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Crime & Legal
Couple thought to be masterminds behind Tochigi murder-robbery arrested
By
Yukana Inoue
Police believe
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quasi-gangsters were involved in Thursday's murder-robbery in Tochigi Prefecture, and they suspect there are other masterminds beyond the couple.
JAPAN
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Society
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FOCUS
¡®There was no village¡¯: Japan¡¯s troubling pattern of family murder-suicides
By
Mai Yoshikawa
In a society where asking for help is often difficult, many parents and caregivers are unsure where to turn. Sometimes, it leads to tragedy.
BUSINESS
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Companies
Bank lending to real estate hits record high in Japan
According to the Bank of Japan, new lending to the sector in 2025 climbed 15.1% from the previous year to ?17.8 trillion.
WORLD
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Politics
U.S. and Iran far from Hormuz deal as Trump says clock is ticking
By
Arsalan Shahla
and
Salma El Wardany
Iranian threats on shipping in the Persian Gulf have brought the region's energy exports to a near-standstill, giving Tehran significant leverage in talks with the U.S.
CULTURE
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Music
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Longform
Before city pop went global, there was Anri
By
Patrick St. Michel
Long after city pop became an online phenomenon, the singer continues to find new fans worldwide.
JAPAN
Takaichi calls for extra budget amid Middle East shock
By
Takashi Umekawa
and
Erica Yokoyama
The planned supplementary budget is expected to function as an emergency relief measure rather than a broad economic stimulus program.
Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch¡¯s zoo
Images on social media showed a person scaling the fence in a costume that included a smiley face head with sunglasses, prompting the monkeys to scatter.
Japan supplies antiviral drug to U.K. in response to hantavirus
Fukuoka takes lead in short-stay foster care programs
Farmer from Fukushima works to promote Kumamoto ¡ª his new home
Scope of eligibility seen as key focus in Japan¡¯s refundable tax credit talks
BUSINESS
Japan¡¯s startup story is just beginning, venture capitalist says
By
Kazuaki Nagata
Anis Uzzaman says the country is making the right moves, while the mindset in the business is changing.
Trump filing reveals stake in sushi chain alongside Big Tech
By
Momoka Yokoyama
and
Kentaro Tsutsumi
Trump bought shares of Kura Sushi USA on Feb. 2 with the transaction size in a range of around $1 million to $5 million, according to his latest financial disclosure.
Japanese firms post AI-driven rosy profits, but Iran woes remain
Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill ¡ª and counting
By
Medha Singh
and
Deborah Mary Sophia
Japan plans industry clusters in 10 regions
EU to force companies to buy components from non-Chinese suppliers, FT reports
WORLD
Russia expands LNG dark fleet with four tankers to boost exports
By
Stephen Stapczynski
The developments mean that there are now at least 20 tankers being used to ferry LNG from sanctioned Russian projects, according to tracking data.
Labour¡¯s Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over rejoining EU
By
Lucy White
and
Alex Wickham
The development follows heavy losses by the party in local elections earlier this month to the rightwing Reform U.K. and the leftist Green Party.
Solomon Islands names China critic to government and bans dolphin trade
U.S. says China agrees to spend billions on agricultural goods
By
Michael Hirtzer
New Zealand population growth improves as Kiwi exodus slows
By
Tracy Withers
Fujimori and Sanchez officially declared Peru¡¯s runoff candidates
By
Carla Samon Ros
Sports
Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani help Dodgers complete sweep of Angels
Roki Sasaki struck out eight over seven innings, and Shohei Ohtani drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a sweep in the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cavs past top-seeded Detroit in Game 7
Neymar at peace with fitness ahead of Brazil¡¯s World Cup decision
Jannik Sinner continues dominant run with Italian Open title
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award
Opinion
Semiconductor chokepoints define U.S.-China rivalry
Eiki Tagami
Two chokepoints now stand out: advanced semiconductors for China and rare-earth minerals for the United States.
