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Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto s defamation trial kicks off
Why LDP elder Nikai s announcement is a big deal (and isn t)
This brain cancer breakthrough should excite you
What we know so far about Kobayashi Pharma s supplement deaths
South Korea kicks off campaigning ahead of April election
Ex-PM Yoshiro Mori may face LDP probe over kickback scheme
Japan plans to upgrade 16 air- and seaports for possible defense use
Putin says Russia will not attack NATO but will shoot down Ukraine s F-16s
Record high 122,806 suspected child abuse cases logged by police in 2023
Art Basel Hong Kong’s full-scale return tests city’s events appeal
Takarazuka Revue to apologize to family of dead member for power harassment
BOJ summary hints at cautious approach to further rate increases
German MP warns of complacency amid growing Indo-Pacific threats
El Salvador s two-year push has crushed street gangs but at a high price
Japan really wants to build airplanes, $33 billion project shows
Japan tourism agency picks model areas aiming to address overtourism
Deaths on Houthi-ravaged vessel herald perilous era for Middle East shipping
Pacific League pennant set to be tight race as Buffaloes chase dynasty in 2024
Hachimura hits career-high seven 3-pointers in Lakers win
China s ‘Princess of Wahaha’ to lead beverage empire fighting for relevance
Is Japan-style question time facing abolition in parliament?
Reddit’s IPO is a content moderation success story
Influencers: Japan’s secret weapon to promote niche tourism spots
DraftKings shares slump after NCAA proposes college prop bet ban
Japan moon probe survives second lunar night: space agency
Two more deaths linked to Kobayashi Pharma s red yeast dietary supplements
Myanmar army behind Facebook pages spewing hate speech: U.N. probe
Age won t determine when I retire, says Lionel Messi
Israel asks U.S. to reschedule scrapped meeting on Rafah military plans
Dubai’s glitz dims for Russians on costs and U.S. sanction pressures
Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa from Rays
Israel deploys expansive facial recognition program in Gaza
Princess Aiko visits Emperor Jinmu s tomb in Nara
Thailand passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage
Xiaomi stakes growth on debut in China’s cut-throat EV market
How Boeing s leadership was fired by its own customers
Xi slams technological barriers during Dutch premier’s visit
Niigata film festival showcases cutting-edge overseas talent
‘Penalty Loop’: Murder on repeat loses meaning
‘April, Come She Will’ promises more than it delivers
Tigers remain the Central League s team to beat as rival Giants loom
Estimated mortality rates by education level released in Japan
Japan to designate 16 airports and ports for defense use
Japan really wants to build airplanes, $33 billion project shows
Don’t fear AI in war, fear autonomous weapons
Making sense of society
North Korea reaches for familiar playbook in talks with Japan
Populism is scaring away big businesses in the Netherlands
Why are China’s nationalists attacking the country’s heroes?
Films that give the Japanese perspective of the atomic bomb
Concerns mount after two deaths linked to Kobayashi Pharma supplement
What is Beijing’s ultimate endgame? The answer is clear.
A divided government awaits Taiwan s new president
Japan s moving companies struggle to meet demand amid driver shortage
A pivot to China saved Elon Musk. It also binds him to Beijing.
Hachimura logs 16-point double-double as Lakers win in OT
Xi meets with U.S. CEOs in push to restore confidence in China’s economy
Record 1 in 5 in Japan report partner abuse, government survey shows
Ukrainian evacuees graduate in Japan, two years after Russian invasion
Underwater robots offering practical route to greener shipping
Up to 70% of firms now offer employment-linked internships, survey shows
Japan MSDF punishes two officers for power harassment
Bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Thailand heads to parliament
Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle
Ex-teacher at Tokyo cram school found guilty of secret filming
UK stands to lose 8 million jobs from AI, analysis warns
Universal Music to distribute BTS, rappers in new Hybe deal
Man dies after his jacket gets caught in escalator at Japan station
U.S. and Japan national security aides prepare for Kishida s U.S. visit
Judges mention of 1873 obscenity law opens new front in U.S. war on abortion
270,000 overdose deaths thrust fentanyl into heart of U.S. presidential race
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds
New HIV carriers in Japan up for the first time in seven years
The U.N. Security Council demanded a Gaza cease-fire. What happens now?
One year on, benefits of culture agency s move to Kyoto unclear
Visa and Mastercard settle for $30 billion over merchant credit card fees
2 deaths linked to Kobayashi Pharma supplement reported
Yen sinks to 34-year low against U.S. dollar
Baltimore’s freak bridge collapse reverberates from cars to coal
Russia s security chief accuses Ukraine, U.S. and U.K. of being behind Moscow shooting
A Japanese flavor wizard conquers the homeland of chocolate
Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi Arabia sizes up huge challenge
Mykhailo Mudryk sends war-torn Ukraine to Euro 2024
MLB pulls plug on clubs ties with NPB teams
Baltimore bridge collision sends vehicles tumbling into water
Plunging births push Japanese diaper maker to switch to adult market
Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition to U.S.
Japan s envoy to China meets detained Astellas worker
Unification Church fined for not answering government questions
North Korea rules out summit with Japan and rejects more talks
Same-sex partners should be granted spousal survivor benefits: Supreme Court
Japanese land prices up for 3rd year, returns to pre-pandemic levels
Western business leaders help China challenge economic slump fears
Putin forgot Islamic State thinks he too is the West
What does the global power of kawaii say about us?
Hong Kong scraps early release for national security convicts
Terraform goes on trial as Do Kwon awaits extradition in Montenegro
Couple fills a void in rural Shimane by opening a cinema
Baltimore s Key Bridge partially collapses after reported cargo ship impact
Japan granted refugee status to record 303 asylum-seekers in 2023
Students from wildfire-struck Hawaii learn about disaster recovery in Miyagi
Warning issued over North Korean tech workers posing as Japanese for cash
Christians in India fearful as election looms, recalling past violence
Thailand to host two major music events after Taylor Swift miss
America s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development
Why is the EU probing Big Tech under the Digital Markets Act?
Takerufuji’s triumph is one for the ages
One dead after consuming Kobayashi Pharma s health supplements
Amid Olympic redevelopment, have troubled Paris suburbs won gold?
The leader of Islamic State group linked to Moscow attack has global ambitions
Japan tees up Abe s ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump
Shigeoka seeking new opponent after challenger s withdrawal
Moscow shooting poses awkward questions for Russia s intelligence agencies
Japan eases weapon export rules to allow the sale of fighter jets
Lower hedging costs reveal Japan investors confidence in weak yen bets
Will Boeing leadership shake-up redeem plane-maker with airlines and fliers?
Elon Musk’s Starlink terminals are falling into the wrong hands
Bonuses at Japan s global banks underwhelm despite booming markets
Netanyahu halts envoys U.S. trip amid rift with Biden over Gaza U.N. vote
Ex-officials of alleged Chinese police station in Tokyo not indicted
SoftBank lefty Moinelo set for hefty contract extension
Japan beats Ukraine in under-23 soccer friendly
Former China soccer chief given life sentence for huge bribery
Google, Qualcomm and Intel launch bid to break Nvidia’s grip on AI
U.S., U.K. accuse China of broad cyberattacks and voter data theft
Tominaga looks to NBA Draft and Olympics after NCAA exit
Ozeki Kotonowaka to change ring name to Kotozakura
Murray out for extended period with ankle injury
Ohtani denies betting on baseball, accusing ex-interpreter of lying and theft
Same-sex couples appeal Sapporo court ruling rejecting compensation
26 hospitalized after taking Kobayashi Pharma s health supplements
A call for economic degrowth
Is Hong Kong headed for a rubber-stamp legislature?
