The Japan Times / The New York Times Weekend Edition 発売日・バックナンバー

Cover
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Anime world in mourning

Kyoto Animation attack deals blow to a pioneering production company
renowned for forging its own path in the industry




Special supplements
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[THE BEST OF JAPAN]
- Fireworks
- Aichi
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Tourism
- Kobe Tourism
- Craft
- Exquisite Excursions




News
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[NATIONAL]
- Tepco opts to decommission Fukushima No. 2 nuclear plant
etc.

[VIEW FROM OSAKA]
- Four Kansai issues stirring up Upper House election

[WORLD]
- Cambodia ‘resort’ has U.S. worried
etc.

[OPINION]
- Close passive smoke loopholes

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Democrats’ 2020 top tier emerges
- FaceApp: Myths and real risks
- Thousands attend Hong Kong protest
- S.K. lawyers push sale of MHI assets
- Tokyo to launch 2020 traffic tests
- Japan and U.S. eye limited trade pact
- U.S. sanctions Myanmar official
- 33 killed in arson at Kyoto anime studio




Sports
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- Title to be decided on final day
etc.




Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Yuji Haraguchi: Changing the gourmet rules

[FOOD]
- The ongoing evolution of Japan’s soup curry
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- New era aside, Showa culture just keeps rolling along

[MEDIA MIX]
- Citizens look to increase voter election turnout

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Candidates struggling to navigate difficult waters of social media

[BOOKS]
- Crime is persuasive, but the answer is more complex
etc.

[THE LIVING PAST]
- Hideyo Noguchi: Under the microscope

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]




The Japan Times X Kateigaho International Japan Edition
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RYO - Beat the heat in Edo style




Feature
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RIDING SHOGUN

Residents of Coastal parts of Fukushima Prefecture
have a long-standing love of horses

Feature
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HIVE OF ACTIVITY

　Backyard beekeepers are doing what they can to protect
　Japan’s declining bee population




News
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[NATIONAL]
- Tokyo, Seoul at odds over export talks
etc.

[WORLD]
- North seeks security guarantees
etc.

[OPINION]
- Regional revitalization goes slow
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Protests pile pressure on H.K. youth
- Suspicion over Epstein homes
- Iran moves beyond enrichment limits
- Ito recounts rape allegation in court
- Canoeists re-create Okinawa journey
- Pop mogul Johnny Kitagawa dies at 87
- U.S. eyes ‘freeze’ in N. Korea nukes
- JAXA’s Hayabusa2 makes history




The Japan Times X Kateigaho International Japan Edition
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RYO - Beat the heat in Edo style




Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Aika Miyake: An editor’s choice: Moving back to the U.S.

[FOOD]
- Raising the brewing bar at Barista Training Lab Tokyo
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Working harder in a bid to save labor is proving exhausting

[JAPAN PULSE]

[MEDIA MIX]
- Asylum-seekers stuck in bureaucratic limbo

[BOOKS]
- Ten tales to chronicle the growing sadness of an aging Casanova
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
- Kenro Taura: Japan can do better on climate change

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]




Sports
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- Darvish gets no-decision again
etc.

Feature
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- COSPLAY CONQUERS THE WORLD

The art of dressing up as characters from anime, manga,
video games or TV shows has evolved into a global phenomenon




News
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[NATIONAL]
- Ruling bloc on track for election win
etc.

[DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN]
- Gangs won’t be afraid to test casinos’ security

[WORLD]
- H.K. leader, protesters still at odds
etc.

[OPINION]
- More gender balance in politics
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Pyongyang’s new push on sanctions
- Navy SEAL trial exposes divide
- Commercial whale hunts resume
- Japan hits S. Korea on tech exports
- Protesters storm H.K. parliament
- Face scans to start for foreign tourists
- Abe, opposition spar as poll looms
- More 2020 ticket lotteries planned




The Japan Times X Kateigaho International Japan Edition
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RYO - Beat the heat in Edo style

　In his 14th-century work, ‘Tsurezuregusa’ (‘Essays in Idleness’),
　Buddhist monk Yoshida Kenko observed that ‘houses should be
　built with summer in mind.’ Japanese summers are as hot and humid
　now as they were then, and good ventilation is essential to comfort




Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Hitoshi Miyazawa: Taking a multicourse adventure in Australia

[FOOD]
- Upscale summer dessert: Gelato to beat Tokyo’s heat
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Friction growing in Osaka over rising foreign population

[MEDIA MIX]
- Facing an uphill battle to reduce plastic waste

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Feeling burned out by social media? You aren’t alone

[BOOKS]
- Hot new releases in time for Japan’s sweltering summer

[JAPAN TIMES GONE BY]
100 YEARS AGO
- Saturday, July 5, 1919 | Special cars introduced for female students
75 YEARS AGO
- Saturday, July 29, 1944 | Sale of cigarettes in packets will end
50 YEARS AGO
- Wednesday, July 2, 1969 | Court invalidates female retirement rule
25 YEARS AGO
- Tuesday, July 5, 1994 | Manufacturer to halt sales of ‘killer’ toy gun

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]




Sports
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- Athletics rally past sloppy M’s
etc.

Front page
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G20 makes trade progress



News
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[G20 SUMMIT]
- Abe holds talks with ‘everyone,’ except Moon
etc.

[NATIONAL]
- 2,000 docs not paid by hospitals
etc.

[WORLD]
- France fries in record heat wave
etc.

[OPINION]
- Keep up aid for kids in poverty
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Firms shift production out of China
- Coal plagues life in South Africa
- Kim receives letter from Trump
- Ibaraki recognizes LGBT partnerships
- U.S. mum on size of nuclear arsenal
- Trump won’t scrap defense pact: Suga
- G20 coal subsidies continue to surge
- Abe seeks to win ‘stability’ mandate



Features
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INTO THE EYE OF THE STORM

As the nation approaches the beginning of its typhoon season,
The Japan Times speaks to a video producer who makes
a living documenting natural disasters to get his take on
what it’s like to be in the thick of things



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Mina Ishihara: Bound for Ireland to make and repair books

[FOOD]
- On Shodoshima, one salt maker is reviving a lost art
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- As dementia cases rise, so a nation’s character changes

[MEDIA MIX]
- Japanese politics finds ways to target youth

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Social media backlash against bubble tea fails to dent enthusiasm

[BOOKS]
- The black baseball players who inspired the nation
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
- Masana Izawa: The ‘poop soil master’: Dumping it outdoors

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
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- Brown wins 100m in 10.02
etc.

Front page
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Abe-Kim summit outlook dims



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Drone may have tracked tanker
etc.

[WORLD]
- In times of trouble, temps at Pentagon
etc.

[OPINION]
- Push for higher minimum wages

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- 71 million displaced by conflict: U.N.
- Taiwan a refuge amid H.K. crisis
- Arrest made after policeman stabbed
- Cabinet approval rate falls to 47.6%
- Lam apologizes for extradition bill
- At least 26 injured after M6.7 quake
- Kim interested in Abe meet: defector
- Xi and Kim hold talks in Pyongyang



Features
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Blazing a trail in Japan’s mountains

　Trail running has firmly established itself in Japan
　as an activity that is just as much about discovering yourself
　as it is about enjoying the great outdoors



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Shinobu Teraguchi: Following the nose to Napier, New Zealand

[FOOD]
- Discovering a Japanese-Korean fusion feast in Ikuno Koreatown
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Japan is finding it hard to say who’s poor anymore

[MEDIA MIX]
- 2020 Games puts spotlight on animal welfare

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Embracing social media to protect others from danger

[BOOKS]
- Music, life and reflections on the space in between
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
David Wang: A design space between Asia and the world

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
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- Wizards welcome Hachimura
etc.

Front page
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H.K. extradition bill put on hold



News
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[NATIONAL]
- G20 envoys eye climate moves
etc.

[VIEW FROM OSAKA]
- Amid U.S.-China row, Osaka braces for G20 summit

[WORLD]
- Attacks on oil vessels echo ‘Tanker War’ in the 1980s
etc.

[OPINION]
- Preventing elderly driver accidents
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- 20 years on, Kosovo still in limbo
- CNN’s Acosta defends the media
- G20 finance chiefs sound trade alarm
- Recluse incidents spur support calls
- Japan urged to put pressure on H.K.
- Sex crime verdicts draw protests
- Izumo, U.S. carrier in S. China Sea drill
- No plans for nukes, Iran leader says



Features
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PIONEERING DEPARTURE MELODIES

　Thirty years after the introduction of these jingles, we celebrate
　their ongoing contribution to the overall rail experience in Japan



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Koichi Takada: The natural shift into biometric architecture

[FOOD]
- Soft-set omurice: From the big screen to the kitchen table
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- ‘Lawyerlessness’ is a luxury Japan can no longer afford

[MEDIA MIX]
- Combating an unfounded fear of recluses

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Examining the morbid fascination with violence on social media

[BOOKS]
- Yasuke: The black samurai who became a warlord’s confidant
etc.

