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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2016

Sanders' tax returns rank him high among Americans but far below Clinton

U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who has made income inequality a top campaign theme, had taxable income of $205,271 in 2014, almost putting him in the top 5 percent of American earners, according to the release of his federal tax return on Friday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 16, 2016

China adds U.S. online publishing site Medium to list of blocked sites

Medium, a U.S.-based online publishing platform, has been blocked in China, the company said, the latest service to be affected as Beijing exerts greater control over the Internet.
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2016

Kumamoto residents pick up the pieces following Kyushu's strongest quake

The toll from the high-intensity earthquake in Kumamoto rises to nine dead and over 1,000 injured as rescuers comb the debris for survivors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2016

Connectivity, news and social media become crucial lifelines in quake-hit areas

Building on the lessons of 3/11, Mobile phone carriers and media organizations team up to offer emergency communications services to those caught up in the Kumamoto quake.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2016

Bluebook report paints better ties with Seoul after 'comfort women' pact

The Foreign Ministry's 2016 Diplomatic Bluebook released Friday calls South Korea the nation's most important neighboring country that shares strategic interests, an upgrade in phrasing from last year clearly based on December's historic agreement on the "comfort women" issue.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 15, 2016

Bullicio: Valencia wine bar puts a Spanish fire in the city’s heart

Anyone who has visited Spain knows it offers some of the best eating in Europe. But its food has never been embraced in Japan in the same way as French and Italian cuisine. So it's always good to see a new Spanish restaurant arriving in Tokyo — especially when it's as capable as Bullicio.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 15, 2016

Cyberattacks on U.S. weapons networks said as big a threat as Iranian, North Korean ICBMs

Constant cyberattacks on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and its key weapons programs pose as great a threat as development of intercontinental ballistic missiles by Iran and North Korea, the admiral who heads the agency said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 14, 2016

Park's election defeat carries costs for Tokyo

The landslide defeat may also derail progress on settling the 'comfort women' issue, experts said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2016

Sharp's new humanoid phone handles more than just calls

Sharp Corp. has announced the launch of a small humanoid smartphone that responds to voice commands and can project movies on a wall.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 14, 2016

Digging for gold on Record Store Day

No longer the territory of purists and DJs alone, records have once again started to be recognized as a perfectly legitimate medium through which to collect and consume music.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2016

In Iowa corn fields, Chinese national's seed theft exposes vulnerability

Tim Burrack, a northern Iowa farmer in his 44th growing season, has taken to keeping a wary eye out for unfamiliar vehicles around his 300 acres of genetically modified corn seeds.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Apr 13, 2016

White House offers fresh hints on possible visit to Hiroshima by Obama

Tokyo keeps quiet in the wake of new signals, giving Washington time to test the reaction of the U.S. public.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2016

Abe ready to set aside TPP ratification for now to preserve standing in polls

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructs the ruling coalition not to “forcibly” proceed with TPP deliberations for fear of a voter backlash.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 13, 2016

‘Spotlight’: a beacon for investigative journalism

In 1976 the film "All the President's Men" portrayed the true story of Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford) uncovering the Watergate Scandal. It wasn't the first time in cinema that journalists took center stage, but it was one of few films that...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 13, 2016

North Korea lifts veil on arms program to impress enemies and its own people

Ahead of a rare congress of the ruling party next month, secretive North Korea is revealing details of its weapons development program for the first time, showcasing its push to develop long-range nuclear missiles despite international sanctions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2016

Korean schools in Japan riled by possibility of losing subsidies over anger toward Pyongyang

The head of the Korean School Principals Association is demanding that the education ministry retract its notice that local governments be cautious about providing subsidies to schools that serve the Korean community.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 12, 2016

Nomura to shut down European equity business after years of losses, source says

Nomura Holdings Inc., the nation's largest brokerage, plans to shut down its European equity operations as it cuts costs after years of failing to become profitable overseas, a person with knowledge of the matter said.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Apr 11, 2016

Let's discuss using robots in child care

RoHo Care is being touted as a high-tech solution to the staffing crisis in Japan's child care sector.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Apr 11, 2016

Japan pins tech hopes on game-changing nanofiber

Carbon fiber may often be dubbed the next-generation material, but it's another product — cellulose nanofiber — that is increasingly attracting attention among manufacturers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 9, 2016

Exploring Tabaruzaka's idyllic but forgotten samurai battleground

The gray spring clouds have given way to a gentle drizzle by the time I pull my car into a spacious parking lot bordering the Tabaruzaka battlefield. It's fitting weather, considering the massive battle that took place here in 1877 in this rural corner north of Kumamoto city was fought in similar conditions....
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Apr 9, 2016

Time to let the kids get on their bikes

Like many Tokyo mothers, there is one ingenious invention that I can absolutely not live without: our much-loved electric mama chari bicycle.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Apr 9, 2016

New places to shop and an all-inclusive way to approach fashion

Diesel adds to the family
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Apr 9, 2016

Yoko Kaiki: 'You should be flattered by your achievements'

Scanjap president on the obstacles facing young female entrepreneurs in Japan.
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Apr 9, 2016

Japan's ever-increasing 'temporary' road tolls are here to stay

The nation's expressway system remains by far the most expensive in the world, for a number of reasons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 9, 2016

High-flying Shanghai wealth management firm comes crashing back to earth

Zhongjin Capital Management made a splash in the past couple of years in Shanghai. The wealth management firm's imposing branch office on Shanghai's historic Bund pulled in many eager investors seeking the double-digit returns it promised on short-term financing products. It had a big profile, sponsoring...
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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