The U.S. is jeopardizing the open internet
IAEA assessing antiterrorism steps at central Japan nuclear plant
Nissan to launch 30 new models by 2027 and boost global sales volumes
Takerufuji rides wave of support after winning historic sumo title
Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami
Imperial Household Agency to launch Instagram account in April
Ex-vice governor wins Kumamoto gubernatorial election
Chinese EV makers to take center stage at Bangkok motor show
Thailand starts aid deliveries to Myanmar under plan aimed at managing conflict
New Zealand troops to help Solomon Islands in election
Foreign trainees traumatized by Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula quake
Online criticism could breach new Hong Kong law, official warns
Ohtani’s former interpreter’s gambling scandal: what we know so far
In Russia, fingers point anywhere but at Islamic State group for concert hall attack
For mineral-rich Philippines, green metals rush is a balancing act
Japan seeing more interest from foreign asset managers, official says
U.S. eyes revamped military command in Japan, reports say
Health ministry to publish up-to-date drug supply data from April
South Korea s push to make its markets global dogged by FX history
JERA and Exxon to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in U.S.
Osaka loses to Garcia in Miami Open third round
Race to expand corporate economic blocs heats up in Japan
Once high-flying bankers in Hong Kong become a lost generation
North Korea says Kishida conveyed hopes of summit with Kim
Hokkaido mourns Yoshiro Ito, promoter of Japan-U.S. ties
Nippon Ishin to take aim at LDP-Komeito Lower House majority
Wild theories persist despite U.K. royal Catherine s cancer revelation
Basketball star thrives on court again after putting herself first
Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails
Japan’s currency chief warns against speculative moves in market
LDP heavyweight Nikai says he won t run for re-election
Kirin sending chūhai barrels Down Under
Concert hall attack revives terrorism fears for Russians in Moscow
Japan private equity deals jump in otherwise gloomy year for Asia
With third straight title, Sakamoto leaves her mark on skating history
North Korean leader Kim inspects Seoul tank unit
Ohtani to speak Monday on allegations surrounding ex-interpreter
In Russia, fingers point anywhere but at Islamic State group for concert hall attack
Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals and demands evacuations, Palestinians say
Olympic swimming champion Ohashi qualifies for Paris in 200 IM
Sinner pulls off Miami great escape but no way out for Rune
Brexit needs someone to stand by his side
Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?
Medals, jewelry and veggies: Japan’s race prizes run the gamut
With Japan’s help, is Vietnam headed for a flawed energy transition?
Money dysmorphia traps the younger generations
China navigates myriad of energy-driven challenges
The al-Qaida plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot
Japan imperial couple state visit to Britain planned for June
Tokyo issues warning as rare but deadly STSS bacterial infections rise
Osaka drugmaker recalls dietary supplements linked to kidney disorders
Takerufuji makes sumo history as first rookie top-division winner since 1914
After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea
Revamped public toilets tours give visitors unique view of Tokyo
Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia as Tsunoda grabs first points of 2024
The many twists and turns for Japan s canceled World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang
A social entrepreneur who is determined to lift Cambodian women s status
Malinin nails six quads to win men s figure skating title ahead of Kagiyama
Kyiv under Russian air attack, Ukraine officials say
Deadly Moscow attack shatters Putin’s security promise to Russians
U.N. chief calls conditions in Gaza a ‘moral outrage’
Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, is preparing for a long goodbye
Driver shortages a concern for premium Amao strawberry growers
LDP eyes serious punishments for four senior members over funds scandal
U.K. royal Catherine touched by support after cancer announcement
North Korea and China commit to bolster ties in high-level Beijing talks
Daiya Seto qualifies for third Olympics with 200 IM victory at trials
Sun returns to Miami as Swiatek dominates and Osaka earns big win
Longtime Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94
Ex-Japan captain Miyamoto becomes youngest head of soccer association
Putin vows to punish those behind Russia concert massacre
New national standards for Japanese-language schools to start in April
Wajima morning market held for first time since Noto quake
North Korean hackers stalk crypto startups scrimping on security
Japan considers resuming UNRWA funding
Kochi becomes first prefecture to see cherry blossoms bloom in 2024
Asanoyama pauses rookie Takerufuji s historic title bid
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages
Japan’s stock boom gets broader support than just exporters
Max Verstappen continues pole perfection in Australia
Imperial couple visits quake-hit Noto Peninsula
Hong Kong s new national security law comes into force
Good boy! Dogs do understand us, says new study
Kishida vows to strengthen Japan s deterrence capabilities
Japan s Kaori Sakamoto first woman in 56 years to claim three-peat
LDP secretary-general vows to dole out tough punishments over funds scandal
Record 63% in Japan feel financially uncomfortable, government survey finds
Record 3.4 million foreign residents in Japan as work visas rise
Japan to allow foreign nationals to engage in home care services
Hedge funds boost bearish yen bets after BOJ’s dovish hike
Chinese ships impeded and encircled Philippine Coast Guard ship in South China Sea
Catherine’s cancer diagnosis puts U.K. royals on even more uncertain terrain
MLB launches investigation of Ohtani and ex-interpreter scandal
IS claims responsibility after gunmen kill at least 40 in attack at concert near Moscow
The subtle art of texting your crush for the first time
Cherry blossoms are just as beautiful on a plate as a branch
Blue Imagine gives voice to victims of sexual abuse in the film industry
The bonsai master working to branch out an age-old craft
The North Light : One man s psychological journey subverts the crime genre
One collector’s high mountain road to Hokusai
World s first Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
Debutant Takerufuji on brink of historic championship
Japan to discuss AUKUS defense tech partnership, says U.S. diplomat
MLB games streamed to skeptical South Korean fans herald global shift
Historic day for BOJ will take some time to be felt by people in Japan
ASDF lieutenant general suspended over workplace bullying
Arrests of tokuryū gang members estimated to have topped 10,000
The BOJ s rate hike is both more and less than it seems
BOJ watchers see next rate hike by October and risk of faster moves
Beloved bookstore in quake-hit Ishikawa reopens at temporary site
Seibu may sell 36-story Tokyo office building for ¥300 billion, sources say
Japan urges priority for children as demand for measles shots spikes
Soccer players failed to declare income totaling ¥2.1 billion
Japan court rejects redress claims by unrecognized Minamata victims
Yamamoto back to drawing board after disastrous Dodgers debut
Two men arrested over theft of ¥5 million Yu-Gi-Oh! card in Akihabara
Japan begins cybersecurity push in the Pacific
Japan policy paper targets U.S.-Philippine ties to counter China
Japan, U.S. and Philippines vow to boost ties ahead of April summit
Shohei Ohtani scandal raises the stakes on sports betting
How long you got? Danish AI algorithm aims to predict life, and death
Expensive flights become new normal on $5 trillion green transition
Local support sought for Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart
Reddit’s debut jump delivers for new and old shareholders alike
Dodgers shield Shohei Ohtani from media after interpreter fired
Somali pirates return adds to crisis for global shipping companies
Global sea level jumped due to El Nino and climate change, NASA says
Nishikori defeated in comeback match at Miami Open
U.S. puts pressure on Israel with Gaza cease-fire resolution as Qatar talks continue
Anti-migrant rhetoric surging ahead of elections worldwide, U.N. warns
Canadians win pairs figure skating world title as Uno leads men s short program
Apple accused of monopolizing smartphone markets in U.S. antitrust lawsuit
In Putin s growing shadow, EU faces lack of consensus on arming Ukraine
Katsuki Toshio: The cherry blossoms have been my vehicle to find new relationships
We all need water : Panama s canal, and people, thirst for more
Where are Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy figures now?
