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WORLD / Politics
May 18, 2016
In call with White House, Duterte tells Obama he may go bilateral on Beijing talks
U.S. President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday to congratulate him on his election win, saying the high voter turnout reflects Manila's "vibrant democracy."
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2016
U.S. trade chief hoping for TPP approval despite negative rhetoric
The top U.S. trade official is not losing hope for congressional approval of a sweeping pan-Pacific free trade agreement this year despite strong anti-trade rhetoric in the U.S. presidential campaign that may be influencing reluctant lawmakers.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 18, 2016
Combat power, allies best way to deter North Korea: U.S. Pacific commander
North Korea is on a quest to develop nuclear-armed ballistic missiles that can strike the United States, and the best way to counter Pyongyang is with combat power and strong alliances, the commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2016
U.S. eases some Myanmar sanctions to push reforms but keeps most economic curbs in place
The United States eased some sanctions on Myanmar on Tuesday to support ongoing political reforms, but maintained most of its economic restrictions in an effort to punish those Washington sees as hampering the country's newly elected government.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2016
China moves closer to fielding 'Guam Killer' ballistic missile: report
China is getting closer to deploying a new intermediate-range ballistic missile known as the DF-26 — or "Guam Killer" — which could put American forces stationed on the western Pacific U.S. territory at risk, a government report has warned.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 17, 2016
Yellowstone issues warning after visitors put baby bison in car
Yellowstone National Park managers on Monday warned visitors to leave wildlife alone after two tourists put a newborn bison calf in their car, touching off a string of events that led to the animal's death.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 16, 2016
U.S. Navy secretary to visit New Zealand as talk of port calls heats up
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus is set to visit New Zealand this week for a trip that could move Washington closer to resolving a decades-old dispute with Wellington over port calls for U.S. vessels, it was learned Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 16, 2016
Obama's 'pivot' to Asia staggers as trade deal stalls, China rises
With two rows of sailors standing behind him, President Barack Obama strode along Manila Harbor last November to inspect an aging U.S. Coast Guard cutter that is now the pride of the Philippine Navy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2016
China slams 'hyped-up' Pentagon report on state of its military
Beijing lambasted the U.S. Defense Department on Sunday over its annual report on the state of China's military, calling it a "hyped-up" move that "deliberately distorted the nation's defense policies."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 14, 2016
Beijing's 'coercive tactics' lay foundation for long-term maritime goals, Pentagon report says
China has used "coercive tactics" to boost its presence and control over disputed areas of the South China Sea and is shifting gears to beef up its military assets in the contested waters, a report released Friday by the Pentagon said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 14, 2016
U.S. set to renew most Myanmar sanctions
The United States plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against Myanmar when they expire next week, but will make some changes aimed at boosting investment and trade, according to several senior U.S. officials and congressional aides.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 14, 2016
Evidence of some of the first humans in the Americas is found in Florida
Researchers who dove hundreds of times into a sinkhole beneath the murky waters of Florida's Aucilla River have retrieved some of the oldest evidence of humans in the Americas, including stone tools apparently used to butcher a mastodon.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 14, 2016
China, Thailand set to hold joint military exercises
China and Thailand will hold joint exercises beginning this month, China's Ministry of Defence said Friday, in another sign of improving relations since the Thai military seized power in 2014.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 13, 2016
Michael Douglas urges Obama to cement his anti-nuke legacy at Hiroshima
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, a U.N. "messenger for peace," wants President Barack Obama to issue a strong message against nuclear weapons when he visits Hiroshima in Japan later this month.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 12, 2016
Arizona grandfather jailed for leaving 5-year-old in desert with gun after car broke down
An Arizona man was sentenced to six months in jail for felony child abuse for leaving his 5-year-old granddaughter in the desert with a loaded and cocked handgun with the instruction to "shoot any bad guys," prosecutors said on Wednesday.
BUSINESS
May 12, 2016
Chinese firms claim sovereign immunity in U.S. courts
Some Chinese state-owned entities backed by the key government agency that oversees major state industrial companies have adopted a controversial defense when they face U.S. lawsuits: You can not touch us because we enjoy sovereign immunity.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2016
China says U.S. patrols justify defense facilities in contested waters
China's Defense Ministry traded blame with the U.S. on Wednesday over rising tensions in the South China Sea, a day after Washington sent a guided-missile destroyer near a Chinese-controlled man-made island.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2016
Obama weighs historic decision on whether to lift Vietnam arms ban
U.S. President Barack Obama is considering whether to lift a three-decade-old arms embargo on Vietnam, U.S. officials say, as he weighs calls to forge closer military ties with Hanoi against concerns over its poor human rights record.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 11, 2016
'Minimalist' U.S. sail-bys in South China Sea could reinforce Beijing's claims
Washington on Tuesday called a third U.S. Navy maneuver in a disputed part of the South China Sea a robust stand on freedom of navigation. However, the fleeting sail-by fits an approach that some critics have called "minimalist" — one that could strengthen Beijing's claims.
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2016
Obama's foreign policy guru is the 'Blob' he says he hates
The idea that Barack Obama's chief foreign policy message guru is somehow independent of, or in opposition to, the foreign policy establishment is delusion. He embodies that establishment.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
In Junglia’s Dinosaur Safari attraction during a media preview on Thursday, a casual drive through a habitat for the prehistoric creatures goes haywire when several Tyrannosaurus rexes break out of containment.
Big unanswered questions follow Japan's big, beautiful deal with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, the day after he agreed to an 11th-hour trade deal with Japan.
Extreme heat grips Japan, even Hokkaido
The city of Obihiro in Hokkaido amid scorching heat on Thursday
‘Demon Slayer’ movie slashes its own box office records
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is the first installment in a trilogy that's set to wrap the anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoke's manga about sword-wielding heroes fighting man-eating demons.
Behind the scenes: Inside Fuji Rock’s strategy for staying on top
In recent years, Fuji Rock has had fewer blockbuster performers and showcased more top-selling Japanese acts and international musicians' first-time performances in Japan.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.

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