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Komeito aims to merge with CRA before next parliamentary session
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/13/japan/komeito-cra-merger/
Published: June 13, 2026 09:28
Informed sources say the party plans to declare its plan to join the CRA in July and formally approve the move at a party convention by September.
Why it’s nearly impossible to build a robot without China
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/13/tech/china-robot-lead/
Published: June 13, 2026 08:10
Building on the country's electric vehicle industry, Chinese companies are making robot parts at a scale and price point others can't match.
Japan and Canada can do more to accelerate AI adoption, expert says
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/13/japan/canada-japan-ai-interview/
Published: June 13, 2026 08:08
"AI will be the technology that will power the future," said Cameron Schuler, chief commercialization officer and vice president of industry innovation at the Vector Institute.
Japan startup tests catheter injection of iPS heart muscle cells
Published: June 13, 2026 06:26
The Tokyo-based company hopes to develop a minimally invasive treatment method that does not require surgery.
Takaichi vows ‘persistent diplomatic efforts’ to help secure Strait of Hormuz
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/13/japan/takaichi-diplomatic-efforts-hormuz/
Published: June 13, 2026 06:07
Writing in the Financial Times, the prime minister expressed her determination to tackle emerging challenges as "Japan's 'Iron Lady.'"
Japan pushes back on Trump’s anime posts
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/13/japan/trump-anime-japan-pushback/
Published: June 13, 2026 04:35
President Donald Trump's use of Japanese anime-style imagery on his social media account has not gone over well in Japan.
Trump faces G7 after year of trade wrath and diplomatic blusters
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/13/world/politics/trump-group-of-seven/
Published: June 13, 2026 03:21
Every G7 leader — other than Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi — has been the target of attacks, criticism or mockery from the Republican billionaire.
Why is a ‘very close’ Iran-U.S. deal taking so long?
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/13/world/us-iran-deal-complications/
Published: June 13, 2026 02:42
Analysts say a litany of sticking points have delayed finalizing an accord and will complicate its implementation.
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/13/world/us-iran-deal-looms/
Published: June 13, 2026 02:40
A senior U.S. administration official said both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.
David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian color, dies at 88
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/13/art/david-hockney-obituary/
Published: June 13, 2026 01:09
"You don't retire doing this," he told the BBC when asked about his unflagging energy. "You just do it until you fall over."
How Kojima made a destination out of denim
Published: June 12, 2026 23:05
In Okayama Prefecture, an old textile town has turned jeans into a source of craft, identity and tourism.
Bilingual speech club offers freedom to be yourself
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/13/lifestyle/tokyo-freedom-toastmasters-club/
Published: June 12, 2026 23:00
No topic is off-limits at Tokyo Freedom Toastmasters Club, where participants open up about grief, trauma and other emotional experiences.
TV Tairiku Ondo channels the chaotic creativity of youth
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/12/music/tv-tairiku-ondo/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:30
After going viral with a 90-second track in 2024, the rock quartet from Hokkaido has been hitting stages big and small and working hard on a debut album.
In a first, consumer consultations in Japan about social media top 100,000
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/society/consumer-affairs-social-media/
Published: June 12, 2026 09:03
Those in their 50s and older accounted for more than half of the total social media-related consultations to consumer affairs centers.
Japan aiming to live up to heightened expectations with deep run at World Cup
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/12/soccer/world-cup/japan-2026-world-cup/
Published: June 12, 2026 08:28
Japan kicks off its 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a strong, confident squad and the kind of expectations the Samurai Blue have not carried into a tournament for years.
10% of e-scooter accidents in Japan resulted from drunken driving in 2025
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/electric-kick-scooters-drunken-driving/
Published: June 12, 2026 07:58
Of the 386 accidents involving specified small motorized two-wheel vehicles, including electric kick scooters, drunken driving was blamed for 43 of them.
Kioxia becomes Japan’s most valuable firm as AI mania goes on
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/companies/kioxia-ai-valuable-firm/
Published: June 12, 2026 07:43
Shares of the Japanese memory chipmaker surged 7.6% Friday, lifting its market value above ¥44 trillion ($274 billion) just 18 months after its stock market debut.
