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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 10, 2022
Opposition camp slams reshuffle of Cabinet and LDP executives
A Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan executive accused Kishida of trying to divert the public's attention from questionable ties between some LDP lawmakers and the Unification Church.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2022
Japan says Sakhalin energy projects do not contradict Russia sanctions
A top official also said if Japan's stakes in the projects are obtained by other countries, there is a possibility that those not imposing sanctions against Russia will benefit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 22, 2022
Kishida aide says stimulus must be considered soon
'The surge in oil prices and food prices means that an economic package is essential at some point,' Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 17, 2022
Mizuho’s new CEO faces legacy issues from decades-old merger
Mizuho Financial Group is tapping a relatively young career insider to turn around the bank that's been plagued by a series of technical disruptions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 13, 2022
Mizuho Financial to promote Seiji Imai to chairman
The move is seen as part of the banking group's efforts to transform its corporate culture and restore public confidence by elevating younger executives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 28, 2021
Daiwa prepares to boost base pay by 3% or more for first raise in four years
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called on firms to agree raises exceeding 3% at Japan's annual labor-management wage negotiations in the spring.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2021
Citing local needs, Kishida defends use of coupons in financial aid plan
One estimate has shown that administrative costs for the central government would more than triple to u00a596.7 billion if coupons are included in the handouts to young people.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 30, 2021
Japan's main opposition party seeks to rebuild under new leader Kenta Izumi
In the wake of October's electoral defeat and the resignation of its former leader, the CDP must now craft new strategies — and question old alliances.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2020
Boston proclaims Japan conductor's birthday 'Seiji Ozawa Day'
The U.S. city of Boston has proclaimed Sept. 1 as "Seiji Ozawa Day" in honor of the renowned former Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor, who turned 85 on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Mar 17, 2020
Giants manager Tatsunori Hara not panicking about team's poor performance in spring training
There are a few trains of thought about spring training. One of the most prevalent, is that it doesn't matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 28, 2020
Reflationist Seiji Adachi tapped to replace Yutaka Harada on Bank of Japan board
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has nominated economist Seiji Adachi, a known reflationist, to the Bank of Japan's Policy Board amid growing attention over Abe's stance on monetary easing.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / 2019 in Review
Dec 19, 2019
2019 saw just a few glimmers of hope in an otherwise mediocre year for Japanese film
The year predictably saw new iterations of long-running anime favorites top the box office, but the year's truly interesting films lay much further down the financial rankings.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 28, 2019
Mitsubishi Heavy reviewing SpaceJet test flight plan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. is reviewing a test flight plan for the SpaceJet small passenger jet currently in development, the firm's president said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 25, 2019
Local focus delivers win in Kochi for ruling bloc's gubernatorial pick as voters ignore Abe scandals
The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito won a local victory Sunday night in a gubernatorial poll in Kochi Prefecture, as voters chose to ignore national political scandals engulfing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and support the hand-picked successor of the current governor over a candidate backed by all the major opposition parties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 24, 2019
Ruling bloc-backed candidate wins Kochi gubernatorial election
Former internal affairs ministry bureaucrat Seiji Hamada, a candidate supported by the ruling bloc, on Sunday defeated a rival backed by four opposition parties in the Kochi gubernatorial election to succeed the three-term incumbent.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 19, 2019
Brave Blossoms' RWC quarterfinal brings back memories of rugby great Seiji Hirao
While Japan's first-ever quarterfinal match at the Rugby World Cup will be remembered as a new page in the sport's history, it will also serve as a time to revisit the accomplishments of former playmaker and coach Seiji Hirao who helped lay the foundation for the team's success at the current tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 7, 2019
RWC organizers to set up 16 fan zones across Japan for live screenings of matches
One million fans without tickets are expected to watch live screenings of matches at 16 fan zones in 12 cities across Japan during the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 31, 2019
'Melancholic': When cleaning the tub brings dirtier jobs
Almost every year at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) at least one film by a new Japanese director gets talked up by visiting programmers, journalists and critics as a find.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 10, 2019
The Let's Go's: Guitar, bass, drums, vocals and plenty of beer
The Let's Go's are a celebration of pure rock 'n' roll energy.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 18, 2019
Giants' Daikan Yoh comes through in clutch in triumph over Buffaloes
Daikan Yoh delivered a pinch-hit, game-winning RBI double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the Yomiuri Giants to a 4-3 victory over the Orix Buffaloes in interleague play on Tuesday.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
Many banks in Japan raise deposit rates after BOJ action
Major banks as well as regional banks have raised their ordinary deposit rates to 0.02% per annum from 0.001%.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.

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