Japan’s speedier inflation pace keeps BOJ’s next move in focus
North Korea won t host World Cup qualifier against Japan: report
Convenience Store Woman and the normal in life and literature
Japan earns scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier
Yamamoto shelled in debut as Dodgers lose to Padres
Ohkawara execs to file criminal complaint against Tokyo police
Hoshoryu hands star rookie Takerufuji his first loss in Osaka
Ohtani’s longtime interpreter fired amid gambling allegations
The South China Sea could boil over
BOJ finally ditches negative rates, but this is no liftoff
Nikkei scales record yen rebounds as Fed out-doves BOJ
Local support sought for Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart
‘N/Kosmos’ puts on a dazzling display of controlled chaos
For Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara was far more than just an interpreter
Afghan girls and women cling to glitchy, lonesome online learning
Democratic leaders agree to address fake news in election year
Japan GSDF resumes Osprey flights near Tokyo after fatal U.S. crash
South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes off coast of Japan, killing eight
Tokyo clinic director fails to report ¥1 billion COVID-19 subsidy
India’s probe links former intelligence official to U.S. murder plot
Long-time Boeing customer JAL to add 32 new Airbus planes to its fleet
More prefectures losing department stores even amid pandemic recovery
China on track to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. commander says
Hardships, broken promises no hindrance for Modi in India s rural north
What if Trump? Moshitora reenters Japanese lexicon
EU leaders to discuss using profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine
Japan’s exports rise for third straight month led by autos
AI frenzy gives Taiwan central bank room to battle inflation
Musk s Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess
Tomiyasu signs long-term contract extension at Arsenal
Citing safety risk, Taiwan president skips South China Sea visit
‘Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction: Part 1’: A prophetic vision of pandemic life
BOJ turns page on Abenomics, giving reeling Kishida election hope
Canadian pair lead Japan s Miura and Kihara after short program at worlds
Myanmar junta facing existential threat, says U.N. expert
Nuclear fusion backers meet in U.S. as competition with China looms
Microsoft is attracting growing criticism for censoring Bing in China
More retired government employees want to work beyond 65
Japan Defense Academy to accept students from Pacific states
Chinese youth ease economical angst by playing the lottery
India’s probe links former intelligence official to U.S. murder plot
‘Political earthquake’ shakes up succession battle in Vietnam
The war in Gaza has left a power vacuum, and scant planning to fill it
Murray beats dizzy Berrettini as Osaka advances in Miami
Magnitude 5.3 quake jolts Saitama, Tochigi
‘Gold Boy’: Clever criminal minds offer a study of evil
Ohtani interpreter fired for alleged massive theft
‘Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction: Part 1’: A prophetic vision of pandemic life
Red-hot rookie Takerufuji off to historic start in Osaka tourney
Dodgers and Ohtani rally in 8th to down Padres 5-2 in South Korea
Takerufuji ties Taiho s top-tier rookie win streak record of 11
No bids as Aung San Suu Kyi s lakeside mansion auctioned
Free tuition is no panacea for medical schools
The zombification of American politics
Does religious freedom trump animal welfare?
Frustration to drive Japan in North Korea World Cup qualifiers
Kishida weighs demand for sworn testimonies to clear air on scandal
Statue of Colonel Sanders disposed of after 39-year saga
Breastfeeding shirt keeps mothers safe in evacuation centers
BOJ rate hike may spell end for Japan s unprofitable zombie firms
K-pop stars to help showcase South Korea during Seoul Series
Gloomy youth pull U.S. and Western Europe down global happiness ranking
Investors, economists split on whether BOJ will raise rates again
Japan confirms first human-to-human transmission of tick-borne SFTS virus
Four decades in the making, a Wajima artisan’s life is upended by disaster
Palestinian clans and factions step in to protect Gaza aid
Japan hoping wealthy Asians will visit rural areas near 2025 expo
South Korean official resigns amid controversy over knife attack comment
Trump again conditions U.S. help to NATO allies on paying their fair share
U.S. weighs sanctioning Huawei’s secretive Chinese chip network
Local governments engage elderly to ease adoption of cashless payments
Japan warns football fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier
Japanese basketball teams face tough groups at Paris Olympics
Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin, set to work with Red Cross
Only 10 countries had healthy air quality in 2023, report finds
Hong Kong s new security law only deepens challenges for financial hub
How the Bank of Japan s plan for a smooth stimulus exit stumbled
In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms
South Korea police probe bomb threat at stadium hosting MLB opener
China, Australia face difficult diplomatic road after trade spat
S. Korean-flagged tanker capsizes off coast of Japan
Reboot of Buenos Aires facial recognition plan fuels privacy fears
Climate change speeds up as major indicators blow off the charts, WMO warns
Will AI help or hurt workers? At SXSW, that depends on who you ask.
Tennis rallies around Sabalenka at Miami Open after boyfriend s death
Microsoft deepens AI focus, hiring DeepMind co-founder for consumer tools
Posterchild for Russia s removal of Ukraine orphans says he was coached, threatened
Marcos warns on China threat, says he’s not ‘poking the bear’
What s in Hong Kong s new national security law?
North Korea s Kim oversees hypersonic missile engine test
Russians and Belarusians will not take part in Paris Games opening parade
Hong Kong adopts sweeping security laws, bowing to Beijing
Top-division rookie Takerufuji continues unbeaten march
Putin to travel to China in May for talks with Xi, sources say
Japanese business groups welcome BOJ s first rate hike in 17 years
Hong Kong legislature unanimously passes new national security law
Anti-Modi alliance in India is faltering as election nears
Addressing the blind spots in U.S.-China relations
As China’s EVs approach, Japan’s carmakers must step on the gas
Japan OKs bill on background checks for work involving children
Japan sees record 2.79 million visitors in February due to Lunar New Year boost
What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today
Emperor and Empress to visit quake-hit Noto Peninsula
Blinken pledges closer U.S.-Philippine security ties ahead of trilateral summit with Japan
Nippon Steel pledges to move U.S. HQ to U.S. Steel s Pittsburgh
EU s new gig-worker rules could tame management by algorithm
North Korea s Kim oversees super-large rocket launcher drills
Tokyo go-karts draw over 100 complaints in 2023
All eyes on Ohtani on eve of MLB Seoul Series
What are Putin s top challenges in new six-year term?
