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A woman holding a Peruvian flag reading "I love you, Peru" stands in front of riot police during a protest outside the offices of the ONPE in Lima on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 14, 2026
Counting continues in Peru election as runoff with Fujimori seems likely
With none of the leading presidential candidates anywhere near the 50% required to win outright, a June 7 ?runoff appears highly likely, prolonging political uncertainty.
Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori casts her vote in Lima on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 13, 2026
Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count
Early official results showed former congresswoman Keiko Fujimori narrowly in the lead, closely followed by right-wing former ?Lima mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga.
Paraguay's Legislative Palace, built as a donation from the Taiwanese government, in Asuncion earlier this month
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 14, 2026
How China is wooing Paraguay¡¯s political class away from longtime ally Taiwan
Paraguay is a tiny player on the world stage. But it is Taiwan¡¯s last diplomatic ally in South America, making it a focal point for China¡¯s efforts to isolate the island.
Jose Balcazar leaves the Faustino Sanchez Carrion building after he was elected as interim president in Lima on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 19, 2026
Peru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval
Since 2018 Peru ?has cycled through a rapid succession of presidents, exposing a rupture between the executive branch and Congress ?and a ?fragmented party system.
HIF Global's Haru Oni clean hydrogen plant in Punta Arenas, Chile, last month
ENVIRONMENT / Energy / FOCUS
Oct 5, 2024
Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth
Government leaders expect a major boom for the region from clean hydrogen, produced using electricity from renewable sources that do not emit carbon.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 2, 2023
Paraguay election result calms fear of another Taiwan ally falling (for now)
Pressure inside the South American nation to shift allegiance to China is likely to keep rising, especially from its powerful agricultural lobby.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 1, 2023
Paraguay¡¯s conservatives score big election win, defusing Taiwan fears
Paraguay¡¯s ruling candidate Santiago Pena, 44, scored a big win in the country¡¯s presidential election on Sunday, easing fears about the end of diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
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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