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Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Sep 20, 2021

The global housing market is broken, and it’s dividing entire countries

The perennial issue of housing costs has become one of acute housing inequality, and an entire generation is at risk of being left behind.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 20, 2021

'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' and 'Queen's Gambit' win top Emmy Awards

The best drama series win for 'The Crown' gave Netflix its biggest prize so far, while Apple TV+ entered streaming's big leagues with the best comedy series win for 'Ted Lasso.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2021

Taiwan threatens to take China to WTO in new spat over fruit

Taiwan threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Sunday after Beijing said it would suspend sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island on pest concerns, in the latest spat between the two over fruit.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 20, 2021

Vaccine debate and climate goals top a scaled-back U.N. summit

The U.N. wants diplomats to have the face-to-face time they need to address crisis issues, but they don't want to be remembered for hosting a superspreader event.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 20, 2021

Russian election shows declining support for Putin’s party

The weekend's elections came amid a harsh crackdown on dissent by the Kremlin and murmurings of popular discontent.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Sep 20, 2021

New job? Be sure to read the fine print

Foreign teachers of English in Japan are good at sharing cautionary tales on messenger boards, but the best thing you can do to avoid any pitfalls is read your contract.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 20, 2021

You never know who you’ll run into at the public bath

Your local tattooed thugs, the old woman who is just a little bit too much in your business, who else will you meet at the neighborhood bathhouse?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Sep 20, 2021

Goldman partner Ben Ferguson in it for long term

Name: Ben Ferguson
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 19, 2021

Home COVID-19 care surged as Japan's hospitals filled up, but treatment options were limited

Providing at-home treatment for coronavirus patients presents an entirely different dilemma for the nation's already exhausted medical personnel.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2021

The scientist and the AI-assisted, remote-control killing machine

Israeli agents had wanted to kill Iran's top nuclear scientist for years. Then they came up with a way to do it with no operatives present.
BUSINESS
Sep 19, 2021

Candidates to lead Japan say fiscal reconstruction target may have to be postponed

All four contenders in the LDP's presidential election said the government's goal may have to be delayed to prioritize resuscitating an economy ravaged by the pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2021

War games are no game

All major powers — the United States, its NATO allies, China and Russia — are conducting military exercises more often and on a larger scale than ever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2021

Starvation is as much a threat to Afghan women as the Taliban

In an aid-dependent economy already in deep trouble, the removal of tens of thousands female workers, many supporting large families, will only add to those facing hunger.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 19, 2021

Palm oil giant’s industry-beating ESG score hides razed forests

In the impoverished West African country of Liberia, a unit of the world's second-largest palm oil company has admitted to destroying forests and violating the rights of indigenous people.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 19, 2021

French break-up a blow to Biden's China-focused alliance rebuilding

Analysts say Washington's deal with Britain to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines has the potential to do lasting damage to the U.S. alliance with France and Europe.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 19, 2021

Heat stroke risks for pets don't end in September: Here's what to look out for

For much of California, the arrival of September has brought extreme, scalding temperatures.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2021

SpaceX capsule with world's first all-civilian orbital crew splashes down off Florida

The mission marked the debut flight of Elon Musk's new space tourism business and a leap ahead of his company's competition.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 19, 2021

'The Book of Form and Emptiness': Ruth Ozeki’s inquisitive side is still on point

An award-winning author with four titles and two film credits under her belt, Ruth Ozeki’s greatest talent may be her ability to ask the right questions. Her fifth novel, "The Book of Form and Emptiness," demonstrates that her inquisitive side is still on point.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2021

COVID-19 in focus as LDP hopefuls make their case in wide-ranging debate

The government's response to the coronavirus crisis, the constitutionality of lockdowns and the challenge the pandemic has posed for the medical system were central themes on Saturday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021

The hidden agenda behind the deal France called a betrayal

The United States and Australia went to extraordinary lengths to keep Paris in the dark as they secretly negotiated a plan to build nuclear submarines.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021

North Korea’s work at uranium plant points to missile buildup

Any expansion of its enrich uranium program would be another sign that Kim Jong Un is removing self-imposed constraints on his atomic weapons program put in place during talks with the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2021

LDP candidates differ on same-sex marriage and women's rights issues

Widely seen as the leading contender, vaccine chief Taro Kono recently veered from mainstream thinking in the LDP by saying he favors the introduction of same-sex marriage.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 18, 2021

Study rewrites understanding of modern Japan's genetic ancestry

New research shows that the people of Japan bear genetic signatures from three ancient populations rather than just two as previously thought — a more complex ancestry for the nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2021

Japan takes step toward first female leader as two women run

Two women are in contention to become leader of Japan for the first time — a potential turning point for a country that ranks below Saudi Arabia in female political representation.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 18, 2021

NFL’s new play: Embrace betting ads, watch the money pour in

Belated or not, the NFL's embrace of gambling is, well, lucrative.
Japan's jobs-to-applicant ratio falls to 1.22 in June
Japan's seasonally adjusted effective job-to-applicant ratio dipped to 1.22 in June, down 0.02 point from the previous month, according to the labor ministry.
Why did such a powerful earthquake produce such a weak tsunami?
A person records images of waves following a tsunami advisory generated by local authorities after an earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting warnings and evacuations stretching across at the South Pacific, in Vina del Mar, Chile, on Wednesday.
Japanese students struggle with description-type tests
The average correct answer rate for description-type questions in the Japanese-language section of the fiscal 2025 national achievement test for third-year junior high school students was as low as 25.6%, according to the education ministry.
Junglia brought dinos back to Okinawa. But will it bring tourists?
At Panorama Dining, one of Junglia’s two proper restaurants that also doubles as the rooftop Inifinity Terrace overlook, guests can pay extra to sit in balcony tables made to look like birds’ nests overlooking the park grounds.
Last soldiers of Imperial Japanese Army have a warning for younger generations
Kunshiro Kiyozumi, 97, who was the youngest crew member of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58 in World War II, on his way to a restaurant to have lunch in Matsuyama, Japan, on April 29.
Junglia brought dinos back to Okinawa. But will it bring tourists?
At Panorama Dining, one of Junglia’s two proper restaurants that also doubles as the rooftop Inifinity Terrace overlook, guests can pay extra to sit in balcony tables made to look like birds’ nests overlooking the park grounds.
From Osaka to the NHL: Jordan Spence hopes to inspire young Japanese hockey players
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jordan Spence helps lead the Dreamskate Japan hockey camp in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on July 5.
Coordination office marks first step in U.S. Forces Japan’s shift to ‘warfighting’ command
U.S., Japanese and Australian staff work in the JJOC Cooperation Team office at the U.S. Army’s Hardy Barracks in central Tokyo in this image posted to the Australian Embassy's X account on July 25.
GTN takes a chance on newcomers to Japan
Hiroyuki Goto, president of GTN. The company started after Goto personally co-signed leases for around 20 non-Japanese people, including some friends and friends of friends.
Artist Chiharu Shiota weaves a hidden marvel on Teshima
“Memory of Lines” is Chiharu Shiota’s second art installation on Teshima as part of the Setouchi Triennale.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear
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