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JAPAN
May 27, 2015
Russian islanders arrive in Japan on first visa-free visit this year
About 50 Russians from disputed islands off Hokkaido arrived Wednesday in the northern city of Nemuro on a visa-free visit, the first to take place this year under a bilateral exchange program.
JAPAN / Politics
May 16, 2015
Chief negotiators resume TPP talks in Guam
Chief negotiators from 12 countries resumed talks Saturday in Guam on a U.S.-led Pacific free trade initiative, and will seek to narrow remaining gaps over intellectual property and other sticking points blocking a deal affecting roughly 40 percent of world trade.
COMMENTARY / World
May 14, 2015
Intensive parenting producing infantilized youths
Children in American these days are cosseted by intensive parenting that encourages passivity and dependency.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 13, 2015
Japan, Belgium vow to cooperate on Japan-EU trade pact, U.N. reform
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel vowed Wednesday to cooperate so Japan and the European Union can reach an agreement in principle this year on free trade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 13, 2015
Trade deal helps boost sales of Aussie beef in Japan
Australia is set to strengthen its dominance over the U.S. as Japan's biggest beef supplier as a trade deal drives shipments toward a four-year high.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2015
Americans understand free trade's dark side
The American people are intelligent and grown-up enough to hear the basic case against free trade, as well as the case in favor.
BUSINESS
May 1, 2015
U.S., Japan close to TPP-clinching trade deal: ex-Obama adviser
The United States and Japan are "very close" to reaching a bilateral agreement seen as vital for sealing the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, a former economic adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama says.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2015
TPP trade deal is a lose-lose choice for Hillary
Hillary Clinton should come out against the TPP trade agreement to protect herself politically, and then hope it passes.
BUSINESS
Apr 24, 2015
Obama a step closer to getting trade promotion authority as TPP negotiations resume
A U.S. House of Representatives committee passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday that is being billed as a step toward concluding the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2015
Right-wing candidate's nude campaign poster skirts election law
Campaigning for Sunday's second wave of quadrennial unified local elections has highlighted a legal loophole that allows candidates to go to extremes — including nudity — to gain votes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Apr 21, 2015
U.S. and Japan scramble to advance TPP amid China's rise
Japan and the United States report significant progress after marathon talks on a free trade pact considered crucial to countering China's ascent.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2015
Japan, U.S. see major progress in TPP talks but no done deal yet
Japanese and U.S. trade chiefs said Tuesday they have moved significantly closer in their bilateral talks for a broader Pacific free trade pact, but some problems still remain to be resolved.
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2015
Japan stands tough against rice imports as TPP talks with U.S. begin
Economic and fiscal policy minister Akira Amari and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Sunday kicked off two days of talks to advance negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement before the U.S.-Japan summit on April 28.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 15, 2015
Why do Americans hate free-range parenting?
Why has America gone lunatic on the subject of unattended children?
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 13, 2015
Would U.S. pay too high a cost in TPP pact?
Only when the U.S. is prepared to ensure fair treatment for its own companies, should Washington offer free trade consideration to yet more budding competitors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 11, 2015
Olympics provide golden opportunity for change
While there are many reasons why a city would want to host the Olympic Games, most have to do with money and prestige: The Olympics bring international attention to the host city for two weeks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 11, 2015
Japan, EU to hold summit on May 29 in Tokyo: sources
Japan and the European Union will hold an annual summit on May 29 in Tokyo to discuss their potential free trade agreement and security cooperation, diplomatic sources said Saturday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Apr 10, 2015
Malaysia can now block online media after controversial sedition law toughened
Malaysia has strengthened its controversial sedition law, imposing a minimum jail term of three years and allowing the government to block online media deemed to be seditious, lawmakers said Friday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2015
U.S.' best Asian friend deserves a trade deal
The Trans-Pacific Partnership represents the best aid the U.S. can give to Japan, a crucial ally that could use all the help it can get.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 31, 2015
Biden calls for Japan-U.S. TPP deal before Abe's trip to Washington
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has called for Japan to make further concessions in the ongoing Pacific Rim free-trade talks so the two sides can reach a bilateral agreement before Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's trip to Washington in late April, a senior Japanese lawmaker said Tuesday.
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.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
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.

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