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The Japan TimesCenter5 days ago

Japan’s Forever Young set to vie for rare repeat in Breeders’ Cup Classic

Trainer Yoshito Yahagi sounded confident about Forever Young's chances after the horse's final tuneup in Lexington, Kentucky. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.

ReutersCenter4 days ago

Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia's Lavrov

The rare high-level meeting between the two countries came amid strained ties over Ukraine and a long-running territorial dispute. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan gets serious about defense spending hike as year-end deadline looms

The government and ruling coalition are reportedly considering nearly doubling defense spending over the next five years.

The Japan TimesCenter3 days ago

Japan’s new disaster agency aims to streamline response, but challenges remain

The National Disaster Management Agency, which opens Monday, will serve as an operational control tower to boost the nation's disaster preparedness.

The Japan TimesCenter4 days ago

Japan pushes to remove Myanmar from global financial watchdog’s blacklist

The move is the latest sign that some major countries are looking to bring the pariah state's military-backed government in from the cold.

The Japan TimesCenter4 hours ago

Japan unlikely to raise cap for foreign workers despite labor shortages

Kimi Onoda, minister in charge of policies related to foreign nationals, said demand for a special visa category is expected to eventually decline.

Times of IndiaCenter11 hours ago

Japan Investment ‌Corp to sell JSR to Mitsui Chemicals in an over $8.20 bn deal: Report

Japan Investment Corp intends to sell its semiconductor materials subsidiary JSR to Mitsui Chemicals in a significant transaction. This deal is projected to exceed 1.3 trillion yen and may occur within the month. JSR, a manufacturer of...

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Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors

As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan’s newest female astronaut wants to speak Japanese on the moon

Ayu Yoneda, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's youngest astronaut, is mission-ready for her first flight.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan and Vietnam consider new pact to prevent crimes

The plan would allow them to mutually provide information on each other's nationals arrested or detained in their own countries.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan, South Korea agree to cooperate over remains from undersea mine

Workers from the Korean Peninsula were among victims of a 1942 flooding at the Chosei coal mine in the city of Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan recognizes 3,861 people, including 99 foreign nationals, in autumn honors

Among recipients of the honors, set to be awarded at ceremonies including the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, 400 are women, accounting for 10.4%.

Toronto SunLeans right2 days ago

Japan urges U.S. to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest

The case has triggered outrage in Japan and reignited controversy over the heavy US military presence on the southern island.

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan’s new disaster agency calls on public to prepare for disasters

Goshi Hosono, who became the first chief of the agency, noted that there are limits to what the government can do in the event of a massive disaster.

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan extends transition bond push despite fossil-fuel reliance

Japanese government bonds have rallied alongside other so-called safe-haven assets in recent weeks as technology-sector jitters unsettled investors.

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan Post starts sales of 2027 New Year’s cards

It will accept cards for New Year's Day delivery from Dec. 20 to 27, a later deadline than in previous years.

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan weighs $500 billion defense spending plan, sources say

If adopted, defense buildup spending for the five years from April 2027 would be nearly twice that in the current five-year plan.

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan ready to respond to disorderly movements in FX market, Katayama says

Tokyo will act in accordance with a standing pact with Washington, the finance minister said a day before the U.S. holds its midterm elections.

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan-supported Grand Egyptian Museum marks first year of operations

The museum has attracted over 5 million visitors despite the deteriorating situation in the Middle East.

ReutersCenter2 days ago

Japan's October factory growth slows as costs pick up, PMI shows

Japan's October factory growth slows as costs pick up, PMI shows Reuters

The Japan TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan considering registration system for foreign agents

Concerns have been raised that foreign agents may lobby for their countries' interests without disclosing their identities.

Taipei TimesCenter2 days ago

Japan festival blesses pets in rite usually for children

Times of IndiaCenter3 days ago

Japan earthquake: 6.0 magnitude tremors strikes Shima region

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near Shima, Japan, on Sunday at around 3:45 AM local time. The earthquake's tremors were felt in parts of Fukushima Prefecture, reaching a level of 3 on the seismic-intensity scale. Meanwhile, the...

The GuardianLeft3 days ago

Japan’s Jimi Halloween, a celebration of all things mundane – in pictures

While Halloween is traditionally a family-oriented holiday and an occasion for children to dress up and go trick-or-treating, a unique spin on spooky season is taking off in Japan. ‘Jimi Halloween’ or ‘Mundane Halloween’ sees adult...

The Japan TimesCenter3 days ago

Japan Times 2001: Ichiro is American League MVP

Also in the archives, Emperor Hirohito marks his jubilee amid protests and U.S. Vice President Barkley stresses the need for U.S.-Japan cooperation.

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Japan’s Film Funds Look Beyond Production Committees to Build New Financing Models

Japan’s production committee system, in which a group of companies jointly finance a film and share its rights, has helped spread risk across the industry. But it can also cap budgets at what the industry itself can raise, make it...

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Japan’s New 2027 Anime Award Should Put Creators in the Spotlight, Industry Leaders Say at Tokyo Market

A new Japanese anime award planned for 2027 should put the people who make anime in the spotlight, industry leaders said at TIFFCOM, the market of the Tokyo International Film Festival. The session was moderated by Fujitsu Ryota,...

The Japan TimesCenter4 days ago

Japan considers paying low-income workers ¥5,000 through benefit program

Under the program, a fixed amount is expected to be given to people in work who earn ¥1.19 million or less annually.

DeadlineCenter5 days ago

Japan’s Animation Industry Grows 15.8% To Record $28BN, Driven By Both Domestic & Overseas Sales

Japan’s anime industry grew by 15.8% to $28.18BN (JPY4.45TR) in 2025, with growth coming from both local and overseas markets, according to figures presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) at TIFFCOM. The report also...

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Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $28.2 Billion as Local Sales Surge

Spending on Japanese anime worldwide reached a record JPY4.45 trillion ($28.2 billion) in 2025. That is up 15.8% on the previous year, and overseas consumers now account for well over half of the total. Hasegawa Masahiro,...