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The Ground Self-Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade takes part in exercises in Tokunoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, in November 2023. The Japanese government moved Tuesday to allow the sale of more weapons abroad as it grapples with rising security threats from China and a rapidly changing global order.

JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS

In major policy shift, Japan scraps limits on lethal arms exports

By Gabriel Dominguez and Jesse Johnson

The changes come amid intensifying geopolitical rivalries and 91仓库 growing engagement in international defense-industrial projects.

The Ground Self-Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade takes part in exercises in Tokunoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, in November 2023. The Japanese government moved Tuesday to allow the sale of more weapons abroad as it grapples with rising security threats from China and a rapidly changing global order.

A medical vehicle enters the Ground Self-Defense Force's Hijudai maneuver area in Kusu, Oita Prefecture, on Tuesday after three GSDF members died and one other was seriously injured in an explosion involving a tank during training.

JAPAN

Three GSDF members die after tank explosion during training in Oita Prefecture

By Kanako Takahara and Jesse Johnson

The incident occurred at the Ground Self-Defense Force's tank unit at the Hijudai maneuver area in Kusu, Oita Prefecture.

An official from the Japan Meteorological Agency speaks about the powerful quake that hit northern Japan at a news conference in Tokyo Monday evening.

JAPAN

Japan issues rare special advisory over chance of more powerful quake

By Kanako Takahara, Yukana Inoue, Jesse Johnson and Eric Johnston

The government issued the advisory to residents of 182 municipalities from Hokkaido to Chiba, urging them to be ready to evacuate at any moment.

People pass a street mural in Tehran on Monday.

WORLD / Politics

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Steve Holland

The two-week ceasefire in a conflict that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy, particularly energy markets, is set to expire this week.

Japan defender Shogo Taniguchi (left) heads the ball from a corner kick during Japan's match against Scotland in Glasgow on March 28.

SOCCER

Stars aligning for Japan as World Cup approaches

By Sean Carroll

Japan is hoping to ride a wave of momentum into this summer's World Cup.

Japan defender Shogo Taniguchi (left) heads the ball from a corner kick during Japan's match against Scotland in Glasgow on March 28.

An offering sent by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, on Tuesday

Takaichi risks China's wrath with offering to Yasukuni Shrine

By Sakura Murakami

The prime minister's offering of a sacred tree was made on the first day of a traditional spring festival.

Yuichiro Tamaki (left), leader of the Democratic Party for the People, and Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya seek voter support during street speeches.

91仓库 opposition parties gear up for unified local elections

The Democratic Party for the People and Sanseito in particular plan to actively field candidates in the local races.

Hundreds of kilometers of 91仓库 sewers classified as needing action

Police search Tokyo rental office over abandonment of body

Takaichi marks six months in office as prime minister

Can Japan stop its National Stadium from becoming a costly white elephant?

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington in April last year.

Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims

Up to $166 billion in tariffs illegally collected tariffs by the U.S. government could be returned to importers.

Sanrio launches gaming brand, tapping fast-growing global market

By Eru Ishikawa

Sanrio's push into gaming reflects a broader trend among Japanese intellectual property owners to diversify revenue by extending popular franchises into interactive entertainment.

Musk’s SpaceX tries to woo Wall Street with analyst meetings this week, sources say

By Echo Wang

The forces of scarcity hitting Asia may soon spread across the world

By Damien Cave

UniCredit pursues Commerzbank, eyeing Europe’s biggest banking takeover

By Arno Schuetze

Companies in Japan offer kids' meals to help ease burden of working households

Iranians ride past a large billboard depicting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on a street in Tehran on Monday.

Gulf worries U.S.-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

By Samia Nakhoul

Diplomacy appears now centered less on rolling back Iran's missile program and more on enrichment levels and tacitly accepting Tehran's leverage over Hormuz.

An electoral billboard for former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is pictured next to a traffic light in Sofia on April 17. Radev won a landslide victory in an election on Sunday that he stepped down from the ceremonial role to run in.

Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria's election

By Edward McAllister

Sunday's election outcome will allow Radev to head Bulgaria's first single-party government in nearly three decades.

