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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jun 3, 2018

Insurance leader proud to be there in times of need

Kenneth Reilly, president and CEO, AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd., is the first to admit that insurance isn't sexy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 2, 2018

Fantasy island: Collaborative multimedia project in Nagasaki seeks to augment the natural world

A young girl's voice rings through the forest, drawing me further into the darkness. "Koko ni kite," the voice calls again in a whisper from the right, using a Japanese phrase that means "come this way."
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jun 2, 2018

Life goals: Soccer player Yuki Nagasato is always on the ball

From Japan to Europe to the U.S., Nagasato's experience on the soccer field has taught her how to play smart.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 1, 2018

Germany's unification lessons for Korea

The sooner negotiations with North Korea shift from the threat of war to the potential 'win-win' of economic modernization and shared prosperity, the more confident we can be that true peace has been won.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 31, 2018

Nishino reveals 23-man squad for World Cup

National team manager Akira Nishino named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in Russia on Thursday and targeted at least a draw from each of Japan's first-round games against Colombia, Senegal and Poland.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 27, 2018

Newcomer sees chances to improve bilateral relations

With a population of just 336,000, on the surface the Nordic nation of Iceland may not seem to have much in common with Japan, which has 380 times as many people.
Japan Times
CULTURE
May 27, 2018

Will digital piracy ruin the future of manga?

Author and manga translator Frederik L. Schodt once pointed out to me that many of Japan's cultural products are embraced abroad just as they are declining at home. Ukiyo-e prints became the rage in Europe in the late 19th century, nearly 100 years after they'd peaked in Edo and Kyoto. Sake sales have...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 26, 2018

Commenting on the debate over hate speech on government websites

On May 2, the Cabinet Office removed the posts on its Government Monitor System (GMS) website, a place where citizens offered comments on government policy. The system was established in 1962 to solicit opinions from the public about government policy, but until 2012 it was a snail mail operation. Thereafter,...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
May 26, 2018

Calling on chefs to lead the charge against overfishing

Chefs for the Blue and its partners, NGO Sailors for the Sea Japan and consulting firm Seafood Legacy, are part of a small but growing movement to promote sustainable seafood in Japan.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK
May 25, 2018

Michael Socolow explores evolution of global sports broadcasting through prism of 1936 Berlin Olympics in award-winning book

With a sharp eye for detail, American author and media historian Michael Socolow combines elements of geopolitical intrigue, Olympic history and sports broadcasting exploration infused with vigorous enthusiasm for rowing in his notable November 2016 book "Six Minutes in Berlin: Broadcast Spectacle and...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 25, 2018

Unique universities can rescue rural areas

Regional universities should not be taken lightly anymore; now is the time for them to shine.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 25, 2018

Takuma Sato set for title defense at Indy 500 after historic win

It's a little ironic the only time Takuma Sato might really be able to slow down, as he prepares to defend his title in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, is when he's strapped into a car and about to take off in a machine that can reach speeds in excess of 200 mph (322 kph).
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 23, 2018

Taxi! Tokyo prepares for Olympic tourism boom with accessible cabs and international drivers

Tokyo's taxi industry is undergoing some radical changes as Japan, already dealing with unprecedented levels of tourism, gears up to host two major sporting events in the next 26 months.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 21, 2018

Greece's outbound ambassador passes torch

Loukas Karatsolis, the outgoing Greek ambassador, met with The Japan Times at the embassy in April to share upcoming developments. He predicted a busy time ahead, with Japan and Greece celebrating 120 years of diplomatic ties in 2019.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 19, 2018

Through the lens: Japanese photographers explore nuclear narratives

Whether it's the work of Robert Capa in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) or Richard Drew's iconic "Falling Man" picture of a man free-falling from the World Trade Center in 2001, photography has provided us with the images that we've used to visualize every disaster of the 20th century and beyond. But...
Japan Times
May 17, 2018

Tokyo's leading Automotive and Technology Executive Search Firm shifts into high gear

Tokyo, May 21st, 2018 - On the eve of the upcoming Japan Automotive Engineering Expo, HCCR K.K., a leading Tokyo-based specialist Executive Search firm, announced today the strategic addition of 5 expert consultants to compliment their existing team and core areas of focus, namely the Automotive and...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 16, 2018

Diet passes nonbinding legislation aimed at increasing women in politics

The Diet passed a bill Wednesday seeking to boost the number of female lawmakers and assembly members in a nation where women have long been underrepresented in politics.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU Special 2018
May 16, 2018

Public diplomacy through events

The Delegation of the European Union to Japan has been increasingly active on the public diplomacy front, organizing various events to reach out to a wider audience.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU Special 2018
May 16, 2018

