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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 20, 2019
In wake of Christchurch massacre, Australia asks Japan to arrange talks on social media controls at G20
Japan has received a written request from Australia to arrange talks on tightening social media controls at the Group of 20 summit in Osaka in June, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 2, 2019
Australian defense chief Christopher Pyne latest to quit as election looms
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new Cabinet member on Saturday after a wave of high-profile ministerial resignations added to opinion polls that suggest the center-right government faces heavy defeat at elections due in May.
BUSINESS
Feb 4, 2019
D-Day for Aussie banks as inquiry report into misdeeds set for release
The Australian government is due to release on Monday the final recommendations of the independent inquiry that exposed systemic wrongdoing in Australia's financial sector last year, likely leading to sweeping changes to the country's banking industry.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 9, 2019
Two left feet: Australian leader Scott Morrison tripped up by doctored family photo
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was left red-faced on Wednesday after a family photograph, doctored by his staff, inadvertently left him with two left feet — an embarrassing image as he tries to end missteps months before an election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 26, 2018
Australian leader Scott Morrison holds emergency meeting as election rout looms
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison held an emergency meeting with members of his embattled Liberal Party on Monday as his minority government stared down the barrel at a heavy election defeat within the next six months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 13, 2018
Xi seen expanding China's Pacific footprint at Australia's expense as Trump snubs APEC confab
For Xi Jinping, diplomatic wins rarely come this easily: Just showing up at an Asia-Pacific summit this week would help score a victory for China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 10, 2018
New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison survives first test but discontent grows
Australia's center-right government united behind new Prime Minister Scott Morrison to fend off a de facto vote of no confidence Monday but his coalition still appeared likely to be heavily punished by voters at an election due by May.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 31, 2018
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull quits parliament, stripping government of one-seat majority
Australia's former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday resigned from parliament, a source familiar with the matter said, stripping the government of its one-seat parliamentary majority.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 28, 2018
An end to Australia's democratic pantomime?
In Australia's prosperous parliamentary democracy, no prime minister has served a full term since 2007. Why?
EDITORIALS
Aug 27, 2018
Turnbull out as scores are settled in Canberra
Politicians' failure to put national interests above their personal interest will likely accelerate the rejection of established parties and encourage still more uncertainty.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 27, 2018
New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison gets to work as government support plummets
Australia's new prime minister toured drought-hit farms Monday to show voters after a week of turmoil the government was back to work, but a leading opinion poll showed it now faces an even greater chance of electoral defeat after changing leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 24, 2018
New Australian PM Morrison vows stability after Liberal Party ousts Turnbull
Former Treasurer Scott Morrison, Australia's sixth prime minister in 11 years, pledged to bring stability after Malcolm Turnbull relinquished power on Friday in a party coup.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 11, 2017
Levanga earn narrow win over Akita
Potent 3-point shooting carried the Levanga Hokkaido past the Akita Northern Happinets on Tuesday night in Sapporo.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 18, 2016
Akita in position for another trip to Final Four
The Akita Northern Happinets gained valuable experience as the back-to-back championship runner-up squad the past two seasons, but they didn't fulfill their ultimate goal.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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