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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 28, 2023

COVID is coming back in China. Lockdowns are not.

Authorities say that cases are up, and one doctor estimates that there could soon be 65 million cases a week. But China appears determined to move on.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 27, 2023

100 miles around Mount Fuji on 'Asia's most important' race

The Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji ultramarathon isn't just Japan's most prestigious trail running competition — it might one day be the world's biggest.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 26, 2023

Winning without fighting? Why China is exploring 'cognitive warfare.'

The term refers to operations based on tech such as AI aimed at influencing the minds of adversaries, thereby creating a strategically favorable environment.
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May 26, 2023

Horses and jockeys gear up for Tokyo Yushun’s 90th run

Modeled on the famous race founded in England in 1780 by the 12th Earl of Derby Edward Smith-Stanley, the Japanese Derby, or Tokyo Yushun by its Japanese name, might not be able to boast such a long history. However, as is often the case with many things in Japan, it’s been able to grow in prestige...
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 25, 2023

Nepal hydropower drive puts India over China, but what's the risk?

China and India have long jostled for influence in neighboring Nepal, and have invested billions of dollars apiece in hydro projects over the last decade.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2023

Gun violence affects vulnerable children more even with strict laws, U.S. study says

While firearm death rates were higher overall among young people living in states with loose gun laws, gun-related deaths were concentrated in socially vulnerable communities across the U.S.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 25, 2023

Japan-China filmmaking duo captures the voices of the ignored

Ryuji Otsuka and Huang Ji bring their decade-spanning trilogy about the plights of women in modern China to a close with their award-winning film, 'Stonewalling.'
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2023

'Unusual' level of aircraft maintenance seen in North Korea

North Korea has effectively sealed its borders since early 2020 as part of its drive to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, with all flights cancelled.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
May 24, 2023

Japan's up for fusion — just don’t call it 'nuclear'

The Japanese government sets out guidelines to encourage private sector competition in the field of fusion power. Will a nuclear-wary public get on board?
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 24, 2023

Disaster deaths decline but damage rises on hotter planet

While deaths caused by disasters have decreased thanks to early warning systems, economic losses from extreme weather events turbo-charged by global warming have skyrocketed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 24, 2023

S&P 'unreasonable,' says SoftBank, after tech giant's rating downgraded

SoftBank criticized the decision and argued that selling off assets like Alibaba in exchange for cash was clearly better for its balance sheet stability.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2023

Hiroshima to the world: ‘Prosperity through peace’

Many years have passed since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, called the most tragic event in history. The bomb dropped in 1945 killed or maimed hundreds of thousands of people. Since that day, when the city lost everything and became filled with sorrow, Hiroshima has built a society that seeks peace,...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 24, 2023

The end for LeBron James? 'A lot to think about' after playoff exit

The NBA's all-time scoring leader has two years worth $97 million remaining on his contract, but the second year is voidable.
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May 24, 2023

WADA prioritizes education, but drug testing in esports' future

The organization said it had been approached by the Global Esports Foundation about developing a health and wellness plan for esports athletes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 24, 2023

Goldman backs Japan’s biggest taxi app at $1 billion valuation

Goldman began investing in global startups from a dedicated vehicle in 2022, and Go marks its biggest outlay in Japan under that initiative.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 23, 2023

EU's temporary protection of Ukrainians offers lessons for managing asylum

The biggest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II sparked a wave of solidarity, as EU states offered rights and benefits akin to their own citizens.
Japan Times
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May 23, 2023

IBA suspends four national federations for joining 'rogue' body

The IBA was suspended by the International Olympic Committee in 2019.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / Longform
May 22, 2023

Luxury hotels are on the rise as Japan woos the wealthy

From plush city hotels to beach resorts, establishments costing over ¥100,000 a night are becoming a common sight.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 22, 2023

Russia’s nuclear blackmail must be met with denial

A combination of Western arms and a strategic deployment of troops by Ukraine may help to deny Russia the opportunity to resort to nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
May 22, 2023

Filling in the cracks: Japan’s shifting perspective on disability employment

The Valuable 500's Crosby Cromwell discusses best practice regarding disability in business in Japan, and she is optimistic about the direction we are heading in.
JAPAN
May 21, 2023

Japanese firms offer programming classes for children

Programming education became compulsory in 2020 but many teachers need help making support from local businesses valuable.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023

Heat insurance offers climate change lifeline to poor workers

This form of disaster assistance is on the rise across the developing world, as vulnerable communities are hammered by worsening drought, storms and heat waves.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2023

Trump or DeSantis? Neither, say Ukrainian-American voters angry at war stance

Americans claiming Ukrainian descent may only total close to 1 million, but they are densely distributed in competitive areas.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2023

More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up

Report shows the world's most important freshwater sources lost water at a cumulative rate of around 22 gigatons per year for nearly three decades.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Japan ready to expound on city’s anti-nuclear message

For Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, hosting the Group of Seven Leaders Summit in Hiroshima carries special meaning.

Longform

A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami