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The Nikkei 225 stock index rose above the 45,000 mark just after the open and then fell back to close the day below that mark.

BUSINESS / Markets

Nikkei 225 breaks 45,000 for the first time ever

By Francis Tang

The benchmark hit another record ahead of an expected rate cut in the U.S.

The Nikkei 225 stock index rose above the 45,000 mark just after the open and then fell back to close the day below that mark.

Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi announces his bid for the Liberal Democratic Party's presidency in Tokyo on Tuesday.

JAPAN / Politics

In LDP leadership bid, Kobayashi touts ‘moderate’ stance as selling point

By Gabriele Ninivaggi

Kobayashi pledged to make Japan a tech powerhouse again, boost defense spending and push through a generational change in the LDP if elected party chief.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announces he will run in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election, on Tuesday in Tokyo.

JAPAN / Politics

Hayashi throws hat in the ring for LDP leadership race

By Eric Johnston

The chief cabinet secretary is seen as a counterbalance to the more right-leaning former economic security ministers Sanae Takaichi and Takayuki Kobayashi.

Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s chief tariff negotiator, speaks on Tuesday about the implementation of the Japan-U.S. trade deal.

BUSINESS / Markets

U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos formally cut to 15% from 27.5%

By Francis Tang

The reduction is a long-awaited implementation of the terms of a July 22 agreement.

Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.

JAPAN / Science & Health / Longform

Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’

By Alex K.T. Martin

Young Japanese are saying no to booze — and yes to mocktails, gaming and sober nights out. Breweries are pivoting to meet them.

Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a news conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 7

Ishiba may visit South Korea for talks with Lee, sources say

The trip, if realized, would be Ishiba's first visit to South Korea since taking office in October last year.

A 33-year-old woman has admitted to murdering her ex-boyfriend, whose body was found in a suitcase in the Tama River, during a trial at the Yokohama District Court.

Woman admits killing ex-boyfriend found dead in suitcase

During a trial, the defense argued that the victim had provoked the defendant and was therefore partly to blame.

Taiwan and China clashed at Japan envoy's residence in Denmark

New Japanese political party to install AI leader

Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India

Older people using electric wheelchairs and bikes warned of fall risks

Pastry shop Chez Shibata opens on the newly renovated basement floor of Seibu Ikebukuro on Tuesday in Tokyo's Toshima Ward.

Seibu's Ikebukuro store to open new 'depachika' food floor

A highlight of the renovated basement floor is the opening of 10 new cake shops, including Chez Shibata, which is opening its first shop in the Kanto region.

"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.

Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor

Along with a nickname referencing its financial woes, Choshi Electric Railway is selling "Mazui-bo," a snack named after the company's mazui, or "bad" fiscal situation.

South Korean Presidential Office says tariff talks with U.S. stalled

Astroscale anticipates more satellite orders from U.K. and Japan

By Reina Sasaki

U.S. appeals court rejects Trump bid to oust Fed's Lisa Cook

In Australia, a data center boom is built on vague water plans

By Byron Kaye

Palestinians inspect the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City on Tuesday.

Israel says 'Gaza is burning' as it launches ground assault

Gaza health officials reported at least 24 people killed, most of them in Gaza City, in the early hours of the assault.

A China Coast Guard ship navigates near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in August.

China says Philippine ship ‘deliberately rammed’ coast guard vessel in South China Sea

By Jesse Johnson

The clash near the flash point Scarborough Shoal, which is also claimed by Manila, came just days after Beijing approved plans to turn the area into a national nature reserve.

The communist warrior stranded for decades in an ‘American colony’

By Choe Sang-Hun

He risked everything to leave China for the U.S. Then he was sent back.

By Vivian Wang and Berry Wang

China offers latest hint that newest aircraft carrier could soon enter service

By Jesse Johnson

Lack of successor keeps U.K.'s Starmer safe as Labour mulls his ouster

By Alex Wickham

Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.

Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships

By Sam Byford

The atmosphere at National Stadium has been raucous in the opening days of the championships, particularly when hometown heroes are on the track or field.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks U.S. record on way to 400 final at worlds

By Jason Coskrey

Muratake misses out on medal as Tinch takes 110-meter hurdle gold

By Sam Byford

Japanese baseball grapples with shrinking player base

Cycling fears spread of race-halting protests after Vuelta chaos

By Jacques KLOPP

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces his intention to resign during a news conference at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Sept. 7. The Japanese leader decided to step down following weeks of calls for his departure in the aftermath of a second national election setback.?

Can anyone save the fracturing Liberal Democratic Party?

Michael MacArthur Bosack

This is shaping up to be an even less predictable race than the last one, when Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pulled off a surprise victory.

Trump 2.0 and the U.S.-South Korea alliance

By Kohtaro Ito

‘Perfect Days’ spent pondering the Japanese potty

By Brad Glosserman

Can Australia achieve a third economic golden age?

By Daniel Moss

Is violence policy in Donald Trump’s new America?

By Jan-Werner Mueller

Japan-backed AI avatar to promote climate action at expo

The anime-inspired female character, Una, was developed as part of climate initiatives supported by the Japanese government.

Malaysia's largest island state aims to be region's 'green battery'

By Jan HENNOP

Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050, report says

By Laura Chung

U.S. moves to scrap emissions reporting by polluters

Scientists link major carbon emitters to worsening heat waves

By Coco Liu and Eric Roston

Robert Redford attends the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018. The famed U.S. actor and director died at his home in Utah at the age of 89.

Robert Redford, screen idol turned director and activist, dies at 89

Known for roles in "The Sting" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," the actor also founded the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.

'Adolescence' and 'The Studio' dominate television's Emmy Awards

By Andrew Marszal

Mei Ehara’s third album finds clarity in the noise

By Patrick St. Michel

‘100 Meters’ brings kinetic energy to rivalry drama

By Matt Schley

Tokyo International Comedy Festival doubles down on diversity and scale

By Moe Shimizu

A stay at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is one of Bali's priciest choices — but also one of its most uncompromisingly luxurious.

In Bali, the Ritz-Carlton’s ultraluxury Mandapa hotel marks 10 years

By Owen Ziegler

One of just nine “Reserve” properties around the world, Mandapa offers a delightfully unsanitized take on a rainforest retreat.

From tofu to teriyaki: Japanese essentials for the home cook

By Simon Daly

The sweet rise of Okinawan rum

By Miriam Gradel

'He's a regular man, not unlike us': Marking 40 years of Mario games

By Kilian Fichou and Mathias Cena

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s announcement hits all the right notes in Japan

By Yuko Tamura

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Swastika Jajoo (fourth from right) began attending the daily radio calisthenics routine at Sendai’s Kitasanbancho Park and struck up unexpected friendships with a group of elderly residents.

Calisthenic companions bridge cultures and generations

By Swastika Jajoo

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a doctoral student in Sendai found friendship in unexpected places.

Melos Han-Tani: ‘Figuring out what you value is valuable for any artist’

By Gendel Gento

Gentle care is the key to Cymbal’s heart

Canadian-born politician tackles Ibaraki’s issues big and small

By Gendel Gento

Smiley, spirited Hampen will run into your arms

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.

Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’

By Alex K.T. Martin

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