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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 19, 2016

A coast guard-maintained peace in the East China Sea

A new form of geopolitics is emerging with regard to the Senkaku Islands.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2016

China's future may be sleepier than you think

China's economy may be headed for a Japan-style slump.
JAPAN / FUKUSHIMA FILE
Apr 17, 2016

Tohoku prefectures huddle to find ways to woo, cater to foreign tourists

To attract more foreign visitors to Tohoku, governors from the six prefectures in the region have agreed to establish a comprehensive sightseeing route and develop other promotional measures.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 12, 2016

North Korea close to fielding missile that could hit Washington: analyst

North Korea made a "significant step forward" with a test last week of a new rocket engine that could propel a nuclear warhead to New York or Washington, a report released Monday said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 11, 2016

Self-driving vehicle tests won't need permission to use public roads, say NPA guidelines

Japan will not impose time and place restrictions on autonomous driving tests on public roads, according to draft guidelines released by the National Police Agency last week.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2016

Masuzoe denies overspending after JCP reveals soaring cost of overseas trips

Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe on Friday said he is doing his utmost to trim the cost of his overseas trips, following the revelation that each one costs taxpayers ¥26.6 million on average.
EDITORIALS
Apr 8, 2016

Still a struggle for working women

The corporate glass ceiling remains an obstacle to working women 30 years after the equal employment opportunity law was passed.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 7, 2016

Sailor Shiraishi prepares for prestigious global odyssey

Sailor Kojiro Shiraishi is in high spirits as he is set to realize his 30-year dream.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 4, 2016

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi eyes U.S. regional banks, new CEO says

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.'s main lending unit is eyeing further acquisitions in the U.S. and Asia as part of its long-standing aspirations to become one of the world's leading commercial banks, the unit's new president said.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 3, 2016

Ryoma Suzuki bet on a musically diverse line-up for Unborde — and it paid off

Media attention has become a mixed blessing for Ryoma Suzuki. Unborde, the label he founded in 2010, is currently celebrating five years in the game and will hold a special show at Makuhari Messe on April 10.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 2, 2016

Obama describes nightmare scenario of terrorists' nuclear drones at Washington summit

Terrorists flying drones to spread highly radioactive material over a civilian area: That's part of the nightmare scenario President Barack Obama urged world leaders to consider as they debated better ways of controlling nuclear material.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2016

JR rail pass to be available in Japan, ending frustration for tardy tourists

Cries of "dang" have long rung out from the nation's major railway stations as foreign visitors find Japan Rail Pass vouchers are unavailable after arrival.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 31, 2016

Ryuichi Sakamoto offers his thoughts on politics, Japan and how his music will change 'post-cancer'

"The Professor" is back in town. Last weekend, Ryuichi Sakamoto took the stage at Tokyo Opera City for the debut concert of the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, a 105-strong ensemble of young musicians from Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, which counts him as its musical director.

Longform

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