Attacks on Ukraine draft officers soar as war fatigue deepens

By Volodymyr Verbianyi and Olesia Safronova

Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea

By Ruma Paul and Sam Jahan

Lebanese president says Israel talks could 'save' country as Hezbollah dissents

Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation

By Maayan Lubell and Maya Gebeily

Warriors coach Steve Kerr, seen during the team's win over the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday, has led Golden State to four NBA titles.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants to take step back to ponder future

Kerr, who is in the final year of his contract, has coached the Warriors since the 2014-15 season.

West Ham ekes out point at Palace to extend gap on Spurs

By Martyn Herman

Wolves escape 19-point hole to level set versus Nuggets

Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism

Wembanyama unanimously named NBA defensive player of the year

China may be pushed into an uncomfortable reactive stance by the Iran war, but over time it retains a steadier position to outmaneuver Washington.

Is Xi feeling stronger than Trump?

Michael MacArthur Bosack

In the U.S.-China great power competition, the American president's handling of the Iran war may have given a strategic edge to Beijing.

The world is learning how to work around America

By Pedro Abramovay

Iran risks are smoke on the water for Takaichi

By Gearoid Reidy

Don’t give up on getting World Cup tickets (yet)

By Juan Pablo Spinetto

How de-Stalinization may offer lessons for post-Putin Russia

By Nina L. Khrushcheva

Dunes of low-grade coal are seen near a coal mine in Ruzhou, in China's Henan province, in 2021.

China revives coal-to-gas projects as energy security frays

The government is looking to tap cheap domestic coal to limit its exposure to natural gas imports.

Nations gather for first-ever conference on fossil fuel exit

By Nick Perry and Anna PELEGRI

France and other World Bank shareholders seek solution to preserve climate strategy

Pentagon chief says climate change is ‘crap.’ The military is still bracing for it.

By Amanda Kolson Hurley

China lifts green push with plan to double clean energy by 2035

Jimbocho, Tokyo’s book town, has gained popularity online and some travel companies are already selling book-centric tours for foreign visitors.

Now on the multilingual margins, can Japanese bookstores be more than just a vibe?

By Eric Margolis

While some travel companies are now offering book-centric tours around Jimbocho, foreign visitors are often leaving bookstores empty-handed, despite intentions to buy books.

‘Lost Land’ director captures play and peril on a migrant's journey

By James Hadfield

Immersive exhibition brings Japanese folk monsters to life

By Alyssa I. Smith

'Rhapsody, Rhapsody’ falters between rom-com whimsy and psychodrama

By Mark Schilling

At Kohei Nawa’s studio, the world is seen through glass bubbles

By Jennifer Pastore

Riku Miura (left) and Ryuichi Kihara celebrate in Milan after winning gold in the pair skating event.

No one else will do: What a pair of figure skaters can teach us about familiarity in Japanese

By Brooke Lathram-Abe

An Olympic duo illustrates how honorifics and in-group dynamics can signal closeness across different contexts.

Chickens go from coop to table at Inaka no Taiho

By Robbie Swinnerton

After 91仓库 cherry blossoms fade, spring keeps blooming

By Eric Margolis

No buffet, no karaoke: Filipino food gets elevated at Bananas

By Carolyn Ramoran Hamilton

‘Nuisance streamer’ Johnny Somali sentenced to six months in prison

By Patrick St. Michel

Navigating cancer treatment as a foreign resident of Japan can be an added layer of stress, but nonprofit organizations and community resources are available to support those with a diagnosis.

Counseling and community for foreign cancer patients in Japan

By Jason Bartashius

Navigating cancer treatment as a foreign resident can be daunting, but mental health clinics, nonprofit organizations and other platforms can support the journey.

Labrador mix Luca is a bundle of love

Please your palate with Tokyo’s international grocery stores

By Mike Fu

In rural Japan, a consultant code-switches and connects

By Mishu Callan

Cool cat Coulis waiting for a second lucky break

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

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Projects like the BuddhaBot aim to re-create dialogue once lost to time, raising questions about whether AI can extend the teachings of Buddha or merely simulate them.

Can AI replace a priest? Japan’s temples and shrines are testing the limits.

By Alex K.T. Martin

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