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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 29, 2023

China's Alibaba to break up empire into six units as Jack Ma returns home

The revamp comes a day after the Alibaba founder returned home from a yearlong stay abroad, a move that dovetailed with Beijing's effort to spur growth in the private sector.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023

Japan to limit use of parking spots for wheelchair users

In some areas, such parking slots have sometimes not been available to the intended users after the range of people allowed to use them was expanded.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 28, 2023

Japan startup APB signs next-gen battery partnership with Saudi Aramco

APB says its all-polymer batteries possess higher energy density, allowing for a more compact size, and involve a simpler manufacturing process.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023

How do so many endangered creatures end up in Japan’s animal cafes?

Critically endangered species and ones banned from international trade are among the hundreds of types birds, reptiles and mammals that researchers identified at 142 animal cafes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 28, 2023

Intriguing moon water source found in glass beads from space rock impacts

Scientists say the beads are a potential reservoir of this precious resource for future human activities on the moon.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 27, 2023

No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz cruises into fourth round at Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6 (7-5) to keep his title defense on track at the Miami Open on Sunday, as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Mar 27, 2023

TSMC’s Kumamoto plant tests Kyushu’s readiness to meet surging investment

The world's leading chip manufacturer has invested around ¥1 trillion in the construction of the sprawling industrial complex, which is expected to employ some 1,700 workers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 27, 2023

Twitter says parts of its source code were leaked online

The leak adds to the challenges facing the Elon Musk-owned company, which is trying to identify the person responsible and any other people who downloaded the code.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2023

Faulty credits tarnish billion-dollar carbon offset seller

Recent financial details released by South Pole make these flawed credits even more troubling to some customers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 26, 2023

An anxious Asia arms for a war it hopes to prevent

Doubts about both China and the United States are driving an arms race in the Indo-Pacific with echoes of World War II and new levels of risk.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 25, 2023

Japan logs record 3,085 abuse cases against disabled in FY 2021

The growth reflected rises in related consultations and reports on the back of increased public awareness about the law on preventing abuse against disabled people.
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2023

Imperial Palace street opened for cherry blossom viewing

The general public is allowed to visit the street until April 2, with no advance reservation required. It is open between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 25, 2023

Conflict in Syria escalates following attack that killed a U.S. contractor

U.S. officials said the main air defense system at the coalition base was “not fully operational” at the time of the attack, which killed an American contractor.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 24, 2023

Lab-grown poultry nears U.S. plates

First, it was the 'impossible' burger. Now, 'impossible' chicken nuggets might not be far behind.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 24, 2023

Trevor Bauer arrives in Yokohama with goal of winning championship with BayStars

Bauer has expressed an interest in Japan in the past, including during a visit to the country in 2019 when he toured the BayStars' facility.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 24, 2023

Should the government get to spend your pension savings?

There’s a feeling in the U.K. that it isn’t right for pension money to sit around when there are socially meaningful things it could be doing instead.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 24, 2023

Oil spills and near misses: More shadow fleet tankers ship sanctioned fuel

Last year there were at least eight groundings, collisions or near misses involving tankers carrying sanctioned crude or oil products — the same number as the previous three years combined.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 24, 2023

Ali Krieger is calling it a career. She wants wins on her way out.

Krieger wants to turn around her club team, Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League, after a season she would prefer to forget.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 24, 2023

Transgender athletes banned from women's World Athletics events

The decision-making body will set up a working group headed by a transgender person to further monitor scientific developments.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 24, 2023

Tethered together, Biden and Harris move toward 2024 re-election run

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris may not have won over America in her first two years in office, but she is staying put at U.S. President Joe Biden's side.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 24, 2023

Le Makeup gives himself a sonic glow up on 'Odorata'

The Kansai-based artist digs deep on his latest album, using sensory details as the backdrop for his self-reflection and exploring new sounds through rap collaborations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 23, 2023

Nintendo family office sees success in engineering firm takeover

The saga pits Yamauchi No. 10 Family Office (YFO), which manages about ¥200 billion ($1.5 billion) in assets, against Toyo Construction, a firm known for its marine engineering operations.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Mar 23, 2023

The cherry blossoms are here and business is blooming

Kathleen Benoza explains what's at stake during the hanami season, while Thu-Huong Ha and Alyssa I. Smith discuss the science, symbolism and culture of sakura in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 23, 2023

Numbers of new HIV infections and AIDS patients hit a 20-year low in Japan

The number of HIV antibody tests conducted at public health centers and other places in 2022 rose by 14,932, or 25.6%, from the previous year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Mar 23, 2023

China OKs its first mRNA vaccine, from drugmaker CSPC

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group said its independently developed mRNA vaccine targets some major omicron subvariants.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 22, 2023

Some new faces but old divisions to haunt Thailand's May election

The confrontation between the military-royalist establishment and popular opposition parties has shaped a tumultuous two decades of street protests, judicial intervention and coups.
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."
Japan and Canada ink key intel-sharing deal
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand shakes hands with Japan's top diplomat, Takeshi Iwaya, at the end of a signing ceremony for an information security agreement, after bilateral talks in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Japan stands its ground after Trump letter delivers 25% U.S. tariff shock
U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at Morristown Airport, New Jersey, on Sunday. Trump on Monday sent letters to 12 countries notifying them of new "reciprocal" tariff rates effective Aug. 1.
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.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Scams involving police impersonation surge
A video by the National Police Agency warns about fake scams.

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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