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J.T. Quigley
J.T. Quigley is an assistant editor at The Diplomat’s Tokyo bureau.
He writes primarily about society and culture. In the past, he has worked as a reporter and editor in both Japan and the United States.
October 21, 2013
Aussie Official: Outlaw Bikers Will Wear Pink Prison Uniforms
Proposed jail reforms would see bikies trading black leather for hot pink.
October 19, 2013
Modern-Day Slavery: India’s Other Shame
Study: India accounts for nearly half of the world’s slaves.
October 17, 2013
Bani Haykal: Crafting Music with “Dormant” Objects
The Singaporean musician creates – and composes with – unusual instruments.
October 16, 2013
After $1B Valuation, Fake Beats Flood Chinese Wholesale Market
Chinese factories offering huge bulk-buys of the sought-after knock-offs.
October 16, 2013
Takashi Yanase, Creator of Iconic Anpanman Character, Dies at 94
Cartoonist’s bread-inspired hero is ubiquitous in Japan, beloved by children.
October 16, 2013
Can $150 Melons Boost Japan’s Post-TPP Agriculture Exports?
Trade deal may open the doors for high-end Japanese fruit, rice and beef exports.
October 13, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Round: The Dawn of Flexible-Display Smartphones?
From rumors to reality, Samsung has produced the first truly curved handset.
October 11, 2013
Taobao to Crack Down on Fake Louis Vuitton Goods
The world’s biggest online marketplace is teaming up with the world’s largest luxury brand.
October 11, 2013
Foxconn Under Fire: Interns Forced to Make PlayStation 4 Consoles
University forced student interns to work, said they wouldn’t graduate otherwise.
October 10, 2013
Sony Xperia Z1F: A Powerful Android Handset for Smaller Hands
The 4.3-inch Z1 “Mini” may be a Japan-only exclusive.
October 10, 2013
Samsung Launching Another (Gold) Flip Phone – With High-End Specs
Classy clamshell will sport a Snapdragon 800 CPU and a 13MP camera.
October 09, 2013
iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2: Rumor Roundup Ahead of October 22 Event
Apple is preparing to release a duo of new iPads – what has changed?