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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2017

Probe into deadly fire at U.S. firm's Philippines offices focuses on possible safety lapses

A government investigator into a blaze that led to the deaths of 37 staff at the southern Philippines offices of an American market research firm says there are indications of fire safety lapses that may have contributed to the tragedy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 27, 2017

Tokyo's Kabutocho financial district gets creative in bid to revive its quiet streets

It's a Monday night in late November and Ryutei Ichiya, a kimono-clad 34-year-old rakugo comic raconteur, is performing a skit in front of a crowd of over 100.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 27, 2017

Philippines to investigate whether firms involved in deadly mall fire failed to meet safety standards

The Philippines said on Tuesday it would investigate whether safety regulations were ignored at an office where a fire killed 37 call center employees, and vowed to impose sanctions if firms had not met standards.
EDITORIALS
Dec 25, 2017

More efforts needed for fiscal consolidation

The record-breaking u00a597.7 trillion budget for fiscal 2018 won't put the nation on a steady path for fiscal consolidation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 20, 2017

What the world can learn from Japan's factories

Countries hoping to revive their manufacturing sectors should look east for answers.
EDITORIALS
Dec 12, 2017

Two decades after Japan's financial crisis

Japan's financial crisis may seem like ancient history, but banks are now facing considerable challenges.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 6, 2017

France's war on waste makes it most food-sustainable country, followed by Japan

A war on food waste in France, where supermarkets are banned from throwing away unsold food and restaurants must provide doggy bags when asked, has helped it secure the top spot in a ranking of countries by their food sustainability.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 2, 2017

U.S. Senate approves sweeping tax overhaul

The U.S. Senate approved a sweeping tax overhaul on Saturday, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a major step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich while offering everyday Americans a mixed bag of changes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 1, 2017

Corporate Japan looking too Chinese for comfort

The steady parade of corporate scandals shows the government isn't doing enough to bring Japan Inc. to heel.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 30, 2017

Mayor damages Osaka's image by cutting ties with San Francisco

The more Japan complains about 'comfort women' memorials, the more attention it draws to the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / A MATTER OF HEALTH
Nov 29, 2017

Japanese firm uses VR simulations to offer a glimpse into the world of dementia

On a moderately crowded train, I've just woken up after dozing off, but I can't remember where I am or where I'm going. Apart from the noise of the moving train, it's quiet, and the other passengers are half asleep, fiddling with their phones or spacing out.
EDITORIALS
Nov 28, 2017

Hasten efforts to put Paris accord into action

Japan's efforts to combat climate change are falling far short of what's needed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 28, 2017

Capitalizing on climate unity

The latest round of global climate talks in Bonn show the world's political leaders are more committed to the Paris accord than ever.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 23, 2017

Osaka mayor to terminate six-decade ties as San Francisco designates 'comfort women' memorial city property

The Osaka mayor will end a six-decade sister city relationship with San Francisco after the mayor of the U.S. city approved designation as city property a memorial to “comfort women.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Nov 18, 2017

China hopes to build nuclear-powered space shuttle by 2040

China is hoping to achieve a "major breakthrough" in its space program by 2040 — including the development of nuclear-powered space shuttles that will allow for the mining of asteroids and "large-scale space exploration" — state-run media have reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 16, 2017

Two Senate Republicans oppose party's tax plan, posing headwinds for Trump

A Senate Republican tax plan that would repeal the Obamacare mandate and give permanent tax cuts only to U.S. corporations drew fire from two Republican lawmakers on Wednesday in what could be a sign of trouble for the sweeping measure.
EDITORIALS
Nov 11, 2017

Revamped foreign trainee system

The government should be very wary about expanding the trouble-plagued foreign vocational trainee system.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 10, 2017

Japan's biggest banks prepare for massive downsizing and cost overhauls

Years of shrinking interest rates, demographic challenges and threats from rapidly advancing technology are finally coming to a head at Japan's biggest banks as they prepare to eliminate thousands of positions and downsize branches.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 1, 2017

Toyota's solid-state battery to power future as automaker readies 'game-changer' for mass market

Toyota Motor Corp. is scrambling to solve outstanding issues as it races to commercialize a battery breakthrough during the first half of the 2020s with the potential to cut the cost of making electric cars.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 30, 2017

China versus the Washington Consensus

China's continued economic success calls into question longstanding assumptions about the optimal balance of state and market mechanisms in driving economic development.
EDITORIALS
Oct 29, 2017

Building a sustainable social security system

The government and political parties need to offer the public convincing explanations on how the social security system can be sustained.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

Podcast

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

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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