[THE LIVING PAST]
- Oshio Heihachiro: Confusing Confucianism

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Nadeshiko battle past Scotland
etc.

Front page
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- G20 finance meet opens in Japan



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Seko urges ‘free flow of data’ to G20
etc.

[WORLD]
- U.S., Mexico make deal, avert tariffs
etc.

[OPINION]
- Genetic tests for cancer therapy
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Biden fights campaign his own way
- Italian fishermen catch plastic
- Google to be hit by U.S. antitrust move
- Gender equality aims falling short
- Kawasaki attack led to son’s murder
- Plastic bag fees eyed for retailers
- Pension system falling short: FSA
- Renault eyes case against Ghosn



Features
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Stranger things: Weird ways to get festive

　While an aging population imperils an increasing number of festivals nationwide,
　the more peculiar rituals are drawing a cult following



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- For artist Jun Arita, home is where the art is

[FOOD]
- In Seoul, authentic Japanese food inspires everyday happiness
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Convenience stores work hard to stay relevant

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Chemical manufacturer Kaneka under fire over harassment

[MEDIA MIX]
- Juxtaposing two sides of a contentious debate

[BOOKS]
- The making of North Korea’s despotic leader
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
- Freyja Dean: Art, mythology and prog rock

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Sani Brown sets national record in 100m at NCAAs
etc.

Front page
------------------------
- North Korea still a threat: Iwaya



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Motive for Kawasaki knife attack remains unclear
etc.

[DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN]
- Rationale for tattoo ban no longer relevant

[WORLD]
- Tariffs test limit of emergency powers
etc.

[OPINION]
- Keep the price of new drugs sane
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Denmark’s welfare state in spotlight
- Mexico auctions seized vehicles
- Trump meets Emperor Naruhito
- Independence of Nissan threatened
- Two killed in stabbing spree
- Eugenics damages denied by court
- Diet amends laws on harassment
- G20 eyes tax shift for tech giants



Features
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HIKIKOMORI - The Prison Inside



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Fumiaki Imamura: The international road to scientific success

[FOOD]
- Cibi: A ‘little’ store bridging the Japan-Australia gap in a big way
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Does disgust with status quo feed nostalgia for past?

[MEDIA MIX]
- Maruyama’s ‘war’ gaffe puts spotlight on isles

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Launch of novelty stationery product sparks debate on tipping

[BOOKS]
- ‘The Future is Asian’: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ with infographics
etc.

[JAPAN TIMES GONE BY]
100 YEARS AGO
- Friday, June 27, 1919 | Maniac believed eating brain can cure madness
75 YEARS AGO
- Friday, June 9, 1944 | Sake, beer ration for drinking halls raised
50 YEARS AGO
- Tuesday, June 3, 1969 | JNR OKs train ride for two seeing-eye dogs
25 YEARS AGO
- Sunday, June 5, 1994 | City plans to rent out abandoned bicycles


[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Walker: Hachimura is ‘going to be a big name’
etc.

Front page
------------------------
- Alliance to top Abe-Trump agenda



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Doubt rising over sales tax increase
etc.

[WORLD]
- Climate in focus as EU goes to the polls
etc.

[OPINION]
- Addressing dementia prevention
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Probes draw renewed Trump ire
- Fuel subsidies defy green trend
- 61% back Abe summit with Kim
- GDP grows, but demand still weak
- LDP and Komeito rebuke Maruyama
- Milkshakes emerge as Brexit weapon
- Empress conducts first official duties
- Kono pushes Seoul on wartime issues



Features
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In search of Japan’s extinct wolves

　Sporadic sightings of a mysterious animal in the mountains of
　Chichibu have captivated a local community



Timeout
------------------------
[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Yoshiko Chuma: Dancing toward danger

[FOOD]
- For Eat Local Kobe, it’s important to stick close to your roots
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Fatal traffic mishaps put drivers in the media spotlight

[MEDIA MIX]
- News outlets debate ethics of a prenatal test

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Susaki mascot Chiitan runs afoul of Twitter’s social media rules

[BOOKS]
- Poop, realism and Ghibli: Enter the world of children’s literature
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
- Rebekah Wilson-Lye: Raising a glass to the wonders of sake

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Asanoyama nabs 1st title
etc.

Front page
------------------------
Japan slow to tackle food waste



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Abe hopes visit by Xi will give boost to bilateral ties
etc.

[VIEW FROM OSAKA]
- LDP and Komeito flip-flop on Osaka merger

[WORLD]
- Huawei, autos and national security
etc.

[OPINION]
- Not-guilty rulings on sex crimes
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Opposition struggles as India vote
- Bolton beats war drums on Iran
- N. Korea warns U.S. on rights criticism
- Index spurs fears of Japan recession
- Nissan cuts profit outlook by 28%
- Genome of Jomon female sequenced
- May eyes June for another Brexit try
- Olympic site labor conditions probed



Features
------------------------
SHIFTING LANDSCAPES
　Examining the state of traditional Japanese gardens



Timeout
------------------------
[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Mari Yamamoto: Staying international on and off camera

[FOOD]
- Yakisoba stir-fried noodles: A quick, easy and adaptable meal
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Aging population spurs drive to tidy nation’s homes

[MEDIA MIX]
- Missing an opportunity to tackle workplace woes

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Elementary school kids can say the darndest things online

[BOOKS]
- The collected wisdom of an aesthetic pruner
etc.

[THE LIVING PAST]
- Go-Daigo’s mysterious and most loyal warrior

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]
[SUDOKU]
[7 LITTLE WORDS]
[CARTOONS]
[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Kakuryu, Tochinoshin tied for lead
etc.

Front page
------------------------
- Is U.S.-China Cold War brewing?



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Japan fears it will be target of Trump’s frustration
etc.

[WORLD]
- Trump plays down North’s missile tests
etc.

[OPINION]
- Regional banks in trouble
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Russia crash reminder of poor record
- Online troll ‘army’ hits Uighurs
- Role of imperial women in focus
- Number of kids fell by a third in Heisei
- Jailed reporters in Myanmar freed
- Iran rolls back nuke pact pledges
- Emperor performs first formal ritual
- Online retailers hit by credit card scam



Features
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READING THE AIR

　Tokyo still has work to do on air pollution



Timeout
------------------------
[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Kumiko Imai-Duxfield: From the pull of destiny to a sense of duty

[FOOD]
- Tokyo’s tapioca boom: Where to find bubble tea in the capital
etc.

[THE HIGH GROUNDS]
- Yard Coffee & Craft Chocolate: It’s all about the bean

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Tabloids press pause as nation rings in a new era

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Attempting to switch off from social media during Golden Week

[MEDIA MIX]
- The harsh realities of financing rural rail lines

[BOOKS]
- Blood spatters across an empty field of snow
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
Hideo Furusawa: .Toward the shining light of French cooking

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]
[SUDOKU]
[7 LITTLE WORDS]
[CARTOONS]
[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Alvark prevail in title thriller
etc.

Front page
------------------------
Emperor Naruhito meets the people



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Emperor Naruhito greets public
etc.

[DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN]
- Gang members running out of places to hide

[WORLD]
- Thai king crowned Rama X
etc.

[OPINION]
- Address the vacant home problem
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Big action on climate eyed in U.K.
- Modi rakes in cash for election
- Tokyo marks 25th LGBT parade
- Trump to Abe: Make cars in U.S.
- Abe, Trudeau talk Huawei arrest
- IS leader praises Sri Lanka attacks
- Trump tested by Venezuela unrest
- No conditions for Abe-Kim meeting



Features
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SUPPORT ACT

Behind every Japanese prime minister is a fascinating first lady



Timeout
------------------------
[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Yosuke Hosoi: The mission to get it all on film

[FOOD]
- American-based breweries are creating their own brand of sake
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Deciphering the curious act of talking to oneself

[MEDIA MIX]
- The sport of collecting as much trash as possible

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Social media fails to follow news outlets approach to portrait rights

[BOOKS]
- Music and nature intertwine to paint a portrait of growth
etc.

[JAPAN TIMES GONE BY]
100 YEARS AGO | Saturday, May 24, 1919 | Mad dog bites seven children in Tokyo
75 YEARS AGO | Thursday, May 4, 1944 | Potatoes to be grown on Diet Building lawn
50 YEARS AGO | Sunday, May 18, 1969 | Graduate files lawsuit over job offer loss
25 YEARS AGO | Tuesday, May 10, 1994 | Harm to birds leaves bridge in the dark

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]
[SUDOKU]
[7 LITTLE WORDS]
[CARTOONS]
[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Kikuchi fans 10 Indians, gets no-decision
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
APRIL 28, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 17



Front page
------------------------
- Leaders bullish on trade deal



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Ghosn case highlights bail system
etc.

