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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2023

Why Kishida hasn't decided to call a snap election — yet

The decision came as a surprise in the political center of Nagatacho, with many left wondering about the rationale behind his decision.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 16, 2023

Kylian Mbappe says staying with PSG 'my only option for now'

Kylian Mbappe on Thursday said staying at Paris Saint-Germain was his "only option for now," after the France superstar told the club he would not be extending his contract beyond 2024.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 16, 2023

Shareholder ire takes shine off stock rally for Toyota chairman

Akio Toyoda’s reappointment to the board this week with 85% of voted shares marked a decline from 96% last year and the lowest on record for him since 2013.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 16, 2023

China’s spying in Cuba picks up where the Soviet Union left off

Beijing’s reported efforts at surveillance from Cuba are reminiscent of Lourdes, a Soviet-built listening post just south of Havana.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 15, 2023

Removing carbon from the air enters its awkward teen years

Depending on the rules that end up shaping the sector, direct air capture could be a nearly $1 trillion business in the next decade.
CULTURE / Film
Jun 14, 2023

A few small tips for the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Our film critic provides his recommendations for Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, which is currently unspooling at cinemas across Tokyo.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jun 14, 2023

How the climate crisis is supercharging Japan’s rainy season

When you think of natural disasters do you think of guerrilla rainstorms, landslides and heatwaves? You should, since that’s in the forecast for Japan’s climate-crisis-charged rainy seasons.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2023

How Trump’s indictment compares to other Espionage Act cases

The former president's defenders are right that his federal indictment is unusual, but his behavior helps distinguish it from most of the precedents.
CULTURE / Books
Jun 14, 2023

Cormac McCarthy, novelist of a darker America, is dead at 89

His characters were outsiders, like him. He lived quietly and determinately outside the literary mainstream.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 13, 2023

Losing and finding my cool in Gwangju

Located in a city imbued with a fighting spirit, art festival Gwangju Biennale 2023 provides a backdrop for contemplation about action, strength and inner calm.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2023

The race to win the AI competition could doom us all

Some of the downsides of Silicon Valley are a readiness to ignore dangers and seek immediate returns, especially as it pertains to AI.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 13, 2023

Speed demons: the 'uriko' beer vendors of Japanese baseball

At Tokyo Dome, vendors sell an average of about 20,000 glasses of beer at a night game.
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2023

Human error leads to privacy breach for one person's pension records

The pension records were linked to someone else's My Number due to human error and were shared on the Mynaportal portal site for My Number cardholders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 12, 2023

BOJ’s Ueda likely to hold with bond market on his side for now

Gov. Kazuo Ueda has repeatedly signaled his intention to take time before making any major changes to the central bank’s stimulus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 12, 2023

Inflation and hot labor market drive dissent as Fed signals rate pause

Officials worry progress on inflation has stalled and say the Fed may need to do more to cool a surprisingly resilient economy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia furthers ‘sportswashing’ ambitions with PGA merger

Human rights, it turns out, are a bore and an obstacle. 'Sportswashing,” as it is known, is powerful and effective.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2023

U.S. and allies condemn economic coercion with attention on China

The U.S. and five major allies, including Japan, condemned economic coercion and nonmarket policies regarding trade and investment in a joint declaration.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 10, 2023

Manchester City wary of Inter Milan threat with Champions League title and treble within reach

Manchester City is a huge favorite to finally get its hands on the greatest prize in European club soccer.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Community
Jun 10, 2023

Finding familiar ground at a D&D-inspired Tokyo comedy show

The stories are wild and the jokes are improvised, but expat audiences find these monthly shows a comfort.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2023

Can the world’s democracies survive the ‘polycrisis’?

Artificial intelligence, climate change, and Russia's war in Ukraine are causing global angst — each of which demands urgent attention from policymakers and political leaders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 9, 2023

Apple likely to find a receptive market for its Vision Pro in Asia

VR has found greater favor in the region, with Japan, South Korea and China ranking among the most advanced markets for headset adoption.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2023

U.S. SEC crackdown on Coinbase and Binance puts crypto exchanges on notice

The lawsuits expand the overall number of cryptocurrencies that the U.S. regulator has explicitly identified as securities.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2023

Indictment brings Trump story full circle

The former U.S. president assailed Hillary Clinton for her handling of sensitive information. Now, the same issue threatens his chances of reclaiming the presidency.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 9, 2023

How El Nino could impact the world's weather this year and next

Meteorologists expect that this El Nino, coupled with excess warming from climate change, will see the world grapple with record-high temperatures.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 8, 2023

Japan's controversial immigration bill set to pass parliament

The bill has drawn considerable attention in the political hub of Nagatacho as left-wing opposition forces launched an extensive campaign to block the approval of the bill.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 8, 2023

Fukuoka court rules same-sex marriage ban is in ‘state of unconstitutionality’

The ruling was the fifth among six lawsuits filed to date nationwide. Decisions have been split over the question of the ban’s constitutionality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 8, 2023

The road to Modi’s ambitious 'Made in India' goal runs through China

The more Indian firms try to ramp up production in competition with China, the more dependent they become on their neighbor for components and raw materials.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 8, 2023

Soccer great Lionel Messi chooses Miami as next destination

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the U.S. league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day,' Messi said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 8, 2023

Drought drives economic exodus from Iraq's rivers and marshlands

Across the country, fishermen are giving up on lives that depend on water and are seeking jobs in urban areas, where unemployment is already high and discontent triggers frequent protests.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

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

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
By Alex K.T. Martin

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