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SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 30, 2016

IOC's decision on Russia a disgrace

The IOC has exposed itself as a toothless tiger. The Olympics' global governing body showed it lacked the moral fortitude and backbone to take a necessary stand against Russia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 29, 2016

A brutal majority in Kashmir and elsewhere

The rise of a rabid majoritarianism is part of a larger rejection of politics based on reason and dialogue.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 29, 2016

Abe eyes Cabinet shake-up as he accelerates economic policies

The prime minister will reshuffle his Cabinet on Aug. 3, a day after he unveils new economic measures, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Friday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2016

South China Sea PR campaign falsely suggests British lawmaker backs maritime claims

Beijing has taken its fight over the disputed South China Sea to a whole new arena — New York's Times Square — leasing a giant electronic billboard to showcase its claims in a video that falsely suggests a British lawmaker supports its position.
WORLD
Jul 29, 2016

U.S. admits its airstrikes killed 14 civilians in Iraq, Syria between last July, April

Six U.S. airstrikes against al-Qaida and Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria killed 14 civilians and injured another between July 28 last year and April 29 this year, the U.S. military said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 28, 2016

1964 Tokyo Olympian set for induction into Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

Lucious "Luke" Jackson, a member of the United States' gold medal-winning men's basketball team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, is one of 11 players who will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame on Nov. 17.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 28, 2016

How Trump could start a war with Russia

In his determination to 'make America great again,' Donald Trump should not turn away decisively from the things that have made America great in the past, including steady and unwavering support for its allies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2016

Watermelon producers' nationwide tastings pitch fruit as heat remedy

The Suika Club held dozens of watermelon-tasting events nationwide Wednesday to promote the tasty seasonal treat.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 27, 2016

Philippines says ASEAN omission of arbitration case not a Chinese victory

The Philippines "vigorously pushed" for the inclusion of comment on an arbitration ruling in a joint statement from Southeast Asian countries but its failure to secure that was no diplomatic win for China, Manila's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 27, 2016

After shaky '60 Minutes' spot, Pence learns to dance delicately with roughshod Trump

Donald Trump was in the middle of creating another nickname for Democratic rival Hillary Clinton — "Hillary Rotten Clinton!" — when he suddenly thought of his mild-mannered vice presidential running mate, Mike Pence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 26, 2016

Kanagawa attacker's motive: seeking spotlight or rage killings?

Following the murder of 19 people at a care facility by a former staff member, experts are trying to determine the motivation behind the attack.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 26, 2016

How to avoid war in the South China Sea

War between China and the United States is not inevitable.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jul 26, 2016

Butoh for kids has fun with 'birthday suit' tale

"Gloomy," "eerie," "vulgar," "avant-garde" and "conceptual" are adjectives often used to describe butoh, the genre of Japanese modern dance started in 1959 by Tatsumi Hishikata and Kazuo Ohno in which performers usually paint their near-naked bodies white.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 26, 2016

In Tokyo gubernatorial poll, more color than most know

What do a onetime Arabic translator, an advocate of decentralization and a former Tehran correspondent have in common?
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 26, 2016

Sanders disciples rebel against him as he tries to keep them on DNC message

Supporters of Bernie Sanders disrupted the first day of the Democratic convention on Monday, repeatedly chanting and booing mentions of Hillary Clinton's name as the party's hopes for a show of unity dissolved into frequent chaos.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2016

Why the U.S. should move nukes out of Turkey

The U.S. should move its nuclear missiles in southern Turkey to more secure European locations.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2016

Not all of Trump's foreign policy positions are crazy

Trump brings some refreshing new foreign policy ideas to the fore that deserve serious consideration.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2016

China says South Korea's THAAD anti-missile decision 'harms trust'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has sharply criticized South Korea's move to deploy an advanced U.S. anti-missile defence system to counter threats from North Korea, saying it harms the foundation of their mutual trust, news reports said Monday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 24, 2016

Pin-up girl: Pickles the pointer mix

Pickles, an 8-year-old pointer mix, was taken in when she was found wandering the streets alone.
CULTURE / Music / STRANGE BOUTIQUE
Jul 24, 2016

Yumi Ito of The Peanuts was a muse to both moth and men

I learned of the death of Yumi Ito, the last remaining member of 1960s pop duo The Peanuts, while battling a giant moth that had found its way into my apartment.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 24, 2016

Kerry's Syria plan with Russia faces deep skepticism in U.S., abroad

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's latest proposal for closer U.S.-Russian cooperation against extremist groups in Syria is drawing questions over Russia's intentions from skeptics in the U.S. government, European nations in the coalition against the Islamic State and the main Syrian opposition groups....
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 23, 2016

Tokyo hotels invite guests to live in the lap of luxury

Two domestic hotel operators are shaking up competition in Tokyo's luxury accommodation market by attempting to make their new properties more inviting for inbound visitors.

Longform

Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years