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Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S, during an interview in London on Jan. 10
WORLD / Politics
Feb 2, 2026
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Mandelson quits Labour Party in Epstein fallout
Peter Mandelson¡¯s departure from the Labour Party marks an end to the career of one of the party¡¯s most influential political figures of the past 30 years.
A woman adds a message to the a COVID-19 memorial wall in London in March 2023.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Aug 4, 2025
¡®Long COVID¡¯ hits the U.K. economy harder than most other countries
Five years since the start of the pandemic, Britain is still dealing with a spike in public debt, 1.2 million extra people on sickness benefits and a record postwar tax burden.
The U.K. economy has been hamstrung by the worst cost-of-living crisis in generations, as well as interest rate increases.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 16, 2024
U.K. recession deals fresh blow to Rishi Sunak¡¯s economic promises
Statistics showing the GDP contraction emerged at a particularly bad time for the U.K. prime minister, with two by-elections taking place in England.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is seen on a screen during a video address for the Global Trade in Services Summit, at the media center for the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing on Saturday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 2, 2023
The U.S., allies see opportunity and risk in slowing China economy
The U.S. and other G7 nations increasingly see evidence of deep-seated structural problems that ultimately will strengthen the West¡¯s hand.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 12, 2023
Britain¡¯s post-Brexit policy drift alarms world¡¯s executives
The British economy has been the slowest to recover from COVID-19 of all Group of Seven nations and is the only one with a smaller workforce than before the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 13, 2023
A lost decade worse than Japan¡¯s threatens to change U.K. forever
U.K. faces handicaps including soaring inflation that make it a very different economic environment to 1990s Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 17, 2023
Business chiefs and economists brace for recession as Davos begins
A separate survey of chief economists, released by the World Economic Forum, found two-thirds expect a worldwide recession in 2023 as businesses cut costs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2022
The U.K.¡¯s fast-paced crisis of financial confidence was years in the making
Friday¡¯s mini-budget has become a flash point for not just investors¡¯ short-term concerns, but has given sharp focus to their long-held fears about the country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 24, 2022
Liz Truss¡¯ historic gamble with the U.K. economy is already unraveling
The market¡¯s verdict on the u00a3220 billion (u00a534.2 trillion) policy blitz set out by finance chief Kwasi Kwarteng was swift and devastating.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2022
Wall Street says a recession is coming. Consumers say it¡¯s already here.
Prices are soaring worldwide, particularly for essential foods and fuels, eroding the spending power of families.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 26, 2022
Brexit caused a ¡®major shock¡¯ to U.K. trade patterns, study says
However, the researchers stressed that the results may ¡®reflect temporary changes,¡± since the study captures only the first year of Brexit and didn¡¯t asses trade in services.
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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