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China reasserting its infuence on North Korea
When Kim Jong Un arrived by armored train in Beijing for a military parade in September, the pageantry signaled a thaw in one of the world's most important…
6 hours ago
Japan Today
China reasserting its infuence on North Korea
Italy stuns U.S. 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World…
7 hours ago
Japan Today
Italy stuns U.S. 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts. Japan's Nintendo…
4 hours ago
Japan Today
'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
A 58-year-old woman has been arrested in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of killing her 29-year-old bedridden daughter by drowning her. Police said Chieko Saito is accused…
4 hours ago
Japan Today
Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
East Japan Railway Co (JR East) will raise fares by an average 7.1% across its entire service area from Friday. This marks the first time JR East has…
4 hours ago
Japan Today
JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
Japan on Wednesday marked 15 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern areas and triggered a nuclear crisis, with survivors expressing ongoing pain as…
1 hour ago
Japan Today
Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
A 58-year-old woman has been arrested in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of killing her 29-year-old bedridden daughter by drowning her. Police said Chieko Saito is accused…
4 hours ago
Japan Today
Woman arrested over death of bedridden 29-year-old daughter
JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
East Japan Railway Co (JR East) will raise fares by an average 7.1% across its entire service area from Friday. This marks the first time JR East has…
4 hours ago
Japan Today
JR East to raise fares by an average of 7.1% from Friday
Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
Japan on Wednesday marked 15 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern areas and triggered a nuclear crisis, with survivors expressing ongoing pain as…
1 hour ago
Japan Today
Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis
2 more members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted asylum in Australia
Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. The…
3 hours ago
Japan Today
2 more members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted asylum in Australia
6 people killed, 3 hospitalized after bus catches fire west of Swiss capital
At least six people were killed and three others hospitalized with severe injures after a bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital, police said…
12 hours ago
Japan Today
6 people killed, 3 hospitalized after bus catches fire west of Swiss capital
Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Meta said Wednesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and interact with each other. A takeover of the…
14 hours ago
Japan Today
Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Takaichi says oil reserves to be tapped as Iran conflict hits crude flows
Japan holds stockpiled oil equivalent to about 254 days of domestic demand. The release of some of that could begin as soon as Monday.
37 minutes ago
Japan Times
Takaichi says oil reserves to be tapped as Iran conflict hits crude flows
Japanese-flagged container ship sustains damage in the Persian Gulf
The news comes as reports emerged that Iran had begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for oil shipments.
2 hours ago
Japan Times
Japanese-flagged container ship sustains damage in the Persian Gulf
Japan marks 15th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to ensure that the invaluable lessons from the disaster are handed down to future generations.
3 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan marks 15th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami
WBC fan favorite Satoria retires with pride and applause
The electrician who once struck out Shohei Ohtani ended his national team career with a stirring farewell at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.
3 hours ago
Japan Times
WBC fan favorite Satoria retires with pride and applause
Punch, the viral baby monkey, isn’t being bullied, Ichikawa City Zoo says
The 7-month-old Japanese macaque, often clinging to an orangutan plush, became an internet sensation after videos of him being chased by fellow monkeys were posted on social media.
3 hours ago
Japan Times
Punch, the viral baby monkey, isn’t being bullied, Ichikawa City Zoo says
Japan ready to join coordinated intervention in oil markets
Concerns have intensified as crude oil tankers bound for Japan ceased navigating the Strait of Hormuz 10 days ago because the war made the passage too dangerous.
4 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan ready to join coordinated intervention in oil markets
Japan ready to join coordinated intervention in oil markets
Concerns have intensified as crude oil tankers bound for Japan ceased navigating the Strait of Hormuz 10 days ago because the war made the passage too dangerous.
4 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan ready to join coordinated intervention in oil markets
JR East to monitor Yamanote Line pantographs with AI
The railway operator also plans to use drones to inspect wires and other infrastructure, aiming to reduce the time required to resume operations by 30% after service disruptions.
5 hours ago
Japan Times
JR East to monitor Yamanote Line pantographs with AI
JR East to raise train fares on Saturday for the first time in 39 years
East Japan Railway said fares would go up by an average of about 7.1%, with the minimum base fare increasing from ¥150 to ¥160.
5 hours ago
Japan Times
JR East to raise train fares on Saturday for the first time in 39 years
Onosato’s withdrawal evokes painful reminder of stablemaster’s fate
Sumo fans are wondering whether history might be repeating itself.
5 hours ago
Japan Times
Onosato’s withdrawal evokes painful reminder of stablemaster’s fate
China is eyeing an all-nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit?
Tokyo must confront an array of hurdles to such a move, with personnel issues and potential redundancies standing in the way.
5 hours ago
Japan Times
China is eyeing an all-nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit?
Israel plans new foothold on the Red Sea to fight the Houthis
So far the Houthis have held back on attacking ships, but have suggested they could enter the war.
6 hours ago
Japan Times
Israel plans new foothold on the Red Sea to fight the Houthis
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