[WORLD]
- Weak S. Korea GDP dogs ‘jobs president’
etc.

[OPINION]
- Reconsidering Chernobyl
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Sri Lanka rattled by bombings
- Mueller fans critical of report
- LDP loses in Lower House by-elections
- U.S. waivers to end for Iran oil buyers
- Comedian wins Ukraine presidency
- China parades its naval might
- Abe, Macron align on global issues
- Ghosn out on bail for second time



Features
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THE HEISEI ERA - Defining moments: Part 12
PEACE

　As we count down to the end of the Heisei Era, The Japan Times presents
　the final installment of a series that looks back at the leading issues
　of the past three decades. This contribution examines the shifting perception
　of peace over the past 30 years



Timeout
------------------------
[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
[FOOD]
- Konbi: Offering a refined take on the classic konbini sandwich
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Trains, planes and automobiles to mark Golden Week

[MEDIA MIX]
- Keeping up appearances in the workplace

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Japan’s internet took on a life of its own during the Heisei Era

[BOOKS]
- Yukio Mishima tries out personal branding in the rediscovered ‘Star’
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
- Tokyo babies smile for Solveig Boergen

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]

[SUDOKU]

[7 LITTLE WORDS]

[CARTOONS]

[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Dramatic rally puts Osaka in semis
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
APRIL 21, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 16



Front page
------------------------
Japan gets boost on cyberattacks



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Imperial Couple wrap up final regional trip before abdication
etc.

[VIEW FROM OSAKA]
- Osaka Ishin’s success could have national impact

[WORLD]
- Syria’s Notre Dame ancestor
etc.

[OPINION]
- The future of Imperial succession
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Long road ahead for Notre Dame
- Nicaragua faces deepening crisis
- Xi plans first visit since taking power
- Fuel removal starts at nuclear plant
- Toyota unveils EVs for China market
- Foxconn chief eyes Taiwan presidency
- North Korea tests ‘tactical’ weapon
- LDP eyes new rules for big tech firms



Features
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[TOKYO’S TINY LIVING SPACES]
　Young professionals are increasingly choosing smaller homes
　in exchange for affordable rent and inner city convenience



Timeout
------------------------
[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Shuichi Kotani: Taking soba noodles worldwide

[FOOD]
[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Understanding the true ties between health and success

[MEDIA MIX]
- NHK docudrama details phone scam tactics

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Exploring rural Japan from the comfort of your living room

[BOOKS]
- Taking stock of a country in a time of transition and change
etc.

[THE LIVING PAST]
- Emperor Go-Daigo: The pride before a fall

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]
[SUDOKU]
[7 LITTLE WORDS]
[CARTOONS]
[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Ohtani takes another step in return from arm surgery
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
APRIL 14, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 15



Front page
------------------------
Japan, U.S. to kick off trade talks



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- G20 eyes ‘timely’ action on risks
etc.

[WORLD]
- 1919 massacre in Amritsar remembered
etc.

[OPINION]
- Keeping convenience sustainable
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- ‘Belt and Road’ draws concerns
- Vaccine exemptions in spotlight
- LDP scores key poll wins nationwide
- Catholic church to probe child abuse
- Prince Hisahito starts junior high
- In video, Ghosn claims ‘conspiracy’
- H.K. protesters found guilty
- F-35A jet crashes in world first



Features
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BEAR ESSENTIALS (Rilakkuma)
　A forthcoming animated series on Netflix celebrates
　Rilakkuma’s lackadaisical ethos in all its glory



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Masaya Nakayama: Keeping an eye on the art of subtraction

[FOOD]
- Sushi M: Shaking up the world of sushi through sake pairings
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Japan searches for remedies at dawn of the Reiwa Era

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Social media weighs in on design, purpose of new bank notes

[MEDIA MIX]
- News outlets toe line over Aegis Ashore system

[BOOKS]
- Habits, ideas and hints for living a simple, happy life

[20 QUESTIONS]
Vaughan Allison: Transforming nonessentials into essentials

[UNIVERSAL SUNDAY CROSSWORD]
[SUDOKU]
[7 LITTLE WORDS]
[CARTOONS]
[TWEETS OF THE WEEK]



Sports
------------------------
- Tokyo making strides: IPC boss
etc.