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As world focuses on Strait of Hormuz, North Korea tests raft of new weapons
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (151+ words) The Japan Times North Korea conducted a slew of tests of new armaments this week including an electromagnetic weapon system and an antiaircraft missile, as it ramps up efforts to upgrade its conventional arms amid U. S President Donald Trump's attacks…...
University of Tokyo to directly manage affiliated hospital in response to scandal
24+ min ago (317+ words) The University of Tokyo announced Wednesday that it will place its affiliated hospital under the direct control of its central administration, following a series of bribery scandals linked to the institution's insular organizational culture. "By allowing a closed organizational culture…...
Tokyo's concert scene searches for its next act
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (151+ words) The Japan Times Tokyo's live music industry is starting to turn inward " and it may not turn back. Last week, concert promoter Creativeman announced J-pop artist Ado as the final headliner for this year's Summer Sonic festival. She joins American…...
Artemis II's awe reminds us of science's fragility and importance
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (170+ words) The Japan Times Three words uttered yesterday from Mission Control to Reid Wiseman, commander of Artemis II, perfectly capture the groundswell of emotion many of us have experienced over the last week as a team of astronauts flew beyond the…...
Burn" lights up Kabukicho"s darkness with a bold vision
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (187+ words) The Japan Times Movies are an unreliable yardstick for gauging the most pressing social issues of the day But based on what's been playing in Japanese theaters over the past year, you might conclude that Tokyo's Kabukicho neighborhood is one…...
Anxiety rises in Tokyo as uncertainties hang over fragile Iran war truce
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (156+ words) The Japan Times Japan is keeping a close watch on the situation in the Middle East as uncertainties hang over a fragile truce between the U. S. and Iran, a day after the two sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Tokyo has…...
From falling U. S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (148+ words) The Japan Times SAN FRANCISCO/AHMEDABAD, India - Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot What he says are unprecedented price increases in the weeks since the United States waged war on Iran mean the Californian, who makes plastic bags for…...
Kuma-led team to design new wing of London's National Gallery
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (145+ words) A group led by prominent Japanese architect Kengo Kuma will design a new wing for the National Gallery in London, the museum has said. Kengo Kuma and Associates, together with two British architecture companies, have won the competition to design…...
Fast Retailing raises profit outlook on robust global demand and Japan sales
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (199+ words) Fast Retailing has raised its full-year operating profit outlook on robust demand for its Uniqlo apparel in the U. S. and Europe, bolstered by continued growth in Japan. The Japanese clothing company now sees operating income of "700 billion ($4. 4 billion), compared with its…...
Shohei Ohtani pitches and ties mark held by Ichiro in Dodgers' loss to Blue Jays
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (124+ words) The Japan Times The Toronto Blue Jays scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an error " and went on to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at home on Wednesday afternoon. The Blue Jays salvaged the finale of…...
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