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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Saturday, ahead of her trip to Europe.
JAPAN
Takaichi vows ¡®persistent diplomatic efforts¡¯ to help secure Strait of Hormuz
Writing in the Financial Times, the prime minister expressed her determination to tackle emerging challenges as ¡°Japan¡¯s ¡®Iron Lady.¡¯¡±
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated video on his digital platform Truth Social last Saturday that included a short segment depicting himself dressed as the protagonist from the popular anime franchise "Naruto.¡±
JAPAN
Japan pushes back on Trump¡¯s anime posts
By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno
President Donald Trump¡¯s use of Japanese anime-style imagery on his social media account has not gone over well in Japan.
Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
JAPAN / Science & Health / Longform
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake
As awareness grows, more Japanese adults are finding answers to challenges that went unnoticed for years.
JAPAN
Komeito aims to merge with CRA before next parliamentary session
JAPAN
Japan and Canada can do more to accelerate AI adoption, expert says
By Hiroki Shimoo
JAPAN
Japan releases tool to visualize local government finances
JAPAN
10% of e-scooter accidents in Japan resulted from drunken driving in 2025

Politics

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is calling for ¡°strong and effective¡± controls on land acquisition to prevent individuals or entities deemed security risks from acquiring sensitive properties, regardless of nationality.
Politics
LDP pushes tougher land and visa rules while avoiding nationality trap
By Kenji Yoshida
Legal experts have argued that nationality-based restrictions could conflict with domestic law and international agreements.
Politics
Takaichi to attend NATO summit in Turkey and seek closer ties with alliance
Politics
Japanese government starts work to draft Imperial House Law amendment
Politics
LDP approves bill to cut 45 seats in Lower House
Politics
Late LDP dove Yohei Kono widely known for landmark apology over ¡®comfort women¡¯
By Eric Johnston
Politics
Parliamentary panel approves draft proposal on revising Imperial House Law
By Kanako Takahara
Politics
LDP and DPP to discuss bill to criminalize national flag vandalism

Society

A record 101,045 consultation requests on social media-related issues were made to consumer affairs centers in Japan last year, nearly double the level in 2021.
Society
In a first, consumer consultations in Japan about social media top 100,000
Those in their 50s and older accounted for more than half of the total social media-related consultations to consumer affairs centers.
Society
Manga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue
Society
Oshikatsu activities to support favorite idols spread to older generations
Society / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Fukushima woman finds purpose sharing memories of family lost in tsunami
Society
Agency asks local authorities to set up youth suicide prevention councils
Society
Work to improve safety continues 25 years after mass stabbing at Osaka school
Society
Tighter immigration rules could tarnish Japan¡¯s image, opposition lawmaker says
By Elizabeth Beattie

Crime & Legal

The Judicial Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives approves a bill to revise Japan's criminal retrial system on Friday.
Crime & Legal
Lower House panel approves retrial system reform bill
The bill is expected to clear the Lower House on Tuesday and be enacted during the current Diet session ending in July.
Crime & Legal
Man arrested after body of high school girl, 17, found in eastern Japan
Crime & Legal
Police in Japan seek to cooperate with businesses over lone-wolf attacks
Crime & Legal
Teenagers in Tokyo allegedly used ChatGPT to decide extortion amount in assault case
By Jessica Speed
Crime & Legal
Osaka police arrest 41 over side-job scam affecting 2,300 people
Crime & Legal
¡®Messenger of God¡¯ and six others arrested over teen¡¯s confinement
Crime & Legal
Sister of ex-death row inmate calls for full disclosure of evidence by prosecutors amid retrial system review

