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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 17, 2021
Japan's island paradise near the front line of tensions over Taiwan
Not long ago, Japan saw mostly economic opportunity with China, but with security challenges growing, the calculus has changed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 15, 2021
Beijing turns to hybrid 'lawfare' to expand its borders
China has become quite adept at waging “lawfare” — the misuse and abuse of law for political and strategic ends.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2021
JR East conducts mock attack following violent incidents on trains
The simulated incident was attended by JR East's Sendai branch and local police. An actual train car was used in the exercise conducted at Shiroishi-Zao station in Miyagi Prefecture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 25, 2021
JR East launches shinkansen 'office cars' amid telework demand
The railway hopes to stimulate demand for business trips and 'workations,' which combine travel with working online.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2021
JR East shows off autonomous bullet train to media
While the eventual goal is driverless trains, several drivers and other staff members were aboard the train during the test to respond to any emergencies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 16, 2021
Pfizer to allow generic versions of its COVID-19 pill in 95 countries
A Pfizer executive said last week the market for the drug might be up to 150 million people and that many countries might also be interested in buying doses for their strategic reserves.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2021
Portion of Tokyo's Yamanote Line halts operations this weekend
East Japan Railway Co., the operator of Tokyo's busy Yamanote Line, is halting operations of the inner circle loop between Ikebukuro and Osaki stations all day Saturday and Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 21, 2021
Extinct Japanese wolf may hold key to unlocking origins of dogs
Genomic sequencing suggests the mysterious animal, considered extinct since 1905, is the closest relative of dogs and that its ancestral DNA has been widely inherited by man's best friend.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2021
Fire shuts down JR trains in Tokyo area, affecting 236,000 people
A fire at a major substation facility near Tokyo run by East Japan Railway Co. caused a power outage on Sunday, forcing the operator to temporarily suspend train services on a number of lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area and affecting around 236,000 people, the company said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 5, 2021
Taiwan warns it needs to be on alert to 'over the top' China
Taiwan has reported 148 Chinese air force planes in the southern and southwestern part of its air defense zone over a four day period beginning on Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 14, 2021
The dangers of when there is 'nothing to lose'
A 'nothing-to-lose' attitude is what is driving the never-ending conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 9, 2021
JR East to deploy robotic baristas at Tokyo and Yokohama stations
The railway service operator hopes the trial will pave the way for customized beverages, using artificial intelligence, and a 'coffee subscription service' for commuter pass holders.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2021
Israel feels alone without the U.S. in Afghanistan
All the groups wanting to annihilate Israel, such as ISIS, Hezbollah and Hamas have been inspired by the Taliban victory.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 1, 2021
China implements revised law to boost power of maritime authorities
The law, which went into effect Wednesday, comes amid concern that it could escalate tensions with other countries, including near the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 21, 2021
Staying optimistic about the state of the world can be positively challenging
Some see the glass as half empty, but do those who see it as half full really have an advantage over them? Or are they simply caught off guard when bad things happen?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2021
Japan seeks efforts by Israel to ease tensions in the Middle East
Meeting separately with the new Israeli prime minister and foreign minister, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi asked Israel to foster trust in its relations with the Palestinians.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 9, 2021
Biden’s Iran nuclear deal ambitions shrink as tensions flare
The Biden administration faces the sobering reality that returning to the Iran nuclear deal may no longer be feasible.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 6, 2021
Nuclear talks enter danger zone as powers await Iran’s word
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's new president, brings a staunchly anti-Western brand of politics to the executive branch.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 22, 2021
The America that Israel and Palestine need
Many Muslims find it difficult to grasp why a sense of empathy for the Jewish people — which is fully justified — should somehow translate into injustice against the Palestinians.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Japan's total number of fighter jet scrambles reaches 30,000
The figure reached the milestone on Monday after hitting 20,000 in 2006 and 10,000 in 1983, according to the Defense Ministry.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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