The world’s hunger for salmon is linked to an ecological disaster (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Air China to buy 100 locally made C919 jets in $11 billion deal (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Young Hong Kongers who defied Xi are now partying in China (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Japan confirms first human-to-human transmission of tick-borne SFTS virus (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Japan births hit record low and population down by largest margin in 2023 (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Japanese team creates miniaturized human placentas (www.japantimes.co.jp)
A Japanese research team said Thursday that it has become the world’s first to create miniaturized organs closely resembling the human placenta in structure and functions....
Ukraine-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown following affair (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Karolina Shiino's decision, the first time a Miss Japan winner has relinquished their title, follows a report that she was dating a married man.
China named as hypothetical enemy for first time in Japