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JAPAN
Mar 16, 2023

Kishida and Yoon to resume ‘shuttle diplomacy’ as frosty ties warm

The visit to Japan by Yoon is the first by a South Korean president for a bilateral summit since Lee Myung-bak traveled to Tokyo more than 11 years ago.
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2023

Australia has 'no fear' ahead of WBC quarterfinal against Cuba

The Oceania upstarts, playing in the knockout tournament for the first time, could book their ticket to the semifinals in Miami with a win on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 1, 2023

Russians intensify assault on Bakhmut as Ukrainian forces try to dig in

One U.S. official predicted few short-term territorial gains for Russia, describing the situation on the front lines of the war as a 'grinding slog.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2023

Sunak set to unveil Northern Ireland Brexit deal with EU

Meeting could see resolution to a standoff that has persisted since the U.K. left the EU single market and customs union in 2021.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2023

Lab leak most likely caused pandemic, U.S. Energy Department says

Some officials briefed on the intelligence said that it was relatively weak and that the conclusion was made with 'low confidence,” suggesting its level of certainty was not high.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2023

U.S. in pressure campaign to stop China from arming Russia

While Washington has seen no sign Beijing has done so yet, the White House underscored the U.S. message this weekend that China should not cross that red line.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2023

Migrant shipwreck in Italy kills at least 59, including 12 children

The incident has reopened a debate on migration in Italy, where the recently-elected right-wing government's tough new laws for migrant rescue charities have drawn criticism from the U.N.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 24, 2023

Ukrainians mourn and vow to fight on a year after Russia invaded

At a ceremony in Kyiv's St. Sophia Square, a visibly emotional President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bestowed medals on soldiers, one on crutches, and the mother of one killed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 22, 2023

Biden vows Russia will never win Ukraine as Putin fights on

Speaking in the capital of NATO ally Poland, Biden pledged that 'Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia — never.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 19, 2023

Cyclone death toll in New Zealand rises to 11 with thousands missing

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has called Cyclone Gabrielle New Zealand's biggest natural disaster this century.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2023

Congested Dhaka navigates cleaner transport and jobs with first metro rail

Alongside its growth, Dhaka has seen extreme congestion in recent years, hampering mobility in the city.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 16, 2023

Lewis Hamilton vows to continue speaking out about social issues

Hamilton has used his platform to highlight racial injustice, promote diversity and address a range of issues from the environment to human rights.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 11, 2023

Russia hits Ukraine power grid as Biden says he'll visit Poland

Russian forces fired more than 100 missiles throughout the country as the White House said Biden would travel to Poland from Feb. 20-22 to show support for Kyiv.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Feb 10, 2023

Concerns over China drive Tokyo and Manila closer together

As Japan emerges as a more prominent regional security actor, Tokyo is looking beyond its alliance with the United States to help deter China and meet other regional challenges.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Feb 7, 2023

2022 was record-breaking year for North Korean crypto theft, U.N. says

Sanctions monitors said most cyberattacks were carried out by groups controlled by North Korea's primary intelligence bureau — the Reconnaissance General Bureau.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 4, 2023

Western allies pledge precision rockets and missile systems to Ukraine

The precision rockets and missile systems could help President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his forces retain control of the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 4, 2023

G7's new petroleum price caps to degrade Russia's war campaign, U.S. treasury secretary says

The coalition imposing the measures set the new price caps at $100 per barrel on products that trade at a premium to crude and $45 per barrel for products that trade at a discount.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 3, 2023

With Beijing trip, Blinken aims to set guardrails as China-U.S. ties worsen

The key question is whether the visit shows moves toward improving ties are temporary or instead marks the beginning of a sustained effort on cooperation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 2, 2023

Philippines agrees to larger U.S. military presence as allies seek to deter China

The pact will grant U.S. forces access to four more military sites, providing Washington with a strategic footing on the southeastern edge of the disputed South China Sea.
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2023

Kishida’s son in hot seat over shopping during official trips overseas

Kishida says his son, who is also the prime minister's executive secretary, was buying souvenirs on his behalf, which would be considered part of his official duties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2023

IMF says BOJ should consider more long-term yield flexibility

Options include raising its 10-year yield target, widening the yield trading band, switching back to a quantity goal for bond buying and aiming at a shorter-maturity yield, the fund said.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2023

Stabbing at Osaka train station leaves three injured

A train conductor in his 20s and two other men, one in his 20s and another in his 70s, had been taken to a hospital. None of the injuries were life-threatening.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2023

How a U.S. soldier made a mad dash into North Korea

The U.S. military was scrambling on Wednesday to determine the soldier's fate, as well as his motive.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2023

Japan, South Korea and U.S. hold trilateral missile defense drill after North's ICBM launch

The rare exercises come as North Korea’s continued weapons tests push trilateral security ties closer than ever.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 15, 2023

Women and girls share stories of abuse in Sudan as conflict rages

Both the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Army have been accused of abuses, including sexual violence against women and girls.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 14, 2023

Aspartame ‘possibly’ carcinogenic, yet safe at common-use levels, WHO says

A chemical-based sweetener that is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, aspartame is packaged and sold under names such as Equal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 13, 2023

Market reflects rising speculation over BOJ policy tweak ahead of July meeting

At least some market players think the BOJ may choose to reshape its policy of holding down 10-year yields, to help boost an economy already showing signs of improved price and wage trends.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 7, 2023

Tips for better diplomatic commentary

As I grow older and wiser, here are seven lessons I have learned as a career Japanese diplomat.
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2023

Japan set to release Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan from Tuesday to deliver a final report on the safety of the process.
Naked man’s rampage in Saitama linked to one fatality and 10 injured
Police believe Daisuke Nishimura may have been involved in roughly 20 incidents in the 90 minutes leading up to his arrest, including a fatal hit-and-run and multiple assaults.
Japan set to fine cyclists on the spot for rule violations from 2026
Under new rules, those who use smartphones while riding a bicycle would be subject to the maximum fine of ¥12,000.
Japan brings forward deadline for electronic travel authorization system
Japan is planning to implement by March 2029 a new online screening system in which foreign visitors who don’t need a visa apply for a certification before entering the country.
Built in a flash, Osaka Expo pavilions wrestle with sustainability
Kengo Kuma & Associates oversaw the construction of the Malaysia pavilion, which is encased in interwoven rows of bamboo that appear to ripple.
Tokyo prices rise most in two years, backing central bank's hike path
Consumer prices excluding fresh food in Tokyo gained 3.4% in April from a year earlier, as a mixture of impacts from last year’s school fee cuts and higher food and energy costs accelerated inflation, according to the internal affairs ministry.
Amid uncertain tariffs, is now the time to buy a new iPhone?
An Apple store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in September. Prices for the newest iPhone models start at around ¥100,000 ($700) in Japan.
Built in a flash, Osaka Expo pavilions wrestle with sustainability
Kengo Kuma & Associates oversaw the construction of the Malaysia pavilion, which is encased in interwoven rows of bamboo that appear to ripple.
Japan weighs using U.S. rice imports as tariff negotiation tool with Trump
A restaurant owner pours California-grown Calrose rice into a rice cooker at his restaurant in Tokyo
Is Japan’s parliament ready to welcome more youth to its ranks?
Lower House lawmaker Kai Odake in his Tokyo office on Wednesday
Crow meat, goat tartare: Mauvaise Herbe raises its game
Crow meat, shaped into a ball and attached to a foot of the bird, is one of the peculiar offerings of game at Mauvaise Herbe.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.
By Tomoko Otake

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Tsukuba massif granite, one of the world’s few heritage stones
Tsukuba massif granite, one of the world’s few heritage stones

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