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Private hire driver Ali Haydor is reflected in his vehicle wing mirror in Southampton, Britain, on Feb. 23. The 44-year-old, who moved from Bangladesh at age five, says he sometimes wishes he could hide his heritage and identity.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 30, 2026
Anti-migrant politics sparking resurgence of racism in the U.K., polls suggest
A focus on crimes committed by members of ethnic minorities by right-wing activists and politicians has tapped into tensions over national identity and immigration.
Artist and free speech advocate Ai Weiwei in London on Jan. 29
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 8, 2026
Ai Weiwei on China, the West and shrinking space for dissent
Speaking ahead of the launch of his new book, the artist and dissident discussed visiting China after a decade and what he sees as the erosion of free speech in the West.
Images of Palestinian (left) and Israeli (right) flags projected onto the Eiffel Tower on the eve of France's planned recognition of the State of Palestine, in Paris, on Sunday. That same day, Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal recognized a Palestinian state.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 22, 2025
Western nations line up to recognize Palestinian state, infuriating Israel
Britain¡¯s decision to recognize a Palestinian state carried particular symbolism given its major role in Israel¡¯s creation as a modern nation in the aftermath of World War II.
U.S. citizen Chrishan Wright from New York after an interview in Lisbon on April 9
WORLD / Politics
May 6, 2025
Fearing Trump¡¯s policies, some Americans start new lives in Europe
Relocation firms said there has been a spike in interest since Trump returned to the White House, with clients expressing concern over policy and social issues.
A protester demands the United Kingdom make reparations for slavery, outside the British High Commission, in Kingston, Jamaica, in March 2022.
WORLD / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Apr 13, 2024
Slavery tribunal? Africa and Caribbean unite on reparations
A tribunal was proposed last year, and it has now gained traction within a broader slavery reparations movement.
Sofia, 18, and Andre Oliveira, 15, are part of a group of six that took action in the European court against 32 countries for allegedly failing to do their part to avert climate catastrophe.
WORLD
Sep 27, 2023
Youth vs. Europe: ¡®Unprecedented¡¯ climate trial to kick off at rights court
If the complaint is upheld, it could result in orders from national courts for governments to cut carbon dioxide emissions faster than currently planned.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 5, 2023
Take a bow-wow! Meet Bobi, the world¡¯s oldest dog on record
At over 30 years old, the canine¡¯s owner attributes his longevity to living in the countryside, never being chained and eating only ¡®human food.¡¯
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2022
No experience, no resume, you¡¯re hired! Hotels fight for staff
Thousands of workers left the hospitality industry when international travel shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many chose not to return.
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.
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.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
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.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

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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