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Lawmakers remain divided on secondary capital, with talks of further extension

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/politics/last-day-diet-session/

Published: July 24, 2026 09:03

As the LDP considers its options, an opposition party leader has threatened a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Sanae Takachi's government.

‘Hush!’ and ‘All Around Us’: Masterpieces from a pioneering gay director

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/07/24/film/hush-all-around-us/

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

New 4K restorations of two films from the 2000s by Ryosuke Hashiguchi bring his masterful storytelling back to the silver screen.

Kazuya Hara named head of new national intelligence bureau

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/politics/hara-new-intelligence-bureau/

Published: July 24, 2026 08:54

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has seen the establishment of the bureau as a first step for the country's intelligence reform.

Japanese shoppers drive up jewelry sales to a record

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/companies/jewelry-sales-record/

Published: July 24, 2026 08:28

Strong domestic demand for jewelry has helped lift the outlook for Japan's luxury market as a whole, as the sector faces headwinds including a slowdown in inbound tourism.

What the ‘Chinamaxxing’ crowd doesn’t get

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/07/24/world/understanding-chinamaxxing/

Published: July 24, 2026 07:53

When survival and success depend on pleasing the party boss rather than the consumer, honest innovators are weeded out.

Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/japan-group-foreign-nationals-policy/

Published: July 24, 2026 07:36

The group will consider the social and economic impacts of immigration and help the government compile its basic policy.

Drone flights to be banned for Hiroshima peace ceremony

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/drone-ban-hiroshima-peace-ceremony/

Published: July 24, 2026 07:21

This is the first time for the National Police Agency to designate such a restriction area under the revised drone regulation law enacted in June.

Defense Ministry questioned over intelligence gathering on domestic experts

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/politics/sdf-intelligence-gathering-experts/

Published: July 24, 2026 06:54

A Ground Self-Defense Force unit made assessments about patriotism, beliefs and sexual preferences, news reports alleged.

Despite weakening yen, intervention may have to wait for right timing, analysts say

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/markets/yen-nears-164-against-dollar/

Published: July 24, 2026 06:46

Japan's government is probably seeking effective timing — a moment when yen-buying pressure increases — to amplify its effect, some say.

The world has an anchovy problem

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/07/24/world/world-anchovy-problem/

Published: July 24, 2026 06:16

The tiny fish may sound utterly mundane, but its importance to the global economy is far larger than just foodies' craving for the umami taste.

Kozo Okamoto, last surviving participant of 1972 Lod Airport massacre, dies

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/crime-legal/kozo-okamoto-terrorist-death/

Published: July 24, 2026 05:23

The airport massacre in Israel turned a little-known, communist-espousing band of a Japanese militant squad into an internationally notorious movement.

Sony to reopen iconic LA theater Cinerama Dome after 6 years

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/companies/cinerama-dome-sony-reopen/

Published: July 24, 2026 03:48

Renovations are set to begin in August on the Dome, which will be operated by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and run through early 2028.

Asian allies push back against Trump’s forced-labor tariffs

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/economy/asia-trump-tariff-pushback/

Published: July 24, 2026 03:45

The latest duties aim to restore U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist regime after his earlier levies were struck down by the Supreme Court.

To succeed, the prime minister must get back to basics

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/07/24/japan-pm-back-to-basics/

Published: July 24, 2026 03:26

The ruling coalition does not have the communication channels and coordination mechanisms that facilitate cooperation and success.

George Russell confident Mercedes has figured out issues with car

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/24/more-sports/russell-mercedes-car-issues-resolved/

Published: July 24, 2026 03:13

Russell, the preseason favorite, is now third overall and 50 points adrift of championship-leading teammate Kimi ​Antonelli after 10 rounds.

Japan’s House of Councilors to be renamed Senate

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/politics/upper-house-rename-senate/

Published: July 24, 2026 02:53

The change comes as the upper chamber's current name sometimes causes confusion outside of Japan.

Top environmental fund sees Japan key to AI energy challenge

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/companies/environmental-fund-japan-ai/

Published: July 24, 2026 02:42

The BNP Paribas Green Tigers Fund has returned 34% year-to-date, fueled by bets on Japanese equities that sit at the core of its stock-selection strategy.

