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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / 2022 in Review
Dec 17, 2022
Art came alive in the great outdoors in 2022
Major art events returned to far-flung locales with tactile and communal experiences in nature.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 14, 2022
Police suspected of assault after man dies in Aichi holding cell
The man was allegedly handcuffed and bound with rope for over 100 hours, sources have said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 5, 2022
Japan's dairy farmers squeezed despite retail price hikes as costs soar
Raw milk prices have been raised to support dairy farmers suffering from soaring fuel and feed costs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 13, 2022
Medical group probing Aichi woman's death after BA.5 COVID-19 shot
A 42-year-old woman given BA.5 omicron subvariant vaccine may have died as a result of an anaphylactic reaction.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 1, 2022
Review: Is the new Ghibli Park worth all the hype?
The new theme park in Aichi Prefecture signals a change of direction for the legendary animation studio as it prepares for the next phase of Hayao Miyazaki's legacy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 13, 2022
A first look inside Japan's new Ghibli Park
Unlike at the existing Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, visitors to the theme park will be able to take photos with beloved characters such as Cat Bus, Totoro and No Face to their heart's content.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 29, 2022
Aichi cafe gives joy to older people with dementia and their families
Anki Cafe gives people a comfortable place in which to socialize and interact with children who help out there.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 21, 2022
The Aichi Triennale as seen through four textures
The arts festival's conceptual works stand in stark contrast to its tactile pieces, from marimba-like instruments to ceramic interpretations of bombs, presented at the Aichi Arts Center.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 21, 2022
Japanese folk art opens a door to Black American identity
American artist Theaster Gates introduces 'Afro-mingei,' an aesthetic that combines Black identity and Japanese craft art, to the Aichi Triennale.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 16, 2022
Details of Ghibli Park, to open in November, revealed to media
Visitors will be treated to a recreation of the 'My Neighbor Totoro' world, featuring a children's playroom with a sleeping Totoro and the iconic Cat Bus character.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Aug 29, 2022
Aichi cafe offers flexible work to recluses, from just 15 minutes at a time
The cafe also hosts junior high school students unable to attend school, as part of a work experience project.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2022
Japanese elementary school offers rare English-immersion program
With the exception of international schools and private schools that offer lessons in English, the use of the language is usually limited at Japanese elementary schools.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan cases rise back above 200,000 as 15 prefectures set records
A total of 286 deaths were reported nationwide, including 35 in Osaka and 25 in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2022
Ticket sales for Studio Ghibli theme park to start Aug. 10
The tickets will be sold using a lottery system via online ticket service Boo-Woo Ticket, followed by a second phase of sales starting Sept. 10.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 15, 2022
Jera to start new coal-fired power plant to ease Japan's electricity crunch
The move represents a rare example of a new coal power plant being built in a developed country, as many industrialized nations have been shutting down coal plants for years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 6, 2022
Apple tracking device found on police vehicle in central Japan
Police are alleging a crime organization planted an AirTag, a device marketed for use in locating personal belongings, on the vehicle to track the movements of investigators.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 3, 2022
Suspicious envelope delivered to Foreign Ministry
The envelope contained a plastic bottle with its lid open, something like a warning flare and a letter. The police are investigating the case as a possible forcible obstruction of business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2022
Toyota to suspend vehicle production at plant after major water leak
A massive leakage at a reservoir in Aichi Prefecture has caused disruption to about 130 businesses, although many have switched to using stored or well water to continue operations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
May 9, 2022
Municipal governments lose energy supplies as new providers exit industry
The companies entered the electricity retail market after it was liberalized in 2000, but are finding themselves unable to withstand the recent sharp rise in fuel prices.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 16, 2022
Multinational breakfast specials reflect Aichi's growing international community
With international travel proving difficult amid the pandemic, some diners take solace in touring Nagoya's various breakfast sets.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
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.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Debate on constitutional revision at a standstill despite Kishida's pledges
With less than two months left before the conclusion of the current session of parliament, any possibility that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can deliver constitutional reform before the end of his term as Liberal Democratic Party president in late September, as he has promised, appears remote.
Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions
A traditional Ainu preserved food called <i>satchep</i> (dried fish) being made at the government-run National Ainu Museum and Park, nicknamed Upopoy, in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Dec. 25. The Sapporo District Court ruled last month that the Raporo Ainu Nation's rights as an Indigenous people did not extend to having an inherent right to fish for commercial reasons.

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