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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2023
China orders last Indian journalist in country to leave
The departure of a Press Trust of India reporter this month will wipe India’s media presence from the world’s second-largest economy at a moment of deteriorating ties.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 12, 2023
Their reports about a woman’s death set off a revolt. Iran put them on trial.
Two female journalists covered some of the first reports of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which ignited nationwide protests against Iran’s clerical rulers.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2023
In rare victory for media, Hong Kong court overturns conviction of journalist
A court ruled that “substantial and grave injustice” was done to Choy Yuk-ling, an investigative journalist who also goes by the name Bao Choy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023
War highlights value of radio for Ukraine's public broadcaster
PBC Chairman Mykola Chernotytskyi stressed the value of the medium while taking part in training by NHK focused on developing emergency reporting systems.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023
Zelenskyy schedules a news conference, and a reporter’s day is turned upside down
A Japan Times reporter was supposed to help write a story on a trilateral meeting between Japan, the U.S. and South Korea. But the Ukrainian president's schedule changed everything.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 18, 2023
How Japanese media companies enabled Johnny’s abuse
The power dynamics of Japan's entertainment and media industries ultimately meant that accusations of sexual abuse were not investigated.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 16, 2023
Foreign media spotlight brought Johnny’s sexual abuse claims to the fore
With abuse accusations circulating for decades, reports by overseas media outlets ultimately cleared the way for coverage in the mainstream domestic press.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2023
Tucker Carlson plans show on Twitter, calling it last big free speech platform
Carlson was ousted last month from Fox News after evidence was found during court proceedings that he had insulted management, colleagues and guests.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 3, 2023
Media returns to Kokugikan as sumo resumes in-person activities
Over the past few years, virtually all press club interviews with rikishi have taken place online, limiting fans' insights into their favorite wrestlers.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 2, 2023
FIFA threatens to pull broadcast of Women’s World Cup in Europe
Gianni Infantino described offers from 'Big 5' nations as undervalued.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 28, 2023
Why Russian TV isn’t Tucker Carlson’s dream job
The Russian propaganda apparatus has long treated ex-Fox host Tucker Carlson — used him — as one of its own. The collateral damage he has inflicted on Ukraine is both real and insidious.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2023
Fox fired ‘uncontrollable’ host Tucker Carlson, who badmouthed bosses
His departure leaves a big hole for Fox News to fill. Fox Corp. shares closed almost 3% lower on Monday, a reflection of how much he meant to the business.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 23, 2023
German magazine fires editor over AI-generated Schumacher interview
The seven-time F1 champion's family maintains strict privacy about the former driver's condition following his 2013 skiing accident, with access limited to those closest to him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 22, 2023
Biden has held the fewest news conferences since Reagan. Any questions?
As the U.S. president prepares to announce his bid for a second term as soon as Tuesday, his decision to keep the news media at arm’s length is part of a deliberate strategy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2023
Criticism grows over government and media silence following deadly Beijing fire
State media was silent on the unfolding crisis for several hours after the fire broke out, drawing widespread criticism over restrictions on information.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2023
Fox-Dominion settlement shows the costs of pandering to the crowd
In the rush to show whose side you’re on, it’s gotten too easy to trample on the facts when reporting news, such as with Fox's 2020 election coverage.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 20, 2023
Michael Schumacher's family planning legal action over AI 'interview'
Michael Schumacher's family is planning legal action against a German weekly magazine over an "interview" with the seven-time Formula One champion that was generated by artificial intelligence.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2023
Fox settles with Dominion for $787.5 million over false election claims
The high-profile defamation case put one of the world's top media companies in the crosshairs over its coverage of false vote-rigging claims in the 2020 U.S. election.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2023
Russia formally charges U.S. journalist with spying
The reported charges by Russia’s Federal Security Service come more than a week after the U.S. citizen was detained during a reporting trip to Russia’s Ural Mountains region.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 8, 2023
How one viral video equaled a canceled final exam
Should all colleges be embracing social media as a given for training in modern careers?
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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