TikTok and its secret sauce caught in U.S.-China tussle
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face compounding health risks
Princess Yuriko shows symptoms of heart failure
Instant Houses used widely in Noto quake-hit areas
U.K. to set out soccer regulation law after club talks stall
Japan s hostage justice system faces renewed scrutiny
BOJ introduces first rate hike in 17 years following pay gains
West decries Putin s reelection while China, India vow closer ties
Catastrophic food shortages make mass death imminent in Gaza, agency warns
Japan vows to launch new dialogue on nuclear material ban treaty
Abductee s mom pins hopes on fresh Japan-North Korea talks
Sakamoto and Uno seek world figure skating three-peats
Junior high school student arrested for marijuana possession
Out of money, Pentagon chief looks to convince allies of commitment to Ukraine
Nvidia unveils superchip successor to all-conquering AI processor
Dodgers Shohei Ohtani to begin throwing program
Hirai and Ikee qualify for Olympics in 100-meter butterfly
Chinese professor at Japan university missing after visiting homeland
MLB exhibition attendance in Seoul remains low
Biden, Kishida, Marcos to hold first trilateral summit in April
Dodgers beat South Korean national team in exhibition finale
New Zealand s coffin clubs bury taboos about death
Pressure builds for charge on shipping sector s CO2 emissions
How switching from a smart to a flip phone saved me
What is being missed about the funding scandal
Two months on, resident displacement persists in quake-hit Ishikawa
South Korea-hosted summit warns of AI risks to democracy
Five takeaways from Putin’s orchestrated win in Russia
Japan to study health impact of PFAS chemicals amid growing fears
Japan’s eased defense export rules open door to more changes
A mystery no more: What we know about Ohtani’s wife
TSMC eyes advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
Japan is back, China is over. The trouble with narratives.
Shimomura testimony fails to shed light on LDP funds scandal
Daughter of North Korea s Kim might be heir apparent, Seoul says
The Angels adjust to life after Shohei Ohtani
Major Japanese beverage groups focusing more on sustainability
Japan core machinery orders fall more than expected
The daily hunt for food in Gaza
Haiti’s hospitals survived cholera and COVID. Gangs are closing them.
Can Europe save forests without killing jobs in Malaysia?
Ito, Doan each score third league goal of the season in Europe
Reading the ruins of Amazon fires, scientists see crisis ahead
Nearly half of Japanese married couples are sexless, survey finds
Oita forestry firm signs carbon trade deal with Line operator
【Research】In Between the Sociology of Development and Southeast Asian Studies
BOJ’s Ueda faces decision time on rate hike
North Korean World Cup player says Japan game more than just soccer
Not alone : Navalny supporters find solace in election gatherings
UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive
Monsters, asteroids, vampires: AI conspiracies flood TikTok
Boeing’s pain spreads to travelers as airlines cut back on plans
Markets frustrated as Fed drops no hints on post-pandemic economy
Tohoku University startup opens path to waste oil recycling
Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WWIII
Silver lining: Tutoring the elderly is growing fast in China
MLB brings Shohei Ohtani, season openers and big dreams to Seoul
Oxfam says Israel deliberately blocking aid to Gaza
Can Nippon Ishin no Kai make inroads in Tokyo?
Putin warns Russia won’t be stopped after record election win
Swiatek crushes Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title
Ito hailed by coach for mental strength amid sexual assault claim
All Blacks coach Robertson casts eye over Japan-based players
Israeli PM says civilians can leave crowded Rafah before invasion
Mo unga marshals Brave Lupus to 41-19 win over Dynaboars
Marinos edge 10-man Kyoto 3-2 thanks to Lopes double
Dodgers trounce South Korea s Kiwoom as Ohtani strikes out twice
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles as top U.S. diplomat visits Seoul
Ukraine drones attack refinery, target Moscow, disrupt power, Russia says
U.S. commandos laud training for the unexpected in North Korea s shadow
U.S. announces plan to evacuate citizens stranded in Haiti
Sumo: Rookie Takerufuji keeps outright lead, claims winning record
Japan business lobby chief hopes for government efforts to end deflation
Filipino woman admits to killing sister, Japanese niece: police
Breakaway Georgian region is discussing becoming part of Russia, says local official
Offshore wind’s next big problem: Not enough ships
Fourth discharge of treated Fukushima water completed
Japan’s $4 trillion offshore funds will ignore first BOJ hike
LDP amends party rules to toughen penalties for political fund violations
Emperor worried about weak ties to British royals before 1998 visit
Wartime labor issue still overshadowing Japan-South Korea ties
Woman, baby daughter hit by train in apparent murder-suicide
More foreign students set to be eligible for Japan gov t scholarships
Recipe: Spring cabbage has sprung
Champion of neo kawaii Chai takes a final bow
What’s driving Japan’s love affair with wine certifications?
Big Mac goes Big Tech — with a few hiccups
Promoted Zelvia go to top of J1 with third-straight win
Data dump exposes the fuzzy lines between money and politics in India
Kishida vows to revive LDP after funds scandal
Kirishima slumps to 2-5 as Osaka tourney proceeds without Terunofuji
Hezbollah tells Iran it would fight alone in any war with Israel
Asian Tour rising above splintered golf s turmoil, says CEO Cho
Ohtani lifts Dodgers past Yankees for baseball s hottest ticket
Ohtani focused ahead of MLB season opener in Seoul
Inflation dents budgets for cherry blossom viewing in Japan
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees paratrooper drills
Ghibli Park s final Valley of Witches area opens to public
Top Biden official says stance on U.S. Steel deal doesn t hurt U.S.-Japan ties
Shigeichi Negishi, inventor of karaoke, dies at 100
Sakkari weathers Gauff storm to book Swiatek clash in Indian Wells final
Hokuriku Shinkansen extension opens, buoying tourism hopes for Fukui
McDonald’s Japan resumes operations after outage
Terunofuji pulls out of Spring Basho over health issues
France, Germany to build arms plant in Ukraine as stakes rise
Smokes and votes: Could menthol cigarette ban sway U.S. election?
Sam Bankman-Fried should get up to 50 years in prison, U.S. says
Nagano area where latest Godzilla made becoming filming hot spot
Gold beans all the rage with China’s Gen Z as deflation bites
U.S. Steel says Nippon Steel deal expected to close later this year
Trump hush-money trial in New York delayed until at least April
Israel approves plan to attack Rafah but keeps truce hopes alive
BOJ to end negative interest rates at next week s meeting, sources say
Recycling old JAL planes and bullet trains into design treasures
Architecture of community won Riken Yamamoto the Pritzker Prize
Hamas issues cease-fire proposal detailing exchange of hostages and prisoners
Japanese firms join forces to promote floating offshore wind
BOJ to end negative interest rates at next week s meeting, sources say
Terunofuji loses third in a row as prospects Onosato, Takerufuji lead
McDonald s suffers widespread tech outage in Japan and abroad
Economic impact of hanami expected to double this year
Ai Fukuhara reaches custody settlement after abduction accusation
Japan court allows aging Fukui nuclear reactor to continue operations
Government OKs bill for new foreign worker training system
Why is India failing to protect its women?
Google’s bad Gemini rollout did the world a favor
Indian democracy’s moment of truth
The night Godzilla trampled Hollywood
A generation discovered anime through Akira Toriyama s Dragon Ball
Shimomura to testify amid growing calls to query Mori over funds scandal
Japan’s labor unions win big pay raises for members
Japan starts clinical trial of familial Alzheimer s treatment
Nissan and Honda to explore electric vehicle partnership
Amid boom overseas, when will pickleball land in Japan?
The Gen-Z students at the heart of Vietnam s chip plans
Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative cures
Economic losses from massive Tokyo-area quake estimated to top ¥1 quadrillion
Land ministry goes digital to prevent snow-clearing accidents
【Research】Genetic Polymorphisms Engaged in the Dopaminergic Nervous System and Athletes Competitive Abilities
Toyota engineers develop vehicle inspired by Pokemon character
BlackRock and Man Group reveal big Japan bets before BOJ decision
How can Kishida punish lawmakers involved in the slush funds scandal?
Authorities probing report of SDF chopper crash in southwestern Japan
Nearly 3,000 postings for dark part-time jobs removed from internet in 2023
SpaceX rocket makes successful test flight but is lost in descent
U.S. Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for new election in Israel
Japan school bullying cases leading to police probes hit 10-year high
Putin digs in to divide world order while he conquers at home
Mbappe presence at Olympics very difficult, says Deschamps
Paris mayor wants Russian athletes banned from Olympics
Nippon Steel defends U.S. Steel deal after Biden voices opposition
TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections of U.S. Constitution
Japan to give IAEA $20 million to support watchdog s activities
Japan s ruling coalition approves export of future joint fighter jet
Ukraine, stalled on the battlefield, targets Russia’s oil industry
Biden’s best shot against Trump lies in ‘blue wall’ states
Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China
Magnitude 5.8 quake jolts Japan s Fukushima
GSDF fails to determine exact cause of fatal 2023 chopper crash
Ohtani releases photo with woman who appears to be his wife
Men s and women s tennis tours advance talks to merge commercial rights
An agile campaign helped Hayao Miyazaki score another Oscar award
Edo samurai spirit: From the battlefield to the stage
We invite you to get ready for this year’s cherry blossom parties
Phone relay service helps hard of hearing government staff
Yokozuna Terunofuji slumps to third defeat at Spring Basho
Japan to allow private-driver ride-hailing services in four areas
Godzilla fought the odds and got an Oscar
Ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, Sapporo High Court rules
Understanding China’s political economy
Ondrej Satoria reflects on World Baseball Classic moment with Shohei Ohtani
Number of young marijuana offenders hits record high in Japan
Public support for Kishida s Cabinet remains low at 18% to 20%, polls show
Upper House Abe faction members deny involvement in slush fund scandal
North Korea s Kim drives new tank during mock battle
YouTuber GaaSyy given suspended prison term for defaming celebrities
Child victims of social media-related crimes on the rise in Japan
Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto loses final spring training start
Koki Ogawa and Yuto Nagatomo called up for Japan s matches against North Korea
Ex-senior vice justice minister Mito Kakizawa found guilty of vote buying
Coco Gauff lays out future goals after celebrating birthday with victory
Japan’s NEC weighing $500 million data center sale, sources say
Suspect at large after theft of Yu-Gi-Oh! card worth ¥5 million
Hokuriku Shinkansen s Kanazawa-Tsuruga extension set to open Saturday
South Korea, U.S. talk cost-sharing as Seoul girds for Trump 2.0
Japan to allow private-driver ride-hailing services in four areas
TikTok devotees say platform unfairly targeted for U.S. ban
Japan men held in Manila allegedly belong to syndicate running Luffy -led ring
Reports: White Sox trade Dylan Cease to Padres
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra makes first appearance after jail release
France faces centrist vacuum as far right builds momentum for presidency
See-through baseball pants become eye-opening controversy for MLB
Biden and Trump prepare for marathon White House race
U.S. Steel falls on Biden s plan to voice concern on Nippon Steel deal
U.S. House passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
U.S. military resumes Osprey flights in Japan
In preelection messaging, Putin less strident on nuclear war
Japan to launch new dialogue on banning nuclear material production
Boeing 737 Max probe still in dark over who caused door fail
Methane emissions from energy sector rose in 2023 despite pledges
Nissan could seek partnership on EVs with Honda, reports say
Neo-Japanesque dance show finds new life in Asakusa after pandemic
‘Confetti’ spotlights the transformative power of theater
‘Clouds of War’: The real story of Okinawa is its people
Court orders government to hand cult founder s remains to daughter
Kewell s Yokohama reaches Asian Champions League semis
U.S. military, GSDF to resume Osprey flights in Japan as early as Thursday
Terunofuji falls to second loss as Kirishima remains winless
America’s TikTok addiction isn’t just China’s fault
China’s ‘minimum’ nuclear deterrence is still a threat
The meltdown in chocolate is coming as prices signal supply shortages
Major Japanese firms offering solid pay hikes for second year running
Ride-sharing starts in Ishikawa city before shinkansen extension
The anatomy of the Biden-Trump rematch
Woman discloses real name after seeking legal recourse over father s sex abuse
Man arrested after robbery attempt at Mizuho Tokyo bank branch
Scandal and poor starts have sumo in a rut in Osaka
Kishida agrees on need for strict rules to export of fighter jet
Nishiyama Farm president arrested after deportation from Indonesia
Eddie Jones aims to make Japan a top four side and find rugby s Ohtani
Boeing crisis derails airline growth plans as output stalls
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, kicking off rematch
Two former Toyota employees arrested on fraud charges
Samsung to adopt chipmaking tech used by rival amid AI chip supply race
U.S. to send $300 million in weapons to Ukraine under makeshift plan
Gender gap persists in Japan s disaster response
China pressing Japan to run compensation system for Fukushima water release
Japan to expand offshore wind development to exclusive economic zones
Noto symbol Squid King stands resolute amid quake devastation
Mercosur ‘ready’ to resume FTA talks with Japan, Paraguay foreign minister says
Alcaraz and Sinner reach Indian Wells quarters
Furukawa, three other astronauts return to Earth after six months
Modi ramps up campaign to position India as alternative to China
Biden offers ‘ironclad’ commitment to allies, defying Russia
Top Navalny aide attacked with hammer outside home in Lithuania
Boeing tells staff to take immediate action on safety incidents
Japan to adjust structure of care worker exam, easing path to success
Costco’s Japan unit warned by FTC after cutting subcontractor payments
Toyota’s hybrid-first strategy is delivering big profits
Japan s Space One rocket explodes just seconds after liftoff
Talks between PGA Tour and Saudi fund accelerating
Former champions Al Hilal seal Asian Champions League semifinal spot
Japan picks Aussie-born O Connor for bonus Olympic surfing spot
Barcelona into Champions League last eight with 3-1 win over Napoli
Hokkaido s Niseko to introduce lodging tax of up to ¥2,000 a night
Wakamotoharu and Abi lead undefeated wrestlers in Osaka
South Korean held in Russia for spying was missionary, reports say
Three members of Abe faction to attend Upper House ethics hearing
How to get discount reservations for Hokuriku trips
Death sentence overturned for Kudokai gang boss
Health ministry urges caution after measles outbreak
Half of BOJ watchers still see April rate hike while bets on March move jump
Big Japanese firms sentiment shows first negative reading in four quarters
Indian troops begin Maldives pullout after quit order
Japan vows to push offer-based development aid in annual paper
BOJ chief Kazuo Ueda slightly tones down optimism on economy
TikTok divestment bill moves ahead in U.S. as key Republican wavers
With eye on Indo-Pacific, Biden seeks record U.S. defense budget
Japan firms across sectors offer pay hikes of up to 12% in spring talks
Film poses moral questions about 2011 Fukushima disaster displacement
Djokovic rues bad day after shock exit from Indian Wells
Japan s Nidec, U.S. private equity firm KPS vie for Siemens’ motors unit
Tehran soccer derby ignites passions in Iran
Putin s opposition: Dead, jailed or exiled
As Russia prepares to vote, Putin s sights remain set on new world order
Zara owner Inditex faces pressure from investors on supply chain disclosure
Darvish to start on Opening Day, Yamamoto to start Game 2 in Seoul
In frozen north, a stronger NATO prepares for Russia s threat
China cements ruling party’s grip on Cabinet with law change
ICC picks Japan s Akane as new president for 2024-2027 term
O Leary fills Japan s final men s surfing spot for Paris Olympics
Stranger than fiction: How AI threatens photojournalism
United States faces increasingly fragile world order, spy chiefs say
Scholz meets with ASEAN leaders, looking to reduce China dependency
India implements citizenship law opposed by Muslims before election
Japan-North Korea World Cup game to stay in Pyongyang, says JFA
Four nations to face more stringent testing ahead of Games, says AIU
Baseball manager Yoshii touts benefits of higher learning
Massa takes action against F1, FIA and Ecclestone in High Court
Osaka falls at Indian Wells as Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu
Europe must do more against catastrophic climate risks, EU says
Hiroshima grapples with Oppenheimer Oscars success
Pasona conducts flying car test on Awaji Island
Terunofuji avoids second loss on another day of upsets at Spring Basho
Bank of Japan skips ETF buying, stoking policy speculation
Trailblazing female baseball coach Bianca Smith hopes to reach NPB in Japan
After slush funds, LDP now faces fresh scandals
China trying to normalize military drills near Taiwan: top security official
Daiso banks on ‘brand Japan’ for U.S. expansion
Tokyo to continue offering subsidy to women seeking to freeze eggs
One dead, two injured in avalanche at Hokkaido ski town
‘Oppenheimer’ caps a big night with best picture Oscar
GSDF probe fails to identify cause of deadly helicopter crash
Thrilling match between Liverpool and Manchester City ends in stalemate
Hong Kong plumber s Olympic breaking dream goes down drain
SDF chief of staff returns to work
Ayumu Hirano repeats as Dew Tour halfpipe winner
SSE s Japan unit aims to develop 6GW offshore wind farms
Italian women are burying the myth of the mamma
Putin hopes a Trump win would change course for Russia
The Academy gives Christopher Nolan s masterpiece its highest accolade
Trevor Bauer pitches in U.S. for first time since MLB suspension
Nintendo announces new Super Mario movie
Proliferating news sites spew AI-generated fake stories
Japanese Steph Curry Keisei Tominaga shoots for stars and NBA with Nebraska
Japan s arms imports up 155% over last five years, report finds
Fukushima’s welfare coupon campaign highlights digital divide
Osprey safety concerns linger in Japan, despite U.S. reassurances
Okinawa meat shop uses tech to improves efficiency and raise wages
Japanese Steph Curry Keisei Tominaga shoots for stars and NBA with Nebraska
Police continue work to identify 3/11 disaster victims
Japan boosts reliance on allies for long-term LNG supplies
Jets win East Asia Super League
Violence in Haiti puts focus on how to unravel gangs grip on power
Japan marks 13 years since quake-tsunami triggered nuclear disaster
Luis Montenegro, the unlikely champion of Portugal s right
Australian farmers rip out millions of vines amid wine glut
China EV makers woo buyers with in-car beds, kitchens and drones
Uranium firms revive forgotten mines as price of nuclear fuel soars
Premier League rivalry between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola ends on high note
Kyiv slams Pope s white flag call, vows no surrender to Russia
Disaster prepping finds broad appeal as climate, politics threaten safety
Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement elusive as Ramadan arrives
Japan’s economy avoids recession one week before BOJ meeting
U.S. key to Philippines’ plan to tap oil and gas in South China Sea
Hayao Miyazaki wins best animated feature for ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Sprint queen Miho Takagi pulls out of all-round championship at worlds
Godzilla Minus One’ wins Oscar for best visual effects
Daizen Maeda scores hat trick in 100th game with Celtic
Spare a few seconds for Flint
In war’s third year, Ukrainians in Japan still face daily trials
Generation Putin — young Russians reflect on his 24 years in power
Two Indonesian pilots suspended after falling asleep in cockpit
Shanghai Zhenhua denies posing cybersecurity risk to US ports
29,000 still evacuated 13 years after March 2011 disaster
Led by Musk, Silicon Valley inches to the right
Kishida Cabinet support rate hits fresh low at 20% over funds scandal
Osprey safety concerns linger in Japan, despite U.S. reassurances
Yokozuna Terunofuji suffers surprising opening-day defeat
Japan asks when a stiff drink is a bit too stiff
Economic self-reliance is a dangerous delusion
Djokovic says the great feeling still there in Indian Wells
Japan’s revered outdoor brands face down PFAS challenge
13 years after 3/11, Japan s readiness for complex disasters remains inadequate
Japan PM s human rights initiative stalls as adviser post left vacant
Ando wins Nagoya Women s Marathon but fails to qualify for Olympics
Japan Lower House breakup possible in autumn: Komeito exec
Japan team using James Webb telescope to unlock secrets of the cosmos
Gauff survives Osaka moves into third round
Tsunami victim s dream of becoming Japan-U.S. bridge realized
TEPCO far away from profit goal 13 years after nuclear accident
Kai Havertz takes Arsenal to top of Premier League
Combination of two options proposed for Fukushima plant debris removal
Haiti capital a city under siege amid spasm of gang violence
Reactor restarts seen as major issue at parliament
The $1 trillion race to rebuild Ukraine is slowly getting going
Sweden and Canada to restart payments to U.N. agency for Palestinians
Verstappen continues winning streak in Saudi Arabia
Kyoto may launch tourist express bus service to beat overcrowding
Rikako Ikee confident of racing in individual events in Paris
Oliver Bearman makes dream F1 debut in Saudi Arabia
Pope says Ukraine should have the ‘courage of the white flag’
The Biden-Trump rerun: A nation craving change gets more of the same
Netanyahu approach to Gaza war hurting Israel more than helping, Biden says
Hagi: French restaurant leads Fukushima revival
Israel strikes landmark residential tower in Gaza as truce talks stall
Hong Kong fast-tracks new security law at Beijing’s urging
Wild Knights beat Brave Lupus in blockbuster League One clash
Takagi retains lead to grab second world sprint title
Indonesia to open probe after airline pilots fell asleep mid-flight
Huawei chip breakthrough used tech from two U.S. gear suppliers
J1 debutants Machida see off Kashima for first home win
Nuclear plant restart raises evacuation concerns in Miyagi
Recycling wind turbine blades can solve the industry’s biggest problem
Fukushima governor urges state to clarify soil policy
Millions of Sudanese go hungry as war disrupts food supply
UNRWA report says Israel coerced some agency employees to falsely admit Hamas links
TSMC to win more than $5 billion in grants for U.S. chip plant
Providing both bombs and food, Biden puts himself in the middle of Gaza’s war
Macron and Scholz, never close, spar over policy toward Ukraine and Russia
U.S. mulls blacklisting CXMT to further curb China’s chip advance
China racing ahead on plans to dominate solar energy industry
Tarako, voice of popular anime girl Chibi Maruko, dies at 63
U.S. eyes extensive repair of warships at Japan shipyards
Space One postpones bid to be Japan s first private firm to put satellite in orbit
Reservations open for subsidized trips to areas hit by Noto quake
Tokyo subway installs clear translation screen ahead of 2025 events
Japanese government making preparations for Trump wins scenario
Tracing Tokyo’s hidden rivers
Pentagon review finds no evidence of alien cover-up
Biden s port for aid to Gaza might not be ready for 60 days, Pentagon says
OpenAI’s Sam Altman returns to board after probe clears him
Is Japan as thin as it thinks? Weight-loss drug maker says no.
