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Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 25, 2022

U.S. allies, fearing Trump whiplash, eye midterms for political clues

There is a perception that a strong showing by Republicans — especially those that align themselves closely with Trump — would portend unwelcome foreign policy U-turns.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Oct 24, 2022

New COVID-19 variants have arrived. How worried should you be?

Fearmongering headlines on the new COVID-19 variants are misleading and counter the message on the effectiveness of vaccines.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 24, 2022

Fossil fuel profits can easily cover climate losses, report says

Economic losses in climate-vulnerable countries have totaled more than half a trillion dollars, yet the fossil fuel industry's profits were enough to counterbalance that several times over.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 23, 2022

The man who would be king: Iran's theocratic ruler

The role of Iran's supreme leader contradicts centuries of Islamic doctrine and is a wholly made-up office concocted by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after the 1979 revolution.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 21, 2022

If Putin orders a nuke, will his generals obey?

In Russia's nuclear and the conventional chains of command, insubordination might just be a tactical factor.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 20, 2022

China faces challenges in wake of Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

Military drills conducted after the visit have shown Beijing that a military invasion of Taiwan in the near future would be difficult.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 20, 2022

Trump deposed by rape accuser’s lawyers in defamation suit

Trump had no choice but to go ahead with the deposition after a New York judge last week rejected the former president's latest effort to put the questioning on hold.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 19, 2022

Do you know how much a kid will cost you?

Parents can no longer afford to just 'figure it out' as they go when it comes to the financial expense of having kids.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 19, 2022

Climate change may boost Arctic 'virus spillover' risk

Viruses need hosts like humans, animals, plants or fungi to replicate and spread, and occasionally they can jump to a new one that lacks immunity, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 18, 2022

Demanding Pyongyang disarm may hurt more than help

Does the demand that North Korea give up its nuclear weapons deepen the instability that it is ostensibly aimed at eliminating?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 18, 2022

In Xi’s China, the business of business is state-controlled

The Chinese leader has increasingly demanded that businesses conform to the aims of the Communist Party, an agenda he doubled down on this week at an important political gathering.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 18, 2022

Renewables have saved EU $11 billion in gas imports since Ukraine war

Clean power covered 24% of the EU's energy needs between March and September this year, the highest ever for this six-month period.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2022

The high stakes of climate-risk accounting

Businesses and investors stand to make a lot of money if they properly navigate the new climate risk environment — yet we remain where we are.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2022

Soviet air incursions and the birth of the ASDF

In light of the impact of military aerial incursions, it would not be an exaggeration to describe the Soviet Union as the father of the ASDF.
CULTURE / Books
Oct 16, 2022

'The Shining Sea': A layered exploration of fate and free will

Master of horror Koji Suzuki's psychological thriller showcases his ability to write across genres and examine destiny and individual freedom.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 15, 2022

Brain cells in dish learn to play video game

Neuroscientists have shown that lab-grown brain cells can learn to play the classic video game Pong, and could be capable of 'intelligent and sentient behavior.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 15, 2022

Xi’s green China dream tested by weak economy and global strife

China's party congress in Beijing will likely take place under crisp, blue skies — a symbol of Xi Jinping's environmental stewardship that is being tested by darkening economic clouds.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 15, 2022

Kaoru Takamura's thrilling whydunit saga comes to a close

English readers can finally solve the puzzle of the author's magnum opus with the release of 'Lady Joker: Volume Two,' compellingly translated by Marie Iida and Allison Markin Powell.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2022

Neanderthals and humans coexisted in Europe for over 2,000 years, study says

Research found that Neanderthals in the region went extinct between 40,870 and 40,457 years ago, while modern humans first appeared around 42,500 years ago.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 13, 2022

Unraveling one of rock’s deepest mysteries: Les Rallizes Denudes

The Japanese band that emerged in the late 1960s was known for its rumbling rhythms and ear-shredding feedback — but almost nothing was known about its leader, Takashi Mizutani.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 12, 2022

The conflict in Ukraine makes us rethink cyberwar

Russia's much vaunted and expected massive cyberattack on Ukraine never materialize and there are various reasons why.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 11, 2022

Back to the brink in Iran

After decades of repression and corruption, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his fellow hard-liners will find it difficult to quell the current unrest with force alone.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 11, 2022

Long COVID disables millions worldwide even as rates ease, study shows

Although the probability of having long COVID-19 is relatively low, the vast number of cases — at least 670 million worldwide — leaves a substantial burden of disability.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 10, 2022

Young versus old will define fight over public pensions

The market rout is exposing the vulnerability of the U.S. public pension system. Inflation and the tight labor market will force the worst-hit states into some hard decisions.
JAPAN / History / Longform
Oct 10, 2022

Empire of steel: Where Japan’s railways stand after 150 years of evolution

Much has changed since the country's first railway line between Tokyo and Yokohama laid the foundation for a world-renowned network of trains to be created.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2022

The biggest threat to democracy and peace is thuggishness

The operating system of any functioning society is civility, and thuggishness is the virus that makes it crash.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 7, 2022

Nobel Peace Prize awards activists pushing for human rights in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus

The prize was awarded to rights advocate Ales Bialiatski of Belarus, Russian human rights group Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organization Center for Civil Liberties.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2022

U.S. ponders a striking move: Regulating outward investment

Neither protectionism nor unfettered free markets can protect national security and promote growth. The U.S. must struggle to get the balance right.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

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

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
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