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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 2, 2021

U.S. calls buildup of China's nuclear arsenal 'concerning'

The buildup had become more difficult for China to hide and it appeared it was deviating from decades of nuclear strategy based around minimal deterrence, a U.S. spokesperson said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 2, 2021

Biden mourns with families as collapsed Florida condo search resumes

Biden acknowledged that hopes of finding any survivors dimmed with each passing day, but said it was possible someone might still be pulled out alive.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 1, 2021

Japan names women's basketball team for Tokyo Olympics

The Japan Basketball Association announced the 12-player roster for the women's national team for the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2021

Japan to tighten COVID-19 controls for some Olympic groups after variant cases

So far six people related to the games have entered Japan while infected with the delta mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 1, 2021

Samoa pulls weightlifting team out of Tokyo Olympics; other athletes to attend games

The withdrawal of Samoa is another setback in Japan's fraught attempts to hold the world's biggest sporting event during a pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2021

Organizers of Olympics to allow nursing mothers to bring children to games

Some athletes had complained that they were being forced to choose between the games and their young children.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2021

Big Tech is gearing up for a massive fight with Modi’s India

India is growing more assertive in its efforts to control online communications, challenging Twitter and Facebook's practices and threatening to set a precedent that could extend worldwide.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2021

Elon Musk touts Starlink progress as cost and demand hurdles linger

If the service is successful, it could vastly expand the reach of broadband internet around the world and even provide a new platform for traders and others with exotic internet needs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 30, 2021

Australia hit by new lockdown as slow vaccine rollout criticized

Since the weekend, more than 12 million Australians have been ordered to stay home in cities across the country, including the state capitals of Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 30, 2021

Late Artem Dovbyk winner sends Ukraine into first Euro quarterfinals

Sweden looked resigned to taking the game to penalties — but Dovbyk had other ideas, scoring in the 12st minute to send Ukraine into uncharted territory.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2021

Ghosn accomplices 'deeply regret' helping him escape Japan

By pleading guilty and showing remorse, the Taylors appear to be seeking a speedy sentencing and reduced sentence.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2021

China's bitcoin crackdown sparks fears of dirtier cryptomining

By cutting off access to China's power grid, with its plentiful supply of affordable renewable energy, the new restrictions could push miners toward dirtier sources of electricity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 29, 2021

Senior Japanese defense official says democracies must back up Taiwan and stand up to China

The state minister of defense has suggested that Japan, the U.S. and other countries re-examine their decisions to follow the “One China” policy that recognizes Beijing instead of Taipei.
Singapore is positioning itself as a key player in the effort to diversify supply chains away from China, leveraging its proximity to Malaysia’s Johor state.
COMMENTARY
Feb 7, 2025

Singapore finds its seat at the China+1 table

Singapore is positioning itself as a key player in the effort to diversify supply chains away from China.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shows a gift from U.S. President Donald Trump, as they hold a joint news conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 8, 2025

Foreign leaders embrace the art of flattery in wooing Trump

Ishiba became the latest figure to offer ample compliments to a president known for his transactional approach to foreign policy.
The concept of diversity isn't foreign to Japanese people, but new ways of referring to the practice in society might be.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 9, 2025

DEI, woke and 'forest bathing': When a direct translation just won't cut it

Take a three-step approach that includes context and nuance when describing buzzwords and complicated terminology.
Ohad Ben Ami, a Israeli man seized during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas is reunited with his family at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, on Saturday.
WORLD
Feb 9, 2025

Hamas frees three hostages; Israel begins releasing Palestinians

Three Israeli hostages, visibly malnourished, were released by Hamas in a ceasefire exchange, while Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners amid ongoing negotiations.
The Philadelphia Eagles float with figurine of running back Saquon Barkley during the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee Parade.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Feb 9, 2025

Trump plans Super Bowl visit after years of tumult with the NFL

Donald Trump plans to attend the Super Bowl, making him the first sitting president to do so, while continuing his long-running feud with the NFL and its stars.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and U.S. President Donald Trump. Microsoft and Nvidia are quietly engaging with the Trump administration on policies affecting AI, chip exports and data centers
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 9, 2025

