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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 7, 2018

Can you really walk out, Mr. Trump?

The most vital issue for Tokyo is whether and how North Korea gives up its decades-old strategic nuclear missile development program.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 7, 2018

Changing Indo-Pacific power dynamics

Japanese and Indian efforts to improve relations with Beijing work to China's advantage
JAPAN / Politics
May 7, 2018

Rock bottom in opinion polls, Japanese opposition parties Kibo no To and Democratic Party decide to merge

Only 62 of their combined 107 members plan to join the new entity.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 7, 2018

Saitama housewife catches NBA's eye with cute illustrations of Oklahoma City Thunder players

Sometimes nonverbal means of communication can connect you to the world.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 7, 2018

Rudy Giuliani confounds, contradicts as he defends Trump in media

President Donald Trump's new attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is delivering confounding and at times contradictory statements as he tries to lessen the legal burdens on his client from an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and a $130,000 hush payment to a porn actress.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 7, 2018

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani does not rule out 'nuisance' payments were made to other women

U.S. President Donald Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, said on Sunday he would not rule out the possibility that payments were made to women other than porn star Stormy Daniels to get them to stay silent about allegations against Trump.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 7, 2018

Alvark close out regular season with comprehensive win over Hannaryz

Effort, athleticism and energy fueled the Alvark Tokyo's runaway victory over the undermanned Kyoto Hannaryz on Sunday afternoon.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
May 5, 2018

The dreaded single escalator

'American man: You've gotta love those elderly folk who push past you in a hurry while getting off the train so that they're first to the single escalator that's operating only to stand still once they're there, blocking everyone else behind them.'
Reader Mail
May 5, 2018

Singled out by airport police for special attention

I would like to say to the Aichi Prefectural Police who were at Chubu Centrair International Airport on April 26, "thank you."
Reader Mail
May 5, 2018

No welcome mat at Narita International

When I, a web developer and blogger from India, reached Japan at Narita International Airport, an official asked me questions, including "why have you come to Japan?" I replied to her that I came for tourism, to visit Tokyo Tower and some other places.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 4, 2018

Samuraiz rally past Rizing in final minute

The Kanazawa Samuraiz made a pair of clutch baskets in the final minute, rallying to beat the visiting Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka by the slimmest of margins, 71-70, on Friday night.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 4, 2018

Turkey's main opposition nominates combative former teacher to challenge Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Friday nominated one its most prominent and combative lawmakers to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan in the June 24 snap presidential election.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
May 4, 2018

Beat the heat with summer sports in Niseko

With a pantheon of outdoor sports such as mountain biking, ziplining, hiking and more, the summer season in Hokkaido's Niseko is increasingly switched on.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 4, 2018

Ichiro Suzuki transitioning to front office with Mariners but keeps option open to play ball

Ichiro Suzuki is done as a player in 2018. The jury is out still on whether the baseball legend is calling it quits for good.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2018

In depth: Customs deal with European Union the latest Brexit headache for British PM Theresa May

Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for Britain to leave the EU customs union when it quits the bloc — and not join a similar arrangement — has become a flash point in the Brexit process, setting up a possible parliamentary defeat that could force her government into a damaging policy U-turn.
JAPAN
May 3, 2018

Over 80% of elderly drivers involved in fatal accidents in Japan drove without incident in the preceding 3 years: police agency

More than 80 percent of drivers aged 75 or older who caused fatal accidents in 2016 had not been involved in any traffic accidents or violations in the preceding three years, according to a survey by the National Police Agency.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2018

Trump hints at imminent release of Americans held in North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the imminent release of Americans detained in North Korea, just weeks ahead of a planned summit between him and the North's leader, Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
May 3, 2018

May 4, 2018

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ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2018

China says it will play positive role as it seeks North Korea resolution

China is willing to continue playing a positive role to seek a political resolution for the Korean Peninsula, the Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councilor Wang Yi, told North Korea's foreign minister as diplomatic efforts gather pace.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 2, 2018

Ancient banzuke adds human touch to sumo

"I can't do this for 10 years. I want to have a normal job. I want to live in a normal house. I want to eat normal food. I want to live a normal life."
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 2, 2018

Fighters' Brandon Laird still getting kick of out fans' excitement

Brandon Laird was on his way back to the clubhouse after practice on Saturday when he spotted a young boy looking down on him from the stands. The boy wore a yellow shirt and black-rimmed glasses and a baseball glove covered one of his hands. He offered a small wave as Laird looked up and noticed him....
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 2, 2018

South Korea's Moon says peace deal wouldn't mean U.S. troops' withdrawal

South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivered a denial Wednesday that U.S. troops stationed in the country would withdraw following the possible signing of a peace treaty to end the Korean War, saying that they should stay even if a deal is reached.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 2, 2018

Trump 'very happy' with John Kelly as chief of staff, not eying him for VA helm: Sarah Sanders

President Donald Trump is happy with John Kelly as his chief of staff, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, countering reports that tensions between the two could lead to his departure.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 1, 2018

Hide: The musician whose death rocked Japan

On the evening of May 2, 1998, as most of Japan was basking in the annual Golden Week holidays, a few dozen young women had gathered outside an apartment building in Tokyo's Minamiazabu neighborhood.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
May 1, 2018

Debora Zoli blazing a trail for female sports agents with ability, charisma

Building relationships is a vital part of being a successful pro sports agent.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 1, 2018

Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello to become senior adviser

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello will not return to the role next season.
WORLD
May 1, 2018

U.S. stalls over Canadian request to rewrite asylum seeker agreement

Canada wants to change a bilateral agreement to allow it to turn back thousands of asylum seekers walking across the border but the United States is not cooperating, according to a Canadian official with knowledge of the discussions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 1, 2018

Trump was talked out of pulling U.S. troops from South Korea ahead of Pyeongchang Olympics, report says

White House chief of staff John Kelly persuaded U.S. President Donald Trump not to order the withdrawal of all American troops from the Korean Peninsula ahead of the February Winter Olympics in South Korea, a report said Monday, just weeks ahead of a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un....
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Apr 30, 2018

Creating sustainable growth in rural areas

In a bid to create a sustainable, content and circulating society, a homemade jam producer on a small island in Yamaguchi Prefecture strives to thoroughly make the most of available resources in the regional community for his business.

Longform

Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers