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Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Cricket
Jul 10, 2023
Australia captain Pat Cummins refuses to guarantee David Warner's place at Ashes
Australia captain Pat Cummins insisted all options remained open as he refused to rule out dropping struggling opener David Warner for the finale of the Ashes series.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 16, 2023
Lions slugger David MacKinnon embraces positivity during first months in Japanese baseball
MacKinnon is second among Lions players with seven home runs and 23 RBIs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 7, 2023
For Musk and other foreign CEOs visiting China, silence is golden
Musk, known for his unreserved banter on Twitter, was uncharacteristically silent on a whirlwind trip last week.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2023
'Hit Parade of Tears': Izumi Suzuki attacks genre and gender with twisted precision
The cult literary figure's new collection of 11 stories unveil the chaos, conflict and pain of women rebelling against the desires of men and seeking messy self-actualization.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 16, 2023
Michael Jordan was an activist after all
On the first road trip of his NBA career, in the fall of 2001, Etan Thomas looked out the window of the Washington Wizards’ team bus and was stunned by the massing crowd around the hotel.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 7, 2023
My friendship with Ryuichi Sakamoto
Roger Pulvers writes about his relationship with the late musician, recalling the time he introduced Sakamoto to David Bowie.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 10, 2023
Pacific's Micronesia in talks to switch ties from Beijing to Taiwan
Beijing and Taiwan have a history of competing in the Pacific islands, where four of Taiwan's 14 diplomatic allies are located.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 16, 2023
World Bank chief David Malpass to step down early amid climate criticism
In recent months, activists had called for Malpass to be ousted for what they said was an inadequate approach to the climate crisis.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 28, 2022
David Warner rates 'magical' Boxing Day double-ton among his best innings
Short of runs and under pressure, David Warner entered the Boxing Day test against South Africa warning the doubters not to underestimate the fight of a “housing commission boy” with his back against the wall.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 25, 2022
Australia's David Warner defiant ahead of 100th test
The batsman has not scored a test century in almost three years, and his declining output has led to speculation he might retire from the format.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 14, 2022
Angelo Badalamenti, composer for ‘Twin Peaks,’ is dead at 85
Angelo Badalamenti, an internationally sought-after composer who wrote the hypnotic theme to "Twin Peaks,” David Lynch’s 1990s television drama series, and the music for five Lynch films, including "Blue Velvet” (1986), died Sunday at his home in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. He was 85.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 17, 2022
A filmmaker explores David Bowie’s life and finds clarity about his own
With the epic “Moonage Daydream,” Brett Morgen contended with a chameleonic star whose approach to living helped him refocus after a heart attack.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 25, 2022
‘Bullet Train’ proves that Hollywood hasn’t lost its knack for topsy-turvy visions of Japan
David Leitch's hyper-violent comedy may be the least authentic screen depiction of the country since “Austin Powers,” but it's hardly the first Western movie to take such liberties.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 14, 2022
David Popovici euphoric after setting new freestyle world record
The 17-year-old Romanian double world champion bested the previous mark, set by Brazilian Cesar Cielo at the 2009 world championships in the era of buoyant body suits.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 25, 2022
Iconic 'Big Papi' leads latest class into Baseball Hall of Fame
Ortiz was the only player voted into the Hall by the Baseball Writers' Association of America in 2022, being named on 77.9% of ballots in his first year of eligibility.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 9, 2022
David Beckham wants to see Cristiano Ronaldo remain with Manchester United
Manchester United is set to undergo major changes after another disappointing season, but former midfielder David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo sticks around for at least another year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 26, 2022
David Ortiz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame on first ballot
Ortiz was a 10-time All-Star with the Boston Red Sox. He compiled 541 homers and 1,768 RBIs in 20 seasons with the Minnesota Twins (1997-2002) and Boston (2003-16).
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jan 22, 2022
‘Kanazawa’ is a tribute to life outside of Japan’s well-known cities
For author David Joiner, the rich history and culture of the city of Kanazawa is as much a part of his novel as its characters, who face the challenges of an international marriage.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 2, 2022
Team Canada CEO admits being worried about Beijing Games
With just over a month until the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said he is increasingly concerned if the Games can go ahead as planned.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 19, 2021
Johnson’s Brexit chief quits in another blow to U.K. leader
The departure of such a pivotal figure in Johnson's sphere comes on the heels of greater restrictions — including vaccine passports — to combat the spread of the omicron variant.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

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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