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COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Mar 13, 2016

Making an impression in Japan: a hanko primer

Everything you wanted to know about chops, from cheapo ¥100-shop seals to the Privy Seal of Japan, which is wielded by the Emperor and hewn from pure gold.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 13, 2016

Saga of lost Rikuzentakata tsunami boat forges pan-Pacific friendship

A new children's book recounts events following the 3/11 disasters that have led to a forging of bonds and cross-cultural exchange between young people in Tohoku and the U.S. West Coast.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 12, 2016

Lagarde urges Asia to take bigger role guiding global economy

Asia needs to take a leadership role in the global economy that reflects the continent's growing clout, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said Saturday in New Delhi.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2016

Hillary: The best PR can't sell a terrible product

Despite a multitude of hurdles, Bernie Sanders is doing surprisingly well in the U.S. Democratic Party presidential primaries.
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016

In 3/11 memorial speech, Emperor lauds unity five years after disasters

The following is the full text of a speech given by Emperor Akihito given at a memorial ceremony at the National Theater in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016

Abe says revitalization 'gathering pace' in speech marking disaster anniversary

The following is the full text of a speech given by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a memorial ceremony at the National Theater in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 11, 2016

China able to project 'substantial offensive power' from Spratlys in months, U.S. says

China will be able to project "substantial offensive military power" from artificial islands it has built in the South China Sea's disputed Spratly Islands within months, the director of U.S. national intelligence said.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 2, 2016

The West has always been keen to divide the Arabs

It has been almost 100 years since colonial powers divided up the Arab world, and they have invested much time, energy, resources and all-out wars to ensure that the arbitrary divisions never truly end.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 1, 2016

What the FBI versus Apple flap is really about

The Apple-FBI encryption flap is really all about Edward Snowden and the NSA.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 28, 2016

City pop revival helps Suchmos at just the right time

Walk into a Tower Records store in Shibuya or Shinjuku and you'll eventually come across the apparel section. The current fashion aesthetic here leans retro: Hoodies and T-shirts come emblazoned with text highlighting throwback music signifiers, from equipment ("cassette tape," "analog") to genres ("surf...
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Feb 20, 2016

Time to watch out for those kids

Get ready to answer the cat phone
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 9, 2016

Turkey's Erdogan threatened to flood EU with migrants, meeting minutes appear to show

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened in November to flood Europe with migrants if European Union leaders did not offer him a better deal to help manage the Middle East refugee crisis, a Greek news website said Monday.
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Feb 7, 2016

What's in a surname? A court divorced from reality

Here at Law of the Land, I try to share "the Japanese law experience" with general readers. Today's experience is called "The Frustration of Reading Supreme Court Decisions" and takes as examples two of the most significant decisions of 2015: one on a law requiring spouses to have the same surname, the...
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 1, 2016

U.S. presidential contenders vow status quo in Japan ties

With the Iowa caucus Monday, the primary voting process that will select Democratic and Republican candidates to run in the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election has begun. Over the next four months, American, and international, attention will be focused on the primary races, and who emerges as their party's...
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 28, 2016

Artificial intelligence predicts BOJ policy on hold this week

The list of areas in which the machines are beating humans can now be expanded to include predicting the Bank of Japan's next moves.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jan 26, 2016

Theater academy pulls no punches

In a rehearsal studio at the Za-Koenji theater in west-central Tokyo's Koenji district, trainee actress Yuuhi Suenobu was striving to act the role of a frightened young woman wandering aimlessly in a chaotic wasteland with her injured mother.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jan 25, 2016

Changes in store for TOEIC, but test still not total gauge of fluency: experts

In Japan, having high English proficiency can be a strong advantage for students wishing to get into prestigious universities and companies and for businesspeople seeking a promotion.
CULTURE / Music
Jan 24, 2016

Kyu Won Han's advice to new opera fans: immerse yourself

Baritone Kyu Won Han says the best piece of advice he can give to opera newcomers is: read up.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2016

Seoul to set up intelligence data link that connects it to Japan-U.S. system

South Korea will set up a military data link to share imagery and real-time intelligence with Japan and the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2016
Jan 20, 2016

'Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution'

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace with profound implications. In global governance, the balance of power between nation states and the international framework that managed it in the last century are frayed. The worst refugee crisis in living memory is just one reminder of how geostrategic...
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 19, 2016

The conflict between Islam and modernity

The Quran, like any religious text, must be interpreted — and those interpretations can change over time.
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2016

Osaka assembly passes nation's first ordinance against hate speech

The city of Osaka passed the nation's first ordinance by a major city against hate speech late Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 13, 2016

The future is here: Wearable electronics go on display at Tokyo trade show

From glasses to wristbands and clothing, firms representing a variety of industries began showcasing their wearable electronic devices at a Tokyo trade show that kicked off Wednesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 12, 2016

Idem Paris: Worlds apart and yet so close

Before photography became a relatively affordable pastime at the beginning of the 20th century, lithographic prints were touted as the democratic image-making medium that could reach all classes of society. At the same time, because the design was drawn directly onto stone, it could be used as a platform...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 11, 2016

Kim Jong Un calls for better bombs, uses nuke test to boost propaganda

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on his scientists to do more to boost the country's arsenal after the regime conducted its fourth nuclear test last week in defiance of neighbors including China and South Korea.
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.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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
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