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PARK

JAPAN
Jul 25, 2022
Ticket sales for Studio Ghibli theme park to start Aug. 10
The tickets will be sold using a lottery system via online ticket service Boo-Woo Ticket, followed by a second phase of sales starting Sept. 10.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 19, 2022
A visit that could soothe Tokyo’s suspicions of Seoul
The visit to Japan by South Korea's foreign minister, Park Jin, could be the most consequential of the Yoon presidency.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 19, 2022
Kishida meets top South Korean diplomat, but improved ties remain elusive
Despite strained ties in recent years, Park Jin's visit offered a rare chance for Tokyo and Seoul to make headway on the wartime labor issue.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 11, 2022
Wildfire in Yosemite National Park imperils century-old trees
The fire, now entering its fourth day and fueled by timber and brush, is active in the Mariposa Grove, the largest and most popular of the park's three giant sequoia clusters.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2022
Flooding chaos in Yellowstone, a sign of crises to come
Scientists are raising the alarm that in the coming years, destruction related to climate change will reach nearly all 423 U.S. national parks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 14, 2022
As North Korean missiles fly, Seoul signals need to revitalize intel pact with Tokyo
Pyongyang's record-breaking number of launches this year continues to push Seoul and Tokyo closer after years of soured ties, including on the contentious GSOMIA pact.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 30, 2022
A 26-year-old sex-crime fighter dives into South Korean politics
Just months after emerging from anonymity, activist Park Ji-hyun was named interim co-chair of the Democratic Party and the leader of its rebuilding efforts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2022
Will South Korea prosecute another president once again?
Questions are being raised as to whether Moon Jae-in will be investigated for abuse of power, much like the presidents who came before him.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2021
South Korean ex-president Park freed after nearly 5 years in prison
President Moon Jae-in granted a special pardon to Park last week, citing her deteriorating health.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Dec 24, 2021
South Korea's Moon pardons disgraced former leader Park Geun-hye
Park, 69, became South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be thrown out of office when a court upheld a parliament vote in 2017 over a corruption scandal.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 27, 2021
Already known for its skiing, Niseko ups the luxury
Already home to top-notch craft beer and cocktails, new investment sees Niseko becoming even more of a five-star destination.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 5, 2021
Former Manchester United star Park Ji-sung condemns racist fan song
The retired South Korea star says that while he understands the song is intended to praise him, he now finds the lyrics 'uncomfortable' and hopes fans will stop singing it at Old Trafford.

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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’