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Japan Times
Dec 10, 2018

First in Japan! Refreshing drive to San'in Coast Geopark area with GEOCOMS, an ultra-small electric vehicle for tourism (Iwami Town, Tottori Prefecture)

GEOCOMS is an unprecedented sightseeing service that you can enjoy with an ultra-small electric vehicle, a new "tool", mainly in Iwami Town, which is a part of the San'in Coast Geopark, certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark, and has many hidden charms.
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JAPAN / Society
Dec 8, 2018

Irasshaimase!: Foreign-born clerks are becoming a familiar sight at convenience stores nationwide, but is Japan ready to welcome them?

Phan Hoang Tu Linh feels she has gotten the hang of working in a Japanese convenience store now, but she admits she found it tough at first.
Dec 4, 2018

ORIX Capital Partners Acquires NTI Connect, LLC.

TOKYO, Japan – December 4, 2018 – ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”) announced today that ORIX Capital Partners*, a subsidiary of ORIX, acquired NTI Connect, LLC (NTI), a Chicago-based provider of mission-critical network deployment solutions in fiber optics, data centers, wireless and video networks....
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WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 3, 2018

Sanaa water supplies sterilized as world's worst cholera outbreak surges

Authorities in the Houthi-held Yemeni capital Sanaa are sterilizing water supplies at wells, distribution networks and houses to help stem the world's worst outbreak of cholera.
Japan Times
Nov 30, 2018

Affordable "Parent-Child work-study abroad program" to learn English in immersive environment and work in innovative Nature city in Cambodia

vKirirom Nature City located in Kirirom National Park in Cambodia, built by a famous Japanese entrepreneur, has started "Parent-Child work-study abroad program" from November 2018. The concept of this program is to provide parents with jobs and opportunities to improve themselves at vKirirom Nature City,...
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WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 30, 2018

WHO reports worrying increase of measles cases in 2017 as parents shun vaccinations

Measles is on the rise around the world and especially in Europe and Latin America, in part because parents shun vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Nov 30, 2018

ジャパンタイムズ、脱炭素社会の実現を目指す
「気候変動イニシアティブ」に参加

 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴)は、「気候変動イニシアティブ(Japan Climate Initiative)」に参加しましたので、お知らせ致します。
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 28, 2018

Takakeisho's victory may herald rise of new generation

Takakeisho's victory in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament made him the third wrestler to lift a maiden Emperor's Cup in 2018.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 28, 2018

How Kim has gotten the best of Trump

Since the historic June summit, the North Koreans have reaped significant benefits without having to make any real concessions.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 27, 2018

Carp star Yoshihiro Maru repeats as CL MVP; Seibu's Hotaka Yamakawa receives PL accolade for first time

Yoshihiro Maru and Hotaka Yamakawa spent the year putting up career numbers to help propel their clubs to league championships.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 27, 2018

Japan's high stakes in climate action

Japan's stakes in a low carbon world economy is among the highest as it is on the front line of climate disasters and also a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
PRESS / Publications
Nov 26, 2018

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LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Nov 25, 2018

Just waiting for the comeback

'The Last Remnant' finally makes to PlayStation after an 11-year wait; 'Disaster Report 4' returns since 3/11; and 'Pokemon: Lets Go!' is set to bring 'Pokemon Go' fans into home-gaming.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2018

This Thanksgiving, ample servings of amusement

Sifting this year's other detritus, let us also be thankful for the following amusements.
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WORLD
Nov 21, 2018

U.S. accuses China of continuing IP and technology theft amid trade war

The U.S. on Tuesday accused China of continuing a state-backed campaign of intellectual property and technology theft even as the world's two largest economies have descended into a tit-for-tat tariff war.
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CULTURE / Music
Nov 15, 2018

The queen of kawaii: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu reflects on her reign

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's trip to the Museum of Death in Hollywood proved to be a 2018 highlight for the 25-year-old J-pop star.
Nov 15, 2018

QBIT Robotics enters into a business and capital tie-up with UCC Holdings

Joint proposal for providing robot café service in Japan
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 13, 2018

Abe strikes a 'Belt and Road' balancing act

Tokyo is engaging in Beijing's BRI while also hedging its bets through similar initiatives with other partners.
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Spain report 2018
Nov 12, 2018

HiKOKI: A brand-new name for Hitachi Power Tools

As a global leader in the professional power tool industry, HiKOKI Power Tools, headquartered in Japan (formerly Hitachi Koki), has been at the forefront of product innovation and design since 1948. 2018 marks the company’s 70th anniversary.
SUMO
Nov 7, 2018

Higher-ranked wrestlers in driver's seat in Kyushu

November is upon us and that means the final sumo tournament of the year is just days away.
Nov 6, 2018

Yamaha Motor Exhibits 3CT LMW Commuter Prototype at EICMA

— Next Step in LMWs Embodies “Growing World of Personal Mobility” —
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WORLD / Politics
Nov 6, 2018

Breaking barriers: U.S. midterm election winners could mark minority firsts

The 2018 U.S. congressional elections prompted a surge of candidates from minority groups that have not had electoral success in the past. Several have the potential to be the first of their background elected to office on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2018

Carp slugger Seiya Suzuki's evolution continues after strong Series

Star slugger Seiya Suzuki came out to the Mazda Stadium parking lot earlier than other Hiroshima Carp players after Game 6 of the Japan Series wrapped up on Saturday night.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 5, 2018

Midterm campaigns skirted the hard issues

Politicians want to win, which makes it extremely hard for them to peddle long-term solutions.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Nov 4, 2018

Japan’s busy year on trade likely to shake up the economy for years to come

The nation's deal makers are having a busy year, as the reincarnation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership moves a step closer to implementation and another trade pact may also be concluded.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 3, 2018

Shibuya's Halloween havoc may tarnish future festivities

Less than a decade ago, finding any sort of Halloween celebration in Tokyo would have been tough. Then, suddenly, October revelry was everywhere you looked in the capital. And in 2018, the spookiest event of the year has evolved once again in Japan: It’s now being held up as an example of hedonism...
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Nov 1, 2018

Private party a perfect way to finish the year

For those looking for a party venue, the Hotel Century Southern Tower has remodeled its 21st-floor private dining rooms; and as an added perk, the standard ¥500 per person room fee has been waived for the rest of the year.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Nov 1, 2018

A blond Swedish landscape artist flexes for NHK — remember his name ... Tatsumasa Murasame

Who's that hunk of blond beefcake crunching his abs on NHK's workout program "Minna de Kinniku Taiso"?

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