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ANALYSIS
Strategic stalemate: Xi and Trump summit to test limits of managed competition
By
Gabriel Dominguez
By the time U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China ended, it was clear that the relationship had moved into one where Beijing operates from a position of assumed parity.
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Trump gives Takaichi ¡®detailed explanation¡¯ of talks with China¡¯s Xi
Trump claims 'fantastic trade deals' as summit with China's Xi wraps up
JAPAN
Strong earthquake jolts Tohoku region
The quake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. following an emergency earthquake warning for the region.
BUSINESS
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Markets
Japan could soon tighten rules for shareholder proposals
By
Kazuaki Nagata
The threshold for forcing the acceptance of proposals is now just 30,000 shares.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Cabinet approves revision of controversial retrial system
By
Kanako Takahara
Critics of 91²Ö¿â retrial system have said prosecutors' right to appeal is prolonging the court procedures needed for those seeking a retrial, with it sometimes taking decades.
CULTURE
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Music
Masashi Sada still believes music begins with melody
By
David McNeill
The veteran singer-songwriter discusses fame, artistic independence and why he never chased musical trends.
JAPAN
Copyright law revision to extend compensation for artists
By
Yukana Inoue
The Cabinet on Friday pushed forward the bill, which, once passed by parliament, aims to pass on usage fees to musicians.
Japanese researchers gain glimpse into the universe¡¯s first stars
By
Jessica Speed
The team observed an ultra-faint galaxy dating to roughly 800 million years after the Big Bang.
Tokyo man arrested for luring girl into prostitution
LDP seeks to penalize sharing national flag vandalism online
Police arrest teenage suspect after woman killed in Tochigi home invasion
Co-payment to reach 50% for prescription drugs similar to OTC ones in Japan
BUSINESS
Japanese producer prices jump by the most since 2014, backing case for rate hike
By
Toru Fujioka
The measure of input prices for Japanese firms rose 2.3% in April from a month earlier, a full point above the highest estimate in a survey of economists.
Itochu invests in San Francisco venture to chase anime merchandise demand
By
Koh Yoshida
Following Itochu's investment, startup Octas will license Japanese characters and work with North American manufacturers and retailers to develop products.
Toyota files to build $2 billion assembly plant in Texas
By
Nicholas Takahashi
and
Chester Dawson
Kioxia prepares U.S. shares after riding AI boom to big profit
By
Takashi Mochizuki
and
Mari Kiyohara
Alphabet sells biggest yen bond on record by foreign issuer
By
Atsuko Fukase
and
Takahiko Hyuga
United Airlines to open two new routes to Japan from Chicago and San Francisco
WORLD
Trump claims 'fantastic trade deals' as summit with China's Xi wraps up
By
Jesse Johnson
The U.S. leader touted what he portrayed as economic wins at a summit that was overshadowed by Xi's warning of the possibility of conflict over Taiwan.
U.K.'s Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle
By
Elizabeth Piper
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Andrew MacAskill
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Alistair Smout
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will battle to keep his job, and sources close ?to him say ?he is determined to fight any leadership contest.
Russia presses college students to fill ranks of drone pilots
Senegal's children mourn in silence when migrant parents disappear
By
Lucie Peytermann
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
Pentagon¡¯s ¡®deal team six¡¯ aims to challenge China¡¯s grip on rare earth power
By Kate O'Keeffe
Sports
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu names squad for 2026 World Cup
By
Sean Carroll
Japan reached the Round of 16 at the last edition of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
Michihisa Kano named as Nadeshiko Japan head coach on full-time basis
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Jose Ortiz will take on Preakness on new mount
Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea at end of season
Jon Rahm apologizes after hitting volunteer with divot in 'inexcusable' lapse
Opinion
Putin¡¯s ¡®special military operation¡¯ is a catastrophic failure
Sergey Maidukov
Russia's murderous assault on Ukraine is Europe's longest and bloodiest war of the 21st century.
Will artificial intelligence solve wealthy nations' debt woes?
By
Kenneth Rogoff
How many Godzillas is too many Godzillas?
