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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Mar 12, 2020
A story of family told across multiple continents
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu has two families: one hailing from Ireland and the other from Japan. His paternal ancestors emigrated from southwestern Ireland to the northeastern United States near the end of the 19th century. His grandmother died when his father was still a child, leaving her eldest daughter...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Mar 12, 2020
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu draws on his own past of otherness to foster inclusion today
A professor and counselor, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu believes that telling your own story under the right circumstances can be part of a healing process.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 27, 2019
After Cabinet opposed Trump plan to brand Mexican drug cartels as terror groups, he forged ahead
In the weeks before U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration this month that he would forge ahead with designating Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, Cabinet members and top aides from across the government recommended against it, five people knowledgeable about the matter told...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Dec 26, 2019
New Stephen Curry documentary takes look at Japan's grassroots hoops
Do yourself a favor. Set aside 30 minutes to watch a short documentary. Actually, that's enough time to watch it twice. Do it twice. You'll come away with an even greater appreciation for the crisp cinematography, lively action and compelling insights more by absorbing the information twice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 24, 2019
U.S.-North Korea talks 'more important than anything,' Moon tells Xi
It is "more important than anything" to keep up the momentum for talks between the United States and North Korea, South Korean President Moon Jae-in told Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 17, 2019
Trump says U.S. is watching North Korea closely and would be upset if something is 'in the works'
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would be disappointed if something is "in the works" in North Korea and the United States is watching activities in the Asian nation closely.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 21, 2019
Pentagon denies report U.S. mulls pulling up to 4,000 troops from South Korea
The United States has denied a South Korean news report that it is considering withdrawing up to 4,000 troops from South Korea if Seoul does not pay more for maintaining the 28,500-strong U.S. contingent deterring North Korean aggression.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 5, 2019
Ousted McDonald's CEO gets to keep $37 million in stock awards
Former McDonald's Corp. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Easterbrook, who was fired for having a relationship with an employee, was allowed to keep stock awards worth more than $37 million as well as $675,000 severance and health insurance benefits.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2019
Wales moves on without departed assistant coach Rob Howley
Warren Gatland said Wales has "moved on" from the Rob Howley controversy and is only looking to the future as it prepares for a crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with Australia in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Aug 22, 2019
Trump imposes rule allowing U.S. to detain migrant families indefinitely, scrapping 20-day limit for holding kids
The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled a rule that allows officials to detain migrant families indefinitely while judges consider whether to grant them asylum in the United States, eliminating a previous 20-day limit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 21, 2019
Mike Pompeo says North Korea talks have not resumed as quickly as hoped
The United States has not returned to the negotiation table with North Korea as quickly as it had hoped, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday, but he added that Washington knew there would be "bumps on the road" in the denuclearization talks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 22, 2019
Trump resumes attack on Democratic lawmakers in 'the Squad' and demands their apology
President Donald Trump drew fresh criticism on Sunday with an eighth day of attacks on the four progressive Democratic Congresswomen known as "the Squad," whom he said he didn't believe were "capable of loving our country" and should apologize for "hateful" comments.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 23, 2019
Sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga ready to mess with Texas
Keisei Tominaga had always been bound for the United States; the only thing that remained uncertain was where he would end up.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / ANALYSIS
May 3, 2019
Trump's 0-for-4 streak of Fed choices raises concern about vetting process
U.S. President Donald Trump has named four people for two seats on the Federal Reserve's board of governors. None of them have made it through the Senate, raising doubts about the president's central bank acumen and the White House's vetting process for nominees.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 25, 2019
Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore draws fire from Democrats over sexist remarks; Republicans silent
Stephen Moore, the economic commentator that U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will nominate to the Federal Reserve Board, is drawing new fire from top Democrats for his comments denigrating, among other targets, women and the Midwest.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 23, 2019
Herman Cain declines consideration for Fed seat, Trump says
Herman Cain, facing resistance from his own political party, has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 8, 2019
Trump picks Herman Cain and Stephen Moore for Fed seats said to be on track
Top White House officials on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's plan to name two political loyalists to the Federal Reserve board of governors, brushing aside controversies over their personal lives and qualifications to help run the world's most powerful central bank.
How Japan's youth are slowly changing the country's work ethic
After the asset-price bubble crash of the early 1990s, employment at a Japanese company was no longer necessarily for life. As a result, a new generation is less willing to endure a toxic work culture —life’s too short, after all.
Toyota Industries receives $33 billion buyout offer from group companies
Toyota group companies could establish a new holding company to privatize Toyota Industries.
Japan’s fertility rate hits record low despite government push
The total number of births dropped to about 686,000, marking the first time the figure has fallen below 700,000, according to a health ministry release on Wednesday.
South Korea’s Lee pledges to heal deep wounds as ‘president for everyone’
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung waves with his his wife, Kim Hye-gyeong, following his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday.
Hakuho’s departure highlights worrying sumo trend
Former <i>yokozuna</i> Hakuho performs a ring-entering ceremony at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020.
South Korea’s Lee pledges to heal deep wounds as ‘president for everyone’
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung waves with his his wife, Kim Hye-gyeong, following his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 console is finally here
The Switch 2 is Nintendo's first new gaming console in eight years.
Hakuho’s departure highlights worrying sumo trend
Former <i>yokozuna</i> Hakuho performs a ring-entering ceremony at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020.
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies at 89
Shigeo Nagashima (left), then the manager of the Tokyo Giants, waves to fans with players and coaches during a victory parade in central Tokyo in 2000. Nagashima died at the age of 89 on Tuesday.
‘A garden is a grand teacher’: The Kamakura Gardener nurtures via YouTube
American Robert Jefferson runs a YouTube channel called The Kamakura Gardener that invites viewers to enjoy the pleasures of gardening, cooking and slow living.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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After the asset-price bubble crash of the early 1990s, employment at a Japanese company was no longer necessarily for life. As a result, a new generation is less willing to endure a toxic work culture —life’s too short, after all.
How Japan's youth are slowly changing the country's work ethic
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