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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2018

You can hate Putin but love the World Cup

Russians and foreign visitors can get a closer look at each other, without the usual filters.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 7, 2018

Refreshing menus kick-start the summer

The Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is offering lunch and afternoon buffets featuring refreshing summer menus until Aug. 31.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 6, 2018

Spat over White House's 'disinvite' of Philadelphia Eagles rages into second day

A second statement released by the White House and media coverage of the war of words with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles propelled the feud into another round through the news cycle Tuesday.
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WORLD
Jun 5, 2018

Singapore launches 'World Peace' medallion to mark Trump-Kim summit

Singapore on Tuesday unveiled a commemorative medallion ahead of next week's summit between the U.S. and North Korean leaders in the wealthy city-state, carrying the inscription 'World Peace' in large letters on one side.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 23, 2018

U.S. and North Korea engage in diplomatic dance amid shifting prospects for Singapore summit

With less than three weeks to go before the first-ever planned U.S.-North Korea summit, both sides are engaging in a delicate diplomatic dance, claiming that the landmark event might not even be held while also serving up concessions to draw the other back to the negotiating table.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 20, 2018

Roppongi Art Night's giant splash of color

Roppongi Art Night's ninth iteration promises to be a vibrant collection of large-scale works and performances, including those by Teppei Kanueji, Ujino and Kengo Kito.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 13, 2018

Israel's Netta Barzilai wins Eurovision Song Contest

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ASIA PACIFIC
May 7, 2018

Singapore likely to host Trump-Kim summit in mid-June, reports say

Singapore has become the most likely site for a landmark summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in mid-June, reports have said, as the two nations move closer to formally announcing a date and location.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
May 1, 2018

Debora Zoli blazing a trail for female sports agents with ability, charisma

Building relationships is a vital part of being a successful pro sports agent.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Apr 23, 2018

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the 2018 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

Tokyo, April 23, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the "IWA (International Water Association, hereinafter: “IWA”) 2018 World Water Congress & Exhibition, to be held from Sept.16, 2018 in Tokyo.
Japan Times
Apr 23, 2018

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the 2018 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

Tokyo, April 23, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the "IWA (International Water Association, hereinafter: “IWA”) 2018 World Water Congress & Exhibition, to be held from Sept.16, 2018 in Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Apr 19, 2018

Global ceremonies honor birth of Buddha

With Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in attendance, the birth of Buddha was commemorated on April 8 at Sampozan Muryojuji Temple, the head temple of the Nenbutsushu Buddhist Sect of Japan, in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 17, 2018

Earthquake advisories can save lives

Saying nothing about a possible imminent earthquake is not a viable option, and having no plan is poor public policy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Apr 16, 2018

New manager for the Japan World Cup soccer team is the 'best choice'

Former Japan national team manager Takeshi Okada voices his approval of newly appointed Akira Nishino.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 10, 2018

Yuzuru Hanyu leads list for season's top efforts by Japan skaters

With the epic Olympic season now concluded, Ice Time has come up with a top 10 list of the best performances by Japanese skaters.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2018

Amid uproar over gender discrimination in sumo, female mayor barred from speaking from the ring

Request to give speech from inside a dohyu014d was denied Friday as the sport's rules on gender gain international spotlight.
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BUSINESS
Mar 29, 2018

Cryptocurrency and AI all the buzz at tech conference Slush Tokyo

Cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence technologies took center stage this week at Slush Tokyo, one of the nation's largest tech conferences and an annual event that brings together startups, investors and more established businesses.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Mar 22, 2018

Just let Johnny's Jr. be Johnny's Jr.

Around 60 people gathered at YouTube Space Tokyo on Tuesday to welcome Johnny & Associates to the 21st century. It was a day before the launch of the talent agency's first official YouTube channel, devoted to its Johnny's Jr. acts. It's a huge development for a company that has viewed the web as one...
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 4, 2018

Fourteen-year-old Ai Mori wins lead climbing national championship

As a slender 14-year-old girl, Ai Mori can probably walk down the street without anyone thinking she is a top athlete.
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ENVIRONMENT
Mar 3, 2018

The color of climate change in Japan's Yaeyama archipelago

Depleting reefs may profoundly reshape Ishigaki Island's tourism industry.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Feb 28, 2018

Florian Busch, the architect who floated the Tokyo 2020 Olympic stadium

Japan-based German architect warns that Tokyo risks squandering a historic chance to offer an ambitious, sustainable vision in 2020.
OLYMPICS
Feb 27, 2018

In pictures: One last look at the Pyeongchang Olympics

For Japan, the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics were one to remember, as its national team won 13 medals, the most the nation has ever one in one Winter Games, surpassing the 10 it earned in Nagano in 1998. The team also racked up 43 top-eight finishes at the games, which was also an all-time high for the nation....
OLYMPICS / SPORTS SCOPE
Feb 25, 2018

Organizers and IOC made many mistakes in planning and staging of Pyeongchang Games

Parting thoughts and parting shots from Pyeongchang:
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 25, 2018

Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics Day 16: First time for everything

It was a day of big firsts. Finland picked up its first gold of the games, and Nana Takagi become the only woman to get two speedskating golds at Pyeonchang, but perhaps the most historic first was Czech snow star Ester Ledecka taking golds in both the giant slalom event of snowboarding and skiing.

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