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Supporters of Ozgur Ozel, ousted chairman of the main opposition Republican People¡¯s Party, take part in a protest, after authorities enforced a court ruling removing the party¡¯s leadership from its headquarters in Ankara, in Istanbul on Sunday.
WORLD
May 25, 2026
Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Ankara¡¯s governor ordered the eviction of those inside the Republican ?People¡¯s Party¡¯s headquarters after a court ousted the party¡¯s leader, ?Ozgur Ozel, on Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in Washington on Sept. 25.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 22, 2025
Erdogan turns Trump¡¯s Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey
Initially resistant to Trump¡¯s ultimatum, Hamas leaders relented only when Turkey, a country they view as a political patron, urged them to agree to the plan.
Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu gather near the city's police headquarters on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 20, 2025
Turkey¡¯s opposition dubs Istanbul mayor¡¯s detention a ¡®coup¡¯
Popular two-term Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is being held on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group.
Turkish police officers secure part of the main road leading to the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) building, after a huge explosion at these headquarters, in Kahramankazan, some 40 kilometers north of Ankara on Wednesday.
WORLD
Oct 24, 2024
¡®Terrorist¡¯ attack kills 5, injures 22 at Turkish aviation site
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the perpetrators were ¡®highly likely¡¯ members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers¡¯ Party (PKK).
The cargo ship Super Bayern, carrying Ukrainian grain, in the Black Sea off Kilyos near Istanbul last year
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2023
Russian raid off Turkey¡¯s coast tests Erdogan¡¯s resolve
Armed marines raided a Turkish-based vessel on Sunday some 60 kilometers off Turkey¡¯s northwest coast, in international waters but near Istanbul.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2023
Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading
With almost 97% of ballot boxes counted, Erdogan led with 49.39% of votes and rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu had 44.92%, according to state-owned news agency Anadolu.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2019
Turkish opposition demands mandate as Istanbul recount continues
Turkey¡¯s main opposition candidate in Istanbul urged the High Election Board (YSK) on Wednesday to confirm him as the elected mayor after it ruled in favor of a partial recount of votes in eight of the city¡¯s 39 districts.
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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