'Milestone year' yields firm progress

On behalf of the European Business Council in Japan (EBC), I would like to express my gratitude to The Japan Times for this opportunity to address its readers on Europe Day, which marks the 68th anniversary of the signing of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950, a date regarded as the starting point...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 15, 2018

Deepening financial integration in Asia

Capital-rich Japan has been relatively inactive in promoting capital market financial integration.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
May 13, 2018

Young social entrepreneur seeks to help asylum-seekers integrate into Japanese society, even while they're in limbo

It's tough for asylum-seekers to keep their hopes up in Japan, where only 1 in every 1,000 applicants was granted refugee status last year.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / WORKS BY JAPANESE WOMEN
May 12, 2018

Where would we be without the words of Japanese women?

Often overlooked, female writers in Japan, such as Ichiyo Higuchi and Raicho Hiratsuka, have a staying power that surpasses their male contemporaries. To help amplify these female voices, over the next few months we'll be highlighting some of the lesser read in translation but equally deserving Japanese female writers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 10, 2018

One year into Moon's presidency, Japanese experts now view him as a pragmatic leader

Throughout the nuclear crisis, many in Japan have been concerned the liberal South Korean leader could prioritize relations with Pyongyang over the interests of longtime allies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2018

In the countryside, success starts with coffee: Niseko pioneer

The thriving Hokkaido ski resort of Niseko is considered an anomaly among the many rural communities in Japan facing a slow demise from the shrinking and graying population.
May 7, 2018

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Signs a Business Cooperation Agreement with
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding in the Commercial Ship Business Area

On May 7, 2018, TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (HQ: 1083 Tsuneishi, Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan; President: Kenji Kawano; hereinafter, “TSUNEISHI”) and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (HQ: 6-4, Tsukiji 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President: Tetsuro Koga; hereinafter, “Mitsui...
May 7, 2018

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Signs a Business Cooperation Agreement with
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding in the Commercial Ship Business Area

On May 7, 2018, TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (HQ: 1083 Tsuneishi, Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan; President: Kenji Kawano; hereinafter, “TSUNEISHI”) and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (HQ: 6-4, Tsukiji 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President: Tetsuro Koga; hereinafter, “Mitsui...
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 4, 2018

Ichiro Suzuki transitioning to front office with Mariners but keeps option open to play ball

Ichiro Suzuki is done as a player in 2018. The jury is out still on whether the baseball legend is calling it quits for good.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 2, 2018

Conflicting concerns in North Korea talks

Precisely because Tokyo is not directly involved with planning and executing a bilateral meeting, it is well-placed to focus more on the longer-term objectives of not only denuclearization, but also on political issues.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 2, 2018

Fighters' Brandon Laird still getting kick of out fans' excitement

Brandon Laird was on his way back to the clubhouse after practice on Saturday when he spotted a young boy looking down on him from the stands. The boy wore a yellow shirt and black-rimmed glasses and a baseball glove covered one of his hands. He offered a small wave as Laird looked up and noticed him....
Tokyo ranked world’s richest city by GDP, with Osaka-Kobe also rated highly
Tokyo has a gross domestic product of $2.55 trillion, just ahead of New York’s $2.49 trillion and Greater Los Angeles’ $1.62 trillion, according to CEOWorld’s global wealth index.
Takaichi stands firm on controversial Taiwan contingency remarks
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions during a session of the House of Representatives' Budget Committee in parliament in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
New guidelines are addressing struggles by teachers to deal with the burden of parents who make irrational complaints that go beyond what is considered socially acceptable, often referred to as "monster parents," which is overwhelming their workload.
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.
Florist Nicolai Bergmann flourishes outside the box
Florist Nicolai Bergmann shops for fresh flowers at the Ota flower market in Tokyo on Friday.
Jenson Button brings end to an illustrious racing career intertwined with Japan
Jenson Button races for Honda during the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2008.
Cleanliness gets competitive at Tokyo’s Spogomi world cup
On Oct. 29, teams from 33 qualifying countries scoured the streets of Shibuya for all manners of trash as part of the Spogomi litter-picking competition.
Jon Homewood: ‘There’s beauty in what we throw away’
After a peripatetic childhood around the world, teacher and artist Jon Homewood ended up coming to Japan in 2012 for a professional opportunity.
High-speed rail is expensive and difficult, but seen as a key to growth
Achal Khare, former managing director at India’s National High Speed Rail Corporation, gives a presentation during the IHRA Forum 2025 in Tokyo on Oct. 23.

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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
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