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Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 31, 2016

Six U.S. senators urge Obama to prioritize cybercrime at G-20 summit

Six U.S. senators have urged President Barack Obama to prioritize cybercrime at this weekend's Group of 20 summit in China, in the wake of the theft of $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank, according to a letter obtained by Reuters.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 31, 2016

U.S. woman held in China for over year now charged with spying

An American businesswoman held in China since March last year has been charged with spying, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, the latest development in a case that has added to U.S.-China tensions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2016

Tsukiji fish market relocation facing delay by new Gov. Yuriko Koike

The famed Tsukiji fish market may not be moving to its new site in November after all.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 30, 2016

The siren song of 'strongmania'

The embrace of political strongmen reflects widespread ignorance of the nature and consequences of populist rule.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Aug 30, 2016

Shared homes offer respite for Japan's struggling single mothers

The government talks about creating a society where every woman can play an active role, but the chronic shortage of day care is pushing some entrepreneurs to take things into their own hands.
EDITORIALS
Aug 29, 2016

Trying to make sense of Sagamihara

The treatment of people committed to mental hospitals is under scrutiny in the wake of the Sagamihara mass slaying.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 29, 2016

Xi reshuffles senior party posts ahead of congress next year

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reshuffled three top provincial-level Chinese Communist Party posts as he seeks to place his men in key positions ahead of a congress next year. More new appointments are likely to follow.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Aug 29, 2016

Foreign part-timers proliferate in Chubu as scarce Japanese flee drunks at pubs

Foreign students working part-time in izakaya (pubs) are rising rapidly in the Chubu region amid the increasing tendency of many young Japanese to avoid drunk customers.
WORLD / Society
Aug 29, 2016

U.K. plan to make social housing tenants 'pay to stay' won't meet aim: report

Britain's "pay to stay" rule requiring social housing tenants to pay higher rents may leave local councils worse off, cause stress for families and fail to generate expected revenues for the central government, according to a report published Monday.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 28, 2016

Rise of the robots is not the future we should fear

Lost jobs and destroyed industries give way, over time, to new industries and jobs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 28, 2016

Believe in magic: an Akita mix named Nexco

Ten-year-old Nexco, a gentle, healthy Akita mix with an endearing smile promises no hassle, no drama, no silliness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 27, 2016

Japan's super-rich: fun to envy, difficult to emulate

Japanese multimillionaires are the object of intense study by members of the country's middle class, especially those who entertain probably unrealistic hopes of emulating them.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Aug 27, 2016

Italian chef Massimo Bottura: 'Never forget where you came from'

Owner of the world's best restaurant on the influence of culture in cuisine
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Aug 27, 2016

Single mothers courted to plug Japan's local labor gaps

While some employers are unsympathetic to the circumstances of single parents, others see them as a solution rather than a problem.
WORLD
Aug 26, 2016

Don't count on technology to save you in a disaster; planning is better: researchers

Newfound enthusiasm for the latest technologies, such as drones and smartphones, to improve the way aid is provided to people in disasters may be overblown, experts warn.
Japan Times
JAPAN / TICAD VI SPECIAL
Aug 26, 2016

Home to exotic wildlife, lush nature

Kenya is popular for tourism because of a rich natural environment that can be enjoyed throughout the year. White sandy beaches on the coast, beautiful landscapes, unforgettable mountain treks and the grand beauty of many varieties of vegetation and animals are must-sees.
Japan Times
JAPAN / TICAD VI SPECIAL
Aug 26, 2016

Improved infrastructure key to success moving forward

The Yokohama Plan of Action adopted under fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) in 2013 has centered its priorities on the development of African infrastructure, the growth of its economy and capacity building. To this end, many projects are being implemented on the ground....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 26, 2016

