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Candidates for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election stand together onstage at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Saturday.
JAPAN / Politics
LDP presidential hopefuls outline approach to U.S. and China concerns
By Jesse Johnson
The nine candidates jostled over the best way to resolve Nippon Steel's contentious bid for U.S. Steel, while also grappling with the Chinese military challenge.

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LDP presidential front-runners Koizumi and Ishiba split on snap election
Candidates for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election stand together onstage at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Saturday.
The four candidates running in the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's leadership race (left to right), Yukio Edano, Yoshihiko Noda, Harumi Yoshida and Kenta Izumi, hold a public debate in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
CDP leadership race a battle between old and new
On Sept. 23, two veterans face off against two younger challengers, including the incumbent and a lawmaker in her first term.
From October, patients who choose the original versions of drugs with expired patents over their generic counterparts will shoulder higher costs.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Out-of-pocket costs for off-patent drugs to rise in October
Moisturizing ointments and patches are among the 1,095 items to be affected by the revision.
The Japanese oceanographic research vessel Mirai is currently on a mission in the Arctic Ocean to study environmental changes in the area.
JAPAN
Japan moves to promote rule of law in Arctic
With the largest territory in the area, Russia is strengthening regional military activities while expanding cargo transportation and exploring resources.
A self-proclaimed lover of great cocktails, YouTuber Chris Broad says his new Shibuya watering hole is more a place to get yourself a solid drink than it is anything related to his social media career.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Chris Broad says his new bar puts cocktails first, YouTube second
By Patrick St. Michel
Elements of Lost hint at Broad's prolific content creation career, but it also wants to thrive on its merits as a place to find a decent drink.
A self-proclaimed lover of great cocktails, YouTuber Chris Broad says his new Shibuya watering hole is more a place to get yourself a solid drink than it is anything related to his social media career.

JAPAN

A guest uses chopsticks to grab and taste raw meat from a fin whale at the exhibition and business meeting of domestically produced fin whales hosted by Japan's whaling company Kyodo Senpaku at Tokyo's Toyosu market on Friday.
Hearts, tails and blubber at Japan fin whale tasting
By Natsuko Fukue
"Once young people eat it and they realize it's good, they will eat it more and more," said Hideki Tokoro, the head of Japan's main whaling firm.
A water tower at the United States Steel Edgar Thomson Works steel mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 4
Biden administration is likely to delay decision over U.S. Steel
By Alan Rappeport, Lauren Hirsch and Andrew Duehren
The White House has faced backlash for politicizing its review of Nippon Steel’s takeover of the company.
Japan's elderly population grows to record 36.25 million
One small step for women: Microsatellite built by Japanese amateurs put into orbit
Repair work begins for hood linked to warlord Uesugi Kenshin
Japanese 10-year-old passes test for preparing deadly fugu

BUSINESS

Employees work on an electric car production line near Ningbo, China, in April 2021. In new measures announced Friday, the Biden administration is moving to block off a popular tariff-free path for Chinese apparel coming into the United States, and added stiff levies on electric vehicles, solar panels and other products.
U.S. locks in steep China tariff hikes, as some industries warn of disruptions
By David Lawder
The tariffs include a 100% duty on Chinese EVs, 50% on solar cells and 25% on steel, aluminum, EV batteries and key minerals.
A secretive program called Secure Enclave and involving Intel and the Pentagon seeks to establish production for advanced chips with military and intelligence applications.
Intel solidifies $3.5 billion deal to make chips for U.S. military
By Mackenzie Hawkins and Ian King
The secretive program, called Secure Enclave, seeks to establish production for advanced chips with military and intelligence applications.
Nippon Steel may bid for Italy’s ex-Ilva plant, report says
By Flavia Rotondi
Japan tries to reclaim its clout as a global tech leader
By Patricia Cohen and River Akira Davis
Boeing and union negotiators to resume talks next week amid strike
Seven & I gets new designation, a potential hurdle for takeover
By Koh Yoshida and Takashi Umekawa

WORLD

The Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Teresa Magbanua arrives at a port in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, after spending months anchored at a disputed reef in the South China Sea.
Philippines withdraws ship from South China Sea flash point
The Philippine vessel will resume her mission after it has been resupplied and repaired, an official said.
A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system drives past an honor guard during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in Moscow's Red Square in May 2022.
Putin's options for Ukraine missiles response include nuclear test
By Andrew Osborn and Mark Trevelyan
In his clearest warning yet, Putin said the West's next possible move could be seen as directly fighting Russia, altering the nature of the conflict.
Houthi missile reaches central Israel for first time, no injuries reported
Flights grounded in Shanghai as China prepares for typhoon
Americans and Spaniards held over alleged plot to 'destabilize' Venezuela
Peru bids farewell to polarizing ex-President Alberto Fujimori

Sports

As team principal, Kamui Kobayashi's role with Toyota Gazoo Racing goes far beyond his performance behind the wheel.
Kamui Kobayashi still driven by passion after long career in driver’s seat
By Joel Tansey
Despite turning 38 on Friday, Kobayashi is not ready to pump the brakes on his auto racing career. 
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola says Premier League clubs keen for team to be punished
France says final farewell to Olympics with parade on Champs-Elysees
Liverpool manager Arne Slot laments mistakes after upset loss to Nottingham Forest
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa urged to retire after latest concussion

Opinion

While short-term disruptions like inflation are easing, the European Union faces long-term challenges including rising security risks, a widening productivity gap with the U.S. and an innovation deficit.
Europe needs a new economic vision
Michael Spence
The global economic shocks of the past few years have left Europe particularly vulnerable.
Women don’t always get the candid feedback they deserve
By Sara Green Carmichael
The genie is out of the bottle and headed for your phone
South Korea is facing deepfake porn crisis
By Catherine Thorbecke
The U.S. will abandon Europe. But when and how?
By Andreas Kluth

