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The Japan Times On Sunday
APRIL 7, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 14



Front page
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Ghosn’s fate may lie in Mideast



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Universities slow to ban smoking
etc.

[DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN]
- Solving the world’s largest bitcoin heist

[WORLD]
- Mom gives birth to gay son’s baby
etc.

[OPINION]
- Overhaul foreign trainee program
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- N.Z. failed to record hate crimes
- Experts alarmed by U.S. aid cuts
- Japan’s next era to be named Reiwa
- Mood among big firms sours: tankan
- SDF officers OK’d for Sinai mission
- Teens dissatisfied with National Diet
- Ghosn rearrested on fresh charges
- Democrats target Trump tax returns



Features
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TOKYO BIG SIGHT
　Experiencing all the hustle and bustle of Japan’s biggest convention
　and exhibition center before it reports for Olympic duty



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Yasushi Hirano’s aria of operatic commitment

[FOOD]
- Japan dominates Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in 2019
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- New era offers an opportunity to reassess the future

[MEDIA MIX]
- Outgoing Emperor has made the role his own

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Getting to the bottom of Chicano subculture coverage on Japan

[BOOKS]
- Wes Lang and his quest to climb Japan’s top 100 mountains

[JAPAN TIMES GONE BY]
100 YEARS AGO (Wednesday, April 30, 1919) - Fire destroys 3,700 buildings in Yokohama
75 YEARS AGO (Wednesday, April 12, 1944) - Blow to back of head restores veteran’s sight
50 YEARS AGO (Tuesday, April 29, 1969) - Train lines halted as student mobs run wild
25 YEARS AGO (Wednesday, April 6, 1994) - Biologists fi nd coral growing in Tokyo Bay

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



Sports
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- JOC set to name judo chief Yamashita new president
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
MARCH 31, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 13



Front page
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Europe aghast at Brexit morass



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Two Lawson stores to trial unstaffed night operations
etc.

[WORLD]
- Trump asked Kim to give U.S. nukes
etc.

[OPINION]
- Ensure the elderly are driving safe
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Venezuela’s Guaido faces tough path
- Trump 2020 kicks into high gear
- Men urged to take on women’s issues
- Premarital name lawsuit rejected
- Suga to pick final era name options
- Apple details foray into streaming
- India shoots down satellite in test
- Nissan panel eyes executive power



Features
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INSECURITY

　As we count down to the end of the Heisei Era, The Japan Times presents
　the 11th installment of a series that looks back at the leading issues
　of the past three decades. This contribution examines the shifting perception
　of safety over the past 30 years



Timeout
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[FOOD]
- Yuzu koshō might be the only spicy condiment you need
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- When ‘apo-den’ telephone scams take deadly turns

[MEDIA MIX]
- Will Japan finally promote its female politicians?

[JAPAN PULSE]
- With resellers, fans must take matters into their own hands

[BOOKS]
- Enter Bunkitsu, more like a gallery than a bookstore
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
Nemo Glassman: Bringing that extra variable to Japan travel

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



Sports
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- Kikuchi sharp, but M’s blow lead
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
MARCH 24, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 12



Front page
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Russia woes not over for Trump



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Planning for new visas faces delay
etc.

[WORLD]
- Emotional return to N.Z. mosque
etc.

[OPINION]
- ‘Indirect’ deaths from disasters
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- U.S. electoral system faces scrutiny
- U.S. victory over IS may not last
- India and Pakistan neared all-out war
- University ‘loses’ foreign students
- JOC chief Takeda stepping down
- U.S. to push for wider trade pact
- Google steps into gaming industry
- Ichiro retires after 28-year career



Features
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FLOWER POWER
　A Tokyo florist’s decision to close his small hillside shop
　amid a shrinking market affects a wider community



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Fumi Nagasaka: When Japan is neither in nor out of the picture

[FOOD]
- At family-run izakaya Kurasuno, the secret ingredient is a smile
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Are democratic principles at risk of being undermined?

[MEDIA MIX]
- Idols, agencies navigate brand new landscape

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Denki Groove campaign reveals what Japan truly thinks of its celebrities

[BOOKS]
- An impeccable new biography for one of Russia’s master spies
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
Hiroki Ogasawara: Looking for a truly multicultural Japan

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



Sports
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- Zagitova captures world title
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
MARCH 17, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 11



Front page
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N.Z. leader vows action on guns



Special supplement
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[THE BEST OF JAPAN]
- Culture steeped in a wealth of history
- Overflowing with value and variety
- Athleticism meets ancient tradition
- Art form rich in dreamlike allure
etc.



