Despite weakening yen, intervention may have to wait for right timing, analysts say
Japan's government is probably seeking effective timing — a moment when yen-buying pressure increases — to amplify its…
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The world has an anchovy problem
The tiny fish may sound utterly mundane, but its importance to the global economy is far larger than just foodies'…
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Kozo Okamoto, last surviving participant of 1972 Lod Airport massacre, dies
The airport massacre in Israel turned a little-known, communist-espousing band of a Japanese militant squad into an…
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Sony to reopen iconic LA theater Cinerama Dome after 6 years
Renovations are set to begin in August on the Dome, which will be operated by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and run through…
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Asian allies push back against Trump’s forced-labor tariffs
The latest duties aim to restore U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist regime after his earlier levies were…
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To succeed, the prime minister must get back to basics
The ruling coalition does not have the communication channels and coordination mechanisms that facilitate cooperation…
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George Russell confident Mercedes has figured out issues with car
Russell, the preseason favorite, is now third overall and 50 points adrift of championship-leading teammate Kimi…
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Japan’s House of Councilors to be renamed Senate
The change comes as the upper chamber's current name sometimes causes confusion outside of Japan.
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Top environmental fund sees Japan key to AI energy challenge
The BNP Paribas Green Tigers Fund has returned 34% year-to-date, fueled by bets on Japanese equities that sit at the…
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What the renewed Iran war means for Japan
The uncertain trajectory of the U.S. war with Iran will complicate the work of officials now shaping the administration…
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Japan’s inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on path for rate hikes
Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier.
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Dodgers visit Donald Trump at White House as some fans express anger
It was the second consecutive visit for the Dodgers, who defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series and…
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Fight for King of the Mountains jersey heating up at Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar is the current leader in the race.
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UNESCO panel urges Japan to improve exhibits at Sado Gold Mines
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee made the request as it adopted a resolution on the conservation status of the gold…
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American star Noah Lyles happy to stay busy during off year
A year without an Olympics or world championships has deprived the U.S. championships of the usual suspense.
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Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea as oil surges over $100
Fears that disruption could further widen to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the…
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Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen’s Houthis, sources say
The move suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.
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A Russian spy, suddenly cast into the spotlight, flees Japan
The spy was at the center of a secret operation to smuggle high-tech weapon components into Russia.
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America is closing the door on opportunity — and talent
Every additional administrative hurdle, every increase in uncertainty and every signal that foreigners are less welcome…
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How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India’s first Gen Z protest movement
Over the past three days, tens of thousands have gathered in New Delhi demanding the resignation of India's education…
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Norway set to file formal complaint over Folarin Balogun red card saga
Balogun's red card in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted in an automatic suspension for the match…
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Trump says Saudi nuclear deal subject to forming Israel ties
U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising demand, coming less than 24 hours after the deal was announced, throws a…
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Japan Football Association taps Go Oiwa as next men’s national team coach
Moriyasu, 57, who led the Samurai Blue in this year's FIFA World Cup, will stay on until the next Asian Cup.
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Trump rebuilds tariffs with forced-labor duties on 60 economies
Duties on items from the European Union and Taiwan will be at least 10% and products from Japan will be taxed at at…
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Inside Toho Archive’s mission to save Japan’s cinematic memory
Formed in 2023 as the direct successor to a film processing lab, Toho Archive is at the forefront of preserving Japan's…
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Japan and Solomon Islands leaders agree to bolster ties
In their meeting, the two leaders discussed regional affairs, apparently with China's growing military and economic…
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Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
The collecting and trading of cards, once a pastime confined to the schoolyard, is now a lucrative global market.
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Japan and Russia to resume youth exchanges after seven-year hiatus
Some 15 students from Japanese universities and graduate schools will be sent to St. Petersburg for about 10 days.
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Former head of Japanese barbecue chain arrested over tax evasion
The 55-year-old former president of New Look is suspected of evading some ¥367 million in income tax by concealing…
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JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls
The Liberal Democratic Party no longer finds itself strictly needing the Japan Innovation Party's support, yet the…
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Surrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of war
Sudan's army is relying on a new coalition of militias to fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, itself a…
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Public housing completed in Ishikawa for Noto quake victims
This is the first time that construction of public housing units for victims of the January 2024 earthquake has been…
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Seven-Eleven Japan warns stores over unauthorized character item resale
There were reportedly cases where owners and employees bought up or set aside such products before putting them on…
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India’s solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on China
Domestic manufacturers face waits of up to eight months for domestic components to replace Chinese imports.
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Japan and China’s top diplomats hold first chat since Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Thursday he had spoken briefly with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, a day…
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OpenAI models pulled off hack in hours that usually takes weeks
OpenAI said in a blog post that the "unprecedented" hack at Hugging Face occurred after its own AI models escaped a…
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