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Isao Yukisada’s drama “Kaede” is the latest reminder that hit songs make potent movie fuel. 👉 ebx.sh/VrwiFI
December 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Isao Yukisada’s drama “Kaede” is the latest reminder that hit songs make potent movie fuel. 👉 ebx.sh/VrwiFI
In tomorrow's edition of The Japan Times Weekend: A shrinking Japan looks to 2050
December 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In tomorrow's edition of The Japan Times Weekend: A shrinking Japan looks to 2050
“Osechi ryōri” need not always be about preserved foods. Put together some ball-shaped beef sushi for a change. www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12...
December 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
“Osechi ryōri” need not always be about preserved foods. Put together some ball-shaped beef sushi for a change. www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12...
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December 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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“We as female players have to keep pushing for new paths, or the doors that open for boys will stay shut for us.” 👉 ebx.sh/qScli4
December 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“We as female players have to keep pushing for new paths, or the doors that open for boys will stay shut for us.” 👉 ebx.sh/qScli4
This year’s winter bonuses at large companies in Japan averaged ¥1,004,841, topping ¥1 million for the first time since comparable data became available in 1981, a survey showed. 👉 ebx.sh/ZsVl9r
December 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This year’s winter bonuses at large companies in Japan averaged ¥1,004,841, topping ¥1 million for the first time since comparable data became available in 1981, a survey showed. 👉 ebx.sh/ZsVl9r
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the door to communications with China remains open and Tokyo’s goal of building a constructive, stable relationship with Beijing has been consistent through her two months in office. 👉 ebx.sh/yMoC4l
December 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the door to communications with China remains open and Tokyo’s goal of building a constructive, stable relationship with Beijing has been consistent through her two months in office. 👉 ebx.sh/yMoC4l
Having a dog at home likely helps alter adolescent children's microbiome to make them happier and have better social skills, a study by a Japanese research team showed. 👉 ebx.sh/wS1TPB
December 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Having a dog at home likely helps alter adolescent children's microbiome to make them happier and have better social skills, a study by a Japanese research team showed. 👉 ebx.sh/wS1TPB
“Japan still sees foreigners as disposable labor”: Policymakers are failing to help foreign residents in Japan integrate by emphasizing order over harmony, says Toshihiro Menju, a visiting professor at Kansai University of International Studies. 👉 ebx.sh/ad8lLq
December 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“Japan still sees foreigners as disposable labor”: Policymakers are failing to help foreign residents in Japan integrate by emphasizing order over harmony, says Toshihiro Menju, a visiting professor at Kansai University of International Studies. 👉 ebx.sh/ad8lLq
The Liberal Democratic Party’s recent tax agreement with an opposition party raises questions about how Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will balance ties with her party’s coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party. 👉 ebx.sh/nCv1HE
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Liberal Democratic Party’s recent tax agreement with an opposition party raises questions about how Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will balance ties with her party’s coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party. 👉 ebx.sh/nCv1HE
A research group from Kyoto University has developed a Protestant catechism bot, which recites passages from the Bible. 👉 ebx.sh/Mgs05n
December 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A research group from Kyoto University has developed a Protestant catechism bot, which recites passages from the Bible. 👉 ebx.sh/Mgs05n
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December 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Japan's love for the sights and flavors found at Christmas markets has only grown over the years, with more and more major shopping complexes and public spaces hosting such events. 👉 ebx.sh/dQVjYM
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Japan's love for the sights and flavors found at Christmas markets has only grown over the years, with more and more major shopping complexes and public spaces hosting such events. 👉 ebx.sh/dQVjYM
One Japanese prefecture is considering stopping hiring foreign nationals in order to protect confidential information, particularly in light of a Chinese law requiring its citizens to cooperate with intelligence agencies. 👉 ebx.sh/WnwRAe
December 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
One Japanese prefecture is considering stopping hiring foreign nationals in order to protect confidential information, particularly in light of a Chinese law requiring its citizens to cooperate with intelligence agencies. 👉 ebx.sh/WnwRAe
Tepco President Tomiaki Kobayakawa says the company will apply lessons learned from the meltdown of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant when it restarts the first unit of its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant on Jan. 20. 👉 ebx.sh/ixlRYb
December 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Tepco President Tomiaki Kobayakawa says the company will apply lessons learned from the meltdown of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant when it restarts the first unit of its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant on Jan. 20. 👉 ebx.sh/ixlRYb
Another exciting year of sumo is upon us, with the first "banzuke" of 2026 offering a hint of what’s to come and the names to watch. 👉 ebx.sh/OSuCm3
December 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Another exciting year of sumo is upon us, with the first "banzuke" of 2026 offering a hint of what’s to come and the names to watch. 👉 ebx.sh/OSuCm3
Japan and the U.S. held a second consultation meeting on Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge, with both Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attending. 👉 ebx.sh/vgeaIX
December 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Japan and the U.S. held a second consultation meeting on Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge, with both Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attending. 👉 ebx.sh/vgeaIX
The Japanese government plans to lower passport application fees by up to ¥7,000, aiming to implement the reductions in July. 👉 ebx.sh/3DuKkE
December 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Japanese government plans to lower passport application fees by up to ¥7,000, aiming to implement the reductions in July. 👉 ebx.sh/3DuKkE
The ruling LDP’s headquarters on foreign national policy has compiled an interim draft of recommendations to submit to the government in January, including immigration and residence management, data linkage and Japanese-language acquisition. 👉 ebx.sh/ZcniMT
December 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The ruling LDP’s headquarters on foreign national policy has compiled an interim draft of recommendations to submit to the government in January, including immigration and residence management, data linkage and Japanese-language acquisition. 👉 ebx.sh/ZcniMT
A wave of visits to Taiwan by Japanese lawmakers is underway, underscoring the close ties between Tokyo and Taipei and drawing a sharp response from Beijing. 👉 ebx.sh/nYM12o
December 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A wave of visits to Taiwan by Japanese lawmakers is underway, underscoring the close ties between Tokyo and Taipei and drawing a sharp response from Beijing. 👉 ebx.sh/nYM12o
Famed golfer Masashi Ozaki, who won 113 tournaments in his lifetime and became the first Japanese golfer to rank in the top 10 at the Masters, died Tuesday of colorectal cancer. 👉 ebx.sh/Q5YpLB
December 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Famed golfer Masashi Ozaki, who won 113 tournaments in his lifetime and became the first Japanese golfer to rank in the top 10 at the Masters, died Tuesday of colorectal cancer. 👉 ebx.sh/Q5YpLB
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December 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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“Osechi ryōri” need not always be about preserved foods. Put together some ball-shaped beef sushi for a change. 👉 ebx.sh/L1LrvZ
December 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“Osechi ryōri” need not always be about preserved foods. Put together some ball-shaped beef sushi for a change. 👉 ebx.sh/L1LrvZ
Griffin Johnson, a social media star with millions of followers across several platforms, is quickly becoming an influential figure in the horse racing industry. 👉 ebx.sh/1q9rrO
December 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Griffin Johnson, a social media star with millions of followers across several platforms, is quickly becoming an influential figure in the horse racing industry. 👉 ebx.sh/1q9rrO
Japan’s government is to set the number of foreign workers accepted under the Specified Skilled Worker program and the new “employment for skill development” system at a combined total of 1.23 million. 👉 ebx.sh/pjDcXF
December 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Japan’s government is to set the number of foreign workers accepted under the Specified Skilled Worker program and the new “employment for skill development” system at a combined total of 1.23 million. 👉 ebx.sh/pjDcXF