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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 22, 2020

Worst North Korea economy in two decades pushing Kim to lash out

After destruction of inter-Korean liaison office, analysts warn of even more provocative behavior over the next year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 22, 2020

Japan U-19 wildcard Isaiah Murphy ready to make B. League splash

Shooting guard Isaiah Murphy intends to suit up for a B. League team next season.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 22, 2020

European business group urges Japan to relax travel restrictions

Lobby says entry ban threatens to leave a lasting negative impact on operations of European and Japanese businesses alike.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / Commentary
Jun 22, 2020

COVID-19's potential lasting influence on post-pandemic governance

Once a vaccine is found, will world powers embrace globalism or isolationist policies?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2020

Trump demanded Japan cough up $8 billion for U.S. troops — or risk pullout, Bolton says

Ex-top U.S. official writes that the president told him the best way to get allies like Japan to pay for substantial increases is 'to threaten to withdraw all U.S. forces.'
MORE SPORTS
Jun 22, 2020

NPB, J. League looking to admit limited number of fans in July

Fans may be allowed to attend pro baseball and soccer games in Japan beginning in July.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 22, 2020

World leaders face dilemma: Deal with Trump or hang on for Biden

Countries appear to be holding off on deals with the Trump administration, or sticking to their guns in case a Biden administration softens the U.S. stance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 22, 2020

From Spam to corned beef, canned meat sales are booming

The trend started with the coronavirus lockdowns but is being reinforced by the economic fallout from the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 22, 2020

Japanese firms’ cash-hoarding now viewed as boon for dividends

The mountains of cash once criticized as lack of capital efficiency are now being touted as a reason to buy Japanese stocks as dividends decline elsewhere.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 21, 2020

Amid COVID-19, the U.S. needs to rethink its approach to host nation support talks

Pushing for vastly increased contributions when Japan and South face looming recessions amid an ongoing pandemic will not serve U.S. interests
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 21, 2020

The case for Japan-U.S. space cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

To combat China's space ambitions, Japan and the U.S. need a coordinated, regional approach.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2020

China likely lost at least 40 soldiers in clash, Indian minister says

China lost at least 40 soldiers in a clash with India at their disputed border this week, a federal government minister has said, as the nuclear-armed countries remained locked in confrontation on the frontline on Sunday.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Jun 21, 2020

Coronavirus likely to bring change to investment strategies

Finance experts shared insights about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact responsible investment based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors both in Japan and abroad during an online seminar organized by the Japan Times ESG Consortium on May 25.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Jun 21, 2020

Defense Ministry blunders and local opposition ruin Japan's Aegis Ashore plans

The controversial project was long troubled by doubts about whether it was even needed, and by whom.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 21, 2020

The time is ripe to plant a microgarden: Here’s how to get started

Here's how to use any container you have on hand to start your own microgarden, even in Japan's cramped urban centers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jun 21, 2020

Design solutions for the green thumb (or at least the green at heart)

Whether it's a verdant backyard or a colorful window box, plants are making a comeback in the home.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2020

Three U.S. aircraft carriers operating on doorstep of South China Sea

The deployment — the first of its kind since 2017 — is likely intended to send a message to Beijing amid rising tensions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2020

China security law to override Hong Kong legal system

The laws will shape the future of Hong Kong, raising questions about the autonomy of a city whose status is a underpinned by its distinction from the mainland.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 21, 2020

Trump to order new restrictions on H-1B visas in next two days

President Donald Trump said he will announce new restrictions on employment-based immigration visas in the next two days, as the nation recovers from pandemic-related unemployment.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Jun 21, 2020

Pandemic leaves Indian cooks in Japan dependent on bosses and the state

When your life revolves around your work, a shutdown makes things extra hard.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Jun 21, 2020

Has Black Lives Matter’s Osaka march inspired new generation of rights activists in Japan?

The vast majority of participants at a Black Lives Matter march on June 7 appeared to be under 40 — with many likely in their teens and 20s.
Hiker missing in Hokkaido after bear attack found dead
The Rausu mountain range at Hokkaido's Shiretoko National Park. A man in his 20s who went missing after being attacked by a bear while hiking on Mount Rausu has been found dead.
As Japan marks 80 years since WWII surrender, Ishiba expresses remorse
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lays a flower during the memorial service at the Nippon Budokan on Friday.
Trump shifts stance on road to Ukraine peace after meeting Putin in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on next to Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a news conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers
Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
War must never be repeated, says WWII guerrilla commander
Former teacher Satoshi Ito speaks during an interview in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, in June. Ito underwent training for guerrilla warfare at a secret school to prepare for a possible battle in mainland Japan during World War II.
Recent deaths of Japanese boxers underline importance of emergency action plans
The Japan Boxing Commission's safety protocols have been thrust into the spotlight following the deaths of Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, who suffered fatal brain injuries while fighting on the same card on Aug. 2.
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.
Will Ishiba's critics be able to garner enough support for a leadership race?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's political survival likely hinges on whether a leadership race will take place within the Liberal Democratic Party following its decision to have its election committee canvass the opinions of party members and prefectural chapters on the subject.
Hidden rosters and the legacy of Japan’s germ warfare
Katsutoshi Takegami, 77, in his storehouse attic where he discovered his father's Unit 1644 documents
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.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers
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