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Iranian army soldiers stand in front of a picture of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a rally in Tehran on Wednesday.
WORLD
Apr 30, 2026
Supreme leader vows Iran won¡¯t give up nuclear technologies
The Islamic Republic will ¡°guard¡± its ¡°advanced technologies¡± like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement.
U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 24, 2026
Trump¡¯s messaging blitz divides advisers as Iran talks waver
The president¡¯s Truth Social posts have been detrimental to ongoing negotiations through mediators such as Pakistan, according to U.S. officials.
A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on Sunday.
WORLD
Mar 30, 2026
Tehran briefly loses power after strikes as peace push ramps up
The arrival of a U.S. amphibious assault group and the Iran-backed Houthis to the conflict has raised fears of a possible escalation of the war.
A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on Tuesday.
WORLD
Mar 4, 2026
Trump worries Iran¡¯s leaders may be just ¡®as bad¡¯ after war
The U.S. president¡¯s comments are likely to spur concerns on the administration¡¯s endgame with the conflict.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. They are leading the U.S. team in the negotiations with Iran.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 18, 2026
U.S. and Iran hail progress in nuclear talks after Trump threats
Success in the talks could pave the way for an agreement between Tehran and Washington that would lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for major restrictions on its nuclear program.
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed is canceling a state visit to Japan, a media report says.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Feb 2, 2026
UAE president reportedly cancels Japan visit amid Iran tensions
The move is believed to be connected to the military standoff between the U.S. and Iran.
People chant in London's Trafalgar Square on Sunday during a demonstration in support of the nationwide protests in Iran.
WORLD
Jan 26, 2026
Iran protest death toll seen rising to possibly more than 20,000
Ongoing restrictions to internet access and telecommunications have hampered rights groups¡¯ attempts to calculate how many people died during Iran¡¯s crackdown on demonstrations.
Turkish warships sail during a naval parade in Istanbul in 2023.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 27, 2025
Turkey bets on naval clout for edge in high-seas power play
The introduction of new naval vessels is part of a mission to diversify a booming domestic defense industry.
Woodworkers check phones during a blackout at an industrial complex in Tehran on Dec. 18.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2025
Blackouts in Iran leave industry in tatters
The regime is bracing for a harder road ahead, with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump pledging pressure and preparing sanctions.
Rescuers clear debris from a multistory building heavily damaged following a drone strike, in Odessa, Ukraine, on March 3.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 10, 2024
The $1 trillion race to rebuild Ukraine is slowly getting going
Firms are boosting their presence in Ukraine, in anticipation of the conflict¡¯s end ¡ª and the biggest investment opportunity since at least World War II.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 28, 2021
Iran says nuclear talks will resume by end of November
Iran¡¯s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani didn¡¯t say where the talks would take place or who would attend.
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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