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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 14, 2016
Campaign kicks off for Tokyo governor race
At the close of nominations at 5 p.m. on Thursday, 21 people had put their names forward to become the capital's next leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2016
Tokyo voters seek out corruption-free governor
As the Tokyo gubernatorial election kicked off Thursday, voters said they were looking for a clean, corruption-free governor after the last two — Naoki Inose and Yoichi Masuzoe — resigned over money scandals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 13, 2016
Utsunomiya withdraws from Tokyo gubernatorial race to boost opposition-supported Torigoe
One day before campaigning kicks off in Tokyo's gubernatorial election, major contender Kenji Utsunomiya withdraws to give the opposition a better chance.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 27, 2016
Former Tokyo vice governor may run for top job
Former Tokyo Vice Gov. Yutaka Takehana said Monday he plans to throw his hat into the ring for the July 31 Tokyo gubernatorial election, provided he can gain the support of the ruling parties.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 24, 2016
U.S. top court rules for black Georgia death-row inmate who faced all-white jury
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday effectively overturned a black man's 1987 conviction for murdering a white woman, rebuking Georgia prosecutors for unlawfully excluding black potential jurors in picking an all-white jury that condemned him to death.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 1, 2016
Muslim is seen as favorite to run London after racially charged mayoral race
Sadiq Khan, a Muslim lawmaker from Britain's opposition Labour Party, is the strong favorite to win London's mayoral election Thursday after a bitter contest marked by religious tensions and accusations of racism.
Japan Times
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Apr 7, 2016
Sailor Shiraishi prepares for prestigious global odyssey
Sailor Kojiro Shiraishi is in high spirits as he is set to realize his 30-year dream.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 6, 2016
Despite her 'hardest year,' Iditarod veteran Jonrowe, dog team begin 34th race
Dee Dee Jonrowe, who will start the grueling Iditarod sled-dog race through Alaska's wilderness for the 34th time this year, has long been known as a survivor, having endured a deadly car crash, cancer, frostbite and numerous injuries on the trail.
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Feb 21, 2016
Takahashi walks away with Olympic berth
Eiki Takahashi won his second straight national 20-km race walking championship on Sunday to earn a spot in this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 10, 2015
U.N. rights review faults Australian asylum policies and discrimination
Australia was criticized on Monday at the United Nations for its offshore processing of asylum claims, detention of child migrants and reports it had sent back legitimate refugees.
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Oct 25, 2015
Race walker Morioka qualifies for Olympics
Koichiro Morioka booked his third straight Olympic berth after he won a 50-km race walk trial in Yamagata Prefecture on Sunday within the qualifying standard time.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Oct 4, 2015
Biracial athletes making strides in changing Japanese society
This summer, a pair of young biracial Japanese athletes drew widespread attention, an indication that the nation's sports scene has entered a new era.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2015
Fiery drone crash disrupts bicycle race in Gunma Prefecture, hurting none
A small aerial drone being used to film a bicycle race in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, fell from the sky Sunday and burst into flames, disrupting the competition.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 11, 2015
Iran deal didn't trigger an arms race
The hyper-arming of the Middle East dates to the mid-2000s, before the U.S. and its partners began negotiating in earnest with Tehran over nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Jul 1, 2015
Public schooling is a two-way street
Earlier this year, a reader wrote to The Japan Times in response to an education feature on schooling options for the children of non-Japanese parents. The reader wanted to know more, but the earlier feature was unfortunately curtailed by space.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 15, 2015
Jeb Bush runs from Romney's ghost as he readies U.S. presidential bid Monday
When Republican Jeb Bush gathered donors in Miami for an April retreat, it was clear he planned a less-scripted, more-inclusive U.S. presidential campaign bearing little resemblance to that of the unsuccessful 2012 nominee Mitt Romney.
JAPAN / Society
May 22, 2015
First Japanese bill outlawing racism and hate speech submitted to Upper House
A group of lawmakers made history Friday by submitting a bill to the Upper House that would outlaw racism and hate speech.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 22, 2015
Six police officers charged by Baltimore grand jury in death of Freddie Gray
A grand jury has brought charges against six Baltimore police officers in the death of a black man who suffered fatal neck injuries while in police custody, a case that touched off angry protests and a day of looting and arson in the Maryland city.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 5, 2015
Republican ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO Fiorina enters 2016 race, takes shot at Clinton
Former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Carly Fiorina on Monday announced she is running for president, and took a shot at Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton, who she said represents a political class that Americans are "disgusted" with.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 4, 2015
Retired surgeon Carson says he'll seek Republican presidential nod; Florina, Huckabee set to follow suit
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson told a Florida television station on Sunday that he is running for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.

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