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Approval for Abe Cabinet sags to 39%
etc.

[VIEW FROM OSAKA]
- Osaka leaders make bizarre bid to swap seats

[WORLD]
- Mosque shooter saw immigrants as invaders
etc.

[OPINION]
- Beefing up our quake defense
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Erasing the scars of war in Syria
- U.S. Democrats make rural push
- Japan eyes tariffs amid S. Korea row
- Firms push back on wage-hike calls
- 3/11 recovery nears ‘final stages’: Abe
- Auto alliance aims for balanced board
- U.S. joins world in grounding 737 Max
- Top court backs NHK on fee policy



Features
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[IRISH EYES ARE SMILING IN JAPAN]
As Japan celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, we examine
how a small island on the edge of Europe put down roots in this East Asian nation



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Tetsuya “Nick” Sakagami: When something fishy makes great business

[FOOD]
Colorful, portable and easy to make: Inarizushi are the best picnic food
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
Does NHK credit instant noodles to the right inventor?

[MEDIA MIX]
News outlets gloss over South Korea frictions

[JAPAN PULSE]
Alarming results in literacy survey stir debate on social media

[BOOKS]
One thread in a lifetime of cultural exploration

[THE LIVING PAST]
Culture bred in the midst of famine and war


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



Sports
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- Spotlight on Ichiro for openers
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
MARCH 10, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 10



Front page
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Tohoku turns to foreign workers



News
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[NATIONAL]
Big banks stamping out hanko
etc.

[WORLD]
Bioengineered U.S. salmon get regulators’ OK
etc.

[OPINION]
Prenatal diagnosis problems
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
Killings of teens spark U.K. debate
Jackson film fuels toxic fandom
House panel steps up Russia probe
China sets lower growth target
Ghosn released on bail after 108 days
Architect Isozaki wins Pritzker
Huawei challenges U.S. security law
Activity at N. Korea missile site probed



Features
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Unlocking Japan’s geothermal potential
｜Experts claim the renewable energy source could supply
　10 percent of the country’s energy needs by 2050



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Ryoichi Kurokawa: The electronic artist’s code

[FOOD]
Okinawa’s sweets: Just as delicate as their mainland counterparts

[BIG IN JAPAN]
China’s detention system offers a few lessons for Japan

[JAPAN PULSE]
Spotify has one eye on untapped domestic podcast market

[MEDIA MIX]
Just how convenient are convenience stores?

[BOOKS]
Young adult literature from Japan attracts a new global audience

[20 QUESTIONS]
Declan Somers: Having fun with fundraising

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



Sports
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Hiwatashi wins world junior title

The Japan Times On Sunday
MARCH 3, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 9



Front page
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Frailty over North Korea exposed



News
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[NATIONAL]
Groups call Ainu bill ‘deplorable’
etc.

[DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN]
Google Maps may lead users down wrong path

[WORLD]
Pakistan, India turn from brink
etc.

[OPINION]
Revamping the law school system
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
Trump hits stride on the world stage
Soldiers flee crisis-hit Venezuela
Emperor marks 30 years on throne
Okinawa votes no on U.S. base plans
Top pope adviser guilty of sex crimes
Japan protests Russian visit to isle
Trump a ‘con man,’ ex-lawyer says
Mass migration due to warming?



Features
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‘No one wants to be homeless’



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Tomoko Houtzager: Moving to the bush just to live off the land

[FOOD]
Uighur restaurants in Tokyo:Finding heaven through food

[BIG IN JAPAN]
Dealing with gun issues in a nation with few guns

[MEDIA MIX]
NHK reform sparks concern over influence

[JAPAN PULSE]
Reaction to Niigata bullying video reflects changing attitudes

[BOOKS]
William I. Elliott’s lifetime passion for Japanese poetry

[JAPAN TIMES GONE BY]
100 YEARS AGO (Friday, March 21, 1919) - Tokyo buildings damaged by rare gale
75 YEARS AGO (Wednesday, March 8, 1944) - Aluminum coins to be replaced by tin
50 YEARS AGO (Sunday, March 2, 1969) - Exploding balloons injure eight people
25 YEARS AGO (Sunday, March 13, 1994) - Food Agency issues reminder to mix rice

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



Sports
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Vissel edge Sagan on Villa’s goal

The Japan Times On Sunday
FEBRUARY 24, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 8



Front page
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South Korea fears for U.S. alliance



News
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[NATIONAL]
Fukushima still short on Olympic aid
etc.

