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Nia-Malika Henderson
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance attend a Memorial Day event at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery on May 25.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2026
Trump¡¯s Iran deal comes with great risk ¡ª for JD Vance
For Vance, it is too late to ¡°be careful.¡± He largely owes his political career to Trump, and his political future largely depends on his defense of him and his policies.
U.S. President Donald Trump pardons a turkey for Thanksgiving in the Rose Garden on Nov. 25. The U.S. leader's authoritarian rhetoric, grievance-postings and slipping approval ratings suggest he is growing disconnected from voters.
COMMENTARY
Dec 10, 2025
Trump has lost his political superpower
More broadly, Trump¡¯s debasement has implications for his party, a group of politicians who gave their loyalty and power to him, but now find themselves with little to run on.
U.S. representatives, including Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democrat Ro Khanna, take part in a news conference to discuss the Epstein Files Transparency Bill on Sept. 3 on Capitol Hill.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 19, 2025
The U.S. Congress draws the line at Jeffrey Epstein
Tuesday¡¯s votes and Trump¡¯s signing of the bill mark a new chapter in this MAGA-manufactured conspiracy theory.
Sexual abuse survivor Anouska de Georgiou speaks at a news conference on Wednesday on Capitol Hill in Washington, where she called where she called for the release of remaining files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations under the Epstein Files Transparency Bill.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein¡¯s victims aren¡¯t a hoax
Why was Jeffrey Epstein so protected? Who is still being protected? And who protected them all?
Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama says she is stepping back from traditional politics to focus on cultural influence through her podcast, reflecting a broader trend of Black women redefining political engagement.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 9, 2025
Michelle Obama is quitting politics. Or is she?
Her misgivings about politics and the spotlight that she and her husband commanded in the White House as historic figures have only grown in recent years.
The messy, transactional fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has exposed a toxic alliance built on money, power and chaos ¡ª one that now threatens both men¡¯s influence and the stability of U.S. governance.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 9, 2025
The MAGA odd couple turns combustible
The world¡¯s most powerful man and the world¡¯s richest man have fallen out. No matter who wins, America loses.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney finishes a news conference in Ottawa on May 2. U.S. President Donald Trump's persistent desire to annex its northern neighbor continues despite Canada's rejection the notion.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 12, 2025
Sorry, America. Canada¡¯s just not that into you.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been tactful but firm. Yet President Donald Trump can¡¯t seem to take no for an answer.
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris arrives onstage Thursday to speak on the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.?
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 25, 2024
Kamala Harris charts her vision for the United States
Harris¡¯ speech capped a week featuring the Democratic Party¡¯s brightest stars, showcasing a broad, diverse and inclusive party.
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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