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A tram stop under Switzerland's national flag at the Bahnhofstrasse street in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 15, 2026
Switzerland rejects proposal to cap population at 10 million
The present population isn¡¯t too far off their proposed limit, having risen by almost 2 million this century to 9.1 million.
On June 14, Switzerland will vote on a plan to cap its population at 10 million.
WORLD / Politics
May 28, 2026
Switzerland¡¯s plan to cap population at 10 million is worrying executives
The country, whose population already exceeds 9.1 million, will vote on the proposed measure on June 14.
Switzerland¡¯s population has grown by some 70% since 1960 to 9.1 million, thanks largely to labor demand, and the attraction of high wages and quality of life.
WORLD
Feb 11, 2026
Swiss will vote on 10 million population cap proposal in June
The proposal is going to a national vote after supporters gathered enough signatures under Switzerland¡¯s direct democracy system.
A national day celebration in Geneva on Aug. 1. Switzerland's population has grown about five times faster than the neighboring European Union over the past decade.
WORLD / Society
Jan 19, 2026
Switzerland is asking itself: Is 10 million people too many?
Behind a movement to cap the country¡¯s population are fears over immigration eroding Swiss culture and putting a strain on things such as housing and health care.
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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