[WORLD]
Kim cited his kids as reason to give up nukes: official
etc.

[OPINION]
- Empower outside directors
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
Group urges wake-up call on climate
India politics in flux after attack
China rejects call to join nuclear pact
Spinal injury iPS trial wins approval
Koike sets out vision for Tokyo
Honda set to close only U.K. plant
Ghosn case risky for Japan: lawyer
Skeptic may head U.S. climate probe



Features
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The Heisei Era - Defining moments: Part 10
SOLIDARITY

　As we count down to the end of the Heisei Era, The Japan Times presents the 10th
　installment of a series that looks back at the leading issues of the past three decades.
　This installment examines the shifting state of women in society



Timeout
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[FOOD]
Jigokudani is Osaka’s hidden ‘Hell Valley’ for barhopping
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
AI debate raises more questions than answers

[MEDIA MIX]
Building owners dodging risk tenants live with

[JAPAN PULSE]
Teen’s bid to hitchhike across the U.S. divides social media

[BOOKS]
‘Tokyo Ueno Station’ shows the dark side of the postwar boom
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
Corey Mah: Fashioning a new life in Tokyo

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



Sports
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Frontale, Tokyo battle to draw
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
FEBRUARY 17, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 7



Front page
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JOC chief under pressure to quit



News
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[NATIONAL]
- JR East to bring three new lines to Haneda
etc.

[VIEW FROM OSAKA]
- Osaka in the spotlight ahead of G20 and elections

[WORLD]
- Border wall: Legal battle now begins
etc.

[OPINION]
- EU plays tough with Cambodia
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Presidential race a major juggling act
- Stars offer clues to Thai politics
- Oarfish sightings stoke quake fears
- New Haneda slots doled out
- Swimming star Ikee has leukemia
- Ghosn defense loses lead lawyer
- Trial of Catalan separatists begins
- Futenma poll campaign kicks off



Features
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Embracing a buraku heritage
　Examining the changing attitudes toward a social minority
　that has been ostracized over centuries for its historical association
　with what was once considered ‘unclean’ occupations stigmatized by death and blood



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
The best lesson in life is to never stop learning

[FOOD]
- Forget oysters on the half shell, give frying them a try instead
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Will removing porn from convenience stores hurt tabloids?

[MEDIA MIX]
- Are press activities being undermined in Japan?

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Understanding how social media can land you in hot water

[BOOKS]
- History enlivened at every turn with flashes of wit

[THE LIVING PAST]
- There are many sides to a great warrior

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



Sports
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- Frontale top Reds in Super Cup
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
FEBRUARY 10, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 6



Front page
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Seoul silent on forced labor talks



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Plastic crackdown coming to government cafeterias
etc.

[WORLD]
- Sex, tabloids and toxic U.S. politics
etc.

[OPINION]
- Tighten rules on data privacy
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- In Germany, caution over Korea unity
- Pelosi sets tone as Trump’s foil
- Russia quits arms pact, following U.S.
- Cabinet support at 46% amid scandal
- Merkel and Abe look to boost ties
- Journalist barred from leaving Japan
- U.S. will keep up IS fight, Pompeo says
- Child abuse cases rise hit record high



Features
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC
　Examining the obsession over Japan’s soft vinyl toys



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Yu Nakamura: A sweet affinity between Japan and Thailand

[FOOD]
- Cacao Hunters knows where the best chocolate is: Colombia
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Heisei Era hindsight gives new meaning to established terms

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Loft under fire for its portrayal of women in advertising campaign

[MEDIA MIX]
- Coverage of abuse cases often incomplete

[BOOKS]
- An homage to the British savior of Japan’s cherry blossoms
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
Medicom Toy: You’re never too old to play

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



Sports
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- Kihira wins Four Continents title
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
FEBRUARY 3, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 5



Front page
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U.S. suspends INF arms treaty



News
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[NATIONAL]
- All Okinawa cities to vote on base plan
etc.

[DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN]
- Rethinking media coverage of ‘theatrical crime’

[WORLD]
- Could South Korea seek own nukes?
etc.

[OPINION]
- What’s missing from the ‘boom’
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Thai youth rising up as election set
- Schumer’s flip phone vs. Trump
- Abe omits S. Korea ties in Diet speech
- Shock follows Arashi hiatus news
- Osaka win gives sponsors a boost
- Arrest was result of ‘treason’: Ghosn
- Trump lashes out at own intel chiefs
- Alarm sounded on nuclear waste



Features
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Game for a laugh - Learning to become a manzai comedian


Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]

[FOOD]
- Back from the brink: Reviving abandoned vineyards in Osaka
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Facial recognition technology: What would Orwell say?

[MEDIA MIX]
- Tabloid under fire for objectification of women

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Tiramisu copyright furor highlights the internet’s importance

[BOOKS]
- How Japan unleashed Lu Xun’s ferocious literary passion

[JAPAN TIMES GONE BY]
100 YEARS AGO (Sunday, Feb. 2, 1919) - Tokyo gripped by dread disease
75 YEARS AGO (Monday, Feb. 28, 1944) - Entertainers to curb extravagant centers
50 YEARS AGO (Friday, Feb. 7, 1969) - Dancer arrested after 30 die in Koriyama fire
25 YEARS AGO (Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994) - Dog trainer suspected of being serial killer

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



Sports
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- Samurai Blue fall to Qatar in final
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
JANUARY 27, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 4



Front page
------------------------
Trump’s failings on full show



News
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[NATIONAL]
- Foreign workers triple in decade to 1.46 million
etc.

[WORLD]
- China’s clout at U.N. grows
etc.

[OPINION]
- Local autonomy in dire peril
etc

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Wall or not, families try to enter U.S.
- Davos elite defend global order
- France asks Nissan to accept merger
- T Card user data shared with police
- Convenience store chains ditch porn
- IMF cuts global growth forecast
- Pope Francis to make Japan visit
- Flu-linked death prompts warning



Features
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Denuclearized
　　As we count down to the end of the Heisei Era,
　　The Japan Times presents the ninth installment of a series
　　that looks back at the leading issues of the past three decades.
　　This installment examines the evolution of the concept of ‘family’



Timeout
------------------------
[FOOD]
- Five Japanese restaurants on the shortlist for new culinary award
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- End of an era gives Japan a chance to hit the reset button

[MEDIA MIX]
- Isle dispute with Russia tied to base issues: Yabe

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Clamor grows for Heisei memories online as abdication nears

[BOOKS]
- Behind the mask of a classic Japanese murder mystery
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
- Maho Kato: Living life by nature’s design

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



Sports
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- Hakuho withdraws from basho
etc.

Front page
------------------------
Japan faces Trump’s third year



Features
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THE TODAI RIOTS 1968-69
　A photographer who documented the occupation of
　the University of Tokyo from inside the barricades half a century ago
　remembers the final days of resistance



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Japan may unveil audio in radar row
etc.

[VIEW FROM OSAKA]
- Kansai city eyes plastic bag ban. Will others follow?

[WORLD]
- Trump, Kim to talk again next month
etc.

[OPINION]
- Bolstering the nation’s workforce
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- China steps up moves in Canada row
- Furloughed U.S. workers struggle
- North warns Japan on abductee issue
- China group eyed in Keidanren hack
- JOC chief denies corruption charge
- Ailing yokozuna Kisenosato retires
- Saudi teen to work for women’s rights
- U.S., Japan defense chiefs eye China



Timeout
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[FOOD]
- Chase away the winter blues with a comforting nabe hot pot
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Tolerant attitudes make Japan a drinker’s paradise

[MEDIA MIX]
- Hitachi chief’s nuclear remarks spark debate

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Organizing guru Marie Kondo sparks plenty of joy on social media

[BOOKS]
- Sisters separated by war, politics and belonging

[THE LIVING PAST]
- Toyotomi Hideyoshi: The brutality of victory

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



Sports
------------------------
- Title race heating up
etcc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
JANUARY 13, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 2



Front page
------------------------
Ghosn investigation expanded



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Tokyo, Paris in sync over Indo-Pacific
etc.

