.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Oct 27, 2019

Conference tackles ESG investment trends

Business leaders and financial experts gathered in Tokyo on Sept. 26 to exchange their perspectives on the growing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the world of investment.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 25, 2019

Bicycles and bees on Papersky’s Tour de Nippon

Papersky's Tour de Nippon project combines cycling with other activities, such as gastronomy, hiking and craft workshops.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 25, 2019

How to reduce your air travel emissions for the holiday season

If flying is unavoidable this holiday season, carbon offsetting is one way the climate-conscious traveler can balance out the environmental impact of their flight.
Reader Mail
Oct 25, 2019

Finding meaning in sugidama

I read the article "After 13 years in Japan, my advice is to stay curious" in the Oct. 17 edition with great interest as a Japanese. Frankly, I did not know the meaning of sugidama, although I have seen them many times in Japan.

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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.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’