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WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 25, 2016

Hacker 'Guccifer' who exposed Clinton email server set to plead guilty

A Romanian computer hacker who revealed the existence of a private email server used by Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state is expected to plead guilty to hacking-related offenses, a U.S. law enforcement official said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G7 Ise-Shima Summit Special
May 25, 2016

Discover the clandestine world of the ninja

If sushi, sakura cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji are representative icons of Japan, ninja should probably be in the same category, as movies and anime inspired by the athletically gifted Japanese spies have garnered quite a bit of popularity around the world, serving as the basis for such characters as...
Japan Times
LIFE / G7 Ise-Shima Summit Special
May 25, 2016

Modern take on traditional medicine

"The practice of medicine is an art, based on science."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 24, 2016

Robotic-hand maker Squse said to consider IPO in Japan next year

Squse Inc., a maker of robotic hands that can handle food, plans an initial public offering in Tokyo as early as next year to fund overseas expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
May 24, 2016

Libya-Italy sea route again main migrant conduit north; 2,600 rescued over 24 hours

Italian vessels have helped rescue more than 2,600 migrants from boats trying to reach Europe from North Africa in the last 24 hours, the coast guard said on Monday, indicating that numbers are rising as the weather warms up.
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2016

Abe will urge G-7 counterparts to boost ASEAN anti-terror efforts

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to call on his Group of Seven counterparts to jointly assist members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to crack down on terrorism, a Japanese government source said Sunday.
CULTURE / Music
May 22, 2016

Seiho's rise out of the clubs results in 'Collapse'

Seiho Hayakawa knows how to work a room. After his show at Black Bear Bar in Brooklyn — a performance that saw him thrashing his long hair back and forth to electronic beats — the Osaka-born musician takes a walk through the crowd. He chats with the locals and poses for selfies. The overall verdict...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 22, 2016

Living free: a Shetland sheepdog named Fantine

Fantine is gentle and quiet — really a lovely dog that will be happy with trustworthy company and comfort she can count on.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
May 22, 2016

America: the top tax haven

Operating largely under the radar, the United States has become the world's biggest tax haven.
OLYMPICS
May 22, 2016

Oldest Olympic champion Tarics dies at 102

The world's oldest Olympic champion, Sandor Tarics, has died at the age of 102 in San Francisco, the Hungarian Olympic Committee MOB said on its website on Saturday, citing information from the family.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2016

Australian firm names Russia, Putin in MH17 compensation claim: report

An Australian law firm has filed a compensation claim against Russia and President Vladimir Putin at the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of families of victims of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, which was shot down in 2014, media reported.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 21, 2016

Arita ware: Traditional Japanese porcelain has an international history

This year is ostensibly the 400th anniversary of Arita-yaki (Arita ware). An Arita city webpage tells us it was in 1616 that a forcibly relocated Korean farmer, Yi Sam-pyeong, discovered the white clay kaolin and then fired Japan's first porcelain. Other scholars have dated the first firing to 1610,...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2016

G-7 finance leaders reject coordinated action to revitalize global economy

Japan was looking to hammer out a new fiscal package in the coming months, but its push for joint global fiscal action was rejected by its more cautious peers.
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2016

Governments paranoid over free media

Many of the world's leaders are developing a form of paranoia about legitimate journalism.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 19, 2016

Japan's 'gatekeeper to Hollywood' Yoko Narahashi brings a playwright's final tale to the big screen with 'Hold My Hand'

Yoko Narahashi might just be the most powerful Japanese woman in Hollywood thanks to her work in casting blockbusters such as "The Last Samurai" and "The Wolverine." Her new film as a director, however, shuns special effects and battles, and focuses on a more intimate story.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
May 19, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors scandal was an accident waiting to happen

It's a familiar Japanese corporate ritual: a deep bow before the cameras to atone for wrongdoing. And when it comes to the art of public mea culpa, few companies can top scandal-prone Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 19, 2016

Cyberattacks, including for espionage, targeting presidential campaigns, Clapper says

U.S. presidential campaigns face threats from hackers bent on espionage and other activity more nefarious than mere political mischief, the office of the U.S. National Intelligence Director James Clapper said on Wednesday, but it did not provide details on specific intrusions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 18, 2016

In call with White House, Duterte tells Obama he may go bilateral on Beijing talks

U.S. President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday to congratulate him on his election win, saying the high voter turnout reflects Manila's "vibrant democracy."
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2016

Future of learning on display at Tokyo's Educational IT Solutions Expo

From robotics to virtual reality technologies to 3-D printers, advanced, cutting-edge technology was on display at this year's Educational IT Solutions Expo, which kicked off Wednesday in Tokyo's Koto Ward.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 18, 2016

Combat power, allies best way to deter North Korea: U.S. Pacific commander

North Korea is on a quest to develop nuclear-armed ballistic missiles that can strike the United States, and the best way to counter Pyongyang is with combat power and strong alliances, the commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said on Tuesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 17, 2016

How China boosts Japan's security role in Southeast Asia

Japan has gained the trust and confidence of Southeast Asian nations as all parties seek to cope with regional challenges presented by China.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 17, 2016

Philippines detains 25 Chinese fishermen for suspected poaching

Philippine fishing authorities said Tuesday they had detained 25 Chinese crew of two seized fishing boats on suspicion of poaching, a move that could further strain ties between two countries at odds over maritime sovereignty.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 17, 2016

Twitter bending 140-character limit to fit way people tweet

Twitter is making a major shift in how it counts characters in tweets, giving users more freedom to compose longer messages.
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.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.

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