What the renewed Iran war means for Japan

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/politics/iran-war-renew-japan/

Published: July 24, 2026 02:37

The uncertain trajectory of the U.S. war with Iran will complicate the work of officials now shaping the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's future defense policies.

Dodgers visit Donald Trump at White House as some fans express anger

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/24/baseball/mlb/dodgers-visit-white-house/

Published: July 24, 2026 02:31

It was the second consecutive visit for the Dodgers, who defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series and were honored by Trump the following April.

Japan’s inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on path for rate hikes

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/economy/japan-inflation-picks-up-june/

Published: July 24, 2026 02:31

Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier.

Fight for King of the Mountains jersey heating up at Tour de France

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/24/more-sports/tour-de-france-king-of-the-mountains/

Published: July 24, 2026 02:30

Tadej Pogacar is the current leader in the race.

UNESCO panel urges Japan to improve exhibits at Sado Gold Mines

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/unesco-sado-gold-mines/

Published: July 24, 2026 02:07

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee made the request as it adopted a resolution on the conservation status of the gold mines during a meeting in Busan, South Korea.

American star Noah Lyles happy to stay busy during off year

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/24/more-sports/noah-lyles-us-nationals/

Published: July 24, 2026 01:48

A year without an Olympics or world championships ‌has deprived ‌the U.S. championships of the usual suspense.

Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea as oil surges over $100

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/world/trump-iran-red-sea-oil-surge/

Published: July 24, 2026 01:47

Fears that disruption could further widen to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the steepest rises of the war.

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen’s Houthis, sources say

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/world/politics/iran-houthi-red-sea-missile-gear/

Published: July 24, 2026 01:39

The move suggests Tehran is seeking to strengthen the ability of its Houthi allies to threaten Red Sea shipping.

A Russian spy, suddenly cast into the spotlight, flees Japan

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/russia-spy-flees-japan/

Published: July 24, 2026 01:14

The spy was at the center of a secret operation to smuggle high-tech weapon components into Russia.

How Abhijeet Dipke became the face of India’s first Gen Z protest movement

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/asia-pacific/politics/india-cockroach-movement-leader/

Published: July 24, 2026 01:07

Over the past three days, ​tens of thousands have gathered in New Delhi demanding the resignation of India's education minister, and at the center of it all is Abhijeet Dipke.

Norway set to file formal complaint over Folarin Balogun red card saga

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/24/soccer/norway-file-complaint-fifa-balogun/

Published: July 24, 2026 00:47

Balogun's red card in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted in an automatic suspension for the match with Belgium, but FIFA stepped in and suspended the ban.

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal subject to forming Israel ties

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/world/politics/us-saudi-nuclear-israel/

Published: July 24, 2026 00:25

U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising demand, coming less than 24 hours after the deal was announced, throws a wrench into its implementation.

Japan Football Association taps Go Oiwa as next men’s national team coach

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/24/soccer/japan-oiwa-next-japan-coach/

Published: July 24, 2026 00:19

Moriyasu, 57, who led the Samurai Blue in this year's FIFA World Cup, will stay on until the next Asian Cup.

Trump rebuilds tariffs with forced-labor duties on 60 economies

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/24/economy/trump-rebuild-tariffs/

Published: July 23, 2026 22:49

Duties on items from the European Union and Taiwan will be at least 10% and products from Japan will be taxed at at least 12.5%.

Inside Toho Archive’s mission to save Japan’s cinematic memory

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/07/24/toho-archive-film-restoration/

Published: July 23, 2026 22:00

Formed in 2023 as the direct successor to a film processing lab, Toho Archive is at the forefront of preserving Japan's cinematic heritage.

Japan and Solomon Islands leaders agree to bolster ties

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/japan-solomon-islands-bolster-ties/

Published: July 23, 2026 12:04

In their meeting, the two leaders discussed regional affairs, apparently with China's growing military and economic coercion in mind.

Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/japan-weighs-regulating-pokemon-cards/

Published: July 23, 2026 11:37

The collecting and trading of cards, once a pastime confined to the schoolyard, is now a lucrative global market.

Japan and Russia to resume youth exchanges after seven-year hiatus

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/japan-russia-resume-youth-exchanges/

Published: July 23, 2026 10:52

Some 15 students from Japanese universities and graduate schools will be sent to St. Petersburg for about 10 days.

Former head of Japanese barbecue chain arrested over tax evasion

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/former-head-barbecue-chain-tax-evasion/

Published: July 23, 2026 10:33

The 55-year-old former president of New Look is suspected of evading some ¥367 million in income tax by concealing about ¥2.276 billion in income in 2023.

JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/japan-innovation-party-diet-debate/

Published: July 23, 2026 08:59

The Liberal Democratic Party no longer finds itself strictly needing the Japan Innovation Party's support, yet the latter's priorities continue to shape the parliamentary agenda.

Surrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of war

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/politics/militias-sudanese-cycle-war/

Published: July 23, 2026 08:23

Sudan's army is relying on a new coalition of militias to fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, itself a militia that had come under the auspices of the state.

Public housing completed in Ishikawa for Noto quake victims

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/noto-quake-victims-public-housing/

Published: July 23, 2026 08:15

This is the first time that construction of public housing units for victims of the January 2024 earthquake has been completed in the prefecture.

Seven-Eleven Japan warns stores over unauthorized character item resale

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/companies/seven-eleven-character-items-resold/

Published: July 23, 2026 08:11

There were reportedly cases where owners and employees bought up or set aside such products before putting them on store shelves and reselling them.

India’s solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on China

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/tech/india-solar-factories-china/

Published: July 23, 2026 07:44

Domestic manufacturers face waits of up to eight months for domestic components to replace Chinese imports.

Japan and China’s top diplomats hold first chat since Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/japan-china-motegi-wang/

Published: July 23, 2026 07:24

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Thursday he had spoken briefly with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, a day earlier on the sidelines of ASEAN-related meetings in Manila.

Half of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hike

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/economy/economists-survey-boj-rate-hike/

Published: July 23, 2026 07:10

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is seen as a key obstacle to further action, according to a survey.

Parliament extension grounds some lawmakers from overseas travel

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/lawmakers-diplomacy/

Published: July 23, 2026 07:07

The Lower House's rules committee turned down requests from senior Liberal Democratic Party officials so they would be available to respond to questions during the extension.

Jalen Brunson says Knicks players have not discussed White House visit

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/23/basketball/knicks-brunson-white-house-visit/

Published: July 23, 2026 07:00

Knicks owner James Dolan, a friend of U.S. President ​Donald Trump, said ⁠last month that a visit to the White House was in the works, ⁠pending "details."

How Japan’s would-be kingmakers lost their edge

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/dpp-sanseito-edge/

Published: July 23, 2026 06:52

The nationalist Sanseito and the centrist Democratic Party for the People are struggling to maintain the momentum — and distinct political identities — that powered their rise.

Japanese retailers offer various eel products for Day of the Ox

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/companies/summer-ox-day-eel-products/

Published: July 23, 2026 06:28

Two major supermarket chains have cut prices for their mainstay grilled eel items after a bountiful fry catch last year.

Lewis Hamilton hoping to head into F1’s August break on high note

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/23/more-sports/hungarian-grand-prix-preview/

Published: July 23, 2026 06:17

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was wary ⁠of talking up the team's prospects, even if others were already doing so.

A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/07/23/music/kaze-fujii-fuji-rock/

Published: July 23, 2026 06:00

Fuji Rock Festival has long been known for its international headliners, but Kaze Fujii is poised to make a big splash on the Green Stage.

Japan antitrust watchdog to add new bureau to tackle Big Tech

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/antitrust-watchdog-big-tech/

Published: July 23, 2026 05:31

The Japan Fair Trade Commission aims to curb the market dominance of companies like Google and Apple and ensure fairer transactions for small businesses.

Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/swiss-fuji-hiker-dead/

Published: July 23, 2026 05:08

Bernhard Sutter, 58, collapsed while ascending Japan's tallest mountain with his son via the Fujinomiya route — the shortest way up.