Japan revises megaquake preparation plan for Tokyo area
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/measures-tokyo-megaquake/
Published: June 12, 2026 06:58
The government intends to reduce the number of deaths and the number of buildings destroyed or burned down due to an earthquake to at least half of the latest estimates.
Lower House panel approves retrial system reform bill
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/crime-legal/lower-house-panel-ok-retrial-system/
Published: June 12, 2026 06:54
The bill is expected to clear the Lower House on Tuesday and be enacted during the current Diet session ending in July.
Consumption tax cut on groceries could do more harm than good
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/economy/takaichi-tax-cut-fiscal-concerns/
Published: June 12, 2026 06:36
It could lead to less confidence in Japan's fiscal state, a weaker yen, higher rates and slower economic growth.
Nearly 40% of older adults in Japan want to keep working
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/japan-older-adults-jobs/
Published: June 12, 2026 06:19
The main motivation cited was the need to earn an income, followed by the notion that working helps maintain health and slow down aging.
LDP pushes tougher land and visa rules while avoiding nationality trap
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/politics/ldp-proposal-foreign-property-ownership/
Published: June 12, 2026 06:00
Legal experts have argued that nationality-based restrictions could conflict with domestic law and international agreements.
Ukraine’s AI drones have given Kyiv a fresh edge on the battlefield
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/world/ukraine-ai-drones-battlefield-edge/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:43
The latest models are more resistant to electronic jamming and have autonomous targeting capabilities that allow them to hit targets up to 150 kilometers beyond the front lines.
Japan’s FTC to fine 30 firms over condo renovation bid-rigging
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/companies/condo-renovation-bid-rigging-ftc/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:32
The construction companies had been selecting contractors in advance for competitive bidding on large-scale condominium renovation projects in the Kanto region.
South Korea rallies past Czech Republic to open World Cup campaign
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/12/soccer/south-korea-opens-campaign/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:17
The South Koreans joined Mexico with three points at the top of the Group A standings.
Jordan Staal, Hurricanes take Game 5, close in on Stanley Cup title
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/12/more-sports/hurricanes-brink-stanley-cup/
Published: June 12, 2026 05:04
The Hurricanes own a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and will try to clinch the title in Game 6 on Sunday in Las Vegas.
The $66 billion train seen fixing Australia’s housing crisis
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/economy/australia-high-speed-rail/
Published: June 12, 2026 04:07
Australia's latest plan to introduce super-fast trains finally has political and financial backing on an unprecedented scale.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan’s culture of conformity
Published: June 12, 2026 02:40
As awareness grows, more Japanese adults are finding answers to challenges that went unnoticed for years.
SMBC-backed Yes Bank sees Indians tip-toeing back to deposits
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/companies/yes-bank-indians-deposits/
Published: June 12, 2026 02:39
Bank credit in India grew 16.2% in the year through May 15, the fastest pace since June 2024, according to central bank data, while deposits rose 12.2% over the same period.
Takaichi to attend NATO summit in Turkey and seek closer ties with alliance
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/politics/takaichi-nato-ankara/
Published: June 12, 2026 02:19
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to confirm with NATO that the security of the Indo-Pacific region and that of Europe are inseparable, seeking greater NATO involvement in Asia
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani leaves game early due to left knee inflammation
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/12/baseball/mlb/ohtani-leaves-game-knee-inflammation/
Published: June 12, 2026 02:15
Ohtani was 2-for-2 with his second home run in as many games and had reached base four times before his departure.
Taiwan’s ‘Dumpling Alliance’ fades under China’s economic squeeze
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/asia-pacific/politics/taiwan-dumpling-alliance/
Published: June 12, 2026 01:49
How the relationships of Eastern European states and Taiwan evolve under the informal alliance bears watching as China tries to peel partners away from Taiwan.
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/world/politics/us-iran-deal-decision/
Published: June 12, 2026 01:43
A peace deal that the U.S. president said could be signed as soon as this weekend would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Japanese government starts work to draft Imperial House Law amendment
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/politics/government-imperial-house-law-draft/
Published: June 12, 2026 01:41
The government hopes to submit the legislation to the Diet late this month, aiming to secure its enactment during the ongoing parliamentary session.
