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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 24, 2023

Challenges await EU over continued assistance to Ukraine

The European Union has remained a primary supporter of Ukraine by providing ongoing aid. Yet, the bloc is facing questions over disunity and apathy.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 23, 2023

Japan order to shoot down North Korean rocket dramatic, but intercept unlikely

Experts say the order to shoot down any falling North Korean rocket components is more about reassuring a nervous public than actually intercepting them.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2023

In Nagano, an excavation of Japan's ancient elephant looks to rewrite history

Researchers are looking for clues on how Naumann’s elephant went extinct, with findings having the potential to shift understanding of humankind’s presence in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

Russia's Medvedev warns Moscow will scrap grain deal if G7 bans exports

Former Russian president Medvedev said that if the Group of Seven bans exports to Russia, Moscow will terminate the Black Sea Grain deal that enables vital exports of grain from Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

India arrests Sikh separatist after major hunt

Indian police arrested Sunday a firebrand Sikh separatist after a month-long manhunt that sparked protests among the diaspora in Britain, Canada and the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

U.K. gears up for King Charles III's coronation

Charles III will be officially crowned king next month, in a solemn religious service eight months after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2023

Chinese envoy questions sovereignty of post-Soviet nations

The comments cast doubt not just on Ukraine, but all former Soviet republics, including many members of the European Union.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 23, 2023

Magnets will be minting tomorrow’s billionaires

“Lodestones” started out as lightning-infused magical rocks that could cure baldness. Now they’re an essential part of our machine-driven world.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 23, 2023

How a dig for Naumann's elephant is forging Japan's future scientists

The excavations at Lake Nojiri in Nagano Prefecture are unique because, unlike most archeological digs throughout Japan, anyone is allowed to participate.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

Three nuclear superpowers, rather than two, usher in a new strategic era

China is on track to massively expand its nuclear arsenal, just as Russia suspends the last major arms control treaty.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

As war rages in Sudan, countries angle for advantage

Diplomats from Africa, the Middle East and the West have appealed for a halt to the fighting that has reduced parts of the capital, Khartoum, to a smoking battlefield.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

Zelenskyy signs ban on Russian place names in struggle over national identity

Streets across Ukraine are being renamed, and statues of figures like Catherine the Great are toppling down in what officials call 'de-Russification” projects.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2023

China lodges complaint over South Korean president's 'erroneous' Taiwan remarks

South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol said tension around Taiwan is part of an attempt to change the status quo by force, and he opposed such a change.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

U.S. military evacuates diplomats from Sudan as conflict rages

The mission, ordered by President Joe Biden, saw special operations forces positioned 1,288 kilometers away in Djibouti bring the Americans out on MH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2023

Subsidence in an Indian town raises wider concern for Himalayan region

The population in the Himalayan region — which grew by 250% from 1961 to 2011 — has stretched natural resources and caused major changes in land usage.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 23, 2023

Surfing legend Kelly Slater misses cut to leave career in limbo

Known for his prowess and style, the 51-year-old is the sport's youngest and oldest world champion.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 23, 2023

German magazine fires editor over AI-generated Schumacher interview

The seven-time F1 champion's family maintains strict privacy about the former driver's condition following his 2013 skiing accident, with access limited to those closest to him.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 23, 2023

England beat Ireland to maintain Women's Six Nations Grand Slam bid

The defending champions ran in eight tries in Cork as they enjoyed yet another lopsided victory.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2023

Global oil traders focused on potential boom in China holiday air travel

Global oil traders are fixated on the next milestone in China’s economic recovery, when travelers pack their bags and head to the airport for the Golden Week holiday in early May.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023

Activists gather for Earth Day and urge action to avoid 'dystopian' future

Average global temperatures could hit all-time highs in 2023 or 2024, climate scientists have warned.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2023

Philippines and China to open more communication lines to resolve maritime dispute

The Philippines' top diplomat, however, expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 23, 2023

Will tourists thirst for trips to a Japanese green tea mecca?

Tourists in Japan can find quality tea anywhere. These rural farmers, however, are hoping some travelers are willing to go far afield for excellent sips.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2023

How the U.S. Clean Air Act lets closed coal plants keep polluting for years

A Pennsylvania coal-fired power plant, stopped producing electricity in 2013. But the facility’s legacy of smog pollution continued long after it closed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 22, 2023

Italy may pull out of China's Belt and Road initiative as U.S. backs stronger break

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is getting dragged into the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing as she tries to disentangle Italy from its close relationship with China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2023

Ukraine planning to apply for membership in major Pacific trade pact

If Ukraine follows in the footsteps of Britain and its bid to join the pact, the free trade bloc would continue to move beyond its Pacific roots.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
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