NHK World — English
大学や企業の小型衛星など公開 H3ロケットで6月打ち上げへ
Five small satellites developed by universities and companies were publicly unveiled at the Tanegashima Space Center.…
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Japanese coverage pairs domestic-language nationals with the English-language editions aimed at international readers. The two do not always lead with the same story, and seeing both in one timeline is the clearest way to notice when they diverge.
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Japan Times
China’s Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid U.S. sanctions
Huawei has announced a significant advancement in chip design despite ongoing U.S. sanctions. This breakthrough could…
NHK World — English
今年度の補正予算案 自民・維新 提出されしだい早期成立図る
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party are pushing for the swift passage of the…
NHK World — English
海外戦地などで収集した193人の遺骨 千鳥ヶ淵戦没者墓苑に納骨
A memorial ceremony was held at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo to honor those who died in overseas…
Japan Times
Teachers struggle to support children who refuse to attend school
Teachers in Japan are facing challenges in supporting children who refuse to attend school. The issue has become…
NHK World — English
沖縄 玉城知事「文科省判断 踏み込みすぎ」辺野古沖事故めぐり
Okinawa Governor Tamaki criticized the Ministry of Education's decision regarding a recent boat accident. The incident…
NHK World — English
みらい 所得応じた給付求める提言 食料品消費税ゼロの対案
The team 'Mirai' has proposed a plan for income-based benefits as an alternative to the zero consumption tax on food…
Japan Times
Woman accused of murder in Hokkaido girl’s fall from bridge pleads not guilty
Another accused of conspiring in the murder is currently serving a 23-year sentence.
NHK World — English
ボーイング737MAX 日本の航空会社 初めて導入を前に機体を公開
Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft has been introduced to a Japanese airline for the first time. The aircraft was unveiled at…
NHK World — English
フィリピン北部でビル倒壊 4人死亡 10人以上閉じ込め 地元当局
A building under construction collapsed in northern Philippines on the 24th, resulting in four confirmed deaths.…
Japan Times
Victor Wembanyama leads way as Spurs rout Thunder to even series
San Antonio pulled even at 2-2 in the best-of-seven series, with Game 5 on Tuesday in Oklahoma City, and Game 6 back…
Japan Times
Nidec boss hints at more M&A deals once scandals abate
Nidec's CEO has indicated that the company is considering more mergers and acquisitions once current scandals are…
Japan Times
Mysterious odor at luxury mall in Ginza leaves at least 15 feeling unwell
Police and the Tokyo Fire Department are investigating the cause of the odor.
Japan Times
Arrest warrant issued for man suspected of Hyogo mother-daughter murder
Kenji Oyama, 42, emerged as a suspect based on forensic analysis and security camera footage from around the scene.
Japan Times
Father still searching for answers 29 years after Kobe child murders
For 70-year-old Mamoru Hase, whose son was one of two elementary schoolchildren killed by a 14-year-old boy in 1997,…
NHK World — English
【中継】東京 銀座「GINZA SIX」で“刺激臭”複数人が体調不良
Multiple people reported feeling unwell due to a strong odor at the GINZA SIX complex in Tokyo's Ginza district.…
Japan Times
Japan bond yield surge widens regional bank stock divide
When lenders have holdings that are vulnerable to higher yields, they're punished by investors for the unrealized…
Japan Times
Xi strongly criticized Takaichi over Japan’s ‘remilitarization’ during Trump summit
Xi Jinping has expressed strong criticism towards Takaichi over Japan's remilitarization during a summit with Donald…
Japan Times
Drone games put Ukraine’s best military pilots to the test
Drone technology has transformed the war in Ukraine, with enemy soldiers fearful of young men using video game…
NHK World — English
九州や中国地方などで午前中から真夏日 熱中症への対策を
On May 25, temperatures rose significantly across a wide area from Tohoku to Kyushu, with some regions in Kyushu and…
Japan Times
Sakura Internet eyes more spending to meet AI data center demand
The data center operator is eyeing an allocation of as much as ¥20 billion to ¥30 billion ($125 million to $190…
NHK World — English
大相撲 夏場所優勝の若隆景 「諦めずにやってきてよかった」
若隆景が大相撲夏場所で2回目の優勝を果たしました。彼は怪我を乗り越え、約4年ぶりの勝利を喜び、「諦めずにやってきてよかった」と語りました。今後の活躍にも期待が寄せられています。
NHK World — English
兵庫 母娘殺害 事件発覚前に容疑者に似た人物目撃か
In a tragic incident in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, a mother and daughter were murdered. Prior to the discovery of…
NHK World — English
北海道 旭川 高校生殺害事件 被告は初公判で殺人など争う姿勢
A 23-year-old defendant is on trial for the murder of a 17-year-old high school girl in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. During…
Japan Times