Japan successfully launches H3 rocket
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/science-health/japan-h3-rocket-launch/
Published: June 12, 2026 01:26
The successful launch is an important comeback for Japan as it seeks to restore confidence in the H3 series and demonstrate the rocket can support a wider range of missions.
Locked out of IPO, Asia investors find new ways to bet on SpaceX
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/markets/asia-investors-spacex-ipo/
Published: June 12, 2026 01:21
Japan and Australia are the only countries in Asia-Pacific where retail investors have direct access to the world's largest-ever IPO.
Man arrested after body of high school girl, 17, found in eastern Japan
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/12/japan/crime-legal/girl-body-found-kanagawa/
Published: June 12, 2026 01:15
The police has been questioning the man, the girl's acquaintance, on a voluntary basis, suspecting that he has information about the situation.
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/elon-musk-world-first-trillionaire/
Published: June 12, 2026 00:45
Elon Musk became a household name through Tesla and SpaceX before expanding his influence with the $44-billion acquisition of social media platform Twitter in 2022.
Mexico beats South Africa to kick off 2026 World Cup
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/12/soccer/world-cup/mexico-wins-world-cup-opener/
Published: June 12, 2026 00:40
The match fired the starting gun for the World Cup, yet the scrappy encounter will likely be remembered not for its thrilling soccer, but for its flurry of dismissals.
Musk’s SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/12/spacex-record-ipo/
Published: June 12, 2026 00:20
The pricing caps off a monthslong effort that realized Elon Musk's most ambitious project yet even as some analysts question whether its lofty valuation is justified.
‘New Group’ has big ideas but wobbly foundations
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/12/film/new-group/
Published: June 11, 2026 22:10
Human pyramids and other gymnastic formations become an ominous metaphor in Yuta Shimotsu's sophomore feature, but the film's reach exceeds its grasp.
Meiko Kaji studied hard to smolder on screen
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/12/film/meiko-kaji-interview/
Published: June 11, 2026 22:00
The star of "Lady Snowblood" and other 1970s action films looks back on the serendipities that shaped her early career — and her dogged determination to hone her craft.
Japan captain Wataru Endo pulls out of World Cup due to injury and retires from national team
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/12/soccer/world-cup/endo-out-of-world-cup/
Published: June 11, 2026 20:29
Endo, who endured an injury-plagued season with Liverpool, has been replaced by Borussia Moenchengladbach striker Shuto Machino
Emperor Naruhito seeks public backing for an imperial family plan
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/emperor-public-support/
Published: June 11, 2026 12:51
Emperor Naruhito refrained from commenting on the content of the recent consensus proposal by lawmakers.
Carbon dioxide removal slow to take off, alarming scientists
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/06/11/carbon-removal-limited/
Published: June 11, 2026 12:36
Currently, carbon removal efforts are only removing about 5% of global annual CO2 emissions.
Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/companies/openai-anthropic-rivalry/
Published: June 11, 2026 11:20
The companies are racing to market, viewing a first listing as a way to frame how investors will value the companies and establish their CEO as the leading voice of AI.
Japan’s July oil imports to return to pre-Iran war level, Takaichi says
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/japan-oil-stock-rebound/
Published: June 11, 2026 11:11
Japan relied on the Middle East for over 90% of its oil imports but has significantly diversified its supply chain.
AI sparks alarm in China with call to protect worker rights
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/ai-alarm-china/
Published: June 11, 2026 11:02
The Workers' Daily urged government agencies to mount an active response as new threats emerge to the rights of employees.
Japan financial firms to join NEC-Anthropic AI collaboration
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/japan-banks-nec-collaboration/
Published: June 11, 2026 10:47
The partnership aims to improve the quality of financial services for customers using AI and to strengthen measures against cyberattacks.
Seven-Eleven Japan ties up with ad firms for digital signage business
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/companies/711-new-ad-firm/
Published: June 11, 2026 09:53
Seven-Eleven Ad Connect, a joint venture with Dentsu Group Inc. and CyberAgent Inc., will distribute ads to digital signage in Seven-Eleven Japan stores based on purchase data.
