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JAPANESE TV

Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Feb 27, 2016
Japan's cult brands get into character
When the topic turns to "Cool Japan" and the various related efforts to capitalize on Japan's indubitable cultural capital internationally, commendation — or more frequently the lack thereof — is easy to come by. The question of how Japan markets its own culture domestically, however, is a largely...
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 25, 2016
Japan got paid $464 million to borrow thanks to negative yields
The government has been paid at least ¥52 billion to borrow money since the yield on its debt first fell below zero at auction in October 2014.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 23, 2016
To make a comeback, DPJ must empower supporters
The DPJ's turnaround can only be achieved by inviting broad participation of citizens in the selection of its candidates and the establishment of a policy platform, thereby creating a new energy in politics.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 22, 2016
Islamic State tweets credit for slaying of Hindu priest at Bangladesh temple
Suspected Islamist militants stabbed to death a Hindu priest at a temple in Bangladesh on Sunday, and shot and wounded a devotee who went to his aid.
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Feb 20, 2016
1936 coup failed, but rebels killed Japan's 'Keynes'
This Friday marks the 80th anniversary of the February 26th Incident, a coup staged by young military officers who hoped to spark a general uprising, but whose revolt was quashed on the orders of Emperor Hirohito.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2016
Japanese city seeks to cover up adult magazines in convenience stores
In a possible first for Japan, the city of Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, will urge convenience stores to cover up adult magazines to keep them out of sight of children, a municipal official said Wednesday.
EDITORIALS
Feb 16, 2016
Japan's fragile economy
The latest GDP data underlines the frail state of the economy.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 16, 2016
How BOJ can boost growth
It's time for less talk and more action on radical policies as weak growth and deflation stalk the economy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 16, 2016
Takashi Murakami collects more than just his thoughts
"Takashi Murakami's Superflat Collection" is an exhibition of other people's work, amassed as the result of one man's phenomenally successful artistic career. It's evidence that Murakami must have done something right, or wrong, depending on your view of culture. He's sometimes portrayed as a kind of...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 16, 2016
'Zakka: Goods and Things'
Feb. 26-June 5
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 16, 2016
'Face 2016: Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Art Award Exhibiton'
Feb. 20-March 27
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 16, 2016
'Kazari: Decoration in Faith and Festival'
March 1-May 15
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 16, 2016
Hedge fund says Abenomics-fueled era of easy gains is over
Stats Investment Management Co., whose hedge fund posted a positive return in each of the past 10 years, said the era of easy gains in the Japanese stock market fueled by Abenomics is over.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami