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JAPAN
Jul 19, 1999

Experts work to coordinate environmental conventions

Staff writer
EDITORIALS
May 24, 1999

The world's second oldest profession

W ith a U.S. congressional committee poised to release a report on alleged Chinese spying at U.S. nuclear facilities, the political furor in Washington over the theft of U.S. military secrets is certain to escalate, and could cause serious political repercussions in the United States and in its foreign...
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1999

Obuchi visit may not be all smiles

Staff writer
JAPAN
Mar 15, 1999

MITI readies pollutant tracking bill

Staff writer
JAPAN
Oct 30, 1998

That was no satellite: Defense Agency

The Aug. 31 rocket launch by North Korea was a test firing of its Taepodong-type ballistic missile, and the satellite that Pyongyang insists was carried by the rocket was most likely just an excuse for the test if it did exist, the Defense Agency concluded Friday.The agency submitted its final report...
JAPAN
Sep 8, 1998

Japan still tops in ODA

Japan's total official development assistance in 1997 decreased 1.8 percent from a year earlier to $9.44 billion, but the nation was the world's top aid donor for the seventh consecutive year, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday in a report.
JAPAN
Jul 28, 1998

Researchers urged not to clone humans

University researchers should not clone human beings due to public concerns over ethics issues and because the safety of such experiments is not guaranteed, an advisory panel to the education minister said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jun 15, 1998

Industrial output fell revised 1.6% in April

Industrial output in April dropped 1.6 percent, forcing a downward revision of 0.5 percentage point from a preliminary report, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said in a report released Monday.
JAPAN
May 20, 1998

Industrial output for March slowed 2.3%

Industrial output in March dropped 2.3 percent, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said in a report released Wednesday.
JAPAN
Apr 9, 1998

Better Japanese language studies for foreign students urged

A panel of education researchers submitted a list of proposals Thursday to the Education Ministry, calling on schools as well as the central and local governments to improve the learning environment for foreign students in public schools, focusing on their Japanese-language studies.
JAPAN
Apr 2, 1998

Spending shows consumer lifestyles changing

Consumer spending in Japan is reflecting a more on-the-go lifestyle in which glamour and excitement appear to be taking precedence over more practical ways.
JAPAN
Dec 16, 1997

Industrial output rose 0.1% in October

Industrial output in October rose 0.1 percent from the previous month, an upward revision from a preliminary 0.4 percent decrease, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said in a report released Tuesday.
JAPAN
Nov 17, 1997

Industrial output revised to 2.4% for September

Industrial output in September rose 2.4 percent from the previous month, an upward revision from a preliminary increase of 1.6 percent, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said in a report released Monday.
JAPAN
Oct 29, 1997

September industry output up 1.6%

September industry output up 1.6%>Japan's industrial output in September rose 1.6 percent from the previous month, bringing the production index to 102 against 100 for the 1990 base year, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said in a preliminary report released Wednesday.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 1997

Industrial output fell 3% in August

Industrial output in August dropped 3 percent from the previous month, a downward revision from a preliminary decrease of 2.2 percent, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said in a report released Oct. 17.The production index for the nation's mines and factories, which takes 1990 as a base...
JAPAN
Jun 18, 1997

Panel says ODA should better serve Japan's interests

Japan's national interests -- including business opportunities for Japanese companies -- should be taken into greater consideration when official development assistance is extended to a nation, a government panel said in a report released June 18.
JAPAN
Jun 12, 1997

Investment may rise 3.2% in '97, MITI says

Corporate investment during fiscal 1997 is expected to increase 3.2 percent from the previous year, reflecting the ongoing moderate economic recovery and improvement in corporate profits, according to a report released June 12 by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
JAPAN
Mar 28, 1997

Industrial production down 3.4%

Industrial output dropped 3.4 percent in February from the previous month, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said in a preliminary report released Mar. 28.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 21, 2023

In rush to arm Ukraine, weapons are bought but not delivered, or are too broken to use

Some of the weapons sent to Ukraine by other countries have been unusable, and hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts paid up front have yet to be fulfilled.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023

IMF says more flexible BOJ yield control can prevent market whiplash

Changes to the yield control policy may affect financial markets through exchange rates, term premiums on sovereign bonds and global risk premiums, the IMF said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Apr 6, 2023

COVID’s origins can’t be tied to Wuhan market, Chinese researchers say

It’s possible that humans may have introduced the virus to the market, or it could have been brought in on refrigerated or frozen products, the Chinese researchers said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 28, 2023

World Bank warns of 'lost decade' in global growth without bold policy shifts

Failure to reverse the expected slowdown in GDP growth would have profound implications for the world’s ability to tackle climate change and reduce poverty, new report claims.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 27, 2023

Finally, a serious offer to take Putin off Russia’s hands

The International Criminal Court just made it easier for any successor to get rid of Vladimir Putin.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 25, 2023

How China, the U.S. and others watered down a key U.N. climate document

China, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are among countries that significantly altered a U.N. document that will shape global climate policy for years to come, a report has said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 18, 2023

WHO accuses China of withholding data on pandemic’s origins

Genetic research from China suggests to some experts that the coronavirus may have sprung from a seafood market in Wuhan. Now the data are missing from a scientific database.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2023

Lab leak most likely caused pandemic, U.S. Energy Department says

Some officials briefed on the intelligence said that it was relatively weak and that the conclusion was made with 'low confidence,” suggesting its level of certainty was not high.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Feb 21, 2023

Why pharmaceuticals are a key issue in the ongoing U.S.-China conflict

Beijing has control over the chokepoints — active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials — of pharmaceutical supply chains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Feb 5, 2023

Inside the 19-hour meltdown that junked Adani’s share sale

A brutal sell-off wiped out more than $80 billion in market value, forcing India's government to distance itself from the scandal-hit conglomerate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 31, 2023

Shrinking U.S. munition reserves could impact a Taiwan conflict

U.S. forces could run out of key weapons in less than one week, with most of them taking more than 20 months to produce under current industrial capacity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 16, 2023

Why China is opposed to the release of treated water in Fukushima

Japan's plan is facing a strong backlash from China, South Korea and other locations in the Pacific. But where are the concerns coming from?
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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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