Rapidus to cooperate with British and Italian institutions
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/companies/rapidus-tieup/
Published: June 11, 2026 09:43
The Japanese semiconductor company will sign agreements with public institutions in the two countries during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's trip to Europe on Saturday.
Beijing’s investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks and insurers
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/beijing-clampdown-hong-kong-banks/
Published: June 11, 2026 08:56
Analysts and financial executives say China's crackdown could in the near term weigh on money flows to Hong Kong due to concerns about greater scrutiny of capital outflows.
Man arrested after body of high school girl, 17, was found in eastern Japan
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/crime-legal/girl-body-found-kanagawa/
Published: June 11, 2026 08:37
The police has been questioning the man, the girl's acquaintance, on a voluntary basis, suspecting that he has information about the situation.
Suspense surrounds Swiss anti-immigration vote
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/switzerland-cap-vote-preview/
Published: June 11, 2026 08:30
The proposal to cap the population would require cuts to immigration that critics warn risk crippling swathes of the economy and Switzerland's relations with the European Union.
India protests to U.S. after strike kills three Indian sailors
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/india-us-strike-protest/
Published: June 11, 2026 08:21
The vessel Settebello was carrying 24 Indian crew members, 21 of whom have been rescued, India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
LDP approves bill to cut 45 seats in Lower House
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/politics/ldp-lower-house-seat-cuts/
Published: June 11, 2026 08:10
As reducing only the number of proportional representation seats could affect smaller parties more severely, some in the LDP were cautious of the idea.
Police in Japan seek to cooperate with businesses over lone-wolf attacks
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/crime-legal/lone-wolf-terrorism-prevention/
Published: June 11, 2026 07:59
The aim is to collect information that point to signs of individuals making firearms or explosives alone, including unusual smells and noises, to help prevent terrorist attacks.
‘All of a Sudden’: A tender triumph from Ryusuke Hamaguchi
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/06/11/film/all-of-a-sudden/
Published: June 11, 2026 07:35
The director's award-winning film is a poignant study of the human condition built around the chemistry of its two leads, Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto.
Late LDP dove Yohei Kono widely known for landmark apology over ‘comfort women’
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/politics/yohei-kono-obituary/
Published: June 11, 2026 07:17
As chief cabinet secretary in 1993, he issued a statement expressing Japan's "sincere apologies and remorse," which sparked a domestic and international controversy.
LA 2028 working to avoid repeat of World Cup visa issues
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2026/06/11/ioc-world-cup-visa-issues/
Published: June 11, 2026 07:05
IOC sports director Pierre Ducrey said there were dedicated people in the organizing committee working on the matter.
Japan moves to regulate crypto like stocks in market growth push
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/japan-cryptocurrencies-legislation/
Published: June 11, 2026 06:50
The bill would classify crypto assets as financial instruments, making them subject to lower taxes and stricter trading rules and opening the door to new products like ETFs.
Shin-Etsu plans new rare-earth refinery to secure supply
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/companies/shin-etsu-chemical-rare-earth-refinery/
Published: June 11, 2026 06:22
The plant will be the company's third in Fukui Prefecture and will help "to ensure a stable supply of rare-earth-related products and magnets," a spokesperson for the firm said.
Bank of Japan rate increase a ’done deal,’ course ahead uncertain
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/economy/boj-preview-june-meeting-2026/
Published: June 11, 2026 06:13
Inflation and a weak yen have made the jump to 1% a necessity, though another intervention in the currency market is still a possibility.
Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/06/11/climate-change/world-cup-heat-risks/
Published: June 11, 2026 05:44
Climate change has increased the likelihood of temperatures high enough to affect player performance at 97 of the 104 tournament matches, according to new research.
TDK buys U.S. 3D-printing startup to amp up AI ecosystem bet
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/11/companies/tdk-buys-3d-printing-startup/
Published: June 11, 2026 05:43
The Tokyo-based supplier of iPhone batteries is optimistic about Fabric8Labs' 3D-printing technology for data center server applications.
The U.S. and India have become regional rivals
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/06/11/world/us-india-regional-rivals/
Published: June 11, 2026 05:25
The U.S. has even begun taking a more conciliatory approach toward China, though the strategic competition between the two superpowers remains intense.