Even at home, American shoppers are flocking to Japanese supermarkets
American consumers are increasingly turning to Japanese supermarkets for their shopping needs. This trend reflects a…
NHK World — English
岡山 吉備中央町長を書類送検 有権者の飲食代など支払った疑い
The mayor of Kibi Central Town in Okayama Prefecture has been sent for prosecution on suspicion of violating the…
Japan Times
School raises rights and dignity awareness through sexuality education
Guidelines from UNESCO and others outline eight key concepts of comprehensive sexuality education, including…
Japan Times
Taiwan urges $630 billion asset management industry to scale up
Taiwan is encouraging its $630 billion asset management industry to expand. The government aims to enhance the…
Japan Times
Dread and denial at heart of deadly Congo Ebola outbreak
Many in the outbreak's epicenter are split between criticism of the government's response and denial of the disease's…
NHK World — English
北朝鮮 重要会議を6月に開催へ トランプ政権への言及が焦点
North Korea's media has announced that a significant meeting of the Workers' Party's Central Committee will be held in…
Japan Times
With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat
Hajj pilgrims are coping with extreme heat during their religious journey. Many are using ice cream and large fans to…
Japan Times
Why these are sobering times for alcohol companies
Alcohol companies are facing challenging times due to changing consumer preferences and increased health awareness.…
Japan Times
Africa’s business capital is on the brink of financial collapse
Africa's business capital is facing a severe financial crisis that could lead to collapse. Economic instability and…
Japan Times
New Zealand to ease golden visa investment criteria to allow philanthropy
Demand for New Zealand's golden visa — which offers residency in exchange for investments — has been strong since the…
Japan Times
Nikkei Stock Average tops 65,000 for first time
The Nikkei Stock Average has reached a historic milestone by surpassing 65,000 points for the first time. This…
Japan Times
As bee population collapses, U.S. apiarists fear research cuts
The decline in the bee population has raised concerns among U.S. apiarists regarding potential cuts to research…
Japan Times
Japan regulator urges firms to use cash for growth, not returns
Shifting more of the country's wealth held by businesses and households to fund expansion is a key pillar of Prime…
Japan Times
On London’s streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty
Facial recognition technology is being tested on the streets of London, raising concerns about the balance between…
NHK World — English
ドジャース山本由伸 7回1失点の力投で4勝目 大谷はノーヒット
Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers pitched seven innings, allowing only one run, securing his fourth win of the season…
NHK World — English
セブン＆アイ 鈴木敏文名誉顧問が死去 93歳
Toshifumi Suzuki, the honorary advisor of Seven & I Holdings, has passed away at the age of 93. He was instrumental in…
Japan Times
Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Ankara's governor ordered the eviction of those inside the Republican People's Party's headquarters after a court…
Japan Times
Philippine building collapses, trapping at least 30 people
High temperatures and the lack of proper equipment are hampering the rescue effort.
NHK World — English
香港で幸運呼ぶ伝統の “まんじゅう祭り”
A traditional festival known as the 'Manju Festival' was held in Hong Kong, where participants compete for lucky…
Japan Times
Kimi Antonelli benefits from George Russell’s misfortune to win Canadian GP
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli increased his lead over George Russell from 18 to 43 points after five grands…
NHK World — English
千代田線 乃木坂～代々木上原 運転見合わせ 小田急にも影響
The Chiyoda Line is currently suspended between Nogizaka and Yoyogi-Uehara stations due to a power outage. The Tokyo…
Japan Times
China launches crewed space flight as part of moon ambitions
China has launched its Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, which is part of its broader ambitions for lunar…
Japan Times
Novak Djokovic gets past tricky opponent to begin French Open campaign
Novak Djokovic successfully began his French Open campaign by defeating a challenging opponent. The match showcased…
NHK World — English
株価 6万4000円台 取り引き時間中の最高値を更新
On May 25, the Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei average rise over 800 points, reaching the 64,000 yen range for the…
Japan Times
He told his wife he was ‘coming home.’ Then he disappeared.
One family's search reveals Japan's growing crisis of dementia-related disappearances.
NHK World — English
NY原油 一時1バレル＝91ドル台まで下落 戦闘終結へ進展の見方
On May 24, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil briefly fell to the $91 per barrel range in the New…