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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gives a speech in Hanoi on Saturday.

JAPAN / Politics

Article 9 in focus as Takaichi pushes for revision of Constitution

By Himari Semans

Without explicitly mentioning Article 9, Takaichi said the charter — unchanged since 1947 — must be updated to reflect today's international environment and security realities.

18 governors in Japan see need for constitutional revision

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gives a speech in Hanoi on Saturday.

An agrivoltaic crop, in which solar panels are raised about 3 meters off the ground so that agricultural machinery can freely operate on the crops underneath, in Sosa, Chiba Prefecture.

ENVIRONMENT / Energy / OUR PLANET

As Iran war sends oil prices soaring, some see fresh potential for solar in Japan

By Tomoko Otake

While megasolar projects are facing headwinds at the government level, some see renewed potential for solar sharing and smaller-scale, off-grid systems.

A hot spring facility in the city of Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, has suspended the operation of its open-air baths since March.

JAPAN

Water shortages hit tourist spots in Japan during Golden Week

Sightseeing boats, operators of hot springs and other businesses have been forced to reduce service hours.

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

BUSINESS / Markets

Finance minister declines to comment on yen intervention for now

By Erica Yokoyama

"As finance minister, at this stage I'm not in a position to comment," Katayama told reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Traditional Japanese needlework has exploded in popularity, but a book from a third-generation artisan aims to bring more context to the craft's newfound popularity.

LIFE / Style & Design

‘Sashiko’ needlework artisan says craft is about 'the stories behind the stitching'

By Jessica Kozuka

In a new book, a third-generation craftsman explores how the origins of his art are at risk of being lost in an upswell of popularity.

Traditional Japanese needlework has exploded in popularity, but a book from a third-generation artisan aims to bring more context to the craft's newfound popularity.

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Friday

Tanker carrying Russian oil to arrive in Japan amid Hormuz closure

The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia's ear east, which is exempt from Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park opened on Saturday in an area straddling the towns of Namie and Futaba.

Memorial park opens 15 years after Fukushima disaster

The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park was jointly established by the central government and the prefecture in an area straddling the towns of Namie and Futaba.

Shrinking city in Miyagi Prefecture braces for uncertain future

Takaichi visits Australia to bolster economic, defense ties

Aged people still cautioned against COVID-19 during Golden Week

Japan tells Iran of strong hope for peace deal with U.S.

Nvidia’s push into physical AI sparks rally in Asian partners

By Abhishek Vishnoi

Nvidia-induced demand is shaping stock performance across Asia's technology supply chain.

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft is seen parked at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on Monday.

Spirit ends operations after White House bailout collapses

All Spirit flights have been canceled and passengers have been advised not to go to the airport after the airline failed to secure a deal with the Trump administration for funding.

Beijing tells China firms to ignore U.S. sanctions on refiners

Berkshire to continue investing in Japanese companies

Japan prepares to launch trade talks with Mercosur

JBIC and commercial banks to lend 2.2B dollars for U.S. investment

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te walks with Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini upon arriving in Eswatini on Saturday.

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'

Last ⁠month, Taiwan said China had forced three Indian Ocean countries to pull overflight permission for ⁠Lai's aircraft to travel to Eswatini.

Soldiers during an exercise at the the U.S. Army's training facilities in Hohenfels, Germany, on Thursday

Trump threatens deeper cuts for U.S. troop presence in Germany

Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with European nations, accusing them of ignoring his requests for help in the U.S. war with Iran and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Sudanese schoolchildren race to make up for years lost to war

By Bahira AMIN

Armenia summits show Europe’s Caucasus rivalry with Trump and Putin

By Andrea Palasciano

Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says

More people in Nepal drive electric, evading global fuel shocks

By Anup OJHA

Naoya Inoue (left) fights Junto Nakatani during their super bantamweight title fight at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.

Naoya 'Monster' Inoue gets past Junto Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight

By Andrew MCKIRDY

Inoue retained his undisputed super bantamweight titles and handed Nakatani the first loss of his career.

