The Japan Times
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We are currently tracking 8 recent articles from The Japan Times, published over the past 6 hours. Recurring themes in its latest headlines include Japan.
The best way to use this profile is comparatively. Read The Japan Times's coverage of a story alongside how outlets on other parts of the spectrum handle the same event — the facts usually overlap, but the emphasis, language, and what gets left out often do not. Other center sources we track include BBC News, Al Jazeera, Associated Press, and Reuters.
Recent Articles (8)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expects league to play in Tokyo in 2027 or 2028
The NFL has previously played 14 exhibition games in Japan, with the last one pitting the Falcons against the Indianapolis Colts in 2005.
Park24 to pay ¥3,000 to Times Car users hit by data breach
The company has confirmed that about 6.62 million user accounts were compromised.
Senshu Ikeda and Shiga to merge in latest Japan consolidation
Senshu Ikeda and Shiga Bank are in talks to consolidate their operations, with an announcement expected to come as soon as next week.
GMO asks government to take active cyber defense measures
GMO Internet has revealed that there was unauthorized access to its servers for automated FX currency margin trading.
North Korea’s Kim visits China ahead of key anniversary
Kim Jong Un arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, a day ahead of the anniversary of Chinese troops' entry into the Korean War.
What to know about the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum
Chinese President Xi Jinping and others will meet in Beijing on Monday for a gathering that could hint at the country's next generation of leaders.
‘Vanishing Japan’ asks what is lost when buildings fall
Naomi Pollock's "Vanishing Japan" is a beautiful record of demolished architectural masterpieces and Japan's penchant for constant rebuilding.
From Buenos Aires to Colombo, discontent simmers under the surface of rebounding economies
Reforms that restored investor confidence and stabilized public finances have yet to improve living standards for many.