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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.
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February 22, 2014
Sleep, Forever, Among Chinese Celebrities and Cemetery Swag
By J.T. Quigley
After an enormously successful IPO, China’s biggest funeral service provider booms.
February 21, 2014
Hakamada Iwao and the Declining Support for Japan’s Death Penalty
By J.T. Quigley
Despite government figures, the Japanese public appears increasingly skeptical of capital punishment.
February 20, 2014
Malaysian Restaurants Busted for Putting Endangered Species on the Dinner Menu
By J.T. Quigley
Special Valentine’s Day courses offered flying fox, civet and pangolin meat among others.
February 20, 2014
15,000 Donated Boats to Replace Those Lost in Philippine Super Typhoon
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Husband joins search for missing Japanese diver in Bali, peat fires rage in Malaysia.
February 19, 2014
Defector’s Horrifying Drawings of Life in a North Korean Prison Camp Published by UN
By J.T. Quigley
Crimes against humanity depicted in a series of illustrations reminiscent of the Holocaust.
February 18, 2014
In Social Media Addicted Indonesia, Beauty Pageant Adds Tech-Related Titles
By J.T. Quigley
Miss Indonesia pageant added three awards based on a contestant’s online presence.
February 18, 2014
Tarun Tejpal: Disgraced Indian Editor Charged with Rape
By J.T. Quigley
After months of apologies and outright denials, the former Tehelka magazine editor faces prison.
February 18, 2014
Medical Marijuana Coming to the Philippines?
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Singapore’s SMRT receives high marks, five of seven missing Japanese divers rescued in Bali.
February 17, 2014
Record-Breaking Snowstorm in Japan Grinds Transportation to a Halt, Kills 12
By J.T. Quigley
Tokyo and surrounding areas saw the heaviest snowfall in 45 years.
February 15, 2014
Don’t Look Down! Russian Thrill Seekers Illegally Climb Shanghai Tower
By J.T. Quigley
Police are looking for two men who scaled the unfinished skyscraper without safety equipment or permission.
February 14, 2014
Mount Kelud Eruption: Indonesian Authorities Rush to Evacuate More Than 200,000
By J.T. Quigley
Two eruptions on Thursday hurled ash and rock at densely populated villages in Java.
February 13, 2014
Man-Eating Tigers Terrorize Northern India, Leaving 10 Dead
By J.T. Quigley
The six-week rampage may, albeit grimly, highlight the success of conservation efforts.