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A sign controls the flow of freight traffic entering from Russia at the border crossing in Luhamaa, Estonia. Last week, the head of the Estonian Parliament¡¯s foreign affairs committee hit out at Spain for purchasing gas from Russia in March.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 23, 2026
Baltics warn Europe there¡¯s no going back to life with Russia
The Baltic states¡¯ shift away from Russian trade and energy dependence has put the seal on their economic integration with the rest of the EU.
"Russia is testing us, testing our preparedness, testing our commitment to retaliate,¡± Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said at a Baltic American Chamber of Commerce event in New York on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2025
Baltic leaders say Russia is testing NATO¡¯s readiness to respond
Russian fighter jets entered Estonian airspace last week in what Tallinn called part of Moscow¡¯s campaign to test how well NATO is prepared to respond to territorial threats.
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Watford, England, in December 2019.
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 13, 2024
Whether it¡¯s Biden or Trump, Europe knows it must stand alone
European officials say they¡¯re expecting both Trump and Biden to concentrate more on China at the expense of Europe.
The Russia-Estonia frontier at Narva has long been a flash point for tensions.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 20, 2024
NATO watches eastern border as Russia¡¯s hybrid tactics open ¡®second front¡¯
Acts intended to provoke and destabilize nations that share a frontier with Russia and Belarus have grown in frequency since Russia began its war on Ukraine.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting near Moscow on Dec. 12.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 20, 2023
U.S. allies brace for high cost of defeat as Ukraine aid stalls
Russian victory in Ukraine would be felt around the world as U.S. partners and allies questioned Washington¡¯s promises of defense.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 12, 2023
NATO to offer Ukraine fast path to join when conditions met
NATO leaders agreed that Ukraine won¡¯t need a so-called Membership Action Plan to prepare for joining, Secretay-General Jens Stoltenberg said at a news conference.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2022
EU leaders back push to ban most Russia oil over Putin¡¯s war
The sanctions would forbid the purchase of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia delivered to member states by sea but would include a temporary exemption for pipeline crude.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 6, 2022
U.S. and Taiwan pledge to assist Lithuania in countering China¡¯s ¡®economic coercion¡¯
Lithuania has faced unofficial trade hurdles and a downgrade of diplomatic ties with China after it allowed Taiwan to open an office in its capital.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2021
Exiled Belarusians fear they could be next to be captured
After Minsk reportedly diverted a commercial aircraft to allow the arrest of a reporter, others are worried for their safety.
COMMENTARY
Oct 16, 2010
Beijing¡¯s reaction justifies Nobel Committee¡¯s choice
In China¡¯s upside-down world where black is white, the great honor of the Nobel Peace Prize being given to Liu Xiaobo, a writer, intellectual and human rights activist, has been denounced by the government as a ¡°desecration¡± of the award because it was given to ¡°a criminal who broke China¡¯s laws.¡±
EDITORIALS
Apr 21, 2010
Troubling new toll system
The Hatoyama administration April 9 announced a new expressway toll system that will take effect in June. The new system will cap per-day tolls on motorcycles and minicars at ?1,000, standard-size cars at ?2,000 and larger vehicles, including trucks and buses, at ?5,000 or ?10,000 depending on their...
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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