ENVIRONMENT

A construction worker in Tokyo's Akasaka district on Aug. 21. With 886 cases, 54 of them fatal, during the period from 2019 to 2023, the construction industry leads Japan’s tally for occupational heatstroke.
Clocking off: Japan’s hotter summers put limit on outdoor work
By Annelise Giseburt
Climate change is forcing businesses to sacrifice productivity in the name of safety in industries ranging from construction to transportation.
A continent ablaze: South America surpasses record for fires
By Jake Spring and Stefanie Eschenbacher
Japan considers company support measures for long-term LNG contracts
By Yuka Obayashi
Australian airports face the worst climate-change risks
By Angus Whitley
As the Amazon’s biggest champion approaches 100, he’s still fighting
By Olivia Rudgard

CULTURE

Oasis band members Liam and Noel Gallagher are the subjects of a mural by artist Pic.One.Art in the Burnage area of Manchester, England.
A potential reunited Oasis gig in Japan should have promoters salivating
By Patrick St. Michel
The British rock act has a huge Japanese following, one that could provide a much-needed shot in the arm for the country's summer festivals.
Amy Adams gets real about motherhood in 'Nightbitch'
By Susan Stumme
The Tokyo Ballet marks year of rebirth with tributes to history and innovation
By Kris Kosaka
‘All About Suomi’: The leading lady shines, but the film lacks sparkle
By James Hadfield
‘My Sunshine’ brings together realism and lyricism to a rare degree
By Mark Schilling

LIFE

A self-proclaimed lover of great cocktails, YouTuber Chris Broad says his new Shibuya watering hole is more a place to get yourself a solid drink than it is anything related to his social media career.
Chris Broad says his new bar puts cocktails first, YouTube second
By Patrick St. Michel
Elements of Lost hint at Broad's prolific content creation career, but it also wants to thrive on its merits as a place to find a decent drink.
‘MasterChef UK’ winner’s new cookbook puts Hokkaido cuisine on vivid display
By Simon Daly
The enduring allure of Kyoto’s Kamo River
By Shawn B. Swinger
AI fried chicken, retro chic collabs: Retailers rebrand Japan's New Year's cuisine
From kanji to math, what does a day at a Japanese elementary school look like?
By Yuko Tamura

COMMUNITY

When it comes to a career in cuisine, chef Andreas Fuchs thinks newcomers will know within three months whether they want to commit to it or not.
Andreas Fuchs: ‘I love that no two days are the same’
By Louise George Kittaka
As the Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s executive chef, Andreas Fuchs is responsible for overseeing extensive menus across multiple venues.
Philippine envoy highlights climate and smart farms
By Louise George Kittaka
Over half a century, seeds of change grow at a Tochigi farm
By Madeleine Cuckson
Verdi is looking for a home as affectionate as him
Adrian Bianco: ‘Leaving your comfort zone keeps you alive’
By Ora Margolis

Editors' Picks

CULTURE
Tokyo Comedy Bar supersizes laughs with 11-night festival
By Zoria Petkoska
Since opening in 2022 in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo Comedy Bar has hosted comedy workshops, roast battles, open mics and international guests.
LIFE
Tokyo’s top fashion showcase pushes rising stars to the world stage
By Mike Fu
A model displays a creation by Japanese designer Norio Surikabe during a runway show on Sept. 6 for the latest edition of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo.
JAPAN
New mouse models can boost Japan's drug development: National Cancer Center
By Tomoko Otake
Hiroyuki Mano, director of the National Cancer Center Japan's (NCC) research institute, explains on Wednesday the use of mice bearing patients' cancer tissues to screen drug candidates for their efficacy.
JAPAN
Scientists win Ig Nobel for discovering anal breathing in mammals
By Himari Semans
Takanori Takebe (behind the lectern) speaks after his team of researchers and he were awarded the Ig Nobel Prize in physiology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
BUSINESS
iPhone 16 to land in Japan without Apple Intelligence 
By Sam Byford
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils the iPhone 16 at the Steve Jobs Theater on the company's campus in Cupertino, California, on Monday.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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A store clerk tries to cool things down in front of their shop by spraying a hose.
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BUSINESS
Japan jumps to No. 2, from sixth place, in Best Countries index
By Elizabeth Beattie
Pedestrians cross an intersection in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. Japan has experienced a postpandemic travel boom, with tourists pouring back in after restrictions closed the country’s borders to travelers.
COMMENTARY
South Korea is facing deepfake porn crisis
By Catherine Thorbecke
Activists hold up symbolic eye masks during a protest against deepfake porn in Seoul on Aug. 30.
BUSINESS
Intel solidifies $3.5 billion deal to make chips for U.S. military
By Mackenzie Hawkins and Ian King
A secretive program called Secure Enclave and involving Intel and the Pentagon seeks to establish production for advanced chips with military and intelligence applications.
BUSINESS
Japan tries to reclaim its clout as a global tech leader
By Patricia Cohen and River Akira Davis
The construction site of the Rapidus chip factory in Chitose, in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido. The Rapidus chip factory in Chitose is a collaboration with IBM and backed by billions of dollars in government funding.
COMMENTARY
Big Luxury frets that China is turning Japanese
By Shuli Ren
Wealthy Chinese shoppers are buying luxury goods in Japan to take advantage of favorable exchange rates, which is hurting European luxury brands' profitability.