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JAPAN

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 8, 2017
Asia's evolving security order
Along with closer economic cooperation in recent years, Japan and Vietnam have been strengthening their strategic ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 7, 2017
Australia sends ships, divers to aid in recovery after U.S. Marines end search for missing Osprey crash trio
The Australian government said on Sunday it would deploy its armed forces to assist in recovery efforts after the U.S. Marine Corps suspended its search for three Marines missing since their aircraft crashed off Australia's northeast coast a day earlier.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2017
Air France widens North Korea no-fly zone after ICBM miss
Air France-KLM has expanded its no-fly zone over North Korea after one of its jets flew past the location where an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) splashed down 10 minutes later, an airline spokesman said on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 3, 2017
Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a fool playing with dangerous toys
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a "fool" and a "son of a bitch," just days before Manila hosts an international meeting certain to address Pyongyang's long-range missile tests.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 1, 2017
East Asia's challenge: resisting hyper-nationalism
Overcoming nationalistic barriers is more urgent than ever for pro-Western Asian countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 1, 2017
Envoy throws ball back to Trump, says U.S. and North Korea are key to peace on peninsula, not China
China hit back on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted he was "very disappointed" in China following North Korea's latest missile test, saying the problem did not arise in China and that all sides need to work for a solution.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 31, 2017
Haley: China aware it must act as U.S. is 'done talking about North Korea'
The United States is "done talking about North Korea" and China is aware it must act, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Sunday after North Korea fired its second long-range missile this month and amid a push by Washington to impose stronger U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2017
Australian regulator probes recall of Takata air bag after Sydney man's death
Australia's consumer watchdog said on Monday it was investigating the recall of Takata Corp. vehicle air bags, a day after police said a man's death in a Sydney car crash could be linked to the faulty safety equipment.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 21, 2017
New coach Lamas wants Japan to play fast-breaking style
At long last, the Japan men's national team can legitimately begin its developmental project as its skipper has finally stepped onto the boat.
WORLD
Jul 21, 2017
Divers retrieve World War II 'bouncing bombs' from Scottish loch
Divers have recovered two World War Two-era "bouncing bombs" from the bottom of a Scottish loch after a seven-year hunt aided by the British navy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 16, 2017
One year after the South China Sea ruling, a deceiving calm
China's basic position remains unchanged, and the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration is at risk of falling into irrelevance.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Jul 12, 2017
For East Asian students, 'Confucius made me do it' is no excuse
To understand why some students in Japan, China and Korea plagiarize or don't speak out, it's worth looking at their modern education systems.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2017
Can Japan-EU deal prompt a U.S. trade recalibration?
A deepening of the Japan-EU partnership could prompt the U.S. to once again embrace its traditional leadership role on trade.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2017
Why Yuriko Koike is the new face of brand Japan
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike's embrace of the concept 'citizens first' is proving to be a recipe for success.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 11, 2017
Why Donald Trump's supporters admire Japan
U.S. supporters of Donald Trump find much to admire in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 7, 2017
G-20 summit like side show as anticipation builds for Trump's first face-to-face with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to size each other up in person for the first time on Friday in what promises to be the most highly anticipated meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 6, 2017
Tokashiki left off roster for FIBA Asia Cup
The Akatsuki Five will be looking for a three-peat at the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup, but this time it will have to do it without star forward Ramu Tokashiki.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 6, 2017
Hachimura puts on show as Japan falls to Italy at Under-19 World Cup
Hoop phenom Rui Hachimura knocked down two 3-pointers to tie the game in the closing minutes but Japan wound up losing to Italy 57-55 in the Round of 16 at the Under-19 World Cup in Cairo on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 6, 2017
Staley pleased with South Carolina's play against Japan
The University of South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, the reigning NCAA champions, recently completed a tour of Tokyo that included three scrimmages against Japan's women's national team and a little time off the court to experience Japanese culture and get a feel for the city where the...
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JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Jul 6, 2017
'Gloomy Japan' highlights a loss of hope
"In recent times, reflections on the future of Japanese society have not generally been couched in optimistic terms," says Yuji Genda, a professor of Labor Economics at the University of Tokyo's Institute of Social Science.

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