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Japan Times
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Jun 1, 2020
School bee winners honored
The Japan Times has been sending the best speller of Japan¡¯s English spelling contest to the United States to compete in the U.S. national finals every year since 2010.
WORLD
Sep 6, 2018
Guinness World Records celebrates new achievements in latest edition, including those of 83-year-old Japanese DJ
An 83-year-old Japanese disc jockey, an elderly flying trapeze artist, the owner of the world¡¯s fastest jet-propelled go-kart and a dog named Feather with a flair for jumping are among the record-breaking stars to win a place in the latest edition of Guinness World Records.
Japan Times
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Aug 24, 2017
Drop-dead beautiful: Japan undertakers show their skill on preparing bodies for the ¡®other world¡¯
A 23-year-old undertaker won a contest at Japan¡¯s biggest funeral expo on Thursday that tested ancient skills in the ritual dressing of the dead.
Japan Times
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Jun 5, 2017
¡®Macho¡¯ photo contest hopes to boost demolition industry¡¯s image, draw more workers
An unprecedented online photo contest highlighting demolition workers was held recently to raise public awareness of their profession in a chronically understaffed industry.
Japan Times
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Apr 24, 2017
Nagoya group looks to spread jump rope ¡®culture¡¯ to the world
In Aichi Prefecture, the nation¡¯s top producing region of jump ropes, efforts are being made to promote the sport at home and abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 29, 2017
Putrid, pungent, heave-inducing: U.S. contest crowns the smelliest sneakers
Seven young contestants from around the United States put their smelliest shoe forward at the 42nd National Rotten Sneaker Contest in New York City on Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Sep 19, 2016
Japan¡¯s beauty queens rewrite old rules on race and nationality
With the crowning of Priyanka Yoshikawa as Miss World Japan 2016, the nation will once again be represented by a multiracial woman on the world stage of beauty.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 14, 2016
Views from Tokyo: What are your thoughts on the new biracial Miss Japan?
Japanese citizens of various backgrounds speak about the victory by Priyanka Yoshikawa, born to an Indian father and a Japanese mother, in the Miss World Japan contest.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 7, 2016
There she is, the first openly gay Miss America contestant
The first openly gay Miss America contestant will compete this weekend, a first in the competition¡¯s 95-year-history, organizers said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 11, 2015
Canada beauty pageant finalist says China delaying her entry over rights comments
Canada¡¯s China-born Miss World contestant said Tuesday her visa to travel to the beauty pageant at a Chinese resort has been delayed and her father has been harassed by Chinese officials because she has spoken out about human rights abuses in the communist country.
Japan Times
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Oct 9, 2015
Hungarian diplomat wins top prize in annual photo competition
Familiar looking landscapes offering a taste of old Japan¡¯s hidden and harmonious coexistence with the modern era exemplify the theme of this year¡¯s ¡°Japan Through Diplomats¡¯ Eyes¡± annual photo competition.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 9, 2015
Smith, Pharrell lead Grammys, Perry spotlights domestic abuse
British soul singer Sam Smith and R&B singer-producer Pharrell Williams led the early winners at Sunday¡¯s Grammy awards, while Katy Perry and President Barack Obama teamed up to take a stand against domestic violence at the music industry¡¯s top awards.
WORLD
Dec 16, 2014
U.S. dictionary Merriam-Webster picks ¡®culture¡¯ as word of year
Whether popular, corporate or entitled, ¡°culture¡± was named word of the year by U.S. dictionary Merriam-Webster on Monday as a flexible catch-all that can easily identify a subject, idea or issue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2014
In India, rice replaces ice in charity bucket challenge
The famous ¡°ice bucket¡± challenge is inspiring thousands of Indians to follow suit, but with a twist- they are replacing ice with rice in a bid to help the country¡¯s vast population of poor, hungry people.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2014
Women go medieval as Dark Age combat-fest turns politically correct
For the first time, two women are now free to whack each other with swords until one of them falls down in internationally sanctioned competition. This is progress.
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.
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 weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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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