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SILVIO BERLUSCONI

U.S.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed off fears of Europeans weaponizing bond sales at Davos, but his response hinted at unease over America¡¯s reliance on foreign capital.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 27, 2026
After Davos, bond markets are wielding a new big stick
Many now agree with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney¡¯s assertion at Davos that the postwar international rules-based order has suffered a ¡°rupture,¡± not a transition.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 13, 2023
What¡¯s next for Italy¡¯s coalition after Berlusconi¡¯s death?
Analysts believe members of Berlusconi¡¯s Forza Italia will increasingly be tempted to shift allegiance to other parties without the media tycoon keeping them afloat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 12, 2023
Former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86
Berlusconi, a billionaire businessman who created Italy¡¯s largest media company before transforming the political landscape, served as prime minister in 1994-1995, 2001-2006 and 2008-2011.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 15, 2021
Trump: Was he a would-be dictator or not?
The Italian leader Trump resembles most is not the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini but rather Silvio Berlusconi, the scandal-prone former prime minister.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 9, 2018
Italy¡¯s top three rightist parties united in bid to form government and name prime minister
Italy¡¯s three main rightist parties on Sunday vowed to present a united front in a fresh round of talks on forming a new government next week, defying attempts by the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement to divide them in coalition negotiations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Mar 6, 2018
Italy migrants fear future after populists surge in election
Ibrahim, a 35-year-old Moroccan who hawks bracelets weaved out of multi-colored fabric in front of Milan¡¯s cathedral, teared up when he spoke of the family he left behind who rely on the money he sends home.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 8, 2017
Silvio Berlusconi: He¡¯s back
In a post-Harvey Weinstein world, logic would dictate that Silvio Berlusconi, who hosted wild parties with young women and brags about his sexual prowess, would have zero chance at political resurrection.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 28, 2016
What will America¡¯s Berlusconi do?
Italy¡¯s experience with tycoon-turned-politician Silvio Berlusconi provides six clear lessons for Americans and the world on what to expect from Donald Trump.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 16, 2016
U.S. can¡¯t afford to make the ¡®Berlusconi¡¯ mistake
The only way to avoid Berlusconi-level disaster in the U.S. is to continue criticizing Trump, exposing his lies and holding him to account for his words and actions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 15, 2015
Italian man sets himself on fire near Berlusconi¡¯s villa: media
An Italian man with financial difficulties doused his clothes with petrol and set himself on fire on Monday in front of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi¡¯s home near the city of Milan, Italian media reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2014
Berlusconi gets community service for tax conviction
A court has ordered former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to serve a tax fraud sentence by doing community service with the elderly, in a ruling that restricts his movements but not his political activity.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 9, 2013
Berlusconi, Northern League tie up
Italy¡¯s playboy former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, announced a deal Monday with the rightwing Northern League ahead of next month¡¯s national elections, potentially opening up a tighter contest in a race being closely watched by financial markets.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
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 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.
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.
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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