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Takaichi stresses secure crude oil supplies as U.S.-Iran war spirals
The prime minister said on X that the necessary amount of crude oil for this month is set to be procured and that oil…
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The bittersweet nostalgia of the first season of ‘Vivant’
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Taiwan tests how it would resist a Chinese siege at sea
Officials have held wargaming exercises to address such a scenario, and are planning to conduct drills to escort and…
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Out of the shadows: Japanese women building a life beyond motherhood
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Japan marks record fifth straight ‘brutally hot day’
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Seven & i abandons investment talks with Poland’s Zabka
The company drew an unsolicited takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard in 2024, which was ultimately…
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Japan passes secondary capital bill after showdown at parliament
The legislation’s passage ended a week of intense debate and cleared the way for parliament to end Saturday after 158…
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LeBron James chooses to play for 76ers with ‘last decision’
I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship. In a time of both…
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Trump seethes as Iran war spirals anew with no end in sight
A leader who has long resisted the path of retreat, Trump has now gone into revenge mode against the Islamic Republic,…
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Russian warplane violates Japanese airspace over islets claimed by Tokyo
They are known as the Northern Territories in Japan.The territorial dispute has prevented Tokyo and Moscow from…
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Japan identifies large share of rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island
An analysis of mud from off Minamitorishima island found medium and heavy rare earth elements accounted for about 54%…
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Yen’s worst week since May brings it close to ¥165 vs. dollar
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In the hills of Shimane, Japan’s steelworking tradition forges on
The remote communities of Unnan, Okuizumo and Yasugi were once historical centers of steel production for katana.…
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Lawmakers remain divided on secondary capital, with talks of further extension
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‘Hush!’ and ‘All Around Us’: Masterpieces from a pioneering gay director
New 4K restorations of two films from the 2000s by Ryosuke Hashiguchi bring his masterful storytelling back to the…
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Kazuya Hara named head of new national intelligence bureau
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has seen the establishment of the bureau as a first step for the country’s intelligence…
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Japanese shoppers drive up jewelry sales to a record
Strong domestic demand for jewelry has helped lift the outlook for Japan’s luxury market as a whole, as the sector…
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What the ‘Chinamaxxing’ crowd doesn’t get
When survival and success depend on pleasing the party boss rather than the consumer, honest innovators are weeded out.
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Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
The group will consider the social and economic impacts of immigration and help the government compile its basic policy.
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Drone flights to be banned for Hiroshima peace ceremony
This is the first time for the National Police Agency to designate such a restriction area under the revised drone…
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Defense Ministry questioned over intelligence gathering on domestic experts
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The world has an anchovy problem
The tiny fish may sound utterly mundane, but its importance to the global economy is far larger than just foodies’…
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Despite weakening yen, intervention may have to wait for right timing, analysts say
Federal Reserve, which will hold a policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. In a time of both misinformation and too…
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Kozo Okamoto, last surviving participant of 1972 Lod Airport massacre, dies
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Sony to reopen iconic LA theater Cinerama Dome after 6 years
Renovations are set to begin in August on the Dome, which will be operated by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and run through…
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Asian allies push back against Trump’s forced-labor tariffs
The latest duties aim to restore U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist regime after his earlier levies were…
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George Russell confident Mercedes has figured out issues with car
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Japan’s House of Councilors to be renamed Senate
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Top environmental fund sees Japan key to AI energy challenge
The BNP Paribas Green Tigers Fund has returned 34% year-to-date, fueled by bets on Japanese equities that sit at the…
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Dodgers visit Donald Trump at White House as some fans express anger
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What the renewed Iran war means for Japan
The uncertain trajectory of the U.S. war with Iran will complicate the work of officials now shaping the…
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Japan’s inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on path for rate hikes
Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier.
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Fight for King of the Mountains jersey heating up at Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar is the current leader in the race.
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UNESCO panel urges Japan to improve exhibits at Sado Gold Mines
It gave its consent to the inscription on the condition that the full history of the mines, including the wartime…
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American star Noah Lyles happy to stay busy during off year
He will compete in Friday’s semifinals and is expected to contend in the 200 on Saturday.“Some people take an off…
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Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea as oil surges over $100
Fears that disruption could further widen to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the…
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Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen’s Houthis, sources say
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A Russian spy, suddenly cast into the spotlight, flees Japan
Filchenkov’s role had been the focus of a Times investigation into how Russia exploited Japan’s weak espionage…
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How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India’s first Gen Z protest movement
Abhijeet Dipke emerged as the public face of India’s inaugural Gen Z protest movement, symbolising a new wave of youth…
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Trump says Saudi nuclear deal subject to forming Israel ties
U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprising demand, coming less than 24 hours after the deal was announced, throws a…
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Japan Football Association taps Go Oiwa as next men’s national team coach
He retained his position after Japan reached the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Moriyasu became Japan’s head…
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Japan’s department stores gear up for summer-gift season
Japan's department stores are preparing for the upcoming summer-gift season. Retailers are focusing on a variety of…
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Japan promotes preconception care amid falling birthrates
Preconception care, an initiative aimed at encouraging people to acquire knowledge on pregnancy and childbirth, has…
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Leclerc confirms multi-year extension with Ferrari
Charles Leclerc has confirmed a multi-year contract extension with Ferrari, solidifying his future with the team. This…
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Suspect in Tochigi robbery-murder who fled abroad ordered to return passport
Kazuhiko Masuda, the suspected orchestrator of a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to be in Southeast…
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Trump proposes new levies of at least 10% to rebuild tariff wall
Former President Donald Trump has proposed implementing new tariffs of at least 10% to strengthen the United States'…
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Ukrainian haiku poet finds small miracles in war
A Ukrainian haiku poet is finding beauty and small miracles amidst the chaos of war. Through his poetry, he captures…
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Japan’s births hit new low, but drop less severe than previous years
The 2.2% decrease in the number of births recorded in Japan was a relatively modest drop compared to the year-on-year…
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Defending democracy from the global war on reality
From Beijing to Washington, the very concept of objective truth feels unattainable
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Japanese government and banks granted access to Claude Mythos
The Japanese government and banks have been granted access to Claude Mythos, a new AI technology. This access is…
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