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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2020

Hong Kong police probe campus protest for security law crimes

The legislation has spurred a debate about academic freedom at the city's universities, which have long been among the most highly rated in Asia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Nov 20, 2020

South Korea set to crack down on conglomerates with corporate reform steps

Critics say the dominance of chaebols, where key decisions often rest on a handful of large shareholders, hampers fair business practices and stifles competition.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Nov 19, 2020

Disney+ passes 73 million subscribers as streaming takes center stage

Disney on Thursday reported an 82% decline in quarterly operating income, the result of steep losses at its coronavirus-devastated theme park division and the postponement of major movie releases.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Nov 19, 2020

RCEP: Big numbers, bigger potential

The U.S. absence in both the RCEP and CPTPP partnerships obliges Japan to show leadership to direct both agreements toward integration, openness, good governance and the rule of law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2020

U.S. Navy commander in Asia welcomes Japan-Australia military pact

A senior U.S. Navy commander in Asia welcomed on Thursday an agreement by Japan and Australia to tighten military cooperation that will bolster the United States in a region where China's influence is growing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 19, 2020

Japan’s top union federation to demand wage raises despite pandemic

Rengo chief Rikio Kozu has indicated he'll push for a 4% wage increase, including base pay.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 19, 2020

¥10 trillion needed to set Japan on green path, says Suga adviser

'What's key for the Japanese economy now is whether we can strengthen our growth strategy and conduct reforms,' said Mitsumaru Kumagai, chief economist at Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 19, 2020

'Five Eyes' alliance demands China end crackdown on Hong Kong legislators

The Five Eyes intelligence sharing group said Wednesday that China's imposition of new rules to disqualify elected legislators in Hong Kong appeared to be part of a campaign to silence critics and called on Beijing to reverse course.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2020

Boeing Max cleared to fly in U.S. as FAA lifts longest grounding

The U.S. actions set the stage for other regulators to clear the Max, which would allow airlines worldwide to resume passenger service with the plane.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 18, 2020

Nebraska coaches confident Keisei Tominaga can make big impact

Hoiberg introduced the 19-year-old as the “Japanese Steph Curry,” a sign of his confidence Tominaga will make a splash in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 18, 2020

SoftBank founder has $80 billion to defend his AI vision

Son has repeatedly affirmed his conviction that a global digital transformation and the advent of artificial intelligence will help his investments.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2020

Will Trump's defeat prove lethal for populism across the globe?

Donald Trump's election loss amounts to a warning for other far-right populists, such as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Nov 18, 2020

‘Knife’ critiques human nature through mime and dance

Choreographer Shuji Onodera was given total artistic freedom to create his adaption of Guy de Maupassant's “Boule de Suif” with a multicultural cast.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 18, 2020

U.S. Aegis warship successfully intercepts mock ICBM in first-of-its-kind test

The test could give the incoming U.S. administration a potent new weapon for defending against North Korean long-range missiles.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2020

Ex-Hong Kong lawmakers arrested in latest blow to opposition

The arrests represent the latest blow to Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement following the passage of the national security law in June.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2020

Corporations and foreign nations pivot to lobby Biden

While Biden has taken steps to demonstrate his distance from lobbyists, his presidency is being welcomed in Washington's influence industry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2020

Here's my card. It's written all over my face.

The 100% cotton, three-layer Meishi Masks come in three different models: “reception mask,” “sales mask” and “business activity mask.”
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 17, 2020

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know

Coming a week after similar news from Pfizer and BioNTech, Moderna's announcement offered more hope that there's going to be a way out of the pandemic.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Nov 17, 2020

You should know there's nothing better than 'ni koshita koto wa nai'

The 'koto da' and 'ni koshita koto wa nai' structures express strong certainties that you should do something.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Nov 17, 2020

Let's discuss moving to the countryside

The pandemic has taken the shine off city life for some, which means a move to the countryside.
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2020

Hokkaido city calls in ‘Monster Wolf' to scare off wild bears

A mechanical wolf with fake fur, bared fangs and flashing red eyes is keeping residents and crops safe in the face of increasing encounters with bears.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 16, 2020

First man charged under Hong Kong security law pleads not guilty

The first person charged under a sweeping security law imposed on Hong Kong by China earlier this year pleaded not guilty, setting the stage for a landmark trial in the coming months.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 16, 2020

With progressive politics on march in New Zealand, Maori minister blazes new trails

Nanaia Mahuta's excitement reflects a global desire among progressives for a shift away from the chauvinist, right-wing populism that has shaped the past four years in some countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Nov 16, 2020

A charm offensive in the Yoshiwara pleasure district

Life in the pleasure district was fun, if you were capable of mustering up the right amount of charm.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Nov 15, 2020

Macron doesn’t need to insult Islam to defend free speech

It is one thing to defend freedom of expression — an obligation of all democratic leaders. It is quite another to deploy a whole nation behind a particular expression of that freedom.
A beloved Tokyo penguin’s end presages Suica’s shift to payments giant
JR East is retiring the beloved Suica penguin as part of a rebrand to transform the contactless payment platform, used for both transit and retail, into a mobile fintech powerhouse.
Fears rise of rupture in Japan-China ties in wake of Taiwan remarks
Two Chinese tourists wearing kimonos take a selfie as they visit Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district on Saturday.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
At Ginza’s newest hotel, luxury is a private treasure
At Fufu Tokyo, each guest room comes with its own private "onsen" (hot spring) — a luxury nearly unheard of in the heart of Tokyo's capital.
Ashfall warning issued in southern Japan as volcano erupts
View of Sakurajima from the mainland of Kagoshima Prefecture
Japan uses series against South Korea to prep for World Baseball Classic title defense
Japan's Ryuhei Sotani pitches against South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.
Good fortune, wrapped in fried tofu
Golden "age-fukuburo," a culinary take on Japan's new year "lucky bags," can be served on their own.
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan celebrates 80 years at the forefront of press freedom
Located near the Imperial Palace, the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan prides itself on the accessibility of its events and the support it offers to budding and established journalists. The club is currently headed by Dan Sloan, a former reporter for Reuters.
The challenges awaiting Japan’s new finance minister
Finance minister Satsuki Katayama answers questions from reporters in a group interview on Oct. 24.
At Ginza’s newest hotel, luxury is a private treasure
At Fufu Tokyo, each guest room comes with its own private "onsen" (hot spring) — a luxury nearly unheard of in the heart of Tokyo's capital.

Podcast

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

Longform

An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo
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