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Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2023

Kishida vows to reopen talks on access to graves on Russian-held islands

In response to sanctions over the war in Ukraine, Moscow has suspended visa-free access to the islands for former Japanese residents.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 7, 2023

'Captain Tsubasa' creator aiming for real-life soccer success

Takahashi has played a big part in helping soccer culture take root in Japan, and believes there is room for it to grow further.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 7, 2023

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett returning to Japan with Verblitz

All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett and veteran scrumhalf Aaron Smith have signed to play for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after the World Cup, New Zealand rugby said in a statement Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 7, 2023

North Korea pledges 'expanded, intensified' military drills

The pledge came at a meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un and follows last week's staging of joint air drills by South Korea and the United States.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 7, 2023

Bilateral ties between Tokyo and Manila at a crossroads

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s landmark visit to Japan this week is more significant than it first looks.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Feb 7, 2023

Salman Rushdie says 'very difficult' to write after stabbing

An icon of free speech since he was subjected to a fatwa that forced him into hiding, the British author is still an outspoken defender of the power of words.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2023

Japanese airline association to make onboard mask-wearing optional

The plan to make passenger mask-wearing a “personal choice” in May has been made in line with the government’s planned revision of mask guidelines.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 7, 2023

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to continue MLB journey in Texas

As he vies for an MLB roster spot with the Texas Rangers, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo will also be thinking of his former Samurai Japan teammates battling to regain World Baseball Classic supremacy, the 31-year-old infielder said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 7, 2023

SoftBank Vision Fund loses ¥660 billion as tech slump persists

A collapse in valuations last year has pummeled the global tech investor, which holds stakes in hundreds of startups.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2023

Kyrie Irving's trade to Mavericks official

Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday as the team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2023

In Asia, remote work sees strong pushback — but new habits die hard

Efforts to get workers back to the office are stronger in the region than elsewhere, but employees are reluctant to give up new flexibility.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 7, 2023

Osaka's fight against gambling addiction faces challenges

As the development of an integrated resort with a casino nears, the prefecture is looking to provide support and education to address the issue of problem gambling.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 7, 2023

Taiwan to accelerate military drone development, taking lessons from Ukraine war

Unmanned aircraft have played a crucial role on both sides since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2023

The U.S. needs new thinking for old alliances

Washington needs to empower its alliance partners and to allow them to take more responsibility for key decisions on defense matters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 7, 2023

Japan's government adopts bills to prepare for future pandemics

The government will also establish an infectious disease crisis management agency at the Cabinet Secretariat possibly in fall this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 7, 2023

LDP flips on LGBTQ bill after gaffe by Kishida aide

The party will prepare to submit a bill encouraging understanding of LGBTQ issues, seeking to repair the damage from the former aide's discriminatory comments.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 7, 2023

Craft brewers drink to success of Yokohama startup's new 'beer paper'

The item has taken off recently, appearing at beer promotion events in various forms, including menus, coasters and drink holders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 7, 2023

Recovering debris from Chinese balloon, U.S. weighs Beijing's involvement

The latest information has only deepened the administration’s conviction that the balloon wasn’t 'mainly” a weather-monitoring device as Chinese officials have claimed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 7, 2023

As layoff wave sweeps the tech sector, a clear target emerges: middle managers

The moves come as middle managers are under increasing pressure, enforcing return-to-office policies and navigating new hybrid work arrangements.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 7, 2023

Jalen Hurts determined to finish job against Chiefs in Super Bowl

Hurts is 16-1 as the starter for the NFC champion Eagles this season heading into Sunday's showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2023

Vending machines make duty-free shopping easier for travelers in Japan

Travelers can pre-order items online and pick them up at automated retail machines at airports or other transport hubs in major cities including Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 7, 2023

China balloon saga spotlights Beijing’s global spying push

The incident highlights the escalating intelligence battle between the U.S. and China, utilizing everything from geostationary satellites and signals intercepts to old-fashioned spy craft.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 7, 2023

Japan police arrest two of four robbery suspects after Manila handover

Having been cleared of local charges in the Philippines, Kiyoto Imamura and Toshiya Fujita, both 38, were arrested once the plane carrying them entered Japanese territory.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 7, 2023

Swiss neutrality on the line as arms-for-Ukraine debate heats up

A pro-Ukraine shift in the public and political mood is pressuring the government to end a ban on exports of Swiss weapons to war zones.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 7, 2023

Real wages rebound in December on bonuses and household spending falls

Japan's real wages rose 0.1% in December from a year earlier, posting the first gain since March, a labor ministry data showed on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 7, 2023

Japan intervened in forex markets twice in October to support yen, report shows

On the respective days, ¥5.6 trillion ($42.2 billion) and ¥729.6 billion were spent to prop up the yen, which hit a 32-year low against the dollar last autumn.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 7, 2023

Record-setting French sailor dropped by sponsor after becoming mother

French sailor Clarisse Cremer lost her sponsor for the 2024 Vendee Globe round-the-world sailing race after recently becoming a mother, sparking a wave of protest and a condemnation by France's sports minister.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 7, 2023

Dollars smuggled from Pakistan bring lifeline for Taliban but pain for Islamabad

Outflows to Afghanistan are exacerbating a rapidly developing economic crisis for Pakistan while softening the impact of U.S. and Europe sanctions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 7, 2023

Google to release ChatGPT rival named Bard

Google's announcement came on the eve of an AI-related launch event by Microsoft in yet a further sign that the two tech giants will do battle over the technology.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Diversity & Inclusion Special
Feb 7, 2023

日本のダイバーシティ＆インクルージョン：「流行りもの」ではない本気の取り組みへ

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.
Japan’s carmakers look to China tech to claw back market share
Toyota CEO Koji Sato says the company plans to expand AI-related investments, and this year will focus on building a strong foundation for software-defined vehicles.
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.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
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.
In a rare event, the Northern Lights show up in Hokkaido
The Northern Lights in Nayoro, Hokkaido, on Saturday
Is black the new green for Japan’s flagging tea farmers?
George Guttridge-Smith brews tea at Kyoto Obubu Tea Farm in Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, where he serves as head of international development.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
By Mai Yoshikawa

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