22.01.2016 16:52:09 (GMT+12)
Amari vows to answer claims over ¥12 million in undeclared funds
Scandal-hit economic minister Akira Amari vows to answer allegations that he and two secretaries received large undeclared donations and hospitality.
Islamic State razing of 1,400-year-old Iraq monastery slammed by Vatican, U.S. vets
The Obama administration and the Vatican condemned the Islamic State group Wednesday for razing Iraq’s oldest Christian monastery, a 1,400-year-old structure that survived assaults by ...
Davos forum kicks off with dour mood amid tough global conditions
The mood was glum as the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting of academics and leaders from business and politics kicked off Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, ...
Sharp gets ¥600 billion offer from Foxconn
Foxconn Technology Group has offered about \600 billion to buy struggling electronics maker Sharp Corp., according to a person familiar with the talks.
Toshima Ward survey finds a fifth of residents willing to be resettled in Saitama
The Tokyo ward is accelerating moves to promote the resettlement of healthy seniors in Chichibu, where plans to create a retirement community are underway.
Infertility treatment subsidies doubled for first attempt
Subsidies for in vitro fertilization and other forms of infertility treatment will now be \300,000 for couples trying the treatment for the first time.
Design of Japanese stop signs might change ahead of Olympic tourism surge
Since Japan expects an increase in tourists ahead of the 2020 Olympics, the National Police Agency is considering replacing the nation’s stop signs with versions ...
Experts blast Japan’s whaling program as ‘unscientific’ in journal
A group of experts from around the world have criticized Japan’s ongoing Antarctic Ocean whaling program as having no scientific basis in a letter published ...
Mizuho to sideline old boys’ network in next CEO selection vote
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is doing away with the kind of opaque leadership selection process that’s common in the nation, vowing to ensure its next ...
Three songs selected for Tokyo subway’s departure melodies
Hit tunes by the all-girl pop group AKB48 and its rival, Nogizaka46, and a 1960s duet song still popular in karaoke, have been selected for ...
How did you make friends in Japan?
Answer questions about Japan on City-Cost and earn points redeemable for shopping coupons. You can even log in using your Japan Times account.
Thai military risks weakening the monarchy
The Thai military's overuse of lese majeste law to prop up its own authority risks weakening the monarchy over the long term.
Chinese currency chaos
China's "supply-side structural reform" to deal with production overcapacity includes the risky strategy of devaluing the yuan.
Uncertain annual wage talks
It remains to be seen whether workers at small and medium-size firms will benefit from raises in this year's annual wage negotiations.
Where to find China’s latest crop of shoppers
China's vast number of rural consumers are starting to make themselves felt in the realm of e-commerce.
The bill for China’s flawed ascent is coming due
The Chinese government's contract with its 1.4 billion subjects is that it will deliver prosperity and they will be obedient. But how much longer can ...
Scandal-hit economic minister Akira Amari vows to answer allegations that he and two secretaries received large undeclared donations and hospitality.
Islamic State razing of 1,400-year-old Iraq monastery slammed by Vatican, U.S. vets
The Obama administration and the Vatican condemned the Islamic State group Wednesday for razing Iraq’s oldest Christian monastery, a 1,400-year-old structure that survived assaults by ...
Davos forum kicks off with dour mood amid tough global conditions
The mood was glum as the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting of academics and leaders from business and politics kicked off Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland, ...
Sharp gets ¥600 billion offer from Foxconn
Foxconn Technology Group has offered about \600 billion to buy struggling electronics maker Sharp Corp., according to a person familiar with the talks.
Toshima Ward survey finds a fifth of residents willing to be resettled in Saitama
The Tokyo ward is accelerating moves to promote the resettlement of healthy seniors in Chichibu, where plans to create a retirement community are underway.
Infertility treatment subsidies doubled for first attempt
Subsidies for in vitro fertilization and other forms of infertility treatment will now be \300,000 for couples trying the treatment for the first time.
Design of Japanese stop signs might change ahead of Olympic tourism surge
Since Japan expects an increase in tourists ahead of the 2020 Olympics, the National Police Agency is considering replacing the nation’s stop signs with versions ...
Experts blast Japan’s whaling program as ‘unscientific’ in journal
A group of experts from around the world have criticized Japan’s ongoing Antarctic Ocean whaling program as having no scientific basis in a letter published ...
Mizuho to sideline old boys’ network in next CEO selection vote
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is doing away with the kind of opaque leadership selection process that’s common in the nation, vowing to ensure its next ...
Three songs selected for Tokyo subway’s departure melodies
Hit tunes by the all-girl pop group AKB48 and its rival, Nogizaka46, and a 1960s duet song still popular in karaoke, have been selected for ...
How did you make friends in Japan?
Answer questions about Japan on City-Cost and earn points redeemable for shopping coupons. You can even log in using your Japan Times account.
Thai military risks weakening the monarchy
The Thai military's overuse of lese majeste law to prop up its own authority risks weakening the monarchy over the long term.
Chinese currency chaos
China's "supply-side structural reform" to deal with production overcapacity includes the risky strategy of devaluing the yuan.
Uncertain annual wage talks
It remains to be seen whether workers at small and medium-size firms will benefit from raises in this year's annual wage negotiations.
Where to find China’s latest crop of shoppers
China's vast number of rural consumers are starting to make themselves felt in the realm of e-commerce.
The bill for China’s flawed ascent is coming due
The Chinese government's contract with its 1.4 billion subjects is that it will deliver prosperity and they will be obedient. But how much longer can ...
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