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JAPAN
Mar 24, 1997

Trilaterals explore Democracies' woes

The challenges facing industrialized democracies as they enter the 21st century may, at first glance, appear daunting -- ranging from economic stagnation to security and global political leadership -- but they cannot be allowed to become as insurmountable as they seem, according to panelists at a symposium...
JAPAN
Mar 15, 1997

Renewal of U.S. paper pact 'out of the question,' exec says

The United States is expected to demand this month that Japan introduce a new set of measures to expand foreign paper makers' sales, but a senior Japanese industry official has said such a bilateral arrangement is "out of the question."
JAPAN
Jan 20, 1997

Ikeda stresses U.S. ties, Asia-Pacific cooperation

Better relations with the United States, China and South Korea are pivotal for Japan as it seeks stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, Foreign Minister Yukihiko Ikeda said at the regular Diet session's opening Jan. 20.Ikeda said Japan will seek cooperation with the U.S. in line with a...
JAPAN
Jan 9, 1997

Phased-in Open Skies OK: Larson

The United States is ready to accept a phased-in approach to Open Skies -- full liberalization of the international aviation market -- if Japan agrees to implement it in the near future, the U.S. chief negotiator for U.S.-Japanese aviation talks said Jan. 9 in Tokyo.Alan Larson, U.S. assistant secretary...
JAPAN
Jan 9, 1997

Town's energy need blows in the wind

TACHIKAWA, Yamagata Pref. -- On a cloudy winter afternoon, a cold, fierce wind blowing from the Sea of Japan relentlessly turns three large windmills on a hill. Inside a nearby building with an oval-shaped roof, a man in work clothes keeps an eye on the windmills' control console, checking the rotors,...
JAPAN
Jan 9, 1997

U.K. official urges earlier decontrol

Kenneth Clarke, Britain's chancellor of the exchequer, urged Jan. 9 that sweeping deregulation of Japan's financial system be undertaken sooner than the current timetable of 2001, according to government officials.During a meeting with Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka, Clarke said he hopes the reforms,...
JAPAN
Jan 6, 1997

Reform decisively, leaders of economic groups warn

Leaders of the nation's four major economic organizations on Jan. 6 warned that the economy will remain sluggish this year unless the government embarks on a clear course toward full-scale reform.At the same time, the leaders said they are not so worried about the so-called "Japan-passing" trend whereby...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 22, 2023

Why ASEAN is key to building order in the Indo-Pacific region

Southeast Asia’s geostrategic position is clearly important, and gaining the support of the bloc's 10 members can create significant advantages for major players.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 20, 2023

As NATO increases Asia outreach, questions hang over the nature of its role

While the U.S. wants further alliance involvement in Asia as American defense planners increasingly focus on China, not all members are on board with that vision.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Jun 18, 2023

Artistic beauty in the eye of a Neolithic beholder

From Neanderthal funeral rites to the temples of the Nara Era, art has been a part of our lives. At what point was beauty considered for its own sake, though?
Japan Times
Jun 14, 2023

Kotozna CEO Genri Goto speaks at "The Founders Peak Tokyo," an event within the Singapore FinTech Festival, one of the largest FinTech events in the world.

●Overview Kotozna (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO Genri Goto, https://kotozna.com/en) is pleased to announce that our CEO Genri Goto spoke at "The Founders Peak Tokyo," a speakers' event within the Singapore FinTech Festival, one of the largest FinTech events in the world, held on May 16, 2023. He...
Japan Times
Jun 13, 2023

j-Grab Mall is a cross-border EC marketplace where you can experience the best of Japanese products!

Hello, world! We are j-Grab Mall! We are a global marketplace dedicated to bringing you the best Japanese products to customers all over the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage / Reviews
Jun 13, 2023

Opulence: Glitter, glitter and a lot of gold

Seeing Tokyo-based drag queens perform with 'RuPaul's Drag Race' royalty would definitely make any local drag fans proud.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 12, 2023

Jamie Joseph confident Brave Blossoms' style can give England trouble at Rugby World Cup

Joseph, who led Japan to the quarterfinals in 2019, says his team can 'achieve anything.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 9, 2023

Apple likely to find a receptive market for its Vision Pro in Asia

VR has found greater favor in the region, with Japan, South Korea and China ranking among the most advanced markets for headset adoption.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 7, 2023

To lure vegetarian tourists, Tokyo restaurants get creative with classic dishes

Cuisine is a main draw for tourists in Japan, but what's a vegan to do in the famously fish- and meat-heavy restaurants of the capital?
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 6, 2023

Minilateralism: U.S. looks to small groupings to tackle shared security concerns

The roles of AUKUS and the Quad have grown wider, while bolstered cooperation between Washington, Tokyo and Seoul is just taking shape.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Jun 5, 2023

Fighters' Gosuke Katoh gets unique journey in Japanese baseball off to red-hot start

A single against the Giants extended his hitting streak since his debut to eight games — the longest by a rookie to start a career since the introduction of the NPB draft in 1966.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2023

The Japanese firms and megabanks funding rainforest destruction

Comprehensive datasets reveal thousands of investments and loans made by Japan’s top lenders and investment funds that are impacting rainforests around the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Longform
Jun 4, 2023

'Stakeout Diary': A killer on the run, two postwar gumshoes — noir at its finest

When a photographer was given rare permission to follow two detectives through Tokyo on a murder case, who’d have known he’d gather a legion of fans decades later.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 3, 2023

At Grace Choy’s table, a tantalizing portal to Cantonese cuisine

A rising culinary star, Choy considers it a mission to evangelize authentic Chinese flavors across Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2023

North Korea says rocket launch failed, but vows to try again soon

The rocket carrying the country's first military spy satellite failed due to engine problems, state-run media said, after the launch prompted Japan to briefly issue an alert for Okinawa.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

How to thrive in the post-pandemic world

Ahead of this year’s summit held in Japan of the Group of Seven most industrialized economies, the Italian government headed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been preparing to take over the group’s rotating presidency with a firm commitment to further raise living standards around the world,...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 30, 2023

Yuki Miyazawa: 'Even if it’s something small, I should do what I can'

After spending much of her life abroad, Yuki Miyazawa returned to Japan determined to bring the best aspects of her international lifestyle with her.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 28, 2023

The curious case of Fuminori Nakamura's genre misalignment

Little do English-language readers know, the author of 'The Rope Artist' and other critically acclaimed books writes on much more than crime.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 26, 2023

A resume must-have for Japanese managers: Mets experience

This season, five of the 12 managers in Nippon Professional Baseball spent at least part of their playing careers with the Mets.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 25, 2023

Why the G7 has significance as a collective economic defense mechanism

As the G7 chair and as a country taking economic security policy measures ahead of others, Japan is in a position to take a leadership role and help work against economic coercion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 20, 2023

A $518 billion rally shows Japanese stocks are all the rage in 2023

Some of the world’s most famed investors are voicing a near consensus that Japan’s stock market is the place to be as its larger peers grapple with rising economic headwinds.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2023

Fertile land nurtures a rich culture and a hearty spirit

On the Pacific coast of Honshu, just northeast of the capital, is Ibaraki Prefecture — Tokyo’s secluded back garden. Home to the world-class technology hub of Tsukuba Science City and the developing industrial areas of Hitachi and Kashima, this fertile prefecture has always been enthusiastic about...
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

Podcast

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

Longform

Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’
By Alex K.T. Martin

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the 6th annual Sustainable Japan Award.
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