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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / Longform
Dec 5, 2022

Armed with anime avatars, Japan bids to conquer the metaverse

The nation's penchant for online anonymity and well-established love of virtual idols could boost adoption, but early attempts offer cautionary tales.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 2, 2022

Spain coach Luis Enrique bemoans 5-minute 'total loss of control' against Japan

'They scored two goals against us, and if they had needed to score two more, then they would have scored them too, I'm sure,' Spain coach Luis Enrique said about his team's collapse.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 1, 2022

A greener ride: West Africans switch on to electric motorbikes

Local authorities also are encouraging the switch to electric in a bid to replace old, highly polluting motorcycles.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 1, 2022

‘Phases of the Moon’: A thoughtful yet unconvincing tale of rebirth

Ryuichi Hiroki's melodrama about reincarnation adeptly navigates multiple timelines with a sensitive touch while revealing unspoken Japanese beliefs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Nov 28, 2022

Lululemon leader takes change and runs with it

Tudor took the helm at lululemon Japan in March 2020. Since opening its first Japanese store in 2020 in Roppongi, the athleisure brand has expanded to eight locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Shizuoka. The latest addition is the Aoyama store, which just opened this month.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 27, 2022

At Nantucket retreat, Biden family weighs run for second term

Biden has repeatedly said he intends to run and has cited only his family or a surprise development, such as a health crisis, as deterrents.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 27, 2022

Toyama puts itself on Japan’s map of sustainable tourism

From traditional architecture and local folk crafts to impressive temples and a luxury hotel, Toyama's rural Tonami Plain is rich with culture.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 26, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo remains as dependable as ever for Portugal

Following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United, the match against Ghana was his first chance to put himself in the proverbial shop window, and he duly delivered with a goal.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 25, 2022

Kah Wai Lim's ode to Japanese mini-theaters gets meta

The director's new film, 'Your Lovely Smile,' is a love letter to indie cinema that doubles as a plea for help to keep struggling theaters open.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2022

Outbreaks test China’s efforts to limit the cost of ‘COVID zero'

China wants to fine-tune its stringent pandemic restrictions to reduce the disruption to daily life caused by lockdowns. But officials are still taking few chances.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 24, 2022

In wake of natural disasters, EVs can come to the rescue

Even a rudimentary setup can keep refrigerators cool and power stovetops, lamps, fans and televisions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2022

Who should coordinate Ukrainian reconstruction?

The more entities involved in reconstructing Ukraine the better. The effort cannot be financed by a single or even a small handful of sources.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 19, 2022

Marie Kondo takes on a new role as life coach

There's a big difference between the way most of us wish we lived and how we actually do. The tidying guru is back with a new book to help fix that.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 15, 2022

In World Cup tempest, an oasis of calm for fans with autism

Attendees with sensory processing disorders will be able to watch games in comfort from special rooms built within three of Qatar 2022's venues.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 13, 2022

Japan’s emotionally enhanced robots — and the people who love them

The future is now for these individuals and families that treat robots as emotionally as they might treat a pet — or even a child.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 13, 2022

The Americans going where no miso has gone before

Eleana Hsu and Kevin Gondo don't just break the rules with their homemade miso and shoyu — they create their own.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 11, 2022

Weed is now legal in Thailand. How long will the high times last?

Cannabis shops have multiplied since the drug was decriminalized, with caveats, in June. But some lawmakers are pushing for tighter regulation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 7, 2022

Russia reactivates its trolls and bots ahead of U.S. midterms

Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 6, 2022

Rice balls and a hashtag lead to millions of school meals for kids across the globe

It's one of the simplest meals you can find in Japan, but it's having a big impact across the globe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 5, 2022

'Never again': Ukraine bolsters defenses near Belarus-Russia borders

After Moscow's invasion from the north in the early days of the war and subsequent retreat, Ukraine has been watching its northern borders with Belarus and Russia closely to avoid a repeat.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 29, 2022

In pushing adventure travel, rural towns see paths forward

Where tourists who flock by bus clog up sidewalks and restaurant reservation slots, those who travel further afield bring some positive baggage with them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 28, 2022

Muji opens new shops in Japan with items for less than $4

The new shops are being built near or inside train stations in the suburbs of Tokyo and Osaka by Ryohin Keikaku, the brand's parent company.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 28, 2022

Notes from Setouchi: The art of loss brings lesser-known islands to life

Honjima, Takamijima, Awashima and Ibukijima open for the fall season of Setouchi Triennale 2022.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 27, 2022

Camping gear in high demand among youths in Japan

Behind the robust sales is the growing popularity among youths of solo camping trips to avoid close-contact settings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 27, 2022

‘Whisper of the Heart’: First love story is sweet but shallow

Yuichiro Hirakawa's live-action adaptation of a manga by Aoi Hiiragi predictably pulls at heartstrings, but doesn't measure up to the classic anime version released in 1995.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
In Junglia’s Dinosaur Safari attraction during a media preview on Thursday, a casual drive through a habitat for the prehistoric creatures goes haywire when several Tyrannosaurus rexes break out of containment.
Big unanswered questions follow Japan's big, beautiful deal with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, the day after he agreed to an 11th-hour trade deal with Japan.
Extreme heat grips Japan, even Hokkaido
The city of Obihiro in Hokkaido amid scorching heat on Thursday
Japan ties with South Korea for second most powerful passport
Japanese passport holders have visa-free access to 190 destinations out of 227 globally.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.
Pentagon looks to unleash ‘military drone dominance’
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a drone demonstration at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on July 10.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

In 2020, 38% of all households were single-person. That figure is projected to rise to 44.3% by 2050.
The rise of AI companionship in a lonely Japan
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