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BRAZIL

Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 8, 2014
Documents suggest multinationals aided Brazil military regime
When Joao Paulo de Oliveira was fired in 1980 by Rapistan, a Michigan-based manufacturer of conveyor belts, his troubles were only beginning.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 8, 2014
Latin America, Israel trade after trading insults
As Gaza smolders, the anti-Israel drumbeat in Latin America is likely to continue, but the smart money says the damage will remain confined to the rhetorical battlefield. Trade will go on.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 4, 2014
Japan Inc. seeks to recover influence in Brazil as China looms
In the 1950s, Japan helped Brazil establish industries such as steelmaking and initiated key purchases of Brazilian iron ore. Now the Asian nation is seeking to regain influence in Latin America's largest economy, where China is the No. 1 trading partner.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 2, 2014
Abe touts growth as Japan, Brazil bolster economic ties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talks up Japan's economic prospects in Brazil as the two countries sign a raft of energy and food deals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 31, 2014
Star Neymar eager to shine in upcoming season
Brazil and Barcelona star Neymar insists he has almost recovered from the injury that ended his World Cup dream, and is raring to go for the new club season.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 25, 2014
Brazil poll win now anything but certain for Rousseff
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff until recently appeared to be cruising toward re-election in October but she now finds herself in a tight race as an already sluggish economy takes a turn for the worse.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 16, 2014
Brazilian called world's oldest: 126
A Brazilian rest home for the elderly believes one resident may be the world's oldest person: a former agricultural laborer born in a community of runaway slaves 126 years ago, at a time when Brazil still had an emperor.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2014
Rising to the challenge of a Rio house call
A New York physician gets a surprisingly good view of social affairs when he chooses to visit a favela instead of the best places in Rio de Janeiro.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 30, 2014
Tokyo: What can Japan learn from its dismal World Cup experience?
In the wake of Japan's early exit from the competition, Mark Buckton went looking for answers about what went wrong.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 29, 2014
Cesar's heroics carry Brazil past Chile, into quarterfinals
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar kept the host nation's hopes of World Cup glory alive on Saturday, saving two spot-kicks in a shootout against Chile to send it into the last eight 3-2 on penalties following a pulsating 1-1 draw after extra time.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 16, 2014
This cup should be the last for Sepp Blatter
No matter how much 'fire' he has left in him, FIFA President Joseph 'Sepp' Blatter should make the current World Cup in Brazil his last one.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 16, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Honduras and Iran
A Honduran diplomat and an Iranian-Japanese schoolboy offer the views on their teams' chances in Brazil.
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
Escalation fears rise in Japan following Chinese moves near Senkakus
A Japan Coast Guard vessel sails in front of the Uotsuri islet, one of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated Japan's airspace around the uninhabited islets.
'Treasure hunt': Tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
The entrance to the discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, known as Don Don Donki outside the country
Ishiba vows Japan will stand its ground, demanding U.S. lift auto tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a Lower House committee meeting on Friday.
As prices soar, Zen-Noh ships just 32% of government-stockpiled rice
A customer walks past a display of rice, with a sign apologizing to shoppers they must be limited to one bag each due to market conditions, at a branch of Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on April 21.
Sculpted waves, sleek updos: Showa hairstyles are back in fashion
The larger-than-life hairstyles of Japan's Showa Era are unmistakable — and they're making a comeback.
In China’s ‘Michelin Guide,’ Tokyo leads overseas listings with 30 entries
China's Black Pearl Restaurant Guide held its award ceremony overseas for the first time, picking the dining capital of Singapore to promote its brand to an international audience.
Escalation fears rise in Japan following Chinese moves near Senkakus
A Japan Coast Guard vessel sails in front of the Uotsuri islet, one of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated Japan's airspace around the uninhabited islets.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

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