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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....
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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.
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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
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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.
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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...
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Apr 8, 2016

Godan Miyazawa: Traditional multicourse cuisine unsettled by a wild bear

Regrets? I have a ton. Here's one: I didn't get to eat bear meat at Godan Miyazawa. Perhaps one of the drawbacks of the omakase (chef's selection) here is that there's no actual menu to provide information about what's being served. Trusting your chef is a small price to pay for an elaborate multicourse...
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LIFE / Style & Design / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Apr 8, 2016

Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, expands menu with Japanese restaurant re-opening

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Japanese restaurant Hanagatami reopened its doors to the public after completing renovations on March 4, welcoming guests on a new culinary journey.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 8, 2016

Verizon said to plan bid for Yahoo as Google weighs offer

Verizon Communications Inc. plans to make a first-round bid for Yahoo Inc.'s Web business next week, and is willing to acquire the company's Yahoo Japan Corp. stake to help sweeten the offer, according to people familiar with the matter.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 7, 2016

The genius of Brian Wilson: Beach Boys mastermind is short on words, long on legacy

As far as I can tell, Brian Wilson is in a good mood. Speaking from his Los Angeles home, the legendary Beach Boys mastermind certainly sounds upbeat, laughing when his dogs interrupt us, and seems enthusiastic about bringing "Pet Sounds," his opulent masterpiece, to Japan to celebrate its 50th anniversary....
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 7, 2016

A tricky Edward Snowden moment for China

The Panama Papers have cast an unwelcome spotlight on the financial affairs of China's elite.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 6, 2016

Taking stock of the final Nuclear Security Summit

Although the final Nuclear Security Summit has concluded, efforts to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism must continue.
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2016

Beijing opens new lighthouse on man-made island in South China Sea

Beijing announced Tuesday that it has begun operating a lighthouse on the man-made island in the contested South China Sea that the U.S. sailed a warship near last October as part of its so-called freedom of navigation program.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 6, 2016

'Cop Car': Joy-riding with dire consequences

Do you smell the Bacon?
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CULTURE / Film
Apr 6, 2016

'Room': There is no room for spoilers

Anyone who's ever spent some time hanging around hippies has probably heard the expression "You bought the ticket, you take the ride." Meaning that if you've just gone down the psychedelic rabbit hole, there's no coming back — at least for the next eight hours or so — and you're just going to have...
CULTURE / Film
Apr 6, 2016

Tokyo Talkies seeks to broaden exposure to Indian films

Indian cinema is prolific and diverse, with 1,969 feature titles released by 20 regional film industries in 2014, but movie fans in Japan have few chances to see this vast output. (Let's not count Bollywood musicals playing silently on monitors in Indian restaurants.)
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 6, 2016

Amnesty slams Japan over death penalty as global executions soar

A human rights group says recorded executions worldwide surged by more than 50 percent last year to the highest level in a quarter-century.
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WORLD
Apr 6, 2016

Rebels shoot down second Syrian jet in a month

Rebels shot down a second Syrian warplane in less than a month on Tuesday and a monitoring group said they captured its pilot in an area near Aleppo where heavy fighting has erupted in recent days despite a cessation of hostilities agreement.
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WORLD
Apr 6, 2016

Panama Papers fallout claims Iceland leader

Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson will resign, his party said on Tuesday, becoming the first casualty of leaked documents from a Panamanian law firm that have shone a spotlight on the finances of an array of politicians and public figures worldwide.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2016

Japanese lawmakers lock horns over TPP

Kicking off Diet deliberations on ratifying the pact, the ruling and opposition parties lock horns over the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
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WORLD
Apr 5, 2016

China squelches Panama allegations, but Russia media note contents

China moved to block access to documents leaked from a Panamanian law firm after the data came to light Monday, and its state media characterized the data's release as political.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 3, 2016

Twice carries K-pop's flag into its debut Japanese gig

The halcyon days of Hallyu (the Korean wave) in mainstream media are long over, but the impact South Korean pop culture has had on Japan is still evident. Just look at K-pop outfit Twice, which features three Japanese members and has experienced massive success after debuting late last year.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 3, 2016

Ryoma Suzuki bet on a musically diverse line-up for Unborde — and it paid off

Media attention has become a mixed blessing for Ryoma Suzuki. Unborde, the label he founded in 2010, is currently celebrating five years in the game and will hold a special show at Makuhari Messe on April 10.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 3, 2016

Happiness is ... a dog named Bik

Seeking a family for a 7-year-old sweet, friendly dog named Bik, who was forced to find a new home when her owner fell ill. Bik loves people and adores food.
EDITORIALS
Apr 3, 2016

Saving the victims of child abuse

The government needs to go beyond current efforts to strengthen child protection services.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Apr 2, 2016

Japan's inescapable 'comfort women' problem

Tokyo and Seoul may believe they have resolved the "comfort women" problem after signing a joint agreement in December, but it's wishful thinking and confronts mounting evidence that this diplomatic deceit is already unraveling and falls short of the grand gesture needed to restore dignity to these victims...
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Apr 2, 2016

Bags of innovative design

Bags exist in that limbo between fashionable and functional. They carry a purpose but elements of design and style make all the difference.

Longform

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