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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 21, 2020
Publishers ask Apple CEO for same app store deal given to Amazon
Details of a special deal struck between Apple services chief Eddy Cue and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are being sought.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 21, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 3
Kamala Harris made history in accepting her official nomination for the vice presidency: She became the first woman of color to join a major party’s national ticket.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 20, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 2
On the second night of the virtual convention, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially became the Democratic Party's nominee for president.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 19, 2020
[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 1
On the first night of their first virtual convention, Democrats made their case for Joseph R. Biden Jr. with a mix of recorded programming and notable speakers delivering live remarks.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 12, 2020
[VIDEO] Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s VP pick. Here’s what to know about her.
Sen. Kamala Harris of California is the first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office by a major party.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 8, 2020
[VIDEO] Allan Lichtman predicted Trump’s win in 2016. Now he’s ready to call 2020.
Most historians just study the past. But Allan Lichtman has successfully predicted the future.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Aug 7, 2020
Okinawa's fragile coral threatened by 'Black Devil' killer sponge
Terpios hoshinota is like a sheet of paper of about 1 millimeter thick, and attaches itself to coral's calcareous skeleton.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 5, 2020
[VIDEO] Surfing was set to debut at the Summer Olympics. 2020 had other plans.
This was going to be a historic year for the sport of surfing. We spoke with the world's top surfers to go behind the scenes as the sport prepares to make its Olympic debut u2026 next year.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 3, 2020
[VIDEO] ‘That’s ridiculous.’ How America’s coronavirus response looks abroad.
From lockdowns to testing, The New York Times showed people from around the world the facts and figures on how America handled the virus. It wasn't pretty.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 30, 2020
[VIDEO] Wearing a mask? It may come from China’s controversial labor program
The New York Times visual investigation reveals that several Chinese companies are using Uighur labor from a contentious government program to produce P.P.E. during the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2020
Fearing germs on steering wheels, Japanese shun car-sharing
With people being asked to stay at home, car rental services took a hit across the country.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jun 12, 2020
Okinawa cultural hall shows what the new normal will look like for theaters
In publishing a composite image of a socially-distanced theater crowd, the hall painted a bleak image of the future of stage in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jun 5, 2020
Okinawa project supports essential workers with free rental cars and accommodation
A project in Okinawa is aiming to help workers at risk of COVID-19 infection by offering hotel rooms and cars to help them continue with daily life
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Apr 24, 2020
Okinawa islanders conflicted over tourism amid virus pandemic
As more people in Tokyo and elsewhere were beginning to hole up at home during the coronavirus pandemic, others were venturing out to visit islands in Okinawa Prefecture.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Mar 8, 2020
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MULTIMEDIA
Mar 1, 2020
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Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 27, 2020
Trump campaign says it is suing New York Times over Russia opinion piece
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign said on Wednesday it was filing a libel suit accusing the New York Times of intentionally publishing a false opinion article that suggested Russia and the campaign had an overarching deal in the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 23, 2020
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Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 10, 2020
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Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 2, 2020
February 3, 2020
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.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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