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COMMENTARY
Sep 10, 2008

Thailand: populism vs. privilege

Thaksin Shinawatra is shaping up to be the Juan Peron of Thailand, with the significant difference that he is a rich Peron. The billions he earned in his telecom businesses enabled him to rise to the top of Thai politics — and he used his power to shift wealth and power systematically from the rich...
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 2, 2008

'Forest therapy' taking root

For stressed-out workers, this may someday be a doctor's prescription: Walk around in the woods.
Japan Times
JAPAN / THIS FOREIGN LAND
Jan 1, 2008

Inevitably, newcomers play growing role

This is the first in a four-part series focusing on issues confronting Japan's growing foreign communities and their increasing impact on society as a whole.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Dec 26, 2007

The biggest Internet-related stories of 2007

As we wind down on 2007, it's a good time to look back and see how much the Internet landscape has changed in the last year.
BUSINESS / THE VIEW FROM EUROPE
Jul 30, 2007

Foreign competition begins to overshadow Japan's solar industry

Japan is often seen as the motherland of the photovoltaic industry. Back in 1993, the government started its New Sunshine Project, a massive subsid program that helped to equip 300,000 Japanese houses with solar panels over the following decade. During that time Japan became the undisputed world market...
BUSINESS
May 17, 2007

Sony logs 68% slump in operating profit

Sony Corp. announced Wednesday that its operating profit plunged 68.3 percent to 71.75 billion yen in the 2006 business year because of price cuts on the PlayStation 3 and the cost of recalling lithium-ion batteries.
BUSINESS
May 9, 2007

Nippon Steel eyes India tieups as sector girds against takeovers

In late March, Nippon Steel Corp. President Akio Mimura was in New Delhi to attend a board meeting for the International Iron & Steel Institute.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2007

Japanese firms flock to booming Vietnam

HANOI — Fueled by the latest investment boom, Vietnam is one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
Japan Times
LIFE
Feb 25, 2007

Back into the vortex?

East Timor is an ill-starred land that has endured more than its share of violence, neglect and deprivation.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 15, 2007

Thomas walks away a winner, maybe not a Raven

HONOLULU -- After the game, there was a beaming smile on Adalius Thomas' face. No wonder -- he had just returned a Marc Bulger fumble for a touchdown in the AFC's 31-28 win over the NFC in the Pro Bowl on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 31, 2007

Hillman accepts FSAJ Sportsman of Year Award

It's a little early in the year to be receiving hardware, but Trey Hillman's cup overflowed in 2006.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 18, 2007

Automakers target emissions as way to stay ahead

The growing gap in profitability among the world's automakers is becoming more apparent, as seen in the contrasting fortunes of Toyota Motor Corp., whose sales have been growing strongly, and ailing U.S. giant General Motors Corp., which is struggling to stem a tide of red ink.
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Dec 31, 2006

Test where you stand on 'shared Japanese values'

Perhaps it is fitting on this, the last day of 2006, to look back at the year and reflect on the state of Japanese culture, society and life.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Dec 2, 2006

Zidane's spot in last three a joke, no matter who says otherwise

LONDON -- Managers and players know football best because they are involved in it.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 6, 2006

Europe's misguided 'growth pessimists'

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- So deep is the pessimism in Europe about the economy that the better the economy does today, the worse people think it will do tomorrow.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Oct 13, 2006

Psychedelic radar 10.13

Raja Ram's Stash Bag Tour 2006
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Sep 29, 2006

Psychedelic radar 09.29

Mother Records: Sept. 30
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Sep 14, 2006

Psychedelic radar 09.15

Vision Quest: Sept. 16-18
BUSINESS
Dec 21, 2005

12.5% cut urged to take 'zaito' to 27-year low

The Finance Ministry on Tuesday proposed a 12.5 percent cut in the government's fiscal investment and loan program in fiscal 2006 to a 27-year low.
BUSINESS
Dec 20, 2005

Deflation's end on horizon for next fiscal year

The economy may finally emerge from seven years of deflation in fiscal 2006, although growth will slow to a real 1.9 percent from the 2.7 percent growth forecast for this fiscal year, according to a government report released Monday.
JAPAN
Nov 22, 2005

Council seeks huge cuts in welfare, civil service, U.N. outlays

A Finance Ministry panel on Monday urged drastic cuts in social security, local government financing and civil servant payrolls in the fiscal 2006 budget to shore up the nation's debt-laden finances.
COMMUNITY
Oct 19, 2005

Tomorrow's bikes on display today at Makuhari

With 133 motorbikes and scooters on display from Japan's four major manufacturers, and 57 more from eight overseas makers, eye candy abounds at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. This year's show features 29 world premiers and 37 Japan premiers. Here are just a few of the many highlights.
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2005

Budget ax poised to swing as agencies vie for shrinking pie

Starting Thursday, officials from government ministries and agencies will line up in the hallway outside the Finance Ministry Budget Bureau to make their annual pitches for hunks of the 2006 general account budget.
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2005

JAL to pare 1,400 more jobs to cut costs

Japan Airlines Corp. said Thursday it will slash 1,400 more jobs by the end of March 2008 through attrition and transfers in an effort to counter high fuel prices.
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2002

Germany poised to displace Japan as world's second-largest aid donor

Japan may be replaced by Germany as the world's second-largest aid donor in 2006, only five years after losing to the United States its long-held status as No. 1, according to a Foreign Ministry document obtained Tuesday by The Japan Times.
MULTIMEDIA / SPORTS SCOPE
Aug 2, 2000

Part 2: Jealousies, revenges and tradeoffs

European soccer chief Lennart Johansson has never shied away from attacking FIFA boss Sepp Blatter, especially since being defeated in the race for the FIFA presidency two years ago.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 18, 2022

Former Japan and Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura retires at 44

The spot-kick specialist made waves during his four years in Scotland, opening the door for dozens of Japanese players to follow in his footsteps to Europe.

Longform

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