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WORLD
Sep 11, 2014

Islamic State terrorists talked of entering U.S. through Mexico: official

Islamic State extremists have discussed infiltrating the U.S. through its southern border with Mexico, a U.S. official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2014
Sep 10, 2014

Suzuki promotes Mie Pref. globally

Mie Gov. Eikei Suzuki, selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum this year, is trying to promote his prefecture on the global stage.
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2014
Sep 10, 2014

Young global leaders focus energy and knowledge on better future for all

The Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGLs), created in 2004, is a unique community formed by the most exceptional leaders from every region of the world and every stakeholder in society. These honorees have committed their energy and knowledge to the most critical issues facing humankind. Already successful...
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 10, 2014

Dynamic Modi faces daunting challenges

It remains to be seen what changes India's most dynamic leader in years can bring about in a country too often wedded to the past.
Reader Mail
Sep 10, 2014

Desperate people of Fukushima

In the Sept. 8 Kyodo article "Suicide consultations in Tohoku disaster areas on the rise: report," The Japan Times contents itself with the banality of statistics. The paper should help the reader understand why so many disaster victims in the Tohoku region feel so desperate. Do people there think the...
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 10, 2014

Alstom unit paid $8.5 million in bribes to win transport contracts, U.K. prosecutor says

The British subsidiary of French train and turbine maker Alstom paid around $8.5 million in bribes over a six-year period to win transport contracts in India, Poland and Tunisia, Britain's leading fraud prosecutor alleged on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2014

Fans rally behind Nishikori despite loss

Despite a disappointing loss for Kei Nishikori in the U.S. Open final Tuesday in New York, Japanese fans rallied behind the young tennis star, saying that his improbable run to the final will be a valuable experience for him.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 9, 2014

More than beginner's luck for RBMA participant Albino Sound

There's nothing like a deadline to pull things into focus. "When you're making music on a computer, it's hard to know when to stop — you could keep going forever," says Hirotaka Umetani. "It helps to have a cut-off point."
WORLD
Sep 8, 2014

GM to debut hands-free highway driving in Cadillac model in 2016

General Motors Co., the largest U.S. automaker, will introduce a Cadillac model in two years that can be driven on the highway without the driver holding the steering wheel or putting a foot on a pedal.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Sep 7, 2014

Yoko and author's other furry friends help kids cope with childhood challenges

Rosemary Wells' stories — including a series about a Japanese kitten's experience at an American school — have been delighting children and adults alike around the world for over 40 years.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Sep 7, 2014

A cat named Tore: It's about balance

Tore was in poor shape all-around when she arrived at the ARK shelter, but she cleaned up very nicely. She's now a lady you could take anywhere.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 7, 2014

Why the shale revolution is not about to end

Doubts about the sustainability of the North American oil and gas boom center on rapidly declining output from many shale wells after they are drilled.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 6, 2014

Veteran Tokyo editor turns his mind to crime

"Japan has her secrets, as you well know," a Kyoto art dealer named Takahashi tells American Jim Brodie. "Many are open secrets. We Japanese are aware of them, are ashamed of them, and don't speak of them often, if ever. Our embarrassing moments remain, for the most part, confined to these shores. The...
EDITORIALS
Sep 6, 2014

Social media damps debate

A new American study finds that regular users of social media sites are among the least likely to share opinions or start a political debate, either online or in person.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2014

Convenience, Wi-Fi touted as priorities by new internal affairs chief Takaichi

New Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that she would like to improve convenience and public Wi-Fi service ahead of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
JAPAN / Media
Sep 4, 2014

In reversal, Asahi runs but censors critical ads

The Asahi Shimbun censors advertisements for the weekly magazines Shukan Bunshun and Shukan Shincho that were critical of the major newspaper.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 4, 2014

Disaster risks in small-island developing states

National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies from the Pacific to the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean are eyewitnesses to the humanitarian impacts of climate change on small-island developing states.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 4, 2014

Jaga Jazzist brings the sound of Oslo to Tokyo Jazz Festival

Trying to slot artists into specific trends, genres and an ever-expanding number of subgenres is a constant obsession for meticulous music fans looking to define what they're listening to. Journalists categorize, sometimes to the dismay of the bands they're covering, to make things simpler for their...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 4, 2014

You don't have to be an aficionado to enjoy Tokyo Jazz Festival

Being unfamiliar with jazz, isn't an excuse to stay home during the Tokyo Jazz Festival. The event features artists from outside the genre, and organizers have set up the Tokyo Jazz Labo, a workshop for newcomers.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 4, 2014

Comedian Joan Rivers moved to private room from intensive care, daughter says

Comedian Joan Rivers, who suffered cardiac arrest last week, has been moved out of an intensive care unit in a New York hospital and into a private room, her daughter said on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2014

Faced with many challenges, reshuffled Cabinet must hit the ground running

Faced with diplomatic and defense-related challenges that could decide the fate of the Abe administration, the reshuffled Cabinet must hit the ground running after its launch Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Sep 3, 2014

The more the merrier

When the Tamura family of Shizuoka adopted not only Hara (left, now named Ribbon) but Shiitake (right) as well, ARK workers cried tears of joy. And from the sound of it, the two dogs have indeed found joy in their new home. In search of "another pet to love" after the death of their dog, the Tamuras...
India strikes Pakistan over Kashmir tourist killings
Indian paramilitary personnel stand guard along a road in Srinagar on Wednesday after New Delhi launched missile strikes on archrival Pakistan in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
About 30% of those in de facto marriages refuse to marry over surname change
A survey by a private group found that 30% of people in de facto marriages in Japan have not filed for marriage registration because they or their partners do not want to change their surnames.
Japan's 'ice age' employment generation is at risk of poverty during retirement
Those who entered the job market from around 1993 to 2004, when long-term stagnation started, are likely to struggle even more to make ends meet after retirement.
Man held after two injured in Tokyo Metro knife attack
Police outside Todaimae Station on the Namboku Line on Wednesday evening after a knife attack at the station 　
Driver arrested at scene of Yokosuka crash that injured eight
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody on Monday on suspicion of drunken driving after he caused a multivehicle crash in the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
'Big picture thinker': Ispace CEO Hakamada on reaching the moon and dreaming of starships
Takeshi Hakamada, founder and CEO of Ispace, says his primary interest in space development is not to abandon Earth, but to protect it.
The drive for luxury: Aston Martin Asia's president explains the desire for more
While for Aston Martin, it’s all about delivering luxury, their regional president for Asia Gregory Adams' start in the auto industry in Japan was far more humble.
Why are rice prices still high in Japan?
Amid shortages, the price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice during the week of April 14 was ¥4,220.
Plug and Play wants to help Japanese startups go global
Phillip Vincent (right), Japan CEO of Plug and Play, and Ma Jingqian, head of ventures, at Plug and Play's Tokyo office, last month
Want to see the future at the Osaka Expo? Get in line.
“‘Future of life,’ by Ishiguro,” the World Expo pavilion by roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro, displays humanlike androids.

Podcast

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

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan
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