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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 28, 2022

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, South's military says

The projectiles fell into the Sea of Japan outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, the Japanese government said.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 27, 2022

All Blacks test offers Brave Blossoms chance to advance Japanese rugby

Saturday's matchup at the National Stadium with New Zealand, while ostensibly a friendly international test, could be Japan's most important 80 minutes since 2019.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 26, 2022

More of Japan's local assemblies move to stop harassment of members

Harassment by fellow assembly members and voters is on the increase, and is cited by some as a cause for the shortage of female assembly members.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Oct 26, 2022

Expansion could be key to revitalizing stagnant Levain Cup

J. League officials are considering changes that would add second and third-division teams to the tournament, which celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2022

Japan economy minister quits over Unification Church links

'I've caused trouble for the administration' by not being forthcoming over ties to the religious group, Daishiro Yamagiwa told reporters after tendering his resignation.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 24, 2022

Neither thrill nor agony in second game of the Japan Series as scene shifts to Osaka

A 3-3 tie between the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Orix Buffaloes left both sides in a weird state of emotional purgatory.
JAPAN / Explainer
Oct 23, 2022

The government wants you to get a My Number card. Should you?

The cards offer more convenient access to government services, but many people have been hesitant to get them due to concerns over data leaks.
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 23, 2022

Wage growth — and spring negotiations — in focus as inflation hits

The Rengo trade union announced that it's bumping the pay raise target to about 5%, the highest in 28 years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 20, 2022

Yen crosses key ¥150 mark as inflation pressure mounts

The yen's plunge has persisted amid the stark divergence between the hawkish monetary policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan's tenaciously dovish stance.
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 / FOCUS
Oct 19, 2022

With one notable exception, Kishida’s climate policy is similar to his predecessors'

Kishida's strategy relies not only on expanding renewable energy and restarting conventional nuclear power plants but also proposed unproven technologies like smaller nuclear reactors.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 19, 2022

JSA welcomes new crop of sumo recruits ahead of Kyushu Basho

Ten wrestlers passed their mandatory health checks at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday, with eight Japanese newcomers eligible to take part in next month's Fukuoka meet.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 19, 2022

Japan rushes to rearm with eye on 2027 — and China's Taiwan ambitions

By pointing to 2027 as the moment when East Asia's power balance may tip in China's favor, Japan's government can rally support for greater defense spending, experts say.
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 18, 2022

Major Japan tech show returns in person, but focus is on the metaverse

The hype generated by the metaverse has prompted the trade show to set up a section called Metaverse Expo to feature a number of firms promoting the trend.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2022

North Korea says it has deployed nuclear-capable long-range cruise missiles

Experts say cruise missiles present a unique danger in that they can fly low and maneuver, making them potentially very difficult to intercept by air and missile defenses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Oct 12, 2022

One year on, Kishida’s 'new capitalism' hardly moves forward

After 12 months of economic and political headwinds — from a plummeting yen to the Unification Church scandal — Kishida's pivot from Abenomics remains 'conceptual.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 11, 2022

Japan has much to learn from Taiwan's countering of China’s sharp power

A reserved manner and avoiding knee-jerk reactions has helped Taipei weather the latest storm regarding hostility from Beijing.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
Delta routes new Airbus plane to Tokyo to sidestep Trump tariffs
Delta Air Lines signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on April 9. The airline is flying a new Airbus SE plane through Japan to skirt U.S. import tariffs.
Single, or not? Japanese dating app launches relationship verification system
Tapple, one of Japan's most popular dating apps, has launched the nation's first feature to verify a user's single status via their My Number card.
Single, or not? Japanese dating app launches relationship verification system
Tapple, one of Japan's most popular dating apps, has launched the nation's first feature to verify a user's single status via their My Number card.
Could this be Japan’s year at the Kentucky Derby?
Christophe Lemaire rides Admire Daytona, who was bred in Japan, during the UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on April 5.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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