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Peruvian President-elect Keiko Fujimori attends a news conference in Lima on Monday.
WORLD
Jul 9, 2026
Fujimori legacy shows limits of Trump¡¯s push against China in Peru
Keiko Fujimori will have to navigate her father¡¯s legacy as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to reassert U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
Voters check registration lists outside of a polling station during the runoff election in Lima on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 9, 2026
Peru¡¯s diaspora emerges as tie-breaker in razor-edge presidential race
It¡¯s become almost a norm that in the South American nation of 34 million people just tens of thousands of votes can determine the president.
Roberto Sanchez (left) and Keiko Fujimori during a debate ahead of the runoff election, in Lima on May 31
WORLD / Politics
Jun 8, 2026
Peru¡¯s economic miracle is at stake as voters head to polls
The Latin American nation remains one of the region¡¯s fastest-growing economies, with growth outpacing most of its peers and a stable currency.
Peruvian presidential candidates Keiko Fujimori (left) and Roberto Sanchez will face one another in a runoff election on June 7.
WORLD / Politics
May 18, 2026
Fujimori and Sanchez officially declared Peru¡¯s runoff candidates
Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of the late Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, is making her fourth bid for the presidency as a pro-business conservative candidate.
Women check for their polling station during the general election in San Pablo de Tushmo, near Pucallpa, Uyacali region, Peru, on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 13, 2026
Peru extends voting for president and congress amid delays at polling sites
The election quickly descended into confusion as many voters lined up Sunday morning only to find that ballots had not arrived.
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.

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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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