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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
May 8, 2015

Visiting Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii; Swimmer Miki Kamata eyes return to form; CM of the week: Shop Japan

The most active volcano in the world, Kilauea, is located in a park on the island of Hawaii that is appropriately named Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In June 2014, Kilauea exploded and a river of lava flowed out of it and eventually reached the village of Pahoa, 20 km away.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 5, 2015

The Renaissance banked on art

All exhibitions that deal with the distant past inevitably fall into the trap of anachronism to some degree. This is especially true when they try to present a strong storyline that appeals to modern audiences, as the present exhibition at Bunkamura The Museum does with "Money and Beauty: Botticelli...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 5, 2015

Korin: the late bloomer with innovative in style

One of the joys of visiting Tokyo's Nezu Museum in early May, is to catch the annual showing of one of the museum's most famous works, Ogata Korin's "Irises," before stepping outside to appreciate the real irises blooming in its garden.
EDITORIALS
May 5, 2015

Europe takes on Gazprom

If Moscow is determined to pick a fight with Europe, it may discover that the economic battlefield is the wrong place for a showdown.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 4, 2015

An Asian community can wait

Japan should not join the AIIB until the criteria for monitoring its investments are clear.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
May 4, 2015

Volunteer guide's polar bear outfit a hit at Nagoya zoo

An employee in Nagoya is masquerading as a polar bear on weekends.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015

Showcasing innovation, food culture

Sushi, tempura and teriyaki are probably some of the first things that come to mind when Japanese food comes up among foreigners.
Japan Times
WORLD / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015

Expo Milano 2015 open to the global community

Expo Milano 2015 is a universal exhibition that will be held from May1 to Oct. 31 in the northern Italian city of Milan. More than 140 countries will participate in the expo, which is a global showcase of their technology offering a concrete answer to a vital need; being able to guarantee healthy, safe...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu brings 'kawaii' in Italian debut

Japanese pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's image of Italy is of a luxurious country, loaded with world-famous clothing brands and other items. Yet, she said when she travels to the country for the first time in July, she's most excited about the chance to eat lots of Italian food.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / EXPO MILANO 2015
May 3, 2015

Rethinking, updating traditional crafts

Despite a decline in the handmade craft industry, especially with a lack of young people to pass the baton to in recent years, the Expo Milano 2015 that kicked off May 1 is a big chance for densan, or traditional Japanese handcrafted products, to promote their charm and elaborate workmanship to the world....
WORLD / Science & Health
May 3, 2015

Limiting global warming to 2 degrees C 'inadequate,' scientists say

Holding global warming to a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius — the cornerstone of an expected new global climate agreement in December — will fail to prevent many of climate change's worst impacts, a group of scientists and other experts have warned.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
May 2, 2015

Nippon Ham's Yoshikawa off to resurgent start

When Yu Darvish left for the major leagues after the 2011 season, the prevailing thought was the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' pitching staff would be a rudderless ship.
EDITORIALS
May 2, 2015

Regulating the drone revolution

The government needs to strike an appropriate regulatory balance that doesn't pose barriers to the use of drones for constructive purposes but prevents them from being used in ways that poses a danger to people or violates their privacy rights.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 2, 2015

Baltimore homicide charges could face swift initial court test

The chief Baltimore prosecutor, who came out swinging on Friday with charges against six police officers in the death of a 25-year-old man, could be quickly asked to disclose some of the potential evidence she has collected.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
May 1, 2015

Bizarre homes around the world; legendary Korean drama series; CM of the Week: Nisshin

Real estate and home renovation programs continue to be popular, but the housing-oriented special, "Osekkaina Sawabe Fudosan" ("Meddlesome Sawabe Real Estate Company"; NHK-G, Mon., 10:55 p.m.), aims for something out of the ordinary.
COMMENTARY / World
May 1, 2015

VW Chairman Piech is out: Bottom lines are in

The departure of VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech reflect a fundamental transition in the auto industry, from a tradition of romantic, product-focused leaders back toward a more rational, process-focused approach.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 30, 2015

Sticker used to catch gropers red-handed is a hit with female commuters

A sticker created by Saitama Prefectural Police to deter gropers on trains has proved so popular among women that stocks have almost run out.
PRESS / Services
Apr 30, 2015

Historic Japan Times front page reprints now available at Ginza Hakuhinkan

JAPAN
Apr 29, 2015

Paul McCartney returns to Tokyo, surprises fans with rare Beatles song

Almost 50 years after the Beatles delivered memorable performances at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan arena, former band member Paul McCartney returned to the venue on Tuesday with a special treat for his fans.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 29, 2015

In divided Supreme Court weighing gay marriage, Kennedy sends mixed aignals

A pivotal justice sent mixed signals as the U.S. Supreme Court divided along ideological lines during arguments in a historic case that could legalize gay weddings nationwide.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
In Junglia’s Dinosaur Safari attraction during a media preview on Thursday, a casual drive through a habitat for the prehistoric creatures goes haywire when several Tyrannosaurus rexes break out of containment.
Extreme heat grips Japan, including even Hokkaido
The city of Obihiro in Hokkaido amid scorching heat on Thursday
‘Demon Slayer’ movie slashes its own box office records
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is the first installment in a trilogy that's set to wrap the anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoke's manga about sword-wielding heroes fighting man-eating demons.
Ishiba rules out joint document on U.S. tariffs as deal's details trickle out
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech at an event in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Friday afternoon.
Behind the scenes: Inside Fuji Rock’s strategy for staying on top
In recent years, Fuji Rock has had fewer blockbuster performers and showcased more top-selling Japanese acts and international musicians' first-time performances in Japan.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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