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Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 29, 2022

A musical match made in heaven … or was it Harajuku?

Fiddling Leona and JP Mathes teach the art of the deal on the Netflix series 'Swap Shop,' a reality TV show that sees them antique hunting in Tennessee.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 28, 2022

How a Russian billionaire shielded assets from European sanctions

Andrey Melnichenko ceded ownership of two of the world's largest coal and fertilizers companies to his wife the day before he was sanctioned by the European Union, sources said.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 27, 2022

U.N. Security Council split spells end of an era for U.S.-led sanctions on North Korea

The two countries on Thursday vetoed a U.S.-led push to impose more U.N. sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2022

After mass gun killings, other nations changed course — to notable effect

Only the U.S., whose rate and severity of mass shootings is without parallel outside of conflict zones, has so consistently refused to answer those events with tightened gun laws.
Shanghai report 2022
May 20, 2022

NTT: Supporting clients on their digital journey

As part of the NTT Group, Japan’s largest telecommunications company, NTT Communications China was established in 2004.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2022

North Korea wants to follow China’s COVID ‘success.’ Its plan may backfire.

If North Koreans were placed under the kind of extreme lockdowns seen in China, the government would be unable to provide basic needs, health experts say.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2022

North Korea has resumed work at long-dormant nuclear reactor, satellite images reveal

Photos indicate that the isolated North has resumed construction at the 50 megawatt reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex as it looks to further build up its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2022

Vladimir Putin, family man

As Western nations place sanctions on people close to the Russian leader, including family members, the strict secrecy surrounding his private life is being punctured.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 12, 2022

50 years after handover, Okinawa more self-sufficient but U.S. base issue casts shadow

Former governor says the prefecture has come on leaps and bounds since reversion to Japan in 1972, but the question of bases has seen little progress.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2022

Hints of a new North Korea nuclear strategy

Kim's rationale for possessing nuclear weapons seems to be shifting. His rhetoric and accompanying military developments indicate a new focus: the acquisition of a war-fighting capability.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 11, 2022

Marcos as Philippines president a boon for China but a setback for U.S.

The new leader has long-standing ties with China and is seeking a new deal over contested waters of the South China Sea.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 10, 2022

To navigate the Senkaku Islands dispute, look to history

The COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the continuing rise of China have changed the world, but Beijing's approach to its territorial claims has also evolved.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 10, 2022

The U.S. Fed navigates a difficult path, with much resting on its success

The market plunge is a vote of no confidence in the Fed's ability to safely navigate between competing imperatives: controlling inflation and keeping the economy growing.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 4, 2022

Fan-produced content boosts sumo's international visibility

With few dedicated English-language journalists covering sumo, the importance of fan-produced translations, blogs and reports remains high.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2022

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council vote on North Korea sanctions later this month

Russia and China, however, have already signaled opposition to boosting sanctions in response to Pyongyang's March launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile — its first since 2017.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 2, 2022

One Russian tycoon criticized the war. Retribution came the next day.

Oleg Y. Tinkov was worth more than $9 billion in November. Then, last month, Tinkov, the founder of one of Russia's biggest banks, criticized the war in Ukraine in a post on Instagram.
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 2, 2022

At 119, she was a symbol of how to live with wit and vitality

Kane Tanaka, who died in Japan last month, survived two world wars, the 1918 influenza outbreak, paratyphoid and two rounds of cancer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 28, 2022

‘Take the money … and run’: Elon Musk's quick deal for Twitter highlights weaknesses

Directors lacked confidence in new CEO Parag Agrawal's ability to deliver a higher return than what Musk offered, clearing the way for the decision to sell.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 27, 2022

In Pakistan, Afghan refugees face hardship and a frosty reception

After decades of providing refuge to Afghans displaced by conflict, ordinary Pakistanis increasingly see them as a drain on limited public resources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2022

Elon Musk taking Twitter private in $44 billion deal

It is a seminal moment for the 16-year-old company, which emerged as one of the world's most influential public squares but now faces a string of challenges.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 21, 2022

‘Tsuyukusa’: A charming second shot at love and life

Satomi Kobayashi gives an endearing performance as a single woman whose life takes an unexpected turn after a close call with a meteorite.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2022

U.S. 'strategic ambiguity' over Taiwan must end

For 40 years, the United States has made a point of not saying whether it would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. Circumstances have changed and so must that strategy.
Japan Times
Singapore report 2022
Apr 18, 2022

OSM Asia: ‘It’s all about people’

OSM is a leading ship management company providing high-quality service solutions for the global maritime and offshore industries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 13, 2022

Japan's machinery orders fell for second month in February

The data adds to concerns that Japanese firms are holding off on investments due to rising energy and raw materials costs, fueling fears about the pace of economic growth.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 12, 2022

Australia's Victoria to spread 2026 Commonwealth Games far and wide

Melbourne, the state capital, hosted the 2006 Games and will stage the 2026 opening ceremony at Melbourne Cricket Ground, but the sports will be spread far and wide.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 3, 2022

For Putin, invasion is the latest in a long string of failures in Ukraine

Putin has made many attempts to undermine Ukraine — both overtly and covertly — but has been thwarted on at least three significant occasions.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Apr 1, 2022

A cause for concern: China diplomacy targets Pacific nations

Governments that fear Chinese encroachment in Oceania and elsewhere should do more to address the issues that worry the residents of those nations and win favor in regional capitals.
‘Demon Slayer’ movie slashes its own box office records
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is the first installment in a trilogy that's set to wrap the anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoke's manga about sword-wielding heroes fighting man-eating demons.
Kyoto University researchers find mechanism behind malignant pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer death in Japan, has the lowest five-year survival rate of any cancer at just 8.5%.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Ishiba rules out joint document on U.S. tariffs as deal's details trickle out
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech at an event in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Friday afternoon.
Japan's average life expectancy in 2024 almost unchanged from 2023, data shows
The average life expectancy of Japanese citizens in 2024 is 81.09 years for men and 87.13 years for women, according to the health ministry.
Amid fossil fuel shift in U.S., hope emerges for India and Japan tie-up on solar
A technician works on the assembly line at a solar panel manufacturing hub on the outskirts of New Delhi last October.
Three decades and a pile of notebooks: The beat writer who chronicled Ichiro’s career
Reporters and photographers, including long-time baseball beat writer Keizo Konishi, swarm around Ichiro Suzuki during the World Baseball Classic in San Diego in 2009.
Behind the scenes: Inside Fuji Rock’s strategy for staying on top
In recent years, Fuji Rock has had fewer blockbuster performers and showcased more top-selling Japanese acts and international musicians' first-time performances in Japan.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.

Podcast

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

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear
By Jason Coskrey

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