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

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



News
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[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
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[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
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- Alvark prevail in title thriller
etc.

Front page
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Emperor Naruhito meets the people



News
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[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
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[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
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- Kikuchi fans 10 Indians, gets no-decision
etc.

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



Front page
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- Leaders bullish on trade deal



News
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[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
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[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
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- Dramatic rally puts Osaka in semis
etc.

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



Front page
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Japan gets boost on cyberattacks



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

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



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



News
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[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
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- Tokyo making strides: IPC boss
etc.

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
------------------------
[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
------------------------
[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
------------------------
- Spotlight on Ichiro for openers
etc.

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



Front page
------------------------
Tohoku turns to foreign workers



News
------------------------
[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
------------------------
[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
------------------------
Vissel edge Sagan on Villa’s goal

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



Front page
------------------------
South Korea fears for U.S. alliance



News
------------------------
[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
------------------------
[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
------------------------
Frontale, Tokyo battle to draw
etc.

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



Front page
------------------------
JOC chief under pressure to quit



News
------------------------
[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
------------------------
[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
------------------------
- Frontale top Reds in Super Cup
etc.

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



Front page
------------------------
Seoul silent on forced labor talks



News
------------------------
[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
------------------------
[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
------------------------
- Kihira wins Four Continents title
etc.

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



Front page
------------------------
U.S. suspends INF arms treaty



News
------------------------
[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
------------------------
[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
------------------------
- Samurai Blue fall to Qatar in final
etc.