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Francisco Marques, 27, participates in an "exorcism retreat." Wearing a black cassock and a Roman collar, Marques cuts the figure of a traditional Catholic cleric. But neither the Vatican nor local church authorities recognize his ministry.
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 21, 2026
Portugal¡¯s unofficial exorcism fever worries Catholic Church
A woman closes her eyes as a young man dressed as a priest places both hands on her forehead. Moments later, she falls to the floor in front of dozens of worshipers.
Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro waves to supporters following early results on the day of the presidential election, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 9, 2026
Center-left candidate Seguro beats far-right to Portugal¡¯s presidency
Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, 63, secured the support of many political figures from the far left, center and the right.
A firefighter stands near a wildfire in Veiga, Agueda, Portugal, on Tuesday.
WORLD
Sep 18, 2024
Portugal combats ferocious wildfires as death toll rises to seven
Fanned by bellowing winds in the stifling heat, the three largest fires concentrated in the northern Aveiro region in Portugal have scorched some 10,000 hectares.
"Football Leaks" whistleblower Rui Pinto had been extradited to Portugal following his January 2019 arrest by Hungarian police in Budapest.
SOCCER
Sep 12, 2023
Portuguese court convicts ¡®Football Leaks¡¯ hacker
The biggest information leak in sports history sparked criminal investigations in Belgium, Britain, France, Spain and Switzerland.
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.
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¡¯

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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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