Kobe sees off Jeonbuk to claim second Asian Champions League win
The win moved Kobe level with compatriots Kashima Antlers and Gamba Osaka as well as China's Beijing Guoan on six points.
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Hitachi eyes small nuclear reactors in Japan as power costs rise
Small modular reactors, having capacity of 300 megawatts or less, are increasingly seen as a way to decarbonize energy.
3h ago
Program helps children with developmental issues through theater
Nabi Ito said that theater can make communication easier for children who struggle with conversation because scripts provide a framework.
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‘Zen and Ghibli’ doesn’t lecture. It teaches contemplation.
In "Zen and Ghibli," Toshio Suzuki reflects on his career and Studio Ghibli's beloved films through conversations with three Buddhist priests.
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PM says housework makes her busier than male predecessors
"In the morning, I bathe, fix breakfast and then wash dishes, not to mention apply makeup," said Sanae Takaichi.
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CFTC staff were told to retract analysis of suspicious oil trades
As the Iran conflict deepened, examples multiplied of large, markedly well-timed trading in futures and prediction markets.
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Yana’s future hangs in balance as pressure mounts over possible election violation
Even as the scandal surrounding him threatens to disrupt parliamentary debate on key government bills, the farm minister says he intends to carry on.
6h ago
Green turtles buck trend of species decline, offering hope for conservationists
Populations of the species have become more stable thanks to decades of efforts including egg relocation, marine protection and trade bans.
7h ago
What happens to your information after a data breach
Often simultaneously, hackers start putting the data they have stolen to use while companies investigate the breach.
8h ago
Chinese AI firms tap cheaper ‘dim sum’ offshore yuan debt for funding edge
The 10-year and 30-year portions of Tencent's recently priced offshore yuan securities carried coupons well below the yields on dollar notes.
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Why Putin says Russia could ‘cease to exist’ if it loses
Putin's officials have said they are fighting Nazis and responding to NATO aggression, and that the U.S. sought Russia's "strategic defeat."
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Hakkaku’s complex legacy looms over sumo’s next chapter
The Japan Sumo Association chairman will step down in 2028, setting the stage for a potentially fierce succession battle.
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U.K. and Indian economies set to overtake Japan, IMF says
A weak yen and rising costs for Japanese households have India and the U.K. on course to overtake Japan in GDP next year.
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Japan eyes penalties for unauthorized land deals near SDF bases
Land transactions in areas around Self-Defense Forces bases and Japan Coast Guard facilities would require prior approval from the central government.
9h ago
Japan’s first Disney cruise ship to be called Disney Imagination
The ship is scheduled to begin service in the spring of 2029 and reservations will be accepted about six months before its launch.
10h ago
The University of Tokyo’s first female president, then the backlash
Japan is ranked 117th among 145 countries in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Gender Gap Index.
10h ago
Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in Rwanda
Rwanda has been chasing a Grand Prix for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance its image and attract investment.
10h ago
China sends aircraft carrier group into western Pacific
Japan is expected to be watching closely after Beijing said the "realistic" exercises are "not directed against any specific country or target."
11h ago
Rays punish error to beat Guardians 3-1 and level series
Freddy Peralta, acquired mid-season from the New York Mets, struck out four through his first two innings to put the pressure on Cleveland.
11h ago
The familiar pop and stranger sounds of Mrs. Green Apple
Beneath the chart-topping trio's bright melodies lies a more experimental side, where rock influences, odd meters and darker themes emerge.
11h ago
Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before U.S. vote, officials say
The strategy is designed to keep oil prices high, according to two senior Iranian officials.
11h ago
Customer data breach suspected at sushi delivery operator
The affected data includes the personal information of users of the company's Gin no Sara, Sushi Joto and Kamatora delivery services.
11h ago
Dodgers to stick with out-of-form Ohtani
Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani has been in dire form after returning from multiple injuries this postseason, hitting just 3-for-20 in the playoffs.
11h ago
Tkachuk brothers make NHL history as Panthers top Blue Jackets
Matthew assisted on all three of Brady's goals, making him the first to assist on each of a brother's natural hat trick
12h ago
Osaka grapples with severely aging water and sewage systems
Even if replacement work moves forward, completing it quickly is seen as nearly impossible primarily due to staffing and financial constraints.