Brown Rice Family brings reggae, ska-infused sounds to Windblow festival

Brown rice is a culinary staple that does a body good. It was a belief in this "vital food," especially among Rastafarians, that gave the eight-piece Brown Rice Family its name. In fact, when asked how his group tries to psyche up a crowd, percussionist Yuichi Iida simply says, "It's Brown Rice: high-fiber...
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 25, 2016

North Korea's nuclear arsenal progressing, likely to be within striking range: experts

Pyongyang is on track to develop a regional strike capability by 2020, given how fast its missile program is advancing, a U.S. research institute warns.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Aug 25, 2016

Fuchu hotel offers diners a rare opportunity to try authentic and traditional Zambian food

A Zambian Food Fair is currently underway at the Filly restaurant at the Hotel Continental, in Fuchu, Tokyo, until Sept. 15.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 25, 2016

U.S.-friendly Maehara able to find common ground with LDP

Former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara, who is expected to run for president of the opposition Democratic Party, brings a wealth of experience and an America-friendly reputation to the race.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Aug 25, 2016

Koenji's Awa Odori festival celebrates 60 years

For the past few weeks, visitors and residents in Koenji have been haunted by a song — a plaintive, pentatonic melody that seems to circle endlessly, never quite resolving. You can hear it playing over speakers on the station platform just before the train doors close. It's there again as you walk...
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 25, 2016

Gunmen storm American University in Kabul, kill guard, wound at least 21

Afghan security forces killed two gunmen who attacked the American University in Kabul, police said early on Thursday, ending an assault on the compound that killed at least one person and sent hundreds of students fleeing in panic.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Aug 24, 2016

Revisit the Showa Era at Jinbocho Theater

Jinbocho is one of the last remaining districts in Tokyo that retains a neighborhood feel. Dedicated to books, it has a large cluster of second-hand bookshops and is dotted with ancient coffee shops, including Saboru and Milonga. It's also known for showing wildly difficult movies at venues such as Iwanami...
EDITORIALS
Aug 24, 2016

Rising tide of North Korean defections

A recent spate of defections suggests that some North Korean elites are losing faith in the country's future under Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 24, 2016

Singapore plans to cut off government computers' internet links to prevent cyberattacks

Singapore is working on how to cut off web access for public servants as a defense against potential cyberattacks — a move closely watched by critics who say it marks a retreat for a technologically advanced city-state that has trademarked the term "smart nation."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 24, 2016

Actor Yuta Takahata arrested for alleged sexual assault of hotel staffer

Actor Yuta Takahata, 22, was arrested on early Tuesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted a hotel worker in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2016

India probes huge data leak at French submarine builder DCNS; Australian design unaffected

India is investigating damage caused to French Scorpene submarines that are being built in the country, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday, after the leak of documents relating to the vessel's combat capabilities.
Transport ministry issues warning to Haneda Airport operator
The operator of Tokyo's Haneda Airport has been warned by the government over its inappropriate transactions.
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
One month on, Osaka Expo urged to boost heat and crowd control measures
A gate to the Osaka Expo site is crowded with visitors on Monday.
Xi defiance pays off as Trump meets most China trade demands
Then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits a school in South Gate, California, in February 2012. Experts say Xi won big in his standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japanese retailers turn to California rice for cheaper alternative
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass eats California rice at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday along with Mitsuko Tsuchiya, vice president of retailer Aeon.
Tokyo Stock Exchange wants stocks to be affordable for the average investor
The Tokyo Stock Exchange building in Nihonbashi. The exchange wants companies to lower the entry cost of investing in their shares.
Sculpted waves, sleek updos: Showa hairstyles are back in fashion
The larger-than-life hairstyles of Japan's Showa Era are unmistakable — and they're making a comeback.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan should produce its own AI defense solutions, Sakana AI CEO says
Sakana AI CEO David Ha speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Nissan gets ‘wake-up call’ with $4.5 billion annual net loss
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa in Tokyo as the company releases its results

Podcast

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

Longform

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
What comes after 100?
By Tomoko Otake

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