New ‘Shogun’ series is a cut above the original
Matt Nicholls: ‘People like having control over their earning potential’
Don’t let the next quake catch you (or your stomach) off guard
Tracing Tokyo’s hidden rivers
U.S. lifts Osprey flight ban, eyeing aircraft s return to Japan s skies
Nissan may bring ultra-compact EV production in-house from 2028, sources say
Bank of Japan leaning toward exiting negative rates in March
Cabinet approves bill to allow joint custody after divorce
Horishima becomes first Japan man to win World Cup moguls season title
KuToo campaign leader wants to bring attention to sexual abuse
The threat to American hegemony is real
The economic power of gender equality
Goldman Sachs exits Japan transaction banking in sudden reversal
A stock rally but sluggish growth: What’s the deal with Japan’s economy?
Japanese racing prodigy Juju Noda takes big step up into Super Formula
Terunofuji remains in driver s seat as new title hopefuls gather strength
Son of late Dodgers executive recalls life-changing 3/11 aid work in Japan
Trevor Bauer to return to Dodgers facilities on quest for MLB comeback
Unseen footage recalls 1945 firebombing of Tokyo
More Japanese universities have female admission quotas for STEM fields
Revenge: A dish seldom served in Japanese history but still cold as ice
Group files lawsuit over Japan law that mandates couples share a surname
13 years after 3/11, Iwate looks to make best use of new infrastructure
Japan current account balance swings to ¥438 billion surplus in January
Ex-Goldman executive Kathy Matsui says womenomics needs work
Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Government OKs bill to introduce joint custody after divorce
Nikon to buy U.S. cinema camera maker RED
Japan household spending logs biggest drop in 35 months in January
Recognizing the vocabulary surrounding International Women’s Day
【Research】Exploring the Generality and Individuality of the Chinese Language
Naomi Osaka off to winning start at Indian Wells
Miho Takagi grabs sprint lead at world championships
U.S asks Japan to lift ban on Osprey flights
I couldn t move : Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain
Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Japan Inc. set to offer bumper pay hikes, paving way for stimulus end
Boxing great Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in exhibition
LDP to revise rules to ban traditional factions
Wheel falls off Boeing passenger jet heading to Japan from U.S.
China steps up gray-zone warfare to exhaust Taiwan, defense report says
Sweden’s NATO accession unlocks defense options to fend off Russia
Will reincarnation or realpolitik determine the Dalai Lama s successor?
A lawsuit puts alleged racial profiling by police on trial in Japan
Red Bull suspends woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behavior
India frees up 10,000 more soldiers to guard border with China
Hong Kong government issues draft of new national security law
Daniil Medvedev excited for Olympics, will follow rules as neutral athlete
U.S. plans to build temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza
Crunchyroll s Anime Awards build on star power
BOJ bets swing toward March rate hike
Average pay hike demands top 5% for first time in 30 years
Prominent Japanese political scientist Makoto Iokibe dies at 80
BOJ policymaker upbeat on stimulus exit amid encouraging wage news
Tourists banned from private alleys in Kyoto s geisha district
Court rejects class action suit opposing nuclear plant in Ehime
Google opens Asia-Pacific cybersecurity research center in Tokyo
Tibetans recall failed uprising, 65 years on, amid fear over future
Now is our chance to govern AI for women’s empowerment
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has shaky outing in second spring start for Dodgers
Lewis Hamilton says F1 faces pivotal moment as it battles controversies
Kishida s three challenges: Discipline, by-elections and Motegi
Motegi-linked organization transferred funds to group with lighter disclosure rules
Andy Murray makes winning start at Indian Wells
Osaka weighs entry fee for foreign tourists in bid to combat overtourism
Record high number of distracted drivers causing death or serious injury
Damage from investment and romance scams in Japan hits ¥45.5 billion
Tokyo police seek former boss of luxury watch rental firm over alleged embezzlement
Forecast calls for snow in Tokyo through Friday as temperatures drop
Tokyo startup looks to AI to boost gastrointestinal cancer detection
Oscar-nominated Korean diaspora film follows lives we leave behind
Noto quake cold deaths spark hypothermia public awareness drive
Gaza hostages at risk of lasting psychological trauma, experts say
IPC to bar Russians and Belarusians from Paralympic ceremonies
An all-women noh production challenges traditional Japanese ideas
Japanese and Swiss scientists create glass that generates electric current
Biden and Trump woo Haley voters — the 2024 election s new prize
Websites in Japan becoming more friendly to people with disabilities
Japanese student urges Gaza cease-fire as U.S. colleges muffle dissent
Nagoya University finds mechanism behind middle-age weight gain
Japan wage growth beat forecasts in January, in fastest rise since June
Japanese Olympic Committee pays ¥2 billion in back taxes after discrepancy
More Chinese women choosing singledom as economy stutters
Climate migrants in rural India have hysterectomies to survive: report
Collegian Misho Nishikawa helps Samurai Japan top Team Europe
Hard-working Iga Swiatek not planning to lighten load before Paris Olympics
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has shaky outing in second spring start for Dodgers
Possible Trump return causing concern for Japanese firms
As Russia advances, Europe extends reach to source ammunition for Ukraine
Sporting geniuses are made, not born : How to be an all-star sports parent
U.S. urges allies to squeeze China further on chip technology
Kim Jong Un observes training to storm border posts in war drills
Naomi Osaka says returning to Indian Wells feels like homecoming
India opens new naval base near Maldives amid tense ties
How Sean Ono Lennon helped his parents send a message
Sporting geniuses are made, not born : How to be an all-star sports parent
‘Matched’: Contrived thriller tries to make dating scarier
‘Horizon’: Ethical dilemma makes for muted drama
Itochu announces turnaround support for Bigmotor
Chen s stoppage-time strike gives Shandong hope in ACL
Challenges remain after Japan-S. Korea wartime labor resolution
Elegant Bagnaia on quest for third title as MotoGP turns 75
Three teenagers arrested for house burglary in quake-hit Wajima
Fukushima fishers strive to recover catches amid water concerns
Romanization rules are changing. Why Kunrei won’t be missed.
Everyone’s buying Japan shares. I only want to buy one.
