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Local harvesters gather <i>mozuku</i> during low tide at Hyakuna Beach in the city of Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture. As the planet warms, rising ocean temperatures are placing increasing pressure on the seaweed industry.

ENVIRONMENT / Climate change

Jul 5, 2026

Okinawa’s seaweed at a crossroads as harvesters and scientists race to save a fading tradition

As sea temperatures rise, the prefecture’s ubiquitous mozuku is under threat. Scientists believe they are close to a breakthrough to protect the staple.

Each year, millions of tons of trash and other pollutants enter the world's oceans, creating scenes like this one in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

COMMENTARY / World

Oct 16, 2024

Multinationals must stop flow of ocean waste in Global South

The world’s oceans are being suffocated by millions of tons of waste, especially in the Global South. The corporations responsible need to clean up their mess.

Rescue personnel search for missing people in debris after flooding along the Tsukada River Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sept. 23.

COMMENTARY / Japan

Sep 30, 2024

Lessons from Japan’s fight against floods as the climate changes

As climate change intensifies flood risk, Japan should rely more on adaptive and nature-based solutions to prepare for disasters like the recent deluge in Ishikawa.

One problem with Japan’s investments in African infrastructure compared to other countries is that its projects often lack long-term sustainability and alignment with local development plans, limiting their impact.?

COMMENTARY / Japan

Sep 5, 2024

Is Japan’s involvement in Africa’s development outdated?

Japan’s traditional aid approach is seen as too transactional and insufficiently addressing Africa’s broader development challenges.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / Japan

Apr 28, 2023

Kishida hopes to woo Africa away from China’s grip during tour

Tokyo has an opportunity to provide a more sustainable and equitable alternative to Beijing in Africa during Fumio Kishida’s visit.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Feb 26, 2023

Japanese power company’s crypto plan highlights challenge of storing renewable energy

The recent decision to divert excess renewable energy to crypto operations highlights a broader issue amid the nation’s green shift: How to store surplus energy.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / World

Jan 31, 2023

Myanmar is a country between chaos and hopelessness

Nearly two years after a military coup and being increasingly out of the global spotlight, Myanmar has descended into an unending civil conflict.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / World

Dec 12, 2022

China developing the digital yuan to protect its interests

The ruling Communist Party is sacrificing innovation on the altar of social stability.

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

The Terasaka Rice Terraces are seen with Mount Buko in the background.

What Yokoze can teach Japan about rural revival

By Alex K.T. Martin

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