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Japan Times
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Sep 23, 2021
Say cheese: Europeans court Packers fans at Ryder Cup
If you want to get on the right side of Wisconsin locals you can do two things -- dress like you are a Green Bay Packers supporter and wear a giant slice of foam cheese on your head.
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Aug 19, 2021
Aaron Rodgers vows to enjoy 2021 with Packers
'I don't want a farewell tour,' Rodgers said Wednesday. 'I don't know what's going to happen after the season, but I'm going to enjoy it with the right perspective.'
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WORLD
Aug 1, 2021
Colombian city plants 'green corridors' to beat rising heat
The measure in Medellin, funded by city hall, is aimed at helping provide a cooler environment for its residents.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2021
Banks and their role in the green transition
The increased frequency and severity of weather-related disasters will gradually come to be reflected in insurance coverage and costs, affecting profitability and the default rates of loan portfolios in the banking sector.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 1, 2021
Japan bank head says transition funds are critical for climate
Helping big polluters transform into greener enterprises is one of the biggest challenges facing domestic banks, says Makoto Takashima, chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association.
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Jun 3, 2021
Packers not sure if Aaron Rodgers will attend minicamp
With a week to go until mandatory minicamp, the Green Bay Packers have no clue if star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be in attendance or not. Head coach Matt LaFleur, admitted as much on Wednesday to Packersnews.com.
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Apr 30, 2021
Packers GM: 'No scenario' for Aaron Rodgers trade
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said there is no scenario in which Aaron Rodgers will be traded out of Green Bay.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 21, 2021
Ahead of Biden's climate summit, U.S. lawmakers relaunch 'Green New Deal'
Initially introduced in 2019, the nonbinding resolution seeks to eliminate U.S. greenhouse gas emissions within a decade and transition the economy away from fossil fuels.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 31, 2021
Climate change won't be stopped by 593 pages of green tape
In the race to net zero, the European Union should have a head start in setting those standards given many years of investor interest.
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Feb 7, 2021
Aaron Rodgers earns third MVP award
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the runaway winner for NFL MVP in the end-of-year Associated Press awards, handed out Saturday night in Tampa at the NFL Honors ceremony.
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Jan 25, 2021
Tom Brady and Buccaneers hold off Packers to reach Super Bowl
Brady passed for three touchdowns and reached the Super Bowl for the 10th time in his career.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 14, 2021
Buddhist monks are snapping up ESG bonds in Japan
Japanese religious organizations are also under pressure to earn more from investing.
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Jan 4, 2021
Packers cruise past Bears to grab top seed in NFC
Aaron Rodgers threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2020
Warp speed for clean energy? That won't work.
It might it be easier for the government to subsidize battery research, rather than pre-ordering particular battery units for later distribution? Maybe so, and it would be smart policy.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 29, 2020
Designing a vision for Japan's green recovery
The time has come for the nation to show a clear stance on nuclear energy while assessing its possible value.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 28, 2020
Zero hour is coming for emissions. Believe it.
Any targets laid out by politicians will find themselves up against institutional inertia, unintended consequences and political pushback.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2020
Give China a cheer for making polluters pay
China needs to be pressed to aim high when it comes to carbon trading and pricing. Others will be encouraged to follow. For now, it just needs to get started.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2020
Batteries are key to a greener and more electric future
The race to improve battery technology is proceeding on several fronts, the most visible of which is that for electric vehicles.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 28, 2020
After oil: Throwing money at green energy isn’t enough
COVID-19 and factors are giving governments the chance to move ahead on ambitious plans to advance the transition to alternative energy sources.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 27, 2020
Europe’s green state control
Apparently, the bureaucrats in Brussels think that they — and only they — know which technological pathways are best for building a sustainable future.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

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

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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