Science & Health

A Japanese startup tested a catheter injection of iPS heart muscle cells on a patient at Shinshu University Hospital in late March.
Science & Health
Japan startup tests catheter injection of iPS heart muscle cells
The Tokyo-based company hopes to develop a minimally invasive treatment method that does not require surgery.
Science & Health
Japan successfully launches H3 rocket
By Jessica Speed
Science & Health
¡®Filter of fantasy¡¯: Psychiatrist trials anime therapy for depression
By Alice PHILIPSON
Science & Health
Japan rushing to develop AI tools to aid surgeons
Science & Health / EXPLAINER
¡®Thinness equals beauty¡¯: Mounjaro misuse among women sparks health debate in Japan
By Tomoko Otake
Science & Health
Cat renal disease drug nearing practical use in Japan
Science & Health / FOCUS
Japan should prepare for an intense typhoon season this year, experts say
By Tomoko Otake

Explainer

Tsuneyasu Takeda, a member of one of the 11 former princely houses that were abolished after Japan's defeat in World War II, in 2006
Explainer
Who are the former royals who may be reinstated to the imperial family?
By Kanako Takahara
A proposal to allow the reinstatement of former male royals along the male line of the imperial family through adoption is being considered by policymakers.
Explainer
How the Iran crisis affects Japan
By Eric Johnston
Explainer
How to prepare when Japan is under an earthquake advisory
By Jessica Speed
Explainer
The key points under discussion on policies affecting foreign nationals
By Himari Semans
Explainer
Takaichi¡¯s Taiwan tumult: A closer look at the Japanese leader¡¯s contentious remarks
By Gabriele Ninivaggi
Explainer
What you need to know about the shift to My Number health insurance cards
By Jessica Speed
Explainer
As attacks surge, who can cull bears in Japan?
By Yukana Inoue

History

Hebikubo Ginza street ¡ª now Sangen-dori street ¡ª is pictured in the 1930s, when Tokyo was rapidly urbanizing alongside the expansion of rail infrastructure.
History / Greater Shinagawa Area
The many lives of Shinagawa
By Alex K.T. Martin
A journey through the ancient settlements, ports, railways and redevelopments that shaped Tokyo¡¯s southern gateway.
History
Japan Times 1976: Inoki sits on his fortune as Ali dances to the bank
History / Japan Times Gone By
Japan Times 1976: Disappointed hot-rod fans kill cameraman
History / Japan Times Gone By
Japan Times 1951: Truman ousts Gen. MacArthur
History / The Living Past
An island tale of myth, desire and the wisdom of laughter
By Michael Hoffman
History / The Living Past
The long, humble history of the umbrella
By Michael Hoffman
History / Japan Times Gone By
Japan Times 1976: Bomb explosion in Sapporo claims 2 lives, injures 85
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Emperor Naruhito seeks public backing for an imperial family plan
Emperor Naruhito speaks at a news conference about his upcoming visit to the Netherlands and Belgium, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Asics will spin off trendy shoe brand Onitsuka Tiger
Widely popularized by ¡°Kill Bill,¡± Onitsuka Tiger started as a sport shoe brand and later became a fashion trend under parent Asics.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
SMBC-backed Yes Bank sees Indians tip-toeing back to deposits
SMBC, part of Japan¡¯s second-largest banking group, became the top shareholder of India's Yes Bank with a 24.9% stake last year.
The $66 billion train seen fixing Australia¡¯s housing crisis
A train crosses Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia. Many people don't believe the bullet train vision, which has a history of false starts, will materialize.
¡®All of a Sudden¡¯: A tender triumph from Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Virginie Efira (left) and Tao Okamoto play two women in crisis drawn together by happenstance in Ryusuke Hamaguchi¡¯s ¡°All of a Sudden.¡±
In Japan, Nepalese students navigate a growing study-to-work pathway
Dipu Tamang from Nepal is among more than 400,000 international students in Japan.
Could Hoshoryu be the last Mongolian yokozuna?
Hoshoryu attends a Japan Sumo Association event in Tokyo in September 2025.
How Tokyo aims to turn retired military equipment into lasting strategic returns
A security guard takes a selfie beside the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Amagiri, an Asagiri-class destroyer, upon its arrival for a goodwill visit in Metro Manila in February 2018.
What was left unsaid may be biggest takeaway from Xi-Kim summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watch a welcome performance at Pyongyang Gymnasium on Monday.

Podcast

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

Longform

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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