[WORLD]
- Shutdown strains U.S. airports
etc.

[OPINION]
- Keep close eye on departure tax

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
‘Family tech’ trades on anxieties
Brexit acrimony reaches MPs
Taiwan’s Tsai slams China ‘subversion’
Departure tax collection begins
‘I’m innocent,’ Ghosn tells court
Near-record heat seen last year: EU
Colleges slam ‘easy girls’ article
Faulty data robbed millions of benefits



Features
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SNACK BARS: Mostly male watering holes are changing to reflect the times



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
Aiko Tanaka: A bundle of laughs in America

[FOOD]
Old-fashioned wine techniques for a forward-looking region
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
Perceived dearth of freedom in schools reflects wider woes

[JAPAN PULSE]
Maezawa’s offer of prize money for retweets sets Twitter abuzz

[MEDIA MIX]
News outlets tiptoe around tattoo controversy

[BOOKS]
The undisputed master of warrior prints

[20 QUESTIONS]
Aki Fujita Taguchi on life behind the camera

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



Sports
------------------------
- JOC boss in corruption probe
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
JANUARY 6, 2019 | VOL. 59 NO. 1



Front page
------------------------
Japan eyes U.S. cyberattack help



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Japan hits back over radar claims
etc.

[DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN]
- Is global scrutiny of Japan’s justice system fair?

[WORLD]
- Impeachment now ‘on the table’
etc.

[OPINION]
- Taiwan Strait division reinforced
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- U.S. defense chief seeks China focus
- Legal pot turns 1 in California
- U.S. and China talk ‘progress’ on trade
- Status of crested ibis under review
- Bangladesh PM wins big in election
- Driver injures nine on Harajuku street
- N. Korea warns of taking a ‘new path’
- Fewer firms expect economic growth



Features
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Paper trail
　As temperatures drop across the country,
　washi makers nationwide enter their peak production season



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Kicking around the U.S. for a career in soccer

[FOOD]
- Buoys, fisheries and aquaculture join the internet of things
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Examining the strange synergy of Heisei Era crimes

[MEDIA MIX]
- Online strategy of provocation gaining traction

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Survey on commuting gripes spurs wider societal complaints

[BOOKS]
- ‘Oyako’: Capturing the intimacy of parent-child bonds
etc.

[JAPAN TIMES GONE BY]
100 YEARS AGO (Thursday, Jan. 16, 1919) - Baby smothered on crowded street car
75 YEARS AGO (Monday, Jan. 17, 1944) - One-legged pilot training to rejoin unit
50 YEARS AGO (Sunday, Jan. 19, 1969) - Police battle students at Tokyo University
25 YEARS AGO (Friday, Jan. 14, 1994) - Parents instructed to change name of son

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



Sports
------------------------
- Nishikori rolls into Brisbane final
etc.

The Japan Times On Sunday
DECEMBER 30, 2018 | VOL. 58 NO. 52



Front page
------------------------
- At long last, CPTPP takes eff ect



News
------------------------
[NATIONAL]
- Investment fund execs step down
etc.

[WORLD]
- U.S. Army looks for a few good robots
etc.

[OPINION]
- Support for foreign laborers
etc.

[WEEK IN REVIEW]
- Cracks form in Trump’s coalition
- Afghan generals wary of U.S. exit
- Emperor gives birthday greeting
- Cabinet OKs plans for foreign labor
- Prince eyed saving on Imperial rites
- Out on bail, Kelly claims innocence
- Accessibility key for 2020: Koike
- Convicts executed over 1988 murders



Features
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New year, new opportunities
　What to expect in the Year of the Boar



Timeout
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[WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?]
- Akira Satake: From handmade banjos to vases

[FOOD]
- Could potato flour revitalize a small town in Iwate Prefecture?
etc.

[BIG IN JAPAN]
- Year of the Dog fails to answer the tough questions

[MEDIA MIX]
- Heisei Era a bumpy ride for news outlets

[JAPAN PULSE]
- Social media and online outlets led charge for change in 2018

[BOOKS]
- Mark the new year with a commitment to books on Japan
etc.

[20 QUESTIONS]
- The most entertaining answers of 2018

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



Sports
------------------------
- Gonzaga routs North Alabama
etc.