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Latest news on Japan: business, politics, commentary, sports, culture, life and more
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...76306.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Israeli air defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on Wednesday.Israeli air defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on Wednesday.
...76306.jpg?v=3.1&w=800&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Israeli air defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on Wednesday.Israeli air defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on Wednesday.
...76183.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Foreign nationals applying for U.S. student and exchange visitor visas will now be asked to set their social media profiles to public so that they can be reviewed.Foreign nationals applying for U.S. student and exchange visitor visas will now be asked to set their social media profiles to public so that they can be reviewed.
...76221.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum in Itoman on June 4. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum in Itoman on June 4.
...76248.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Defense Minister Gen Nakatani speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Thursday.Defense Minister Gen Nakatani speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Thursday.
...76062.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Masuiyama competes during a tournament in Tokyo in May 1980. Masuiyama competes during a tournament in Tokyo in May 1980.
...76062.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Masuiyama competes during a tournament in Tokyo in May 1980. Masuiyama competes during a tournament in Tokyo in May 1980.
...76216.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52According to the National Police Agency, Japan recorded 2,946 mountain-related accidents last year involving 3,357 individuals.According to the National Police Agency, Japan recorded 2,946 mountain-related accidents last year involving 3,357 individuals.
...76136.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52A U.S. military plane takes off at the Kadena U.S. Air Force Base in Okinawa Prefecture in August 2023.A U.S. military plane takes off at the Kadena U.S. Air Force Base in Okinawa Prefecture in August 2023.
...76298.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Nippon Steel Chairman and CEO Eiji Hashimoto leaves a news conference, at which he discussed the acquisition of United States Steel, on ThursdayNippon Steel Chairman and CEO Eiji Hashimoto leaves a news conference, at which he discussed the acquisition of United States Steel, on Thursday
...76247.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Many Japanese firms are delisting their shares from the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the bourse’s broad push to make the market more appealing for foreign investors by ensuring that listed companies offer high shareholder returns.Many Japanese firms are delisting their shares from the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the bourse’s broad push to make the market more appealing for foreign investors by ensuring that listed companies offer high shareholder returns.
...76181.JPG?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52The anti-interventionist part of the Republican Party is watching with alarm as U.S. President Donald Trump has gone from seeking a peaceful diplomatic settlement with Iran to possibly having the United States support Israel's military campaign.The anti-interventionist part of the Republican Party is watching with alarm as U.S. President Donald Trump has gone from seeking a peaceful diplomatic settlement with Iran to possibly having the United States support Israel's military campaign.
...76184.JPG?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday.Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday.
...76196.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52The Lakers' LeBron James stands on the team's logo during a game against the Mavericks in January 2024.The Lakers' LeBron James stands on the team's logo during a game against the Mavericks in January 2024.
...76078.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52The AUKUS submarine deal was flawed from the start, and its possible collapse offers Australia a chance to rethink its defense strategy, reclaim sovereignty and pursue more practical, cost-effective alternatives.The AUKUS submarine deal was flawed from the start, and its possible collapse offers Australia a chance to rethink its defense strategy, reclaim sovereignty and pursue more practical, cost-effective alternatives.
...76191.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52A firefighter works during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, on Jan. 8.A firefighter works during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, on Jan. 8.
...74983.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52To ensure no damage occurs to the historic Nelson Stair, the delicate washi paper clouds are made to weigh only about half a kilogram each.To ensure no damage occurs to the historic Nelson Stair, the delicate washi paper clouds are made to weigh only about half a kilogram each.
...74502.jpg?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52The classic red brick arches of Tokyo’s first “gādo-shita,” built in 1910, are what most Japanese people think of when they think about commercial spaces under elevated railways. The classic red brick arches of Tokyo’s first “gādo-shita,” built in 1910, are what most Japanese people think of when they think about commercial spaces under elevated railways.
...74381.JPG?v=3.1&w=600&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52 For Japan residents, an unrelenting upward trend in the cost of living is changing the calculus for how to manage daily expenses — and long-term financial goals. For Japan residents, an unrelenting upward trend in the cost of living is changing the calculus for how to manage daily expenses — and long-term financial goals.
...75610.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Nippon Steel is buying United States Steel in a deal that gives the U.S. government a golden share in the U.S. steelmaker.Nippon Steel is buying United States Steel in a deal that gives the U.S. government a golden share in the U.S. steelmaker.
...74582.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Nihonbashi bridge, long overshadowed — literally — by an elevated expressway, is at the center of a multidecade project to relocate the highway underground in hopes of restoring the scenery around the historically significant bridge.Nihonbashi bridge, long overshadowed — literally — by an elevated expressway, is at the center of a multidecade project to relocate the highway underground in hopes of restoring the scenery around the historically significant bridge.
...74766.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52A screenshot of a submarine cable map on TeleGeography’s website shows a network of cables connecting with Japan.A screenshot of a submarine cable map on TeleGeography’s website shows a network of cables connecting with Japan.
...75540.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Rare earths from Australia's Mount Weld mine. Japanese companies have a supply agreement with a company that sources rare earths from the mine.Rare earths from Australia's Mount Weld mine. Japanese companies have a supply agreement with a company that sources rare earths from the mine.
...75296.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Eating locally grown food could be part of a decokatsu lifestyle that's both good for the planet and your wallet.Eating locally grown food could be part of a decokatsu lifestyle that's both good for the planet and your wallet.
...10707.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
...74502.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52The classic red brick arches of Tokyo’s first “gādo-shita,” built in 1910, are what most Japanese people think of when they think about commercial spaces under elevated railways. The classic red brick arches of Tokyo’s first “gādo-shita,” built in 1910, are what most Japanese people think of when they think about commercial spaces under elevated railways.
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...025/04/img_magazine_46_03_01-200x200.jpgLooking ahead to Yokohama’s Green × Expo 2027
...75589.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Chinese aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. It crossed what is known as the second island chain, which links the Ogasawara Islands and the U.S. territory of Guam, on June 7.Chinese aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. It crossed what is known as the second island chain, which links the Ogasawara Islands and the U.S. territory of Guam, on June 7.
...74582.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52Nihonbashi bridge, long overshadowed — literally — by an elevated expressway, is at the center of a multidecade project to relocate the highway underground in hopes of restoring the scenery around the historically significant bridge.Nihonbashi bridge, long overshadowed — literally — by an elevated expressway, is at the center of a multidecade project to relocate the highway underground in hopes of restoring the scenery around the historically significant bridge.
...5792.jpeg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52People walk under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Omotesando area on Tuesday as temperatures rise above 35 degrees Celsius in much of eastern Japan.People walk under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Omotesando area on Tuesday as temperatures rise above 35 degrees Celsius in much of eastern Japan.
...76147.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52In a recorded speech played on television Wednesday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for unconditional surrender, saying Americans "should know that any U.S. military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage."In a recorded speech played on television Wednesday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for unconditional surrender, saying Americans "should know that any U.S. military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage."
...75195.jpg?v=3.1&w=400&q=100&f=jpg&t=1.52First responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on Friday. First responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran on Friday.
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/news/2025/06/19/world/politic...The White House offered few clues about whether Trump had decided to join Israel's offensive aimed at destroying Tehran’s nuclear program.
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/news/2025/06/19/japan/politic...Allowing female members to remain royalty after marriage, starting a maternal lineage, adoptions — there are a slew of ideas but a shortage of answers.
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