The competitive edge of doing good in business
Sumo s popularity is booming, but the recruitment of new pros is not
Fighter exports crucial for ‘favorable security environment’: Kishida
Monster Inoue officially set to face Nery at Tokyo Dome in May
Woman and her parents indicted over decapitating of man in Sapporo
‘A safe pair of hands’: Dutch PM emerges as NATO chief front-runner
Normalizing Bank of Japan s balance sheet will take nine years, says ex-official
Toyota ups its bet on hybrids in Brazil with $2.2 billion plan
Japan panel OKs putting Unification Church under increased scrutiny
Japan mulls doubling cap on skilled foreign workers
Tokyo police rearrest couple accused of filicide for also killing sister
Uber Eats Japan begins deliveries with self-driving robots
Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived?
Japan’s biggest bank readies for BOJ shift on rate policy within weeks
Japan s huge draft budget raises questions over fiscal accountability
As Xi summons new productive forces, old questions linger for economy
Yemen faces environmental disaster as sunken ship threatens Red Sea
ICC issues warrants over Russian strikes on Ukraine s power grid
Japan to introduce blue ticket fine system for cyclists
Pressed for space, solar farms are getting creative
Trump notches early wins as he seeks knockout blow to Haley on Super Tuesday
Japanese doctor given 18 years for consensual killing of ALS patient
Gaza s hungry await aid despite convoy deaths amid dispute over supplies
Bitcoin s retreat after topping $69,000 caps new resurgent phase
326,000 tickets to be available for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
FIA looking into allegations that chief tried to nix Las Vegas F1 race
Rene Redzepi is bringing Noma back to Kyoto this fall
Riken Yamamoto awarded Pritzker Prize for architecture
Mbappe double fires PSG past Real Sociedad to Champions League quarters
Simona Halep free to return after four-year doping ban reduced by CAS
Baseball United to bring professional baseball to Saudi Arabia
Riken Yamamoto awarded Pritzker Prize for architecture
Japan Buddhist sect probes nun s sexual assault claims
Japanese doctor given 18 years for consensual killing of ALS patient
Ministry urges Line app operator to boost data protection after breach
Ehime police arrest senior yakuza member over fatal Starbucks shooting
Japan may accept up to 800,000 more skilled foreign workers over five years
Japan’s first over-the-counter anti-obesity drug to hit stores in April
Japan s Immigration Agency sets new guidelines for visa overstayers
China sets robust economic growth goal but no big bang stimulus
American Airlines buys 260 jets in biggest plane order since 2011
Emergency goods sell out as quakes worry Chiba residents
【People】The Presidential Election in the divided U.S.
Japan s government to stop subsidizing COVID-19 treatment after March
Grizzlies Watanabe sidelined with wrist injury
Japan s service activity grows on firm tourism
AMD hits U.S. roadblock in selling AI chip tailored for China
How Japan can maintain economic security cooperation with the U.S.
EU fines Apple €1.8 billion over curbs on music streaming services
Aichi police arrest five over fraud and illicit opening of bank accounts
Fox s Lachlan Murdoch targets 5 million subscribers for new sports venture
Manila says coast guard ship damaged in dangerous moves by Chinese vessel
China vows to mobilize nation as it fights U.S. for tech supremacy
Japan to boost legal aid for crime victims and bereaved families
Gloves donated by Ohtani arrive at quake-hit schools
Japan ministers deny report government thinking of calling end to deflation
Kamala Harris presses Israel war Cabinet s Benny Gantz on Gaza aid, Rafah
Bayern must feel the pressure to beat Lazio for spot in last eight
China s bankers exit industry amid crackdown on ‘hedonistic’ lifestyles
U.N. says China violating fundamental rights in Xinjiang, Tibet
Kishida set to address U.S. Congress on April 11
Tokyo prices heat up again, supporting case for BOJ rate hike
Nippon Steel exec to meet USW head to seek support for U.S. Steel deal
Germany faces pressure to tighten security after Ukraine details exposed
China defense spending to climb 7.2% amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
Poised to join NATO, Sweden joins its biggest drills since Cold War
Rina Gonoi attends White House ceremony for women of courage award
U.N. finds evidence of sexual violence by Hamas since Oct. 7
Soccer star Kerr charged with racially aggravated offense
Osako vows to run in men s marathon at Paris Olympics
Ski jumper Kasai earns first World Cup point overseas in five seasons
FIA chief faces allegation of interference at 2023 Saudi Grand Prix
Djokovic returns as Gauff hopes for a U.S. win at Indian Wells
World s first live lung and liver transplant performed in Kyoto
John Kerry bolstered U.S. climate reputation, but trust still elusive
Yamanashi to collect ¥2,000 from Mount Fuji climbers
Japan’s food safety panel drafts intake limit for forever chemicals
Bangladesh Nobel winner fears for future as woes mount
North Korea broke into South Korean chip firms, Seoul s spy agency says
Russia’s new ambassador arrives in Japan after more than yearlong absence
Educational tours aim to preserve memory of Tohoku quake
Okinawa’s peace movement carves its own path
Japan FTC to warn Nissan over payments to parts suppliers
One dead, 24 rescued off Japanese fishing boat
China scraps premier s briefing, breaking years of convention
China signals legislature will avoid naming foreign minister
Kishida denies intent to dissolve Lower House in April
Malaysia may renew search for MH370 a decade after plane vanished
ISS backs Canon CEO after nomination of first woman to board
Two young climate scientists. Two visions of the solution.
J-Power makes bid for Australian renewables firm Genex
Japan corporate capex jumps, paving way for BOJ exit from stimulus
As more move midcareer, Japan firms tap former hires with alumni networks
Australia and Southeast Asia push to bolster ties in China’s shadow
Philippines foreign minister urges China to stop harassing us
Outliers in Japanese stocks’ bull run under pressure to downsize
Ohtani shows surgery recovery on track with 3-for-3 outing
Japanese model with Down syndrome fulfills dream, walks in Paris show
Skateboarding world champion Hiraki runner-up at Olympic qualifier
Renewed attention on Edo-era artist offers window into Japan s past
Hospitals in Japan slow to adopt seismic isolation in their buildings
Harmonica melodies of Hansen s disease patients live on
Oscar-nominated makeup genius Kazu Hiro comes full circle with Maestro
Thailand facilitates transfer of 900 scam victims from Myanmar to China
Japan in the midst of a semiconductor plant construction rush
South Korea to start legal steps to punish doctors in walkout
Kremlin seeks to suppress Navalny’s influence, in death as in life
Tuvalu preserves history online as rising seas threaten existence
Princess Yuriko hospitalized for possible cerebral infarction
South Korea, U.S. kick off annual drills focused on North s nuclear threats
How Shohei Ohtani mastered the media
Israel said to boycott Cairo cease-fire talks over hostage list
Reds salvage point in tough home opener against Verdy
Ex-Buffalo Maestri guides younger players in Japan return
Young Hong Kongers who defied Xi are now partying in China
Yuan beats Wang in Austin final to capture first WTA title
Gayle hopes T20 World Cup can help cricket crack U.S. market
Charlton lowers world record, Duplantis wins another global title
In blunt remarks, U.S. VP Harris calls out Israel over catastrophe in Gaza
Japan s Nikkei index surpasses 40,000 points for first time
Abe outgunned in IBF featherweight title shot against Lopez
Steenkamp and Paltridge lead Dynaboars to upset over Spears
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