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Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 11, 2020

Pac-Man: How a faceless character based on eating changed video game history

Examining the cultural and commercial legacy of Japan's iconic arcade game on its 40th anniversary.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jul 10, 2020

Japan's coal closure plan a historic milestone, but what’s next?

The nation will still face pressure to further reduce reliance on the fossil fuel, both domestically and abroad.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 10, 2020

‘Mottainai Grandma’ spreads her environmental message in new cartoon series

The animated series “Mottainai Grandma” teaches youngsters the importance of respecting the environment around them.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 9, 2020

Jair Bolsonaro bets 'miraculous cure' can save Brazil — and his life

More than 1.7 million people in Brazil have tested positive for coronavirus and nearly 68,000 have died. Only the United States has performed worse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2020

Japan nonlife insurers to raise premiums 6-8% in wake of disasters

Four major Japanese nonlife insurers plan to raise their fire insurance premiums for homes by a national average of 6 to 8 percent in January 2021, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 7, 2020

Balkanization is bad for Facebook’s business

Social networks suffer when there are fewer people to network with.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2020

'Horrifying' new U.S. rules on online college courses leave Japanese students in limbo

Depart the country or transition to another college if classes are moved entirely online, new Trump administration regulations say.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 6, 2020

Who lost Hong Kong on June 30?

While Xi Jinping may feel that he is winning the battle over Hong Kong, he is actually losing the war against the international community.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 6, 2020

Japan should continue to speak up on China's human rights abuses

Taking a tough, meaningful stand against Beijing is not easy, but Tokyo must continue to demonstrate the depth of its commitments to human rights.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 3, 2020

Pandemics, fear and discrimination: Are Japanese cities ready for life with COVID-19?

Fighting discrimination is a key issue in municipal integration policy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 2, 2020

Hong Kong bankers get courted by Taiwan after security law

Taiwan is ramping up efforts to lure bankers and other skilled workers who want to escape China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 30, 2020

Modi’s resolute China policy

It takes courage to wage war, but it takes even greater courage to wage peace while protecting national interests.
Jun 30, 2020

Suntory Launches New Joint Venture Company to Develop Innovative Anellotech Plas-TCat Plastics Recycling Technology

TOKYO, JAPAN (June 30, 2020) — Suntory MONOZUKURI Expert Ltd. (SME), a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Ltd., is proud to announce the establishment of R Plus Japan Ltd., a new joint venture company that will invest in the development of cutting-edge recycling technology for used plastics. R Plus Japan...
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 28, 2020

COVID-19 measures helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions over Tokyo, JAXA data show

In April 2016, the carbon dioxide concentration in Tokyo rose by 8 parts per million, but in April this year it only rose by 3 ppm, the space agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jun 27, 2020

Fighting for the right to recognize same-sex marriage in Japan

The notion of legal partnerships is gaining acceptance and yet entrenched political obstacles remain.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 27, 2020

Tokyo caught in a bind over restrictions placed on park demonstrations

Organizers must formally pledge that they will not do anything that interferes with park management before permission to hold protest is granted.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 23, 2020

Japan must build foundation for women's game after withdrawing bid

The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.
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
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 / Tech
Jun 22, 2020

Nintendo downshifts on mobile ambitions after Animal Crossing success

With its Switch console thriving amid the pandemic, the firm has reviewed its prospects in a $77 billion mobile gaming market plagued with questionable profit models.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 16, 2020

India and China add to nuclear arsenals in 2020, report says

India and China have added to their nuclear warhead stockpile in the last year while all other nuclear-armed nations like the U.S., Russia and France, continued to modernize their arsenal, according to a recent report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020

Tokyo deaths up by 1,000 in April from monthly average as virus peaked

The city officially reported just over 100 deaths from the coronavirus in April, but mortality data suggests there were around 1,000 more deaths in the month than average.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jun 11, 2020

Spend your summer understanding America’s protests by watching, listening and reading

Now is the time to delve deeper into the history of racism in the U.S.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jun 6, 2020

'City on Fire' shows a beaten, divided Hong Kong fighting for its identity

In smooth, heady prose, Antony Dapiran shows what he calls “a fight for the very soul of Hong Kong.”

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?