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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 27, 2020
Huawei and ZTE equipment use must be reported under FCC order
The Federal Communications Commission told U.S. telephone companies to report details on their use of equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp., Chinese gear-makers accused by the Trump administration of posing a risk of espionage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 6, 2019
FCC wants to know if Huawei gear is near U.S. military bases
U.S. officials plan to assess where equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. has been installed, and would be concerned if it¡¯s found near domestic military bases, the head of the Federal Communications Commission has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 13, 2019
U.S. flags Huawei 5G network security concerns to Gulf allies
The United States has raised its concerns with Gulf allies over a possible security risk in using Huawei¡¯s technology for their 5G mobile infrastructure, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 13, 2019
Huawei fights to keep U.S. funds flowing to its rural mobile customers
China¡¯s Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., the world¡¯s biggest telecom equipment maker, argued on Wednesday that Washington should scrap plans to prohibit wireless companies from using U.S. government funds to buy Huawei gear for their networks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 7, 2019
FCC votes to curb ¡®scourge¡¯ of robocalls, giving carriers OK to take blocking tactics
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to help shield you from those unwanted telemarketers and scammers who warn you about fake tax problems or offer too-good-to-be-true vacation packages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 21, 2019
In break with FCC, U.S. Justice Department leans against T-Mobile takeover of Sprint
The Justice Department is leaning against approving T-Mobile U.S. Inc.¡¯s proposed takeover of Sprint Corp., according to a source familiar with the review, even after the companies won the backing of the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 15, 2018
FCC launches first U.S. high-band 5G spectrum auction
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday launched the agency¡¯s first high-band 5G spectrum auction as it works to clear space for next-generation faster networks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 28, 2018
Watchdog denies FCC chief Ajit Pai played favorites with Sinclair
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission¡¯s watchdog has rejected allegations of favoritism by the agency¡¯s chairman toward Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2018
FCC chief stands by Sinclair-Tribune merger review decision despite Trump¡¯s outcry
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said on Wednesday he stands by the decision to refer Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.¡¯s $3.9 billion proposed acquisition of Tribune Media Co. for review by an administrative law judge despite critical comments from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 15, 2018
SpaceX gets FCC chief¡¯s nod to launch satellite-based broadband network
Elon Musk¡¯s SpaceX, fresh off the successful launch this month of the world¡¯s most powerful rocket, won an endorsement on Wednesday from the top U.S. communications regulator to build a broadband network using satellites.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 31, 2018
Hawaii employee mistook ¡®exercise¡¯ for real missile attack: FCC
A Hawaii employee who issued a false missile warning mistook a test drill for an actual attack, the U.S. Federal Communications said on Tuesday, faulting the state¡¯s handling of the issue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2018
Democrats vow to force vote on net neutrality, make it a campaign issue
U.S. Senate Democrats said on Tuesday they will force a vote later this year on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission¡¯s reversal of landmark Obama administration net neutrality rules and will try to make it a key issue in the 2018 congressional elections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 17, 2017
False paradise? EU is no haven of net neutrality, critics say
America¡¯s decision to scrap rules designed to ensure a free and open internet leaves the European Union as the biggest market where Net neutrality still prevails ¡ª but critics say the EU is not a level playing field.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 15, 2017
Fight to save net neutrality rules faces long odds in U.S. courtrooms
Within minutes of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission vote to roll back Obama-era net neutrality regulations, threats of lawsuits to block the move rolled in.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ANALYSIS
Dec 15, 2017
Net neutrality repeal gives U.S. Democrats fresh way to reach millennials
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission¡¯s vote on Thursday to roll back net neutrality rules could galvanize young voters, a move Democrats hope will send millennials to the polls in greater numbers and bolster their chances in next year¡¯s elections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 24, 2017
Trump taps ¡®Net neutrality¡¯ foe Ajit Pai to head FCC, go after regulations
President Donald Trump has picked a fierce critic of the Obama-era ¡°Net neutrality¡± rules to be chief regulator of the nation¡¯s airwaves and internet connections.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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