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Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 1, 2020
Seagram liquor heiress gets 81 months for role in Nxivm sex cult
Clare Bronfman, an heiress to the Seagram Co. liquor fortune, was sentenced this week to 81 months in prison and $6.5 million in penalties for her role in luring female victims for the Nxivm sex cult founded by Keith Raniere.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2020
Masahiro Tanaka and Shogo Akiyama gear up for expanded postseason
The two players are among six Japanese players participating in the wild-card round, including three experiencing their first big-league playoffs.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 28, 2020
A global vaccine?
Countries around the globe are collaborating on developing a vaccine. Why isn’t the U.S. participating?
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 25, 2020
The radical project of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court’s feminist icon, not only changed the law, she also transformed the roles of men and women in society, according to Linda Greenhouse, contributing writer and former Supreme Court Correspondent for The New York Times.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 25, 2020
How an Oregon wildfire became one of the most destructive
The Almeda fire left a path of destruction as it tore through the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon. About 24 hours after it started, an estimated 2,350 homes had been left in ashes. We used satellite images, videos and social media posts to track what happened.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 24, 2020
Mizuho to shrink New York and London offices following remote work success
Contrary to other financial institutions, the mega-bank says productivity hasn't suffered while employees have been working remotely.
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 20, 2020
Spinning clock in New York counts down time until climate devastation
Climate campaigners unveiled a huge countdown clock on Saturday, showing how little time is left before global temperatures hit a critical high, to kick off a week of climate action in New York.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 10, 2020
I used the podium to protest. The Olympic Committee punished me.
The I.O.C. is on the wrong side of history, again. Commentary by track and field Olympian Gwen Berry.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 4, 2020
How to stop the next pandemic
It’s not just COVID-19. Pathogens once confined to nature are making their way into humans on a more regular basis. And it’s our fault.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 3, 2020
[VIDEO] If you don’t have a vaccine, try fighting the virus with … TikTok?
While the United States was creating confusion with its virus messaging, the rest of the world got creative.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 29, 2020
[VIDEO] Breaking down the biggest moments of Trump’s RNC speech
The New York Times’s White House correspondent Maggie Haberman analyzes President Trump’s nomination acceptance speech and breaks down the major moments.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 28, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Republican National Convention: Night 3
Mike Pence officially accepted the nomination for vice president. In a speech from Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Pence emphasized law and order and acknowledged the protests about race relations nationwide.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 27, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Republican National Convention: Night 2
A speech by the first lady touched on race relations as the White House was used for political purposes. It also was the first time a sitting secretary of state addressed a national political convention in at least 75 years.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 26, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Republican National Convention: Night 1
On the first night of the convention, Republicans mounted a misleading defense of President Trump's record.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 22, 2020
[VIDEO] Breaking down the biggest moments of Joe Biden’s DNC speech
Katie Glueck, a politics reporter, has covered Joe Biden for over 15 months. Here are her takeaways from his nomination acceptance speech.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 22, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 4
On the last night of the convention, Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president. In the most important speech of his career, he said that Americans “will overcome this season of darkness.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 21, 2020
Publishers ask Apple CEO for same app store deal given to Amazon
Details of a special deal struck between Apple services chief Eddy Cue and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are being sought.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 21, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 3
Kamala Harris made history in accepting her official nomination for the vice presidency: She became the first woman of color to join a major party’s national ticket.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 20, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 2
On the second night of the virtual convention, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially became the Democratic Party's nominee for president.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 19, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 1
On the first night of their first virtual convention, Democrats made their case for Joseph R. Biden Jr. with a mix of recorded programming and notable speakers delivering live remarks.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’