japantimes.co.jp
Every japantimes.co.jp story we have translated and published, newest first. · 2,069 stories
World
Supreme Court asked to allow mail-in ballot curbs for midterms
The administration's opponents have accused the U.S. president and officials of racing to implement the Postal Service's new rules to aid Re
World
Naomi Osaka regroups to push past Katerina Siniakova at U.S. Open
The 13th seed reclaimed her composure with a bathroom break before the third set at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
World
How much longer can China afford cheap AI?
There are now nearly 1,000 large-language models on offer in China.
World
‘Swallowtail Butterfly’ still flutters with dangerous energy
Shunji Iwai's unruly vision of immigrant life in Japan returns in a dazzling 4K restoration.
World
Nobel-winning Japanese scientist Hideki Shirakawa dies at 90
Shirakawa, who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2000 for developing conductive polymers, a key component of modern touch screens, died la
World
Putin cites chance of peace deal as Ukraine sees ‘new dynamic’
Putin, speaking at an economic forum in Russia's Far East, said a number of countries including the U.S. and China were ready to support a p
World
Japan expected to forgo second extra budget for fiscal 2026
The remaining amount of general reserve funds is around ¥800 billion. In addition, about ¥1.9 trillion is left in reserve funds for response
World
Gloria Steinem, stalwart of U.S. feminist movement, dies at 92
Steinem championed the cause of equal rights for American women for more than six decades using her skills as a writer, activist and public
World
More than a dozen Serbians targeted with mercenary spyware
The incident offers a window into the use of powerful and invasive spyware aimed at students and political opposition members amid contentio
World
Elderly taxi driver found guilty over fatal hit-and-run
Zanami's taxi collided with Takeo Omura, who was walking in front of the vehicle in Toshima Ward around 2 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2024, according t
World
Five Japanese oil distributors admit to forming price cartel
East Japan Usami and Kyoei Sekiyu of Tokyo, Eneos Wing of Nagoya, Enex Fleet of Osaka and Kitaseki of Miyagi Prefecture are suspected of vio
World
Hongkong Land eyes billion-dollar property deals in Japan
It is targeting mixed-use complexes with high-end office, retail and hospitality spaces in prime Tokyo locations.
World
Japan sees fewer IPOs as Iran war, AI shock and rate anxiety slow tech listings
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's mainstay Prime, Growth and Standard sections saw 17 companies go public in the first half of the year, down about
World
How Vocaloid became the soundtrack to liminal spaces
Before "Backrooms" became a movie, the singing-synthesizer software Vocaloid was the hallmark of the liminal and the uneasy in Japan.
World
Mitsui OSK sees disruption of Hormuz shipping extending beyond 2026
Recent attacks have elevated the risk for tankers attempting to move oil through the waterway.
World
Japan proceeds toward full lifting of ban on imports of fresh potatoes from U.S.
The agriculture ministry plans to hold a briefing this month on potato pests and diseases identified as possibly posing a threat to domestic
World
What separates heckling from unlawful interference during election campaigns?
As Okinawa Prefecture's gubernatorial race picks up steam, some guidance can be had from a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.
World
South Korea hastens relocations of government bodies outside of Seoul
The Seoul capital region accounts for just 12% of South Korea's land but 53% of national gross domestic product.
World
At Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, tomorrow’s runway icons shine
While most runway shows are invite-only, online streams and events throughout Tokyo give everyone the chance to participate.
World
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts addresses relationship with former teammate A.J. Brown
In an interview with GQ magazine published Tuesday, Hurts was asked if he and Brown — who is now with the New England Patriots — had drifted
Sport
Yuki Tsunoda to fill in for Racing Bulls again during Italian Grand Prix
Both Red Bull-owned Formula One teams confirmed their lineups on Wednesday for the 13th round of the season at one of the fastest tracks on
World
Congo continues struggling to pay the people fighting its Ebola outbreaks
Congo recorded 3,007 deaths from Ebola as of Monday, and payment disputes are interfering with some of the basic work needed to contain the
World
SDF should let foreign nationals join as recruitment woes mount, experts say
A Sasakawa Peace Foundation panel pitched the idea to the Defense Ministry as a part of recommendations on bolstering the SDF's capabilities
World
Court halts Trump’s new birthright citizenship curbs
The fresh setback to U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration agenda puts the fight over birthright citizenship on a path to retu
Page 60 / 87