The Japan Times
Japan · English · Newspaper
A Japanese English-language newspaper covering national and international news, business, and culture.
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
- 8 Japan peers
Latest stories
- An implausible but engaging crime drama unfolds in ‘Magical Secret Tour’A crime drama follows three Japanese women smuggling gold from Singapore to pay debts, involving a homemaker who takes a risky job after her husband's hospitalization.
- ‘Unchained’ presents a grim portrait of a budding psychopathKeisuke Yoshida's film 'Unchained' presents a violent teenager and examines his potential for redemption.
- Summer in Japan: The language and flavors of staying coolWatermelon is a popular choice for staying cool in Japan during summer, as high temperatures can lead to health issues like heatstroke, with common expressions describing the effects of heat.
- Poland and Ukraine’s difficult history creates political minefield for TuskPoland's diplomatic crisis with Ukraine over historical disputes risks complicating Ukraine's path to EU membership and reconstruction efforts.
- As Europe roasts in a heat wave, Asia’s air-con makers see robust businessAsian air conditioner manufacturers are experiencing increased sales as Europe faces a severe heat wave, leading to higher demand for cooling solutions.
- Japan unveils multiyear framework as part of budget reformJapan unveils a multiyear framework as part of budget reform to finance growth-oriented policies, focusing on economic security and strategic areas with funding from tax revenues, spending cuts, and bonds.
- Japan unveils multiyear framework as part of budget reformJapan unveils a multiyear budget framework to boost growth and fiscal management, focusing on economic security and strategic investments.
- Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over resultsFormer Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn said shareholder demands for his return indicate frustration with the company's failed recovery efforts, while a proposal to reinstate him was rejected at the annual meeting.
- Japan clears 18 officials to handle economic security infoJapan certified 18 officials to handle critical economic security information in 2025 under a new law, with a draft report detailing 20 designated information items and 217 personnel assessments.
- Cool Japan Fund may be scrapped by industry ministry after posting high lossesJapan's industry ministry may scrap or merge the loss-making Cool Japan Fund, which reported ¥54 billion in cumulative losses for fiscal 2025, exceeding its target.
- Kioxia plans new U.S. listing in spring, stock split at homeKioxia Holdings plans a U.S. listing in spring 2027 and a stock split amid strong demand for AI-related memory products.
- Canadian defense minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpartCanadian defense minister engaged in discussions with Japan about the Global Combat Air Program, a multinational initiative for a next-generation stealth fighter, as potential expansion to include new partners is considered.
- ‘All the Lovers in the Night’ film adaptation brings ‘unstable beauty’ to the screenDirector Yukiko Sode's film adaptation of Mieko Kawakami's novel 'All the Lovers in the Night' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, continuing the author's history of literary adaptations.
- Japan enacts bill that sets numerical standards for dangerous drivingJapan enacted a bill establishing numerical standards for dangerous driving, defining it as exceeding speed limits by specific amounts and setting alcohol thresholds for prosecution.
- Japan rejects Chinese claim SDF ‘harassed’ Chinese aircraft carrier groupJapan denied allegations that its Self-Defense Forces harassed a Chinese aircraft carrier group during extended naval exercises, while Chinese state media claimed the carrier group responded professionally to Japanese actions.