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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 31, 2019

Aspiring to achieve forgiveness in the most difficult times

"To be wronged is nothing," said Confucius — "unless you continue to remember it."
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Aug 31, 2019

'Half of Each Other': Grief, marriage and tragedy

'Half of Each Other,' the newest novel from the prolific author and director, Roger Pulvers, considers how love, desire and grief intertwine in the aftermath of tragedy.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Aug 31, 2019

Japan Times 1994: Juliana's Tokyo closes after police crack down on dress code

Thousands of young men and women turned out to dance on the last night of a farewell festival at Juliana's Tokyo, an early '90s phenomenon characterized by skin-tight dresses, sensual moves on stages and “techno” music.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 31, 2019

Humans will be remembered for their mess

The first step toward solutions is to admit people caused the problem.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 30, 2019

Climate crisis should top the agenda at global forums

Unless the world's leaders can engineer a reversal of global warming, little else will matter.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Aug 30, 2019

Remains of North Korean spy vessel crew rest alongside war victims in Kagoshima

In the corner of a cemetery near the central part of the city of Kagoshima stands an independent ossuary. The charnel house, administered by the Kagoshima Municipal Government, is home to unidentified people who lost their lives in the bombings of the city during World War II. But few people know that...
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Aug 30, 2019

Ep. 13 'All or Nothing'

Welcome to Part 2 of "Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020"!! Taking Sho-chan's place in the commentators' lounge for this episode is Rui Hachimura of the NBA Washington Wizards, which left everyone visibly shook. It turns out Hachimura is a super fan of "Terrace House." He's rejected every offer for TV appearances...
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South Africa report 2019
Aug 30, 2019

Mitsubishi Corporation — contributing to Africa’s development

Mitsubishi Corp. is committed to supporting Africa’s economic development. One of Japan‘s largest trading companies, it is active in 12 countries across the continent and the corporation’s business is growing at a breathtaking pace.
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South Africa report 2019
Aug 30, 2019

Suzuki: A way of life in South Africa

The importance of South Africa’s automotive sector cannot be overstated.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 29, 2019

Ryukyu set to defend The Terrific 12 title

Japan's 12-man FIBA World Cup squad, which includes 10 players who are employed by B. League teams, will measure its overall skills during the upcoming global tournament in China.
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GLOBAL INSIGHT / Mauritius report 2019
Aug 29, 2019

Center of excellence for Africa is continent’s rising star

Fueled by strong economic growth and enviable political stability, the ambitious island nation is building an outstanding reputation for businesses seeking to thrive there and on the mainland
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GLOBAL INSIGHT / Mauritius report 2019
Aug 29, 2019

Cultural charms create memories to last a lifetime

As a dream vacation destination popular for decades, Mauritius was once as famous for its high-profile guests as its incredible scenery and hospitality. That has changed in recent years, and rising tourist figures will thrill investors chasing big returns on tourism projects
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 28, 2019

Japan slow to offer support to women's sumo

"It's not only boys who can practice and enjoy sumo. There are girls that like sumo too. I hope someday women can become pros."
PODCAST / deep dive
Aug 28, 2019

Episode 21: The death of Johnny Kitagawa, J-pop's puppet master

On this week's episode we discuss the life and recent death of Johnny Kitagawa, the secretive mega mogul behind some of Japan's biggest music acts.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Aug 28, 2019

It takes a village to raise an Olympic hopeful

Deborah Grow reflects on her journey as a 'judo mom' and her son Sanshiro's dream to become an Olympian.
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CULTURE / Film
Aug 28, 2019

Haruhiko Arai: Still pushing boundaries after 40 years in film

In a four-decade career, Haruhiko Arai has become an acclaimed scriptwriter with credits that include "Vibrator" (2003), "It's Only Talk" (2005) and "Kabukicho Love Hotel" (2014), three of the best films by his frequent collaborator, the director Ryuichi Hiroki.
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CULTURE / Film
Aug 28, 2019

'Ni no Kuni': Two worlds but little life to be found

Two things about "Ni no Kuni." 1) It features a protagonist who uses a wheelchair, an admirable display of diversity and inclusion in a medium that rarely features characters with disabilities. 2) There isn't much else to like about the film.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 28, 2019

'Now or never': Hong Kong protesters say they have nothing to lose

Exasperated with the government's unflinching attitude to escalating civil unrest, Jason Tse quit his job in Australia and jumped on a plane to join what he believes is a do-or-die fight for Hong Kong's future.
EDITORIALS
Aug 27, 2019

TICAD an eye-opener for Japan

Africa merits more of Japan's attention.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 27, 2019

Managing the next gold rush

The international community must proceed with care in exploiting the seabed's riches to avoid triggering an environmental catastrophe.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Aug 27, 2019

Yuma Kagiyama dazzles in France JGP win

Yuma Kagiyama opened the Junior Grand Prix season with a bang.
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Special Supplements / TICAD 7 Special
Aug 27, 2019

Yokohama: Sharing passion for the future with Africa

Africa has seen remarkable development as a business partner with its abundant natural resources and growing population.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 26, 2019

Making Tokyo more competitive

Tokyo's international competitiveness will decrease further unless drastic measures are taken to improve its infrastructure.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 26, 2019

Real freedom of the press doesn't exist in the U.S.

Since few other countries have the equivalent of the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, learning that it ranks below Botswana and Slovenia may come as a surprise.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 26, 2019

Inventor Boyan Slat's mission: Shrink Great Pacific Garbage patch 90% by 2040

Boyan Slat, 25, is an ambitious social entrepreneur. His goal: Reduce 90 percent of an estimated 80 million kg of plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean, covering an area more than three times the size of France, by 2040. And do it with a technology he likens to raking leaves.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 26, 2019

Focus, breathe and learn some Japanese

With modern life getting ever more hectic, yoga and meditation are popular ways to unwind, and knowing the terminology will help you de-stress.

Longform

Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past