In aging South Korea, AI dolls are caring for the elderly
Published: June 11, 2026 05:00
Authorities are providing AI care devices to seniors living alone, including in districts of Seoul and in Yongin, south of the capital.
Knicks move within one win of title after biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/11/basketball/knicks-win-game-four-finals/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:46
New York can clinch its first title since 1973 on Saturday night, when Game 5 will be played in San Antonio.
Manga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/society/north-korea-abductions-manga/
Published: June 11, 2026 04:28
The work, which mixes fiction with facts and actual tactics used by North Korea to kidnap Japanese nationals, seeks to draw attention to the decades-old issue.
India turns to military to beef up security after exam scandals
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/india-military-exam-scandal-security/
Published: June 11, 2026 03:26
The government will deploy the Indian Air Force for the first time ever to transport question papers, according to officials familiar with the matter
The fighting words fueling support for Japan’s World Cup team
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/11/language/japanese-world-cup-soccer/
Published: June 11, 2026 03:16
Learn how Japanese expresses support, perseverance and encouragement through World Cup vocabulary and everyday phrases.
Japanese sports terms you may hear on TV
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/11/language/japanese-sports-announcer-vocabulary/
Published: June 11, 2026 03:10
Like in other countries, Japanese announcers are filled with colorful terms to describe what you're seeing on air.
Russia’s conscripts recount pressure to fight in Ukraine
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/russia-ukraine-war-conscripts/
Published: June 11, 2026 02:56
The country has hardened its once-avoidable conscription system, and once inside the military machine, draftees are pressured to sign contracts to fight in Ukraine.
Thai court to rule in long-delayed Bangkok bombing case
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/thailand-bangkok-bombing-trial/
Published: June 11, 2026 02:54
Two Uyghur men stand accused of planting a bomb at a Hindu shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart in August 2015. The defendants have denied the charges.
Oil surges as fresh U.S. strikes on Iran threaten fragile truce
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/oil-strait-hormuz-iran/
Published: June 11, 2026 02:27
Brent crude surged over 2% to trade above $95 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate advanced toward $93, before paring gains after the U.S. ended a brief campaign of strikes.
Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/air-india-crash-anniversary/
Published: June 11, 2026 02:19
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is expected to only issue an interim report — frustrating those awaiting clear answers about why their relatives died.
In Japan, Nepali students navigate a growing study-to-work pathway
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/society/nepal-international-students-japan/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:56
A growing stream of young people see the country less as a traditional study destination and more as a structured route into work and long-term opportunity.
North Korea will ‘never’ get nuclear recognition, EU and South Korea say
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/north-korea-seoul-eu-nuclear/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:56
The announcement comes after Chinese leader Xi Jinping skipped any public mention of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula during his visit to Pyongyang this week.
White House defends Cuba sanctions as U.N. warns of harm
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/us-cuba-sanctions-un/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:43
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said the measures were affecting the Cuban population's human rights, especially access to essential supplies and services.
Injured Takumi Minamino takes on role of mentor for Japan at World Cup
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/11/soccer/world-cup/minamino-japan-support-role/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:41
The Japanese international ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while playing for AS Monaco in December
Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over visa issues in U.S. ahead of World Cup
Published: June 11, 2026 01:36
Infantino said FIFA understands there are also times to "chill and relax" when visa issues arise rather than creating additional conflict.
Taiwan says sovereignty cannot be ’violated,’ as China ends patrol
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/taiwan-china-sovereignty/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:35
"Any country that asserts jurisdiction will be expelled without exception," Taiwan's coast guard said in a statement.
With Pope Leo’s blessing, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches new heights
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/pope-leo-barcelona-sagrada-familia/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:32
The pontiff said the fact the basilica is yet unfinished does not mar its beauty but rather serves to remind believers "that the Christian life is always a journey."
Canada moves to ban social media for children under 16 and regulate AI chatbots
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/canada-social-media-children-chatbot/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:24
Companies could face penalties of 3% of global revenue or up to C$10 million ($7.2 million), whichever is more, for failing to comply.
