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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 16, 2019

Fed trades 'remarkably positive' for 'no precedents' after volatile year and as slump looms

A year ago, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a "remarkably positive outlook" for an economy enjoying a "historically rare" combination of good news including low unemployment, steady inflation and strong growth that were all expected to continue.
BUSINESS
Sep 14, 2019

Japan Post uncovers nearly 20,000 cases of improper investment trust sales

Japan Post Bank has said that it has found 19,591 cases of improper investment trust sales since April last year.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 12, 2019

Akita, Shimane are model local teams

Japan's pro basketball landscape completely changed during the bj-league's 11 seasons of operations. From six franchises in its inaugural 2005-06 season to 24 in the final year, new teams sprouted up every year throughout the nation.
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CULTURE / Art
Sep 10, 2019

Fashion is a game with a dress code to crack

Fashion can be identified as a game: The rules are not clear, but there are conducts to be observed, codes to be broken, winners, losers and, finally, stylistic exhaustion.
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PRESS / Corporate Trends
Sep 5, 2019

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JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 2, 2019

Japan plan to buy cutting-edge U.S. tankers and transport planes comes under fire from SDF official

The government is stepping up purchases of state-of-the-art U.S. military planes under Washington's foreign military sales (FMS) program, but its plan has come under fire from some corners — including Self-Defense Force officials.
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GLOBAL INSIGHT / Mauritius report 2019
Aug 29, 2019

Cultural charms create memories to last a lifetime

As a dream vacation destination popular for decades, Mauritius was once as famous for its high-profile guests as its incredible scenery and hospitality. That has changed in recent years, and rising tourist figures will thrill investors chasing big returns on tourism projects
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 27, 2019

Why Japan can't fail womenomics in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity's talent gap is exacerbated by low numbers of women in the field.
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WORLD
Aug 27, 2019

Spring frosts, hail and heat wave put dent in French wine output

French wine production will fall 12 percent this year after vines were damaged by spring frosts, drought and hail, but quality will remain generally good, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2019

Japan's Fisheries Agency to seek ¥5.1 billion for commercial whaling

The Fisheries Agency plans to seek ¥5.1 billion for commercial whaling from the government in fiscal 2020, according to a draft of its budget request submitted to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday.
TENNIS
Aug 25, 2019

Kei Nishikori still looking for way around 'Big Three' roadblock

It's been five years since Kei Nishikori upset Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the U.S. Open to secure his first, and so far only, appearance in a Grand Slam final.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Aug 21, 2019

Meet the women reframing black femininity in Japanese spaces

Ebony Bowens and Tynelle Pozdnyakov dip into Japanese fashion subcultures in an effort to challenge stereotypes and have a little fun while doing it.
Japan Times
Aug 21, 2019

Yamaha Motor Partners with Sony to Develop SC-1 Sociable Cart

— Delivering New Low-Speed Mobility Experience Value —
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Rugby
Aug 16, 2019

SA Rugby chief Mark Alexander says no transformation pressure on Springboks coach

South African Rugby Union president Mark Alexander has praised Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for exceeding the organization's targets, adding there will be no additional pressure on him when he selects his 31-man Rugby World Cup squad on Aug. 26.
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BUSINESS
Aug 16, 2019

Aston Martin battles tough year in hope SUV will revive sales growth

Aston Martin Lagonda's Chief Executive Officer Andy Palmer said the company's first sport utility vehicle, or SUV, arriving later this year will be crucial for the British luxury-car maker, which is trying to revive sales growth and rebuild investor trust.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 14, 2019

Japan Post scraps catalog gift quotas after employees spent own money to meet sales targets

Japan Post Co. will not require staff to meet sales targets for gifts marketed in its catalogs after those unable to meet the quota made up for the shortfall from their own pockets.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 13, 2019

Wizards slated to begin NBA season at Dallas on Oct. 23

Rookie forward Rui Hachimura and the Washington Wizards are scheduled to play a trio of road games to begin the 2019-20 NBA campaign, it was announced as the league unveiled its regular-season schedule on Monday.
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CULTURE / Art
Aug 10, 2019

Reborn-Art Festival: A Tohoku community gets a new lease on life

Climbing the stairs of Ishinomaki's first department store, built in 1930, I can hear the sound of a man singing and the gentle strumming of an acoustic guitar. The voice is not one of a professional crooner; it's raspy and unsure, and sounds like an amateur retelling a tale of sorrow without too much...
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LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Aug 9, 2019

A Weekend in Yokohama: The instant attraction of Tokyo's neighbor

Get your fill in Yokohama, home to Chinatown and Cup Noodles.
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Aug 9, 2019

Risk of injury real concern before final squads named

With less than three weeks to go before the 2019 Rugby World Cup coaches name their final squads, and 41 days before the tournament kicks off in Tokyo, it is a nervous time for players.
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WORLD
Aug 8, 2019

Brother of candidate Julian Castro reveal's Trump's top donors in San Antonio after Texas shootings

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas, brother of Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro, has defended his decision to tweet a list of people in his hometown of San Antonio who gave the maximum donation to President Donald Trump.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 1, 2019

Japan as No. 1: The 21st-century version

Japan never became the world's top economy, but it remains the global best in a number of critical categories.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 1, 2019

Shibuya's Robert Sacre announces retirement

Robert Sacre, one of the top all-around centers in B. League history, has retired.
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WORLD
Jul 29, 2019

U.S. teen wins $3 million at Fortnite World Cup esports tournament

American teenager Kyle Giersdorf won $3 million on Sunday after taking the top prize in an esports tournament in New York for the popular online video game Fortnite.

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