Samurai Japan explodes late to survive unlikely upset bid from Czech Republic at WBC
Japan's next game will be in the WBC quarterfinals against either the Dominican Republic or Venezuela.
5 hours ago
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Samurai Japan explodes late to survive unlikely upset bid from Czech Republic at WBC
Japan Times
Japan’s investment targets include AI, quantum computing and drones
The list includes 27 technologies already under early stage review, such as physical artificial intelligence systems, regenerative medicine, quantum computing and marine drones.
6 hours ago
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Japan’s investment targets include AI, quantum computing and drones
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26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in deaths of mother, son
Police in Toyama City have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in the death of a 38-year-old woman and her 14-year-old son.
Police said…
6 hours ago
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26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in deaths of mother, son
Japan Times
Need a quick, healthy meal? Steam a bowl of sushi
Make the best use of your leftover sushi rice with "seiro-mushi," a bamboo basket-steaming method that has caught on with the time-pressed in Japan.
7 hours ago
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Need a quick, healthy meal? Steam a bowl of sushi
Japan Times
How did publishing giant Shogakukan end up in hot water?
The manga publisher has had to apologize for rehiring an author convicted of sexual assault, who then worked under a pseudonym.
7 hours ago
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How did publishing giant Shogakukan end up in hot water?
Japan Times
Meiji Yasuda aiming for insurance-premium revenues of ¥5 trillion in fiscal '26
The target, shared by President Hideki Nagashima, would reflect an increase on the ¥4.3 trillion forecast for fiscal 2025.
8 hours ago
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Meiji Yasuda aiming for insurance-premium revenues of ¥5 trillion in fiscal '26
Japan Times
Bain Capital raises $12.5 billion in Asia, Japan fund sprint
The successful close reinforces Boston-based firm’s position as a dominant player in the region, particularly as global investors grow increasingly selective.
8 hours ago
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Bain Capital raises $12.5 billion in Asia, Japan fund sprint
Japan Times
Japan adopts bill aiming to address regional gaps in public transport services
According to the transport ministry, there were about 2,000 areas lacking transportation nationwide as of April 2025.
8 hours ago
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Japan adopts bill aiming to address regional gaps in public transport services
Japan Times
No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
With Alvaro Arbeloa's team in inconsistent form and key attackers set to miss the game injured, the Premier League side is firm favorite in the last-16 tie.
8 hours ago
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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
Japan Today
White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia
When police detained an Indonesian teenager accused of bombing his high-school campus in Jakarta in November, he had a life-size toy rifle inscribed with "welcome to hell" and…
9 hours ago
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White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia
Japan Today
Asian shares surge, echoing rally on Wall Street as oil prices sink back to about $90
Asian shares rebounded Tuesday from their sharp declines a day before as global investors wagered that the war with Iran may not last too long.
But the gains fell far…
9 hours ago
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Asian shares surge, echoing rally on Wall Street as oil prices sink back to about $90
Japan Today
Two people fall while climbing Mount Fuji
Two people fell Monday while climbing Mount Fuji, which is still closed to the public.
According to police, a friend of one of the climbers called 110…
9 hours ago
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Two people fall while climbing Mount Fuji
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Two people fall while climbing Mount Fuji
Two people fell Monday while climbing Mount Fuji, which is still closed to the public.
According to police, a friend of one of the climbers called 110…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
Two people fall while climbing Mount Fuji
Japan Today
U.S. allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in Middle East
As war spreads across the Middle East, U.S. rivals and allies in Asia are preparing for the consequences, which include possible economic shock and long-term security threats.
Here's…
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U.S. allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in Middle East
Japan Today
15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown
Fifteen years after the 2011 nuclear disaster, color-coded radiation maps hang on the wall of Futabaya Ryokan, the family-run inn Tomoko Kobayashi operates in her near-deserted hometown in…
9 hours ago
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15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown
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Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Iranian fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said it…
9 hours ago
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Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Japan Times
CRA might join national council on consumption tax cut after all
Like the Democratic Party for the People, the party fears the political cost of not taking part in talks over the proposed consumption tax cut for food items.
9 hours ago
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CRA might join national council on consumption tax cut after all
Japan Times
Meta and Google pivot in addiction trial to accuser’s history
Lawyers for Meta have indicated they plan to demonstrate that her psychological trauma came from turmoil in her family and school life rather than social media.
10 hours ago
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Meta and Google pivot in addiction trial to accuser’s history
Japan Times
White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia
In every instance reviewed in Singapore and Indonesia, authorities allege the detained or monitored teenagers had been radicalized through social media posts and communities.
10 hours ago
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White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia
Japan Times
Apple now makes about 25% of iPhones in India after China pivot
Even though the gap has narrowed, electronics assembly and component manufacturing still costs more in India than in countries including China and Vietnam.
10 hours ago
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Apple now makes about 25% of iPhones in India after China pivot
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Ukraine seeks more talks, but Kyiv's partners focused on Iran, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine is ready for new U.S.-backed peace talks with Russia "at any moment", but its partners' attention is currently focused on the Iran conflict, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said…
12 hours ago
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Ukraine seeks more talks, but Kyiv's partners focused on Iran, Zelenskyy says
Japan Today
West Ham beat Brentford in shootout to set up FA Cup quarterfinal with Leeds
West Ham will face Leeds United in the FA Cup quarterfinals after beating Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes and extra…
17 hours ago
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West Ham beat Brentford in shootout to set up FA Cup quarterfinal with Leeds
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Tommy DeCarlo, who became longtime singer of Boston after a Myspace tribute, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, who became the lead singer of classic rockers Boston for nearly 20 years based on a Myspace tribute to the band's original singer, has died.
DeCarlo's…
17 hours ago
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Tommy DeCarlo, who became longtime singer of Boston after a Myspace tribute, dies at 60
Japan Today
Paralympic silver medalist
Momoka Muraoka, of Japan, competes in the alpine skiing women's super-G sitting final at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Monday. Muraoka won Japan's first…