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Koji Sakahara (center), the eldest son of Hiromu Sakahara, and others attend a news conference at the Shiga Prefectural Government building on Friday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 19, 2026
Man given life sentence likely to be acquitted posthumously
Hiromu Sakahara was convicted of robbery-murder after a liquor shop owner was killed and her safe was stolen in the town of Hino, Shiga Prefecture. He died in 2011.
Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 19, 2026
U.S. and Iran delay start of nuclear talks as Lebanon clashes resume
The foreign ministry of Switzerland, where talks are to be held, announced on Friday morning that they were ¡°postponed,¡± without giving a reason.
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in March. Various cities around the world have cracked down on private lodgings, such as in Barcelona where the city is attempting to eradicate all short-stay apartments by 2028.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Japan to allow local governments to ban private lodging
The move comes amid complaints of lodgers partying at night, ignoring trash rules, and leaving cigarette butts on the streets.
The yen traded above the ?161-to-the-dollar mark all day Friday in Tokyo.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 19, 2026
Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning
The finance minister¡¯s comments were not as strong as those made in April before intervention.
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda was hospitalized on June 9 for treatment of a liver cyst infection and didn¡¯t attend a policy meeting earlier this week.
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2026
Gov. Ueda has been discharged from hospital, BOJ says
Ueda, 74, was hospitalized on June 9 for treatment of a liver cyst infection and didn¡¯t attend a policy meeting earlier this week.
All Japan-linked vessels ?carrying ?Japanese crew members have now evacuated the Gulf, Japan's Foreign Ministry ?said.
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2026
Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday
All Japan-linked vessels ?carrying ?Japanese crew members have now evacuated the Gulf, the Foreign Ministry said.
The bill enacted by parliament on Friday calls on Japan Post, the mail and parcel delivery company wholly owned by Japan Post Holdings, to improve its operational efficiency through digital technologies and make more effective use of business resources.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 19, 2026
Bill to revise postal laws clears parliament
The development paves the way for the government to provide subsidies to preserve the nationwide post office network.
Migrants walk along the beach of Petit-Fort-Philippe in Gravelines, near Calais, France, last month. France, along with Spain and Britain, recorded increases in their refugee and asylum-seeker population last year.
WORLD / Society
Jun 19, 2026
Europe¡¯s refugee population stabilizes after decade of growth, study shows
The number of ?refugees and asylum seekers in the European Union and Britain stood at 9.59 million in 2025, little changed from ?9.58 million a year earlier.
OpenAI will collaborate with Japanese marketing company Dentsu Digital and other partners to provide advertisements in Japan.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 19, 2026
OpenAI to introduce ads to ChatGPT in Japan
The ads will appear on the free version and the Go plan, priced at ?1,400 per month, but will not be shown to users under 18 or who subscribe to higher-priced tiers.
Wyndham Clark plays his tee shot on the first hole during the opening round of the U.S. Open in Southampton, New York, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 19, 2026
Wyndham Clark takes first-day lead at suspended U.S. Open
Clark ?will have ?to return early Friday to complete the round and then begin his second round.
Fans in Vancouver react as they watch Canada's match against Qatar during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 19, 2026
With beer and poutine, Canadians celebrate first World Cup win in Niagara Falls
The ?gathering, organized by Niagara Parks, welcomed hundreds of people just steps away from the cascading waterfalls.
A visitor interacts with a Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot during the London Tech Week at Olympia, in London, earlier this month.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 19, 2026
Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can¡¯t multitask
Many are either run by a human with a remote control or stuck doing one narrow task.
A Lower House committee votes on a revised constitutional referendum bill in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 19, 2026
Bill easing referendum procedures for constitutional amendments clears Lower House
While the bill addresses concerns about counting votes and public service announcements, the question of legislating internet and social media commercials about amendments remains.
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino warns that the central bank could be forced to conduct more rapid interest rate hikes later on if it is late with necessary adjustments.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 19, 2026
BOJ¡¯s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% target
The central bank deputy governor warned that it could be forced to conduct more rapid interest rate hikes later on if it is late with necessary adjustments.
Firefighters at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in Tokyo's Kita Ward on Friday after a fire at the facility.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Eleven people taken to hospital following fire at Tokyo elementary school
The fire started around 11 a.m at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in Kita Ward.
Stanislav Gryshyn, co-founder of Ukrainian drone-maker General Cherry, at the Japan Drone 2026 and International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in the city of Chiba, last month
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 19, 2026
Ukrainian drone-makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand
Ukraine has developed a reputation as a master of drone warfare, which has helped an otherwise-outgunned Kyiv hold out for more ?than four ?years against Russia.
Industrial Designer David Caon presents plans for animated cabin lighting during a media presentation on Qantas' "Project Sunrise" flights in Toulouse, France, on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 19, 2026
Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas¡¯ bet on 20-hour flights
The airline has unveiled plans for a ¡°wellness zone,¡± extra legroom and animated lighting on its flights from Sydney to London.
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (left) and South Korea's Son Heung-min compete for a ball during a Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Thursday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 19, 2026
Mexico edges South Korea to win Group A and punch ticket to knockout stage
The victory gave Javier Aguirre¡¯s side six points from two matches and ensured its first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30.
Emperor Naruhito and Dutch King Willem-Alexander pose for a photo in the ¡°Sweat Room¡± at Leiden University, where it is a tradition for graduating students to write their names on the walls, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Emperor talks with students at Leiden University on Netherlands visit
The oldest university in the Netherlands, established in 1575, is the only one in the country offering Japanese studies.
Rory Mcllroy lines up a putt on the tenth green during the first round of the U.S. Open in Southampton, New York, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy pleased with reduced green speeds at windy U.S. Open
McIlroy could not take full advantage, however, firing a 1-under par 69 and twice squandering the lead.
European Union leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss how to resolve the bloc's widening trade deficit with China.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 19, 2026
EU leaders warn on China imbalances but respond cautiously
Without mentioning Beijing, leaders directed the European Commission to ¡°develop and eventually complement¡± the bloc¡¯s toolbox of trade defenses.
Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, showed huge growth, but its "pulse" appeared to be highly speculative.
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2026
Satellite observations detect ¡®urban pulse¡¯ of six global cities
Researchers looked at Dubai, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai, Seattle and Shenzhen using a new way to document dynamic changes unfolding in each ?of these cities in near real-time.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (center) makes a save against Spain during a Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on Monday.
SOCCER
Jun 19, 2026
Underdogs holding own against soccer royalty early at World Cup
The performances have challenged?predictions that the expanded finals would be full of one-sided contests.
¡®Customer harassment¡¯ continues in Japan despite moves to end it
A "customer harassment" prevention awareness poster at the entrance of an Aoki Super supermarket in Aichi Prefecture
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.
Starbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history training
Activists put stickers on an image of Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin during a rally calling for a boycott of the Starbucks coffee chain in Seoul on May 27.
Tokyo launches scholarship program for students bound for top global universities
Students at the campus of Harvard University. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike on Tuesday announced a scholarship for top-level students who are looking to pursue higher education abroad.
In G7 debut, Takaichi puts economic security at heart of Japanese diplomacy
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference at the Group of Seven summit, in Evian, France, on Wednesday.
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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