12h ago
Legacy carmakers risk losing mass market to Chinese rivals
Chinese carmakers have an edge in mass-market vehicles from sheer scale, faster development and lower costs.
12h ago
MUFG mulling path to majority control of India’s Shriram Finance
Japan's largest bank has begun considering raising its stake in the Indian financial conglomerate to more than 50% from about 20% now, sources said.
12h ago
Singapore can fix Southeast Asia’s haze, if it wants to
The way this is talked about in Singapore, the region's wealthiest country, the whole situation is an act of God and no one knows who is responsible.
12h ago
‘Egypt-Japan Schools’ in Egypt introduce Japanese classes
The schools, established under a 2016 agreement, incorporate Japanese school practices such as classroom cleaning and student duty rotations.
12h ago
SoftBank junk bond sale raises stakes for CEO Son’s all-in AI bet
Son's bets have a mixed track record.
12h ago
In Trump’s pardons for public officials, Republicans win most of the mercy
Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated acts of clemency for corruption give impunity to people meant to uphold the public trust.
12h ago
Japan works to promote soft power diplomacy using manga and anime
The government plans to actively use popular manga and anime works to gain more fans of Japan in Global South emerging and developing countries.
12h ago
The bus stop where buses never arrive: Japan offers space for those with dementia
Mock bus stops set up outside facilities for people with dementia can provide them with a place to pause undisturbed.
13h ago
Vietnamese woman arrested in Japan for allegedly laundering scam money
The 34-year-old Vietnamese woman is suspected of laundering ¥30 million stolen through voice phishing in March 2025.
13h ago
Ex-NHK President Nobuo Inaba dies at 75
Inaba, who stepped down in January after serving a three-year term, died of aspiration pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 6.
13h ago
FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI engineer over covert recording device, DOJ says
Abdulrahman Alfozan is alleged to have to have installed the recording device in an executive conference room at the AI company.
13h ago
Trump fires ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle after reports of misconduct
Stories in the Wall Street Journal included claims Kimberly Guilfoyle threatened to use U.S. influence to undermine the Greek government.
14h ago
Chinese delegation travels to Etorofu, island at center of Japan-Russia row
The visit by local officials and business representatives from China's Heilongjiang province came as part of efforts to attract investment to Etorofu.
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Trump threatens CEOs as tactic against allies, Canada’s ex-finance minister says
In a new memoir, Chrystia Freeland writes that that the Trump administration "is swaggeringly, rudely aggressive, even behind closed doors."
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Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung, Vatican says
The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a growth doctors had discovered in a recent routine health check.
14h ago
Taiwanese finance minister to attend APEC meeting in Hong Kong
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum is one of the few international bodies that includes Taiwan, which joins under the name "Chinese Taipei."
14h ago
Saudi Aramco administrative building attacked, limited fire reported
The Houthis have been attacking key Saudi sites in retaliation for the kingdom's backing of government forces in Yemen's reignited civil war.
14h ago
Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder
Until Duane "Keffe D" Davis' 2023 arrest, Tupac Shakur's murder had stood for nearly three decades as one of America's most notorious cold cases.
17h ago
Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
A Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper journalist was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region, the day before he planned to leave Russia.
1d ago
Japanese municipalities with over 5% foreign nationals up more than twofold
The internal affairs ministry data show increases in foreign populations not only in major cities and industrial districts but also in rural areas.
1d ago
Komeito’s new chief eyes political realignment
Okamoto said he called for Komeito to become a rallying point for realignment because he wanted to build a bloc of lawmakers who share similar values.
1d ago
Lawmakers split on including nuclear submarine study in security documents
"I think the public understands the need for discussions" on Japan's possession of a nuclear submarine, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.
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BOJ is said to lean against back-to-back rate hike in October
The BOJ officials see little need for consecutive rate hikes in the absence of signs that upside inflation risks will increase abruptly.
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Japan and U.S. review troops’ off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs and drunk driving by U.S. military personnel have long triggered protests in Okinawa.
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Japan’s 2026 rice harvest projected to fall 1%
The forecast is relatively high despite concerns about the impact of prolonged rain in September.