Trump¡¯s troop drawdown in Germany is a warning shot
By
James Stavridis
The energy crisis is becoming a currency crisis
By
David Fickling
How Moscow lost friends and global influence
By
Nina L. Khrushcheva
America¡¯s demographic stagnation will make it poorer
By
Clive Crook
ENVIRONMENT
Japan¡¯s new emissions trading program: Key climate tool or paper tiger?
By
Nithin Coca
While climate advocates welcome emissions trading in Japan, there are concerns that the program lacks ambition.
Clean energy seen as ¡®structurally immune¡¯ to Hormuz-style shock
By
Alastair Marsh
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
CULTURE
Before city pop went global, there was Anri
By
Patrick St. Michel
Long after city pop became an online phenomenon, the singer continues to find new fans worldwide.
Spain, sculpted in sand at Tottori museum¡¯s landmark 20th exhibition
By
Gendel Gento
At Cannes, director Koji Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
By
Hanna Rantala
¡®Mundo Pixar Experience¡¯ feels like a homecoming in Tokyo
By
Erik Augustin Palm
Japan¡¯s aging anxieties fuel the disturbing logic of ¡®The A-Care: Disusebody¡¯
By
Mark Schilling
LIFE
One of Japan¡¯s best meals is hidden in a Yamagata hot spring town
By
Robbie Swinnerton
Chef Makoto Harada combines Italian flavors with the northern region's culinary traditions.
A little love for soy milk, tofu¡¯s unsung precursor
By
Makiko Itoh
Forza Horizon 6 is all gas, no brakes in series¡¯ first Japan pit stop
By
Gendel Gento
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
COMMUNITY
Anglophone bookworms unite across Japan
By
Mike Fu
Book clubs, book swaps and other reading events are providing a space for wholesome offline socializing in Tokyo and beyond.
Exuberant eater Minori will bless your home
Fujisawa flashpoint: A mosque project stokes nativist fears
By
Simon Scott
and
Ben Stubbings
Italian creatives find their niche in Japan
By
Agnese Dionisio
Counseling and community for foreign cancer patients in Japan
By
Jason Bartashius
OPINION
James Stavridis
Trump¡¯s troop drawdown in Germany is a warning shot
The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Germany sparks strategic questions for Europe and Asia.
David Fickling
The energy crisis is becoming a currency crisis
The biggest losers include the Egyptian pound, the Philippine peso, the South Korean won and the Thai baht.
Nina L. Khrushcheva
How Moscow lost friends and global influence
With even Russia's closest friends hedging their bets, the Kremlin's ability to project power and shape world affairs has been severely weakened.
Editors' Picks
ENVIRONMENT
Japan¡¯s new emissions trading program: Key climate tool or paper tiger?
By
Nithin Coca
CULTURE
For all its nonsense, ¡®Mystery Arena¡¯ is weirdly entertaining
By
James Hadfield
ASIA PACIFIC
Strategic stalemate: Xi and Trump summit to test limits of managed competition
By
Gabriel Dominguez
LIFE
How Japanese grammar captures the gap between legal outcomes and public judgment
By
Yaeko Kabe
BUSINESS
Walton offers Japanese investors a hedge with exposure to U.S. land assets
By
Kazuaki Nagata
Podcast
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯
Longform
Before city pop went global, there was Anri
By
Patrick St. Michel
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BUSINESS
India missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over
By
Abhishek Vishnoi
ASIA PACIFIC
Trump says ¡®nothing¡¯s changed¡¯ on Taiwan. But his words belie a big shift.
By
Jesse Johnson
ENVIRONMENT
Solar power is so big in Europe that electricity is being wasted
By
Eamon Farhat
JAPAN
Police arrest alleged mastermind behind Tochigi robbery-murder case
BUSINESS
Trump¡¯s more than 3,700 trades astonish Wall Street insiders
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Bill Allison
and
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