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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 24, 2021

Marc Davies: ‘To write beautifully is to solve a fundamental problem of art’

Nationally acclaimed calligrapher Marc Davies has been practicing shodu014d since 1996, achieving the rank of Master Instructor in 2019. Here, he shares his take on the art form.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2021

Biden signs bill addressing hate crimes against Asian Americans

The bill amounts to the first legislative action that Congress has taken to bolster law enforcement's response to attacks on people of Asian descent during the pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2021

How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens

Intercept spyware gives the military the power to listen in on calls, view text messages and web traffic, and track the locations of users without the assistance of telecom firms.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 13, 2021

Foreign sumo fans finding ways to make voices heard

When sumo goes through a crisis the voices calling loudest for needed change and the protection of rikishi are often those from abroad.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
May 9, 2021

A shaky future for Sony's Japan Studio after mass staff exodus

A slew of veteran game developers and producers announced their departure from the studio in advance of its April 1 restructuring.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 7, 2021

Japan's premier art collective teamLab celebrates 20 years with a spot of tea and a Miami bash

Marking 20 years, teamLab has a lot to be proud of when it comes to making an impact on the international art scene. The collective's success was not a foregone conclusion, however.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2021

G.I. Joe Trotsky

According to The Washington Post, of the 380 of the people now facing federal charges stemming from the riot, some 44 are current or former U.S. armed forces members.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2021

The Nio normal: Chinese electric car firm seeks to plug buyers into lifestyle app

The automaker operates its own digital currency with tradable credits that clients can gain from buying a car, attending events or even simply posting their stories on the Nio app.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 27, 2021

A look at the COVID age’s wannabe platinum cards (and apps)

It is the latest status symbol. Flash it at the people, and you can get access to concerts, sports arenas or long-forbidden restaurant tables. Some day, it may even help you cross a border without having to quarantine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 25, 2021

The dangers of data-based certainty

But before we entrust more decisions to data-based machine-learning and AI systems, we must be clear about the limitations of the data.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Water Industry Special
Apr 24, 2021

Overseas water industry expansion helps Japan, world

In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognized access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right, and called for international efforts to help countries provide safe, clean, accessible and affordable drinking water and sanitation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Apr 22, 2021

Hong Kong activists retreat as China-style justice comes to their city

On March 23, a Hong Kong High Court judge denied former Democratic Party lawmaker Andrew Wan’s bail appeal and sent him back to Lai Chi Kok prison.
Apr 20, 2021

Suntory Group Sets More Aggressive Target, to Halve Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030 to Achieve its 2050 Net Zero Emissions Ambition

The company decides to introduce internal carbon pricing and signed “Business Ambition for 1.5°C”
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Apr 18, 2021

Boutique design hotels for the discerning staycationer

Beautifully designed and reasonably priced, “On: Design” checks out four new hotels that offer out-of-the-ordinary stays.
OLYMPICS
Apr 15, 2021

Samurai Japan manager Atsunori Inaba feels excitement building as Tokyo Olympics draw near

With the countdown to the Summer Games now below 100 days, the spotlight on one of the world's premier baseball powers will only grow brighter by the day.
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2021

UAE partners with Japan's ispace to send rover to the moon in 2022

The UAE is using its space program to develop its scientific and technological capabilities and reduce its reliance on oil.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 10, 2021

A glimpse of Louis Vuitton’s luxe Le Cafe V Ginza

The French fashion house collaborated with chef Yosuke Suga to design the menu — and the world's first Louis Vuitton chocolates.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Apr 7, 2021

Rihito Itagaki brings a splash of color to Japanese television

Actor Rihito Itagaki takes on his first lead role, playing a gender-fluid character in Yomiuri TV's new series “Colorful Love: My Androgynous Boyfriend.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Apr 3, 2021

Kansai classics for a home movie festival

Given that it will be a while before movie theaters are back to normal, here are recommendations for those interested in the Kansai region and classic films.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2021

Beijing is getting better at disinformation on global social media

Several in-depth investigations published over the past two months have shed light on the evolution of disinformation campaigns originating in China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 31, 2021

China using surveillance firms to help write ethnicity-tracking specs

Concern over racial detection in facial recognition systems is growing globally.
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Mar 25, 2021

Privacy or rehabilitation? How criminal records are treated in Japan

With background checks unobtainable and information about lawbreakers kept under wraps, dealing with a person's past can be tricky.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 18, 2021

‘See-Through’: Kumi Takahara shines on ambient album with classical roots

A classically trained violinist experiments with her instrument, scratching and sliding on the strings to create 10 contemporary soundscapes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Mar 13, 2021

Iittala celebrates its 140th anniversary with a new Tokyo flagship store

Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the Finnish design brand's recently opened flagship store in Omotesando allows customers to immerse themselves in the Nordic way of life.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2021

A slow return to agriculture in Fukushima’s evacuated areas

Ten years on from the triple disaster of 2011, farming in the region is tentatively getting back on its feet. But can this growth be sustained?

Longform

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