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The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Party Leaders’ Debates in Diet: 45 Minutes Insufficient to Dig Deep into Policies
The purpose of debate between party leaders is supposed to be for the prime minister and opposition leaders to discuss the nation’s fundamen...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Public Toilets for Women: Work to End Long Waiting Lines as Soon as Possible
The situation in which long lines form at public toilets for women, forcing them to practice endurance, has become a human rights issue. Rel...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Fashion of Japan’s Imperial Family Reflects Sentiments, Spurs Trends
Affordable clothing and accessories worn by members of the Imperial family — such as earrings crafted by artisans affected by the 2024 Noto...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Harbor Seal Pups Delight Tourists in Hokkaido; Pups, Mothers Can Be Seen Until Beginning of June
SAPPORO — Breeding season is underway for harbor seals around Cape Erimo in the town of Erimo, Hokkaido, where adorable pups can now be seen...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
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The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Japan’s Takaichi Gifts Glasses to Lee before Returning from South Korea
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi returned from a two-day visit to South Korea on Wednesday on a government flight, landing at Haneda Airport in...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Man Arrested for Causing Drunk Driving Accident in Fake Undercover Police Car
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 23-year-old man from Toda, Saitama Prefecture, on Tuesday on suspicion of dangerous driving re...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Sapporo Ramen Event Thrives; 10 Popular Shops from across Japan Until May 31
Sapporo Ramen Show, an event featuring popular ramen shops nationwide, is currently being held at Odori Park in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. The even...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Nikkei Average Jumps over 2,100 Points in Morning
Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly soared over 2,100 points in morning trading Thursday, led by p...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Trump to Speak with Taiwan's President in a New Challenge for US-China Relations
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, an unprece...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
China's Xi May Visit North Korea as Early as Next Week, Yonhap Reports
SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reporte...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Iran Is Consolidating Control of Hormuz with Island Checkpoints, Diplomatic Deals
DUBAI, May 20 (Reuters) – The tanker crew gathered their courage and carefully navigated along a route designated by Iran, hugging the coast...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Republicans Mull Dropping $1 Billion Security Money Request for the White House and Trump's Ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators are considering whether to drop a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House comple...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Woman Dies after Falling into an Uncovered Maintenance Hole in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A 56-year-old woman fell into an open maintenance hole on a busy New York City street and died, police and utility officials...
The Japan News
May 21, 2026
Japan’s Emperor Meets with U.N. Chief Guterres
Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has held a meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Imperial Palace i...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan to Begin World's First Trial Sales of Artificially Hatched Eels To Assess Consumer Demand
The world’s first sale of eels that have been produced by artificially hatching them from eggs will begin on a trial basis from May 29.
Astronomy
May 20, 2026
Astronomy magazine launches 2026 astrophotography contest presented by Celestron
The contest features eight categories, prizes worth nearly $5,000, and a no-equipment-required entry path; submissions close June 22, 2026
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Teacher Draws on Antarctic Experience for Peace Education as Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Rolls on
HIROSHIMA — A teacher at a school in Hiroshima Prefecture has created peace education classes for his students based on his experiences duri...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan's Leadership Put to Test at Antarctic Meeting: Will Results Be Delivered?
Discussions at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), currently underway in Hiroshima, have entered their final stages as this ye...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Antarctic Treaty Meeting Seeks Progress on Addressing Tourism, Climate Change Impact on Continent
The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, held in Hiroshima, will conclude on May 21 after 11 days. During the conference, delegations from...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Boat Captains Suspected of Letting Students Steer Before Fatal Double Capsizing at Henoko
NAHA — The captains of two small boats that capsized off Henoko in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, in March are suspected of having allowed studen...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
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The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Tokyo’s Central Chiyoda Ward Steps Up Measures Against Volcanic Ash from Mt. Fuji Eruptions
Chiyoda Ward, located in the center of Tokyo’s 23 wards and where central government agencies and major corporations are concentrated, has b...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, S. Korea President Lee Jae Myung Hail Historic Milestone in Bilateral...