South Africa’s data center ‘gold rush’ risks resource crunch

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/23/sustainability/south-africa-data-center-resource-crunch/

Published: July 23, 2026 04:46

South Africa boasts advanced digital infrastructure, including connections with international sub-sea cables, helping to make it home to 70% of the continent's data centers.

As Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/japan-heatstrokes-10000-week/

Published: July 23, 2026 03:55

Some 10,857 people were transported by ambulance from July 13 through July 19, more than double the same period last year.

Why is U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and Middle East?

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/politics/explainer-us-saudi-nuclear-pact/

Published: July 23, 2026 03:50

Worries about security, weapons proliferation and political complications in a tinderbox region have been central concerns.

Indonesia free-meals boss quits, says job left her ‘traumatized’

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/asia-pacific/politics/indonesia-free-meals-boss/

Published: July 23, 2026 03:33

The second leadership change at President Prabowo Subianto's troubled signature social initiative in less than two months after her predecessor was removed in a corruption probe.

Nike severs Chinese distribution deals in strategic shift

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/companies/nike-chinese-distribution-deals/

Published: July 23, 2026 03:25

China has been a persistent pain point for CEO Elliott Hill, even as Nike sees signs of progress in regions like North America and demand in its running business.

155 police officers and personnel disciplined in Japan over six months

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/crime-legal/155-police-disciplined/

Published: July 23, 2026 03:23

The most common reason for discipline was acts related to relationships with the opposite sex.

Koizumi calls for breaking taboo on nuclear debate

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/japan-defense-minister-nuclear-debate/

Published: July 23, 2026 03:17

"Unless discussions are held without any taboos, no country can any longer ensure its own security on its own," the defense minister told reporters at NATO headquarters.

Daiwa AM boosts staff in shift toward institutional investors

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/companies/daiwa-asset-management-institutional-investors/

Published: July 23, 2026 03:15

The company will seek new clients including those from public and corporate pension funds, as well as endowments and foundations of universities.

Speedskater Miho Takagi to receive People’s Honor Award

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2026/07/23/miho-takagi-peoples-honor-award/

Published: July 23, 2026 02:47

Takagi, 32, participated in four Winter Olympics and won a total of 10 medals, the most for a Japanese female Olympian.

OpenAI models pulled off hack in hours that usually takes weeks

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/tech/openai-hack-hours-weeks/

Published: July 23, 2026 02:41

OpenAI said in a blog post that the "unprecedented" hack at Hugging Face occurred after its own AI models escaped a testing environment to reach the wider internet.

White House official says Moonshot accessed banned Nvidia chips

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/tech/white-house-moonshot-banned-nvidia/

Published: July 23, 2026 02:38

The official claimed the Chinese company violated U.S. export control rules and companies' terms of service to build its product.

Japan to mandate reporting on supplement-linked health issues

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/supplements-linked-health-issues/

Published: July 23, 2026 02:31

The move comes on the heels of incidents related to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing beni kо̄ji red fermented rice.

Japan may move to managing yields, not yen, Deutsche Bank says

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/economy/japan-manage-yields-deutsche-bank/

Published: July 23, 2026 02:12

Controlling the yield curve to tamp down borrowing costs is a tactic Japan has deployed in the past, between 2016 and 2024.

Cabinet spokesman defends Takaichi’s grueling sleep schedule

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/takaichi-sleep-schedule/

Published: July 23, 2026 02:03

The prime minister's social media post about being unable to get enough sleep drew criticism for running counter to workstyle reform efforts.

Indian drugmakers rattled by Trump’s 100% levy on generics

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/markets/indian-drugmakers-trump-generics/

Published: July 23, 2026 01:54

The U.S. president says non-patented drugmakers would have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100% import tariff, which would double a year later.

Heat and war deal Europe’s grain harvest biggest blow in decades

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/heat-war-europe-grain-harvest/

Published: July 23, 2026 01:30

High temperatures are expected to cut the region's corn crop to the smallest in 19 years, as the Middle East conflict conflict has pushed up fuel and fertilizer costs.

Japan to add 200 workers to Immigration Services Agency

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/crime-legal/immigration-services-agency-workers/

Published: July 23, 2026 01:30

The personnel increase is aimed at strengthening enforcement against illegal residents and speeding up residency status screenings.