Tottenham climbs out of relegation zone with win at Aston Villa

By Martyn Herman

Antonelli takes third win in a row for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead in Miami

By Alan Baldwin

Old Shohei Ohtani rules spark fresh debate about their fairness

By Ken Rosenthal

City manager Pep Guardiola will not blame schedule if club fails to win title

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ASEAN leaders pose during the 21st ASEAN-India Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, in October 2024.

Asia’s economic diplomacy for tumultuous times

Ashok Lavasa — Roli Asthana

In a volatile multipolar world, countries must drive their own development by balancing global engagement with strong domestic capacity, as shown by Asia's growth strategies.

Sustainability has left the AI chat

By Jerome Silla

Meta is making workers train their AI replacements

By Mark Gongloff

Why Beijing can’t quit ‘open’ AI

By Catherine Thorbecke

Japan’s space systems face growing cybersecurity threats

By Kota Umeda

Colombian President Gustavo Petro (right) and Colombian Environment Minister Irene Velez attend the International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, on Tuesday.

Nations urged to ‘go further’ as fossil fuel exit talks wrap in Colombia

By Nick Perry and Anna PELEGRI

Ministers and envoys from nearly 60 countries gathered in Colombia in the hope of speeding up the shift away from fossil fuels and breaking a stalemate at the U.N. climate talks.

At 70, chasing birds across a changing Japan

By Mark Brazil

Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices

By Kate Abnett

War hastens an Indonesian biofuels push that has global stakes

By Eko Listiyorini and Anuradha Raghu

G7 says nature talks a success as climate sidelined for U.S.

In 2019, Saitama Arts Theater started permitting children under 3 to some of its shows. Previously, children under 4 were not permitted.

No longer shushed: Japan’s cultural venues make room for children

By Kris Kosaka

From ballet to museums, cultural institutions are adapting to the needs of families with young children.

Conceptual art offers glimpse inside architects’ minds

By Kim Kahan

Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns en masse

By Ella IDE

‘Into the Belly of the Beast’: A stomach-churning thriller offers grisly surprises

By James Hadfield

Japan's wig masters bring the kabuki stage to life

By Natsuko Fukue

Since taking over Maz last month, chef Yuya Nakamura has been gradually introducing more Japanese influences to the restaurant's innovative Peruvian cuisine.

New head chef at Maz explores Peruvian food through a Japanese lens

By Kyoko Nakayama

Fukuoka native Yuya Nakamura has big shoes to fill as he takes over from the talented Santiago Fernandez.

Gourmet capital Kyoto now has six three-Michelin-starred restaurants

By Weiwen Lin

The American chef reconnecting with Japan through a Kyoto restaurant

By Melinda Joe

Inkonbini: Slice-of-life, cozy gaming from Japan’s convenience stores

By Gendel Gento

Girandole by Alain Ducasse is a stunning ode to brasserie fare

By Weiwen Lin

Muslims pray at Tokyo Camii in the Yoyogi-Uehara neighborhood. Though Muslims account for only 0.3% of Japan’s population, rhetoric in online spaces and by conservative politicians has fomented social tensions.

Fujisawa flashpoint: A mosque project stokes nativist fears

By Simon Scott and Ben Stubbings

The planned construction of a mosque in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, had been quietly proceeding for years — until a YouTuber decided to run for office.

‘Goofy fluffball’ Gammo has a heart filled with joy

Italian creatives find their niche in Japan

By Agnese Dionisio

Counseling and community for foreign cancer patients in Japan

By Jason Bartashius

Please your palate with Tokyo’s international grocery stores

By Mike Fu

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Projects like the BuddhaBot aim to re-create dialogue once lost to time, raising questions about whether AI can extend the teachings of Buddha or merely simulate them.

Can AI replace a priest? Japan’s temples and shrines are testing the limits.

By Alex K.T. Martin

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