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JAPAN
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Politics
Takaichi reportedly eyeing snap election next month in bid to stabilize ruling bloc
By
Jesse Johnson
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering dissolving the Lower House for a ?Feb. 8 or Feb. 15 poll, the Yomiuri Shimbun daily has reported.
JAPAN
Japan seeks support as fears rise over China¡¯s rare earth grip
By
Yoshiaki Nohara
and
Erica Yokoyama
Tensions have continued to rise between Asia¡¯s two biggest economies, dragging out a dispute that began in early November.
JAPAN
China widens attack on Japan nuclear ¡®threats¡¯ as ties sour
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said her government abides by the principles, but hasn¡¯t been clear on whether that commitment will remain unchanged.
JAPAN
Chubu Electric's data fraud 'undermines' 91²Ö¿â nuclear energy policy
A delay in the restart of Hamaoka reactors will deal a blow to Chubu Electric's earnings and affect the government's goal of raising the share of nuclear power.
LIFE
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Lifestyle
Set your children up for financial success with the new NISA
By
Gendel Gento
Details are not yet final, but plans for the new take on the tax-advantaged investment account indicate a contribution limit of ?600,000 per year and ?6 million in total.
JAPAN
Japanese government ordered to pay damages over SDF officer's suicide
In the lawsuit filed with the Sapporo District Court, the mother of the 19-year-old GSDF member was awarded ?1.1 million in damages.
JAXA astronaut Makoto Suwa to join ISS crew in 2027
By
Jessica Speed
Suwa, who joined the space agency in 2023, is the eighth Japanese astronaut to be assigned to a long-duration mission.
LDP lawmakers urge government to clarify position on U.S. attack on Venezuela
China tops Japanese public¡¯s security worries in latest government poll
By
Tim Kelly
Japanese man arrested under 1889 law after deadly ¡®duel¡¯
Race to become 91²Ö¿â secondary capital heats up
By
Eric Johnston
BUSINESS
91²Ö¿â average rice price hit new record high
In the week ended last Sunday, the average price of rice sold at about 1,000 supermarkets across Japan rose by ?93 from the previous week to ?4,416 per 5 kilograms.
Battery recycling key to further spread of EVs in Japan
The Japanese auto industry is currently trying to come up with ways to ensure that used electric vehicle batteries are recycled and reused within the country.
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to U.S. majors ¡ª and hits skepticism
China blinks again following dual-use export threat earlier in the week
By
Francis Tang
Fujitsu showcases automotive software tech at CES
Toyota¡¯s bZ4X SUV tops EV sales in Japan for the first time
WORLD
Putin sends warning to Ukraine and West with weapon not used since 2024
By
Mark Trevelyan
and
Andrew Osborn
Putin has repeatedly boasted of the speed and destructive power of the Oreshnik, which Russia first fired at Ukraine in November 2024.
U.S. says it seized another tanker that tried to break Venezuela blockade
Washington has deployed a huge naval force in the Caribbean, striking boats it says were used for drug trafficking and seizing tankers.
North Korea accuses South of another drone incursion
Venezuela says in talks with U.S. to restore diplomatic ties
New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown
How Cuba was blindsided by the operation to capture Maduro
By
Jordane BERTRAND
Sports
Winter Olympic organisers insist ice hockey arena ready despite hole in rink
Organizers said they were not worried even after an Italian Cup match played on the rink on Friday was briefly stopped due to the hole, which was quickly patched up.
PGA Tour unveils fall slate with Japan, Mexico and Bermuda stops
Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion
By
John Gunning
Giannis Antetokounmpo ask Bucks for a trade? 'Never'
Bears search for first playoff win in 15 years versus rival Packers
Opinion
China resorts to lawfare to squeeze Japan
While the potential size of the list ¡ª estimates range from 800 to 1,100 items ¡ª is of concern, Japan is especially worried about the inclusion of rare-earth elements.
The Greenland alarm is sounding ¡ª Europe needs to hear it
By
Marc Champion
The year of the right is looming in Latin America
By
Juan Pablo Spinetto
Takaichi-Meloni summit signals new era, stronger ties
By
Maria Mezzetti
College cancel culture is getting worse
By
Mary Ellen Klas
ENVIRONMENT
With a focus on nuclear power, Takaichi¡¯s energy policy takes shape
By
Eric Johnston
As she settles into the nation¡¯s top office, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi¡¯s energy policy is quickly coming into focus and nuclear power stands at the forefront.
Japan to draw up action plan to reduce clothing waste
In 2025, climate policy was shoved aside even as extreme weather intensified
By
Tomoko Otake
How German engineers are building future-proof forests
By
Joanna Gill
North Sea project promises to return carbon to exactly where it came from
CULTURE
Sheng Wang is very good at noticing things
By Adam Davidson
The Taiwanese American comedian sits down with The Japan Times to discuss his style, themes and his upcoming show in Tokyo.
¡®Girl with a Pearl Earring¡¯ to make rare trip abroad to Japan
'Macross' creator Shoji Kawamori breaks free with new film 'Labyrinth'
By
Matt Schley
¡®The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat¡¯: Truth is elusive in meandering family drama
By
Mark Schilling
¡®Higuma!! The Killer Bear¡¯: Monster movie proves a little too timely
By
James Hadfield
LIFE
Sakemaking takes root beyond Japan, from India to Singapore
By
Aarohi Narain
A new breed of young sakemakers in Asia are reinventing sake by brewing with it indigenous rice and tailoring it to local palates and cuisines.
91²Ö¿â bestselling school notebook gets an illustrated makeover
From ¡®senpai¡¯ to ¡®love hotel¡¯: 11 new Japanese words enter the Oxford dictionary
By
Mike Fu
Hot chocolate and soy sauce make perfect bedfellows in winter
By
Simon Daly
Seeing Kyushu slowly aboard the 36+3 tourist train
By
Gendel Gento
COMMUNITY
Local radio connects Nishinomiya¡¯s foreign residents
By
Sneha Nagesh
Since 2007, ¡°Bridges Across World Communities¡± has been both a conversation hub and a purveyor of information to the growing population of foreign residents in this commuter town.
An affectionate Akita named Araki
Eleanor Loran: ¡®I believe in building empathy, tolerance and kindness¡¯
By
Laura Pollacco
Finding a balance between tradition and innovation in 2025
Making a home in Japan with holiday meals and memories
By
Karen Hill Anton
OPINION
Marc Champion
The Greenland alarm is sounding ¡ª Europe needs to hear it
Greenland has a landmass three times the size of Texas under which there are thought to be large quantities of untapped rare earths, among other minerals that Trump wants.
Juan Pablo Spinetto
The year of the right is looming in Latin America
If 2025 marked the reemergence of Latin America¡¯s right, then 2026 is likely to cement it.
Maria Mezzetti
Takaichi-Meloni summit signals new era, stronger ties
Prime Minister Takaichi¡¯s upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Meloni later this month will help mark 160 years of diplomatic ties and aim to strengthen bilateral relations.
Editors' Picks
JAPAN
Trump looms large over host of diplomatic challenges facing Japan in 2026
By
Jesse Johnson
JAPAN
Swipe right for AI romance
By
Yukana Inoue
BUSINESS
Bag charms, coffee and fun: Coach¡¯s Gen Z playbook in Japan
By
Elizabeth Beattie
JAPAN
App that blocks gambling sites may offer lifeline for addicts in Japan
By
Tomoko Otake
ENVIRONMENT
With a focus on nuclear power, Takaichi¡¯s energy policy takes shape
By
Eric Johnston
Podcast
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯
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WHAT¡¯S TRENDING
BUSINESS
China blinks again following dual-use export threat earlier in the week
By
Francis Tang
CULTURE
¡®Girl with a Pearl Earring¡¯ to make rare trip abroad to Japan
JAPAN
Race to become 91²Ö¿â secondary capital heats up
By
Eric Johnston
WORLD
New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown
SUMO
Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion
By
John Gunning