Tech giants Microsoft and Nvidia taking a quieter approach to Trump

Under Biden, the United States curbed the sale of Nvidia chips to China and capped the sales of its AI chips to more than 100 other countries
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump hold a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Saturday.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 9, 2025

Ishiba says Trump didn't push defense spending hike or discuss tariffs

Ishiba also echoed Trump's pledge to help mediate a move by Japan’s Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel rather than purchasing the American company.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Defense Ministry on Saturday, the anniversary of the Korean People's Army's founding, in Pyongyang.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 9, 2025

North Korea's Kim vows to further develop nuclear forces

Leader Kim Jong Un criticized trilateral military cooperation among the U.S., Japan and South Korea for raising tensions in the region.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's visit to the U.S. for talks with Donald Trump yielded moderate success, highlighting the strategic focus of the American presidents second administration.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 9, 2025

So far, so good for Ishiba — at least for now

It's safe to say, Ishiba’s visit to the U.S. went well. But we mustn't become complacent.
Saburo Kita (a pseudonym, left) submits a claim for forced sterilization compensation on Jan. 17 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 10, 2025

Japan enforces compensation law for forced sterilization victims

Under the new law, victims of forced sterilization will receive ¥15 million in compensation, while their spouses will be entitled to ¥5 million.
Ireland's James Lowe scores gets away from Scotland's Blair Kinghorn on his way to scoring a try during their Six Nations game in Edinburgh on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 10, 2025

Ireland coach praises forwards after Six Nations win over Scotland

Having started slowly in their opening game against England last week, Ireland got out of the starting blocks quickly at Murrayfield.
South Korea's Choi Min-jeong (center) competes in the women's short track speedskating 1,000-meter final during the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 10, 2025

Choi Min-jeong grabs three golds for South Korea at Asian Winter Games

Short track is one of the few sports with genuine world class competition at the Winter Asiad.
Toshikazu Shiba (right), 71, works full-time along with younger staff at sofa manufacturer Eucas in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture.
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Feb 17, 2025

More older people choosing to work for social connection and survival

Older residents are exploring ways to navigate the later stages of their lives, whether continuing their careers or with new ventures.
Fuji Media's headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 10, 2025

Fuji Media shares rise to 17-year high on Rheos’ 5% stake

Rheos, which manages a popular fund called Hifumi, holds 5.12% of Fuji Media shares after building its stake from Jan. 20 to Thursday.
Tokyo releases AI-generated video of Mount Fuji erupting
A screenshot from an AI-generated video showing what could happen to Tokyo if Mount Fuji erupted
Japan aims to tighten rules for business manager visas from October
The number of foreign residents with business management residency status had reached a record 41,615 as of the end of 2024.
Japanese prefectures break with labor ministry on minimum wage
The ministry of labor has suggested a 6% minimum wage increase, but most prefectures reporting so far are opting to go slightly higher.
Japan ranked one of the most peaceful places in Asia as global tensions rise
Visitors look at paper cranes hung at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 8, a day ahead of the 80th anniversary of the World War II atomic bombing of the city.
JICA to designate four Japanese cities as 'hometowns' for African nations
The Japanese flag (left) with the flag of the African Union
Japanese prefectures break with labor ministry on minimum wage
The ministry of labor has suggested a 6% minimum wage increase, but most prefectures reporting so far are opting to go slightly higher.
Philippines quietly deepening ‘unofficial’ defense ties with Taiwan
Filipino soldiers take part in a flag-raising ceremony on Mavulis Island during a visit by the Philippines' Armed Forces chief of staff, in Batanes, the Philippines, in June 2023. Batanes, a group of idyllic islands at the country’s northernmost tip, sits about 160 kilometers from Taiwan.
Are 'coolcations' the answer for Japan's heat-weary tourists?
Hikers on a trail in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture. As extreme heat continues to grip Japan, a tectonic shift may be underway in the nation’s summer tourism scene as more people gravitate toward cooler destinations.
Germany's first sakemaker offers a bold brew of ideas
Reigen, Germany's first sake brewery, makes a diverse, nontraditional range of sake that includes fruit-flavored sips and wine barrel-aged renditions.
Alicia Keys closed Summer Sonic, but J-pop owned it
Summer Sonic’s 2025 lineup demonstrated its strength, showcasing the latest in J-pop, including “new kawaii” act Fruits Zipper.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past
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