Ukraine hits more warehouses of Russia’s top online retailer Wildberries

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/politics/ukraine-russia-online-wildberries/

Published: July 23, 2026 01:23

Wildberries is often described as ​Russia's Amazon and is one of the country's biggest employers.

U.S. weighs putting nuclear power plants in ocean waters

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/us-nuclear-power-plants-ocean/

Published: July 23, 2026 01:22

The Interior Department's Marine Minerals Administration and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are evaluating the possibility of deploying undersea nuclear power plants.

Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/politics/iran-strikes-cia-russian-role/

Published: July 23, 2026 00:59

While Russian assistance for Iran is longstanding, specific targeting of sensitive ​CIA sites would indicate Moscow is willing to go further in disrupting U.S. operations.

Trump signs nuclear sharing deal with Saudi Arabia in policy shift

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/politics/trump-nuclear-saudi-arabia/

Published: July 23, 2026 00:26

The policy shift has alarmed nuclear nonproliferation experts and some members of Congress, who fear it could allow Saudi Arabia to turn uranium into weapons-grade material.

Houthis say they attacked tankers in Red Sea, widening war

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/world/houthis-tankers-red-sea-war/

Published: July 22, 2026 23:35

The Red Sea has emerged as a vital workaround for oil exports, particularly from Saudi Arabia, amid disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

New U.S. 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/23/us-25-tariff-brazil-exports/

Published: July 22, 2026 22:43

The new tariff ​threatens between $7 billion and $11 billion of Brazilian exports to the U.S.

More CDP prefectural chapters oppose merger into CRA

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/cdp-cra-merger-opposition/

Published: July 22, 2026 12:56

In a survey of senior prefectural chapter officials earlier in July, 15 chapters expressed opposition, outnumbering the seven that showed support, while 25 chapters did not answer.

Rubio says he discussed Xi’s planned U.S. visit in meeting with Wang Yi

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/world/rubio-wang-meet/

Published: July 22, 2026 10:25

Rubio met with Wang in Manila on the sidelines ‌of ‌a regional gathering led by ASEAN.

U.S. and China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/world/us-china-ai-talks/

Published: July 22, 2026 09:51

The AI talks, a significant outcome of the Trump-Xi summit in May, will likely take place before Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned Sept. 24 visit to the U.S.

Another iPS product approved for public insurance coverage in Japan

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/science-health/ips-insurance-coverage/

Published: July 22, 2026 08:18

It is the second case of insurance coverage approval in the nation for an induced pluripotent stem cell-derived regenerative medicine product.

Japan’s electricity price hits highest in over 3 years on triple blow

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/japan-electricity-price-highest/

Published: July 22, 2026 08:04

With a triple whammy of blistering heat, yen weakness and escalating fuel costs, the nationwide day-ahead spot price surged to ¥24.78 a kilowatt-hour on Wednesday.

Upper House panel approves referendum reform bill

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/politics/referendum-reform-bill/

Published: July 22, 2026 07:42

The bill to revise the law was backed by the ruling coalition as well as several opposition parties.

Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ¥163 and sits there

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/markets/163-yen/

Published: July 22, 2026 07:37

Japan's currency is at its weakest point against the dollar in four decades and is down one-third over five years.

Hacker group RansomHouse claims responsibility for cyberattack on Nichirei

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/companies/nichirei-cyberattack-ransomhouse/

Published: July 22, 2026 07:07

RansomHouse has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on several Japanese businesses, including a ransomware attack in October on office-supplies retailer Askul.

Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/tech/companies-autonomous-fighter-jets/

Published: July 22, 2026 07:00

The U.S. Air Force has said it expects aircraft in its ‌program to cost ‌a third, or less, of the cost of an F-35 fighter jet, which can cost $80 million or more.

Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched U.S. military

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/world/houthis-red-sea-us-military/

Published: July 22, 2026 06:18

The possible entry of the Houthis into ​the conflict is another example of how the war continues to evolve, worsening a political headache for the U.S. president.

