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Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 7, 2023

New U.S. spy satellites to track Chinese and Russian threats in orbit

The U.S. Space Force is set to launch a constellation of satellites this summer to track Chinese or Russian space vehicles that can potentially disable or damage orbiting objects.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023

CDP submits censure motion in bid to delay immigration bill

The motion against Justice Minister Ken Saito reflects an increasingly confrontational posture toward Japan's ruling coalition.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2023

Abrupt closure of upscale Tokyo international preschool stuns parents

Parents have been left to deal with the fallout of a dispute between the Chateau School's owner and the landlord of its building in ritzy Nishiazabu.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023

Japan eyes introduction of new My Number cards in 2026

The government will consider issuing the new cards with enhanced security as the current My Number cards, introduced in 2016, will start to expire in 2026.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 6, 2023

Deluge of the century: Researchers highlight rarity of deadly Japan rainfall

Many coastal areas of the Tokai region, including Toyohashi in Aichi and Hamamatsu in Shizuoka, experienced an amount of rain that falls once in 100 years or more.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023

Japan OKs bills to digitalize divorce and bankruptcy procedures

The legislation will allow people to submit necessary applications online, instead of the current system of such documents being brought or mailed to courts.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 6, 2023

Ukraine dam supplying water to nuclear plant and Crimea is breached, unleashing floods

Kyiv accused Moscow of blowing up the dam from the inside in a deliberate war crime, while Russian-installed officials gave conflicting accounts, some blaming Ukrainian shelling.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 6, 2023

China’s vision of an international order firmly in the shadows of the G7

How members of the grouping assess China’s international influence and their long-term strategy and the role they want Beijing to play may highlight differences.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 6, 2023

President Biden lauds Chiefs' unity during White House visit

Biden was presented with a Chiefs' No. 46 jersey in an outdoor gathering.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 6, 2023

War of words that rocked U.S.-Saudi ties cools as oil steadies

The Biden administration has expressed eagerness to repair ties with Riyadh, once one of Washington’s closest allies in the Middle East.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2023

Spurs-bound Ange Postecoglou driven by humble roots, memories of dad

The 57-year-old Australian looks set to be named the new boss of Tottenham after winning five trophies in two seasons at Celtic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 6, 2023

U.S. sues Binance and founder Zhao over 'web of deception'

The SEC alleges that, among other things, Binance artificially inflated its trading volumes, diverted customer funds and failed to restrict U.S. customers from its platform.
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2023

Stone coffin opened at Yoshinogari site in southwestern Japan

The sarcophagus is believed to have been built in the Yayoi period during the time of the ancient country of Yamatai.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2023

South Korean support for building own nukes plummets, survey finds

The plunge in support comes despite North Korea’s increased pace of missile launches and weapons tests.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 5, 2023

Far-right resurgence limits Olaf Scholz’s room for action in Germany

Once viewed as a radical fringe group, the Alternative for Germany is now attracting frustrated supporters of established parties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2023

China and U.S. trade barbs at Asian security meet despite growing calls for dialogue

Still, the conference saw a series of important speeches and sideline meetings that highlighted U.S. efforts to strengthen its security alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 4, 2023

China and India have fewer people than the U.N. thinks

The U.N.'s premature declaration that India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous country highlights the diminishing reliability of its population statistics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 4, 2023

China’s defense chief slams U.S. military operations near his country's territory

Just hours after the U.S. criticized an 'unsafe' encounter with a Chinese navy ship, China's defense minister struck back, blaming such moves on 'hegemonic actions' by the United States.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2023

'Disrespectful' to talk about 'Iga bagel factory,' Swiatek says after third round win

The world No. 1, aiming to become the first woman to successfully defend the trophy at Roland Garros since 2007, won 6-0, 6-0 in just 51 minutes on Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2023

Japan eyes being core of global supply chains for key goods

The goal is included in a draft of the government's annual economic and fiscal policy guidelines.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2023

Solar beats coal in Europe for first time — but there’s a glitch

While the furious expansion of solar generation bodes well for efforts to replace fossil fuels, the breakthrough also exposed flaws in the energy system.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2023

Saudi Arabia reaps benefits of unprecedented attention as Cristiano Ronaldo pledges to remain

Reports have linked a string of other big names to the Saudi Pro League, thanks to the riches of the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth vehicle behind LIV Golf.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jun 3, 2023

Japan Times 1923: This may be a true story, but again, it mayn’t

Some mysterious behavior from a jar of ashes 100 years ago makes the front page of The Japan Times. Then, 25 years ago, a conference believes newsprint will win out over the internet.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 3, 2023

Japan issues administrative guidance to ChatGPT operator

The guidance pointed to the possibility of ChatGPT infringing on privacy laws by obtaining sensitive personal information without prior consent.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 3, 2023

Australia’s Albanese calls for 'guardrails' and 'dialogue' to prevent U.S.-China conflict

Albanese pointed out that forums such as the Shangri-La Dialogue can help provide a communication platform and a new perspective, placing points of tension in the broader context.

Longform

It's back to the classroom for some residents as municipal governments across the country conduct lessons to learn how to use new technologies.
Can aging Japan go digital without leaving anyone behind?