SEOUL/ANDONG, South Korea — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received a state guest-level welcome on Tuesday at South Korean President Lee Jae...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Residents Break Sweat Planting Grape Seedlings in Aomori as Region Aims to Become Wine Producer
HIROSAKI, Aomori — A grape-seedling planting event took place in a field in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, on May 2 as the city works toward...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan-South Korea Leaders’ Summit: 2 Nations Deepen Cooperation on Energy Security
With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, the need for both Japan and South Korea to secure crude oil and petroleum products has become urgent. Sin...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Cancer Treatment Systems: Highly Complex Surgeries Should Be Consolidated
The shortage of surgeons is becoming increasingly severe, making it difficult to maintain a system in which everyone can receive advanced ca...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Xi and Putin Highlight Their Friendship and Cooperation on Energy and Other Issues in Beijing Visit
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan Public Bathhouse in Shizuoka Pref. Holds Rakugo Storytelling Event with Local Storyteller
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — A closed public bathhouse in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, held a rakugo storytelling event on May 2.
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Police Arrest Men on Suspicion of Possessing Counterfeit Popular Bonbon Drop Stickers
Local police in Atsuta Ward, Nagoya, arrested two men on Tuesday on suspicion of possessing counterfeit Bonbon Drop stickers with the intent...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan's Fair Trade Commission Searches 9 Firms Linked to Hokkaido Shinkansen over Suspected Bid Rigging
The Japan Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday conducted on-site inspections at a total of nine companies, including construction firms affiliat...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Government to Charge Dead Captain of Boat That Capsized off Henoko, Okinawa Pref., for Failing to Register...
Following a March 16 incident in which two boats capsized off the coast of Henoko in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, the Okinawa General Bureau of...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Human Lower Body Found in Western Tokyo; Deceased May Have Been Bear Attack Victim
A police officer discovered the lower half of a human body near Sengen Toge pass in the Nippara district of Western Tokyo’s Okutama on Tuesd...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Fragrant Roses Delight Visitors to Park in Nagoya as Flowers Reach Peak Earlier Than Usual
Fragrant roses in full bloom delight visitors to Tsuruma Park in Showa Ward, Nagoya, on Tuesday. According to the Nagoya City Greenery Cente...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Samsung Elec Fails to Clinch Deal with Union, Major Strike to Begin on Thursday
SEJONG, South Korea, May 20 (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics’ management and its labor union failed to reach a deal on Wednesday, setting the...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends near Three-Week Low as AI-Stock Selloff Weighs (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a near three-week low on Wednesday, with SoftBank Group leading the decline...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
2 Women Found with Stab Wounds in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture
Police found a woman and her daughter lying on the floor covered in blood in a house in Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture, on Tuesday.
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Strong Earthquake Hits Japan's Kagoshima, Okinawa Prefectures, No Tsunami Advisories Issued
A strong earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region at about 11:46 a.m. on Wednesday. Upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 were...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Portugal's World Cup Team Announced with Cristiano Ronaldo Chasing History and Diogo Jota Remembered
LISBON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth World Cup appearance after being included in Portugal’s squad for the tourname...
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Arsenal Wins Its First Premier League Title in 22 Years after Man City Draws with Bournemouth
Arsenal’s decades-long wait is over.
The Japan News
May 20, 2026
Japanese Filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi Makes Gentle, Quiet, Long Films. And He Might Win the Palme d'Or
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival is not a place that’s conducive to taking your time. Festivalgoers rush frantically between s...
Time
May 19, 2026
Musk’s Failed OpenAI Lawsuit Underscores xAI’s Struggles
Elon Musk put OpenAI on trial—and xAI ended up exposed.
Vanity Fair
May 19, 2026
Humans, If You Like Artificial Intelligence, You’ll Love the Artificial Egg
The attempt to bring back the woolly mammoth may have birthed a new Silicon Valley fantasy: synthetic wombs.
Time
May 19, 2026
Could MAGA Turn Trump Against AI?
A group of MAGA leaders signed a letter imploring President Trump to impose AI guardrails.
Astronomy
May 18, 2026
N159: A star-forming nebula in the spider’s shadow
Just south of the famous Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud lies another impressive yet lesser-known stellar nursery: N159.
Vanity Fair
May 17, 2026
Tom Brady, Mariah Carey, and Lindsay Lohan Walk Into Times Square: Inside Gucci’s New York Takeover
Demna chose New York City as the destination for his first cruise extravaganza for Gucci.
Astronomy
May 17, 2026
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Time
May 17, 2026
Netflix’s Greg Peters on Why It Walked Away from the Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
The co-CEO spoke to TIME about how the company is approaching its path to growth
Vanity Fair
May 17, 2026