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JAPAN

EDITORIALS
Jan 17, 2015
Washoku vying with fast food
On the one hand, Japan has a rich culinary tradition of unique, world-renowned cuisine. On the other is the free-market system of fast-food consumption. Which direction will Japanese choose in the future?
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 15, 2015
Revolving door with coaches damaging growth of Japanese game
A troubling trend is one of the hallmarks of the 2014-15 Japan men's pro basketball season.
SOCCER
Jan 15, 2015
JFA won't answer to reports on match-fixing case involving Aguirre until after Asian Cup
The Japan Football Association will wait until Japan's ongoing Asian Cup campaign has finished before responding to reports that a match-fixing case involving manager Javier Aguirre will go to court, JFA president Kuniya Daini said Thursday.
EDITORIALS
Jan 15, 2015
Cost of putting off reform
The draft government budget for fiscal 2015 paints a positive picture with regard to expectations of more tax revenue but indicates little effort to rein in government spending to restore Japan's financial health.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 15, 2015
DPJ presidential candidates vow to increase female ranks in Diet
The Democratic Party of Japan's three presidential candidates vow to add more female lawmakers to make the opposition leader strong enough to challenge the Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 15, 2015
BOJ says minimum 1% gain in base wage needed for recovery: sources
Bank of Japan officials figure that average base wage gains of 1 percent are needed in the coming fiscal year to sustain the economy's emergence from two decades of stagnation, say sources familiar with central bank's discussions.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jan 14, 2015
Investor Stampede
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 14, 2015
Why isn't Japan Inc. doing more to help Japan?
If Abenomics is going to succeed, Japanese leaders need to harness the strengths of the private sector they have, not the one they remember.
Transport ministry issues warning to Haneda Airport operator
The operator of Tokyo's Haneda Airport has been warned by the government over its inappropriate transactions.
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.
U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs in 90-day cooling-off period
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attend a news conference after trade talks with China, in Geneva on Monday.
'Treasure hunt': Tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
The entrance to discount retailer Don Quijote's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district, known as Don Don Donki outside the country
High school student arrested over deaths of his grandparents
A high school student was arrested Saturday on suspicion of killing his grandparents at their home in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture.
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.
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.
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
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.

Podcast

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

Longform

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
What comes after 100?
By Tomoko Otake

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