By
Howard Chua-Eoan
A sigh of relief as Trump visits Xi
Japan food sector: immigration, a labor crunch and rising costs
By
Gearoid Reidy
ENVIRONMENT
Clean energy seen as ¡®structurally immune¡¯ to Hormuz-style shock
By
Alastair Marsh
The war in Iran may ultimately strengthen the case for renewables.
Scientists warn ¡®grueling heat¡¯ could impact quarter of World Cup games
Solar power is so big in Europe that electricity is being wasted
By
Eamon Farhat
Why more intense bursts of rain are making the planet drier
By
Eric Roston
'Robot wolves' in high demand to scare off bears in Japan
CULTURE
¡®Mundo Pixar Experience¡¯ feels like a homecoming in Tokyo
By
Erik Augustin Palm
Packed crowds and long queues aside, the sprawling exhibition succeeds by transforming animated nostalgia into a tactile experience.
At Cannes, director Koji Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
By
Hanna Rantala
For all its nonsense, ¡®Mystery Arena¡¯ is weirdly entertaining
By
James Hadfield
Japan¡¯s aging anxieties fuel the disturbing logic of ¡®The A-Care: Disusebody¡¯
By
Mark Schilling
Meet the mural artists who make Osaka vibrant
By Rachel Teo
LIFE
Forza Horizon 6 is all gas, no brakes in series¡¯ first Japan pit stop
By
Gendel Gento
The newest entry to the arcade racing series isn't exactly subtle about portraying Japan as a playground for cars ¡ª but that's what makes it so fun.
How Japanese grammar captures the gap between legal outcomes and public judgment
By
Yaeko Kabe
Ohi Chozaemon XI: ¡®We cannot make tradition the absolute rule¡¯
By
Jessica Kozuka
How Japanese influencers in China are bridging a growing divide
By
Mike Fu
Tokyo¡¯s top pizzaioli have raised the city to the upper crust
By
Aarohi Narain
COMMUNITY
Fujisawa flashpoint: A mosque project stokes nativist fears
By
Simon Scott
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Ben Stubbings
The planned construction of a mosque in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, had been quietly proceeding for years ¡ª until a YouTuber decided to run for office.
Exuberant eater Minori will bless your home
Italian creatives find their niche in Japan
By
Agnese Dionisio
Counseling and community for foreign cancer patients in Japan
By
Jason Bartashius
Please your palate with Tokyo¡¯s international grocery stores
By
Mike Fu
OPINION
Kenneth Rogoff
Will artificial intelligence solve wealthy nations' debt woes?
If anything, the technology is likely to cause profound ¡ª and costly ¡ª problems on the way to the halcyon future.
Howard Chua-Eoan
How many Godzillas is too many Godzillas?
Over the last decade, there have been two cinematic "Godzillas" roaming the planet ¡ª one based in its native Japan, the other out of America.
Gearoid Reidy
Japan food sector: immigration, a labor crunch and rising costs
While you might think this is the result of the immigration policy of the Sanae Takaichi administration, both issues can be traced to her predecessors.
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MORE SPORTS
Legendary figure skater Kaori Sakamoto announces marriage
By
Sam Byford
BUSINESS
Hello Panda: A globally loved snack Japan said goodbye to in 1989
By
Jessica Speed
JAPAN
Takaichi¡¯s Golden Week diplomacy: a cheat sheet
By
Michael MacArthur Bosack
ENVIRONMENT
Rising bear encounters test Japan¡¯s approach to wildlife management
By
Justin Randall
SUMO
Path to glory opens for Hoshoryu after injuries to rivals Onosato and Aonishiki
By
John Gunning
Podcast
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯
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How Japanese influencers in China are bridging a growing divide
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Mike Fu
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JAPAN
After rule change, Japan see 96% drop in business manager visa applications
By
Himari Semans
MORE SPORTS
Legendary figure skater Kaori Sakamoto announces marriage
By
Sam Byford
JAPAN
Cyclists issued ¡®blue tickets¡¯ in over 2,000 cases since April 1 rollout
By
Yukana Inoue
ASIA PACIFIC
Xi warns Trump that Taiwan missteps could lead to U.S.-China conflict
By
Jesse Johnson
BUSINESS
Hello Panda: A globally loved snack Japan said goodbye to in 1989
By
Jessica Speed