’Filter of fantasy’: Psychiatrist trials anime therapy for depression
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/science-health/japan-anime-therapy/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:23
Francesco Panto's team gave participants online counseling delivered by a psychologist who appeared on the screen as an anime avatar with a digitally altered voice.
Northern Irish police use water cannon on second night of protests
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/northern-ireland-protests-stabbing/
Published: June 11, 2026 01:06
Restaurants and businesses shuttered in the center of Belfast, schools closed and public transport shut down amid fears of a repeat of Tuesday night's riots.
Trump and Modi likely to have first meeting since Pakistan spat
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/trump-modi-us-india-meeting/
Published: June 11, 2026 00:45
Despite personal ties between leaders and similar strategic priorities, relations between the U.S. and India have soured over India's clashes with Pakistan and trade tensions.
Bill Gates tells Congress his Epstein ties were ‘grave error’
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/bill-gates-congress-epstein/
Published: June 11, 2026 00:28
The release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein has spurred close public scrutiny of the convicted sex offender's past associations with powerful figures.
U.S. renews Iran attacks as Trump vows to hit ’hard’
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/world/us-renew-iran-attacks/
Published: June 10, 2026 23:04
U.S. Central Command said American forces began "additional self-defense strikes" in Iran, in response to what it called Tehran's "unwarranted and continued aggression."
Former Lower House speaker Yohei Kono dies at 89
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/10/japan/yohei-kono-death/
Published: June 10, 2026 13:04
Kono was a leading dove within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and championed stable ties with neighbors of Japan, including China and South Korea.
Two Matsuya companies team up in Tokyo on premium beef dishes
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/10/matsuya-team-up/
Published: June 10, 2026 12:24
The Matsuya Premium Ginza store offers upscale takeout dishes including premium beef-on-rice bowls.
Canada to join Japan-Italy-U.K. fighter project as observer
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/10/japan/canada-joint-fighter-project/
Published: June 10, 2026 12:03
A observer country will be able to access sensitive information, such as progress in the fighter project.
BOJ Gov. Ueda hospitalized and will miss policy meeting
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/10/boj-gov-ueda-hospital-meeting/
Published: June 10, 2026 10:12
Ueda is likely to stay at the hospital for about two weeks, the bank said.
LDP and DPP to discuss bill to criminalize national flag vandalism
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/10/japan/politics/tamaki-national-flag-vandalism-ldp/
Published: June 10, 2026 08:57
The Democratic Party for the People aims "to clarify what constitutes a crime"
Japan rushing to develop AI tools to aid surgeons
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/10/japan/science-health/surgeons-ai-tool-development/
Published: June 10, 2026 08:51
One surgery support software tool analyzes images of organs and blood vessels using generative AI and creates step-by-step procedures and points requiring caution.
Parliamentary panel approves draft proposal on revising Imperial House Law
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/10/japan/politics/royals-parliament-draft/
Published: June 10, 2026 08:42
The move paves the way toward legal amendments to help prevent the number of members of the imperial family from further dwindling.
Nippon Steel gets ¥90 billion via first bond since U.S. Steel acquisition
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/10/companies/nippon-steel-straight-bond/
Published: June 10, 2026 08:34
The yen-denominated bond sale is an early test of investor appetite for Japanese companies pursuing growth through large overseas acquisitions.
Philippines plans sea border talks with Japan amid opposition from China
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/10/japan/politics/philippines-plan-japan-talks/
Published: June 10, 2026 08:25
Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has maritime disputes with Tokyo and Manila in the East China Sea and South China Sea.
Kyrgios ’thrilled to be back’ after first singles win in 15 months
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/10/tennis/nick-kyrgios-return-win/
Published: June 10, 2026 07:58
The 31-year-old Australian looked in impressive form as he showed off the best of his grass-court game to down Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-4 at the Stuttgart Open.
Self-censorship, insecurity, financial squeeze: a press under pressure in Ivory Coast
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/10/world/censorship-press-ivory-coast/
Published: June 10, 2026 06:56
Press freedom is more established in Ivory Coast than in other west African countries but remains precarious in a region hit by conflict and under political and economic pressure.
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