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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2016

Students visit Tokyo mosque to get unbiased glimpse of Islam

A recent wave of terror has fueled anti-Muslim hostility worldwide, fostering a negative image of Islam — a faith still unfamiliar in Japan.
EDITORIALS
Jun 2, 2016

Abe's consumption tax decision

To achieve his widely touted economic goals, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe needs to do much more than just delay the consumption tax hike.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 31, 2016

Simmering South China Sea dispute expected to boil after court ruling: experts

The simmering dispute in the contested South China Sea is about to turn to a boil.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
May 31, 2016

Odor punch proves showboating in Major League Baseball still a no-no

As if the colossal divide in American politics between the Clinton and Trump camps wasn't enough, there now exists a humongous chasm in MLB circles as well.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 30, 2016

Obama visit highlighted differences in Japan and U.S. over 'an apology'

Prior to U.S. President Barack Obama's recent Asian visit, many of his critics back home were already mocking the trip, calling it an "apology tour."
WORLD / Society
May 29, 2016

China should invest more for care of elderly, Xi tells Politburo meeting

China should increase investment in care for the elderly, President Xi Jinping told a meeting of the country's top leaders on its aging population, official Xinhua News Agency reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2016

Trump blasts Obama for not mentioning Pearl Harbor during Hiroshima visit

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump targets the United States' relationship with Japan again when he slams President Barack Obama for not raising the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 28, 2016

G-7 a precursor for Abe's pivot on consumption tax hike

The prime minister may have tried to use the G-7 summit for his own domestic political goal: creating a pretext to break his consumption tax pledge.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 27, 2016

Abe says he may delay tax hike to help ward off global economic 'crisis'

Prime Minister cites deteriorating conditions of certain emerging economies, including China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 26, 2016

Abe's pro-Shinto motives in spotlight with choice of G-7 opening ceremony venue

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looked satisfied as he met top leaders from the Group of Seven countries at the gate to a giant Shinto-style wooden bridge.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 26, 2016

Hiroshima visit highlights risks of nuclear weapons

To truly pay homage to those whose lives were lost or irrevocably altered by the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, U.S. President Barack Obama's visit must galvanize the international community to move without delay toward a world free of nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 26, 2016

A timely reminder of our unfinished business

U.S. President Barack Obama is likely going to Hiroshima not because it is a symbol of the past, but rather to use it as a warning for the future.
JAPAN / History / OBAMA VISITS HIROSHIMA
May 26, 2016

Obama's Hiroshima visit reveals progress of reconciliation, disagreements over history

When it comes to hibakusha and the victorious Americans, one can expect a portrait of contrasts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / OBAMA VISITS HIROSHIMA
May 26, 2016

WWII fighter pilot's Japan experience: From foe to family

The long and circuitous life of 92-year-old World War II veteran Jerry Yellin reads like a work of fiction.
COMMENTARY / World
May 25, 2016

The business of corruption

Corruption is not a victimless crime.
JAPAN / G7 ISE-SHIMA SUMMIT SPECIAL
May 25, 2016

Summit agenda laden with difficult international issues

The G7 Ise-Shima Summit in Mie Prefecture is expected to be a major opportunity to present Japan under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a key member of the international community.
Japan Times
JAPAN / G7 ISE-SHIMA SUMMIT SPECIAL
May 25, 2016

G7 leads the way in stable, sustainable economic growth

On behalf of Keidanren, I wish to extend my warmest welcome to the G7 leaders participating in the Ise-Shima summit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / G7 ISE-SHIMA SUMMIT SPECIAL
May 25, 2016

The benefits and trials of Abenomics

It has been almost three and a half years since the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched its economic policy known as Abenomics. What I would like to suggest here is that Abenomics is moving in the right direction and that real successes have been achieved.
Japan Times
JAPAN / G7 ISE-SHIMA SUMMIT SPECIAL
May 25, 2016

Lixil, Saraya working to address hygiene issues

In a bid to save lives and improve the quality of life for millions of people in the world, Japanese companies have worked over the years to improve poor sanitation in developing countries.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / G7 Ise-Shima Summit Special
May 25, 2016

Increased efforts made to expand Japanese food exports

Vegetable and fish tempura fried crisp and crunchy, paper-thin slices of wagyu changing color as they are dipped in a steaming hot shabu-shabu pot and delicate wagashi (Japanese confectionery) borrowing seasonal motifs from nature and classic Japanese literature are only a few examples of Japanese food...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G7 Ise-Shima Summit Special
May 25, 2016

City's attractions lure recreational and business travelers

Nagoya is home to many attractions, including the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens and many parks. With Legoland set to open next year and the Linear Central Shinkansen planned for operation in fiscal 2027, Nagoya is expected to grow further as a hub for both tourists and businesspeople.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 24, 2016

Prominent scholars urge Obama to use Hiroshima visit to reinvigorate push against nukes

Ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's historic visit Friday to Hiroshima, a group of more than 70 prominent scholars and activists have joined a growing chorus calling for the American leader to do more in the final months of his term to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
Britain’s Prince of Wales aircraft carrier makes Japan debut
HMS Prince of Wales arrives into the Port of Darwin, Australia, in July during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Japanese students who want to study abroad looking at options in Asia
The number of Japanese students who applied to the National Taiwan University in Taipei in 2025 is more than 60% higher than last year due partly to affordability and proximity.
Controversial theories continue to swirl around 1985 JAL jet crash
Kimi Ozawa, who lost her husband in the 1985 crash of a Japan Airlines jumbo jet, prays in front of his memorial marker on Tuesday in the village of Ueno, Gunma Prefecture.
The indelible memory of being a part of Unit 731
Hideo Shimizu, 95, says he cannot forget seeing the prisoners' bloody wills scribbled on the walls of prison cells at Unit 731 in 1945.
Taiwanese drama 'Zero Day Attack' on Chinese invasion to stream in Japan
A scene from the Taiwanese television drama "Zero Day Attack," which will stream in Japan from Friday.
Osaka Expo highlights the challenge of holding events in Japan's scorching summer
People huddle near a large fan blowing icy-cold mist at the Osaka Expo on July 12. Amid Japan's relentless summer heat, organizes have put myriad measures in place in order to keep guests safe.
At Himawari Shokudo 2, Italian food with a Japanese soul
At Himawari Shokudo 2, chef Hozumi Tanaka serves Italian-inspired fare with a focus on Toyama produce, such as this appetizer of lightly blanched "hotaru ika" (firefly squid) served atop mixed wild plants and a crepe prepared from "yamato-imo" yam.
Cheer with caution: Expert advises sports fans have game plan for extreme heat
A Cardinals fan fans himself during the seventh inning of a game against the Pirates in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2022.
Australia's warship selection signals Japanese defense industry's arrival
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate. Australia's selection of an upgraded version of the Mogami-class warship for its next frigate class could prove to be a watershed moment for Japan’s defense industry.
Japan's inheritance tax is high, unforgiving and sometimes avoidable
The National Tax Agency at the Ministry of Finance, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. Japanese tax authorities can bill foreign residents in Japan for assets inherited globally.

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