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Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jul 17, 2023

Firms and authorities stop requiring staff to display names amid harassment

Concerns have been raised that name tags showing full names can lead to people identifying workers' personal information on social media.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2023

Blasts on Crimea Bridge kill two and threaten Russian war supply lines

Images from the scene showed no traffic crossing the 19 kilometer road and rail bridge which links Russia to Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2023

Kyoto river tour resumes after fatal boat accident in March

Tours on the Katsura River, also known as the Hozu River, in Kameoka, were initially scheduled to restart last week but were postponed when the river's water level rose due to heavy rain.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

China logs 52.2 Celsius temperature as extreme weather rewrites records

Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops, and concerns are mounting of a possible repeat of last year's drought, the most severe in 60 years.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 17, 2023

Nadeshiko Japan starts training for Women's World Cup in New Zealand

The Japanese women's football team kicked off its World Cup preparations in New Zealand on Monday with a training session at its base in Christchurch.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jul 17, 2023

Haruka Kitaguchi wins javelin competition with season's best throw

Kitaguchi broke her own national record with a throw of 67.04 meters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

South Korean president vows 'complete overhaul' of approach to extreme weather

President Yoon Suk-yeol's comments came after at least 40 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides during monsoon rains.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2023

Japan most important ally for U.S. in defense of Taiwan, think tank says

Given its geographic limitations, the U.S. would have to rely on support from allies in the Asia-Pacific region, and 'above all Japan,' the Council on Foreign Relations said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2023

Electronic prescriptions fail to catch on in Japan

Despite the goal of countrywide integration by the end of fiscal 2024, only 2% of relevant medical facilities have begun using the system.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 17, 2023

Masataka Yoshida hits grand slam in Red Sox win; Shohei Ohtani hits No. 34 for Angels

A day after his 30th birthday, when he saw his multi-hit streak end at eight games, Yoshida went 3-for-5 and scored two runs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2023

China-U.S. climate progress could hinge on new methane deal

China had drafted a plan with concrete measures to curb methane emissions from energy, agriculture and waste but has yet to make the plan public.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 17, 2023

Messi hailed as 'America's No. 10' during flashy and wet Inter Miami unveiling

The former Barcelona great opted to join Miami after his contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain expired last month.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2023

Putin asserts ‘right’ to use controversial cluster bombs while denying past use

Monitors concluded last year that Kremlin forces had used cluster bombs during its invasion of Ukraine, which helped create 'unnecessary and disproportionate harm to civilians.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Jul 17, 2023

Micron’s huge Hiroshima investment amid job cuts leaves unanswered questions

Micron plans to reduce its global workforce by 10% this year. In May, several hundred people are believed to have left the Hiroshima plant, which had about 3,700 workers as of last November.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2023

Japan and Saudi Arabia push forward on decarbonization tech tie-up

Japan is seeking to guarantee its supply of oil remains stable, while Saudi Arabia is banking on investments in advanced Japanese technology to build a more diversified economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia as China's reopening falters

The travel and tourism industry is critical for several Southeast Asian economies and contributed about 12% of the region's gross domestic product before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2023

Turkey quake survivors' latest menace — dust

Some 210 million metric tons of rubble must be disposed of, and some fear safety measures are being ignored.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2023

Dangerous heat waves strike globe as wildfires rage

In Europe, Italians have been warned to prepare for 'the most intense heat wave of the summer and also one of the most intense of all time.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2023

China’s economic recovery loses steam as GDP disappoints

GDP expanded 6.3% in the second quarter from a year prior, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday, weaker than the median forecast of 7.1%.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

Sanctioned Chinese military giant’s U.S. business keeps growing

For more than a decade, Cirrus Aircraft has been a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corp. of China, a maker of fighter jets, helicopters and drones for the People’s Liberation Army.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 17, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Novak Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon final to herald dawning of new era

Alcaraz claimed his first Wimbledon title in an epic final that lasted nearly five hours.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2023

Israel's new military AI systems select targets and plan missions 'in minutes'

Statements suggest the IDF has gained battlefield experience with the systems through flare-ups in the Gaza Strip, where Israel frequently carries out airstrikes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2023

Why summer heat is more likely to ground your flight than cold weather

Passengers are learning the hard way this summer that high temperatures can be as disruptive to on-time departures as visibly inclement weather.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

Facebook and Hun Sen: Cambodia election tests content moderation

Meta took down the leader's video inciting violence, but only after nearly six months and after he claimed that he switched to a different social media platform.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2023

Mazda to launch EV-only model in 2027 to accelerate shift

The CEO has vowed to step up electrification efforts in China, the largest auto market in the world, betting that a shift to EVs in the country will proceed at a rapid pace.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 17, 2023

Vietnam's big bet on LNG may not ease its power crisis

Disagreements over pricing, plant construction delays and lack of supply contracts are dogging the manufacturing hub's adoption of LNG.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

North Korean nuclear test 'would not come as a surprise' to U.S.

The remarks by U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan come just days after Pyongyang held a successful test of its most powerful long-range missile.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2023

In Tokyo, a more natural vision for an unnatural waterfront

Against a history of development and environmental issues, a plan by the Tokyo government conjures up images of lush parks and biodiverse shores. Bringing it to fruition won't be easy.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 16, 2023

Refugee soccer team breaking boundaries with globetrotting tour

Formed just months ago in Utah, Team SheBelongs aims to promote acceptance and change the global conversation surrounding refugees and displaced persons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 16, 2023

How the deteriorating Twitter experience affects its prized Japan market

Concerns are growing over the fate of the site following a series of revisions since Elon Musk acquired it that have prompted a chorus of complaints by users and companies.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound. 
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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