Nagoya basho enters final stretch with everything to play for

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/22/sumo/nagoya-basho-final-stretch/

Published: July 22, 2026 06:07

Aonishiki's push for both the Emperor's Cup and a return to ōzeki has become the defining story of Nagoya, but several dangerous challengers remain firmly in the hunt.

Takaichi faces growing headache over LDP and JIP’s lack of unity

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/politics/ldp-jip-problems/

Published: July 22, 2026 05:42

Poor communication and mistrust were major sources of governance problems and parliamentary chaos that led to an extension of the current session of the Diet.

Kyogo Furuhashi makes MLS move with LA Galaxy

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/22/soccer/kyogo-furuhashi-la-galaxy/

Published: July 22, 2026 05:26

The deal will take the 31-year-old Japanese forward, best known for his time at Celtic, through the 2030-31 season.

City lights and sweltering summer heat keep some cicadas singing after dark

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/science-health/some-cicadas-cry-at-night/

Published: July 22, 2026 05:12

New findings from Japanese researchers show how urbanization has affected the routines of some wildlife.

24 hours in a Ukrainian hospital buckling under the toll of war

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/world/ukraine-hospital-24-hours/

Published: July 22, 2026 04:38

Multiple trauma victims are the norm at Dnipro's central hospital — the center for those wounded across east and southern Ukraine — with some needing up to 20 operations a week.

‘Quad’ top diplomats focus on ASEAN maritime security — but don’t mention China

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/asia-pacific/politics/quad-asean-maritime-security-china/

Published: July 22, 2026 04:13

The officials said in a joint statement that "peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain underpin the security and prosperity of the region."

Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/22/investors-pollution-plan-eu-carbon/

Published: July 22, 2026 03:58

The plan to tie free pollution permits to investments in decarbonization could enhance corporate accountability, investors say.

In Gaza, a mother’s hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/world/society/gaza-water-health-crisis/

Published: July 22, 2026 03:48

Gaza is facing an unprecedented collapse of its water and sanitation systems, warn aid agencies, U.N. officials and Palestinian ​health authorities.

Chelsea signs Rogers from Villa for reported U.K. record fee

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/22/soccer/chelsea-rogers-villa-record/

Published: July 22, 2026 03:37

Morgan Rogers is the most expensive signing in Chelsea's history, eclipsing the £107 million paid to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in 2023.

Boeing asks U.S. to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/companies/boeing-us-eu-airbus/

Published: July 22, 2026 03:24

In a June 29 announcement, the European Investment Bank committed to its largest-ever corporate loan — worth €3 billion ($3.43 billion) — for Airbus.

Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/world/trump-congress-saudi-nuclear-pact/

Published: July 22, 2026 03:20

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has long said if Iran developed a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia ​would ​too, fueling concern among arms control advocates.

Japan’s trade deficit widens as yen, Iran war inflate imports

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/economy/japan-trade-deficit-june/

Published: July 22, 2026 02:57

The trade deficit expanded to ¥406.9 billion on an unadjusted basis from a revised ¥391.8 billion gap in May.

New U.K. finance minister calms market but investors see more tax and debt ahead

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/uk-finance-minister-market-tax-debt/

Published: July 22, 2026 02:42

John Healey is widely seen as a safe pair of hands for the Treasury job, but analysts are now trying to add up the likely extra investments that will be made under Andy Burnham.

Fraudulent quality tests discovered for Hokkaido Shinkansen extension work

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/hokkaido-shinkansen-quality-test-fraud/

Published: July 22, 2026 02:37

Consortium workers manipulated a measuring instrument during tests to gauge the amount of water in the concrete used for a tunnel so the results fell within the standard value.

Japan swelters as weather breaks ‘brutally hot’ threshold

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/japan-brutal-heat/

Published: July 22, 2026 02:22

The weather ‌agency issued heat stroke ​alerts for much of the country, forecasting a second straight day of "kokushobi" — literally ⁠meaning brutally hot day.

Kubota to use H2O-from-air technology to supply water-stressed suburbs

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/22/companies/kubota-h20-air-technology/

Published: July 22, 2026 02:21

The climate-driven water crisis is becoming a housing crisis as builders increasingly face challenges in securing sufficient water supplies for new residential developments.