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A silver-cheeked puffer fish, caught by a fisher at the port of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, on June 2
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Jun 17, 2026
Greek fishers struggle to keep up with puffer fish invaders
The warm-water invasive species, first spotted in Greek waters some 20 years ago, is wreaking havoc with Greece¡¯s fishing industry.
Tourists carry their luggage as they leave the village of Fira, following increased seismic activity on the island of Santorini, Greece, on Tuesday.
WORLD
Feb 5, 2025
Thousands leave as fresh tremors shake Greece¡¯s Santorini
Some 750 earthquakes have shaken the island and the surrounding 1,000 square kilometers since Jan.?24.
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
An Onitsuka Tiger store in the Omotesando district of Tokyo. The footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics.
Yen hits 23-month low and Nikkei 225 breaks 71,000 for first time
The Nikkei 225 stock average broke 71,000 for the first time on Thursday while the yen remained weak.
Oncolys president reflects on long journey to world-first cancer treatment
Yasuo Urata, the president and CEO of Oncolys BioPharma, said in an interview Wednesday in Tokyo that he wants to develop treatments that improve the quality of life for patients.
Prices of chicken and eggs in Japan hit record highs
The national average price of a packet of 10 eggs stood at ?309, matching the highest level marked in March and May.
¡®Demon Slayer¡¯ musical is for fans who¡¯ve done the homework
Tanjiro Kamado is a likeable protagonist in the stage show, even though he sometimes takes a backseat to the stories of other characters in this installment.
Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead
Kaze Fujii received a second consecutive album of the year award for ¡°Prema,¡± his English-language debut, at the Music Awards Japan ceremony.
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as the two inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Jakarta on May 4.
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka&#039;s influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake

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