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Jan 17, 2023

Japanese football given chance to measure progress at Dream Bowl

When the Japanese team takes the field for the Japan-U.S. Dream Bowl at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday, it will offer a brief look at the nation’s collective football might in international competition.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023

Rafael Nadal victorious at Australian Open but heartbreak for Nick Kyrgios

Top-seeded Nadal recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat the 38th-ranked Briton 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 14, 2023

Kishida wins Biden backing for defense boost amid China challenge

The summit in Washington was seen as a victory lap for the Japanese leader, with the two setting in stone the U.S.-Japan alliance's course for the coming years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 14, 2023

Back to the future: Toyota sets sights on old-car upgrades in zero-emissions drive

In an eye-catching bid to show that cars can be clean while appealing to old-school car fans, Toyota has showcased eco-friendly versions of its 1980s sports range.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 12, 2023

Junji Takasago: ‘Photographers are a bridge between humans and nature’

In capturing nature's raw and mysterious beauty, Junji Takasago seeks not only to inspire awe but highlight its fragility.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 8, 2023

'Once in a century' flood cuts off communities in northwestern Australia

The disaster comes after some eastern regions if the country have endured four major flood crises since last year caused by the La Nina weather system.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Jan 8, 2023

A love letter to hot springs at music festivals

Getting covered in grime, mud and sweat is an expected part of attending a multiday outdoor festival, but in Japan, hot springs provide a surprisingly liberating dimension to the weekend.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 6, 2023

'Feels like summer': Warm winter breaks temperature records in Europe

The unusually mild temperatures have offered some short-term relief for gas shortages, but activists are calling for faster action against climate change.
Japan Times
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Jan 5, 2023

NFL and medical experts caution against speculation about cause of Damar Hamlin's condition

'Reckless speculation on social media is a source of disinformation and could lead to other unintended negative consequences,' physicians wrote in an open letter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 5, 2023

Sony-Honda EV alliance unveils Afeela brand and Qualcomm partnership

The first model under the Afeela brand is expected to be delivered in 2026 in North America and will be based on a prototype debuted at CES in Las Vegas.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 4, 2023

U.S. Soccer investigates Gregg Berhalter domestic violence allegation

In a statement, Berhalter disclosed details of an incident between him and his now-wife that took place in 1991, saying the federation had been informed in an effort to blackmail him.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2023

'Big challenges': Choosing a nuclear career in Japan

In the decade after the Fukushima disaster, the number of atomic science students in Japan fell by more than a quarter, according to the education ministry.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices
Dec 31, 2022

The year through our own lenses

We asked our staff and freelance photographers to share the shots that made the year for them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 29, 2022

Southwest Airlines chaos is told-you-so moment after warnings of old tech

Southwest's travails after winter weather on the weekend are dragging on with more than 2,500 flights canceled Wednesday and a similarly bleak outlook for Thursday.
Japan Times
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Dec 29, 2022

Iranian chess player competes without hijab for second straight day during tournament

Her action is seen by some as a show of support for the protests that have gripped Iran since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16.
With just hours to go until a midnight deadline, the deadlock over spending threatens to paralyze many U.S. government operations for the first time in nearly seven years.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 1, 2025

White House commences shutdown plans as Democrats block funding

With no more votes planned before the deadline, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget instructed government agencies to "execute their plans for an orderly shutdown.”
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses senior military officers gathered at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 1, 2025

Trump tells military brass U.S. faces ‘invasion from within’

The president has sought to involve the military in his political agenda despite fears by top officers that this could erode support for an institution meant to be apolitical.
Some of science’s most sensational claims were later debunked by skeptical scientists, showing how hype can overshadow facts but also how scrutiny keeps science reliable.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 1, 2025

Too many scientific ‘discoveries’ get discredited

Volunteer scientific sleuths play an important role in policing their fields.
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani delivers a speech at the 10th anniversary ceremony of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency on Wednesday at the Defense Ministry.
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2025

10 years on, Japan's defense equipment agency playing greater role

While boosting its defense cooperation with like-minded countries, Japan has a lot to do to enhance defense equipment production amid an increasingly severe security environment.
The team at Ryokukou Garden consists primarily of a single family, including Toshiki Tanisaki (second from right), who led the company's efforts at the Osaka Expo, Chikako Tanisaki (fifth from right), who performs daily maintanence at the expo, and Takeshi Tanisaki (fourth from right), who added a nursery to the family farm more than 50 years ago.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Oct 4, 2025

How a family-run landscaper turned the Osaka Expo green

Run by three generations of the same family, Ryokukou Garden is behind the greenery for five major pavilions at the Osaka event.
Through the Japan-Korea Summer Exchange Conference, undergraduate students have sustained an ongoing cultural and academic dialogue for 40 years.
COMMUNITY / Issues
Oct 6, 2025

Student groups nurture Japan-South Korea dialogue and cultural ties

Since 1985, the Japan-Korea Summer Exchange Conference has provided a platform for students to discuss bilateral relations and build cultural bridges along the way.
Japan's top financial leaders are working to ease fears that AI will cost jobs, emphasizing its role in boosting efficiency and transforming work.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 10, 2025

Japan’s top bank CEOs push for AI, soothing worry over human work

In Japan, where the financial sector employs hundreds of thousands of people, the conversation over AI and its impact on work is picking up pace.
U.S. long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates with her gold medal at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium on Sept. 15.
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Oct 10, 2025

Women's track-and-field startup Athlos eyes sustainable and durable growth

The concept, which is the brainchild of Reddit founder and women's sports entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, appears to be going from strength to strength.
North Korea's new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile is displayed during a military parade to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang in this image released Saturday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 11, 2025

North Korea unveils new long-range missile during military parade

The North has called its Hwasong-20 ICBM "the most powerful nuclear strategic weapon" — though the missile is still under development.
Android robots shown at the Osaka Expo in a pavilion produced by University of Osaka professor Hiroshi Ishiguro will be relocated to Kyoto Prefecture.
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2025

Osaka Expo androids to be moved to Kyoto

The robots will be shown to the public at a research facility in the Keihanna Science City research district.
Inna Ilina, vice president of the Ukraine Pavilion, says she is grateful her country was able to participate and send out a clear message: Ukraine and its democratic values are not for sale.
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2025

At Osaka Expo pavilions, staff recount ‘life-changing’ experiences

Nearly 160 countries and regions participated in the Osaka Expo, with each bringing staff from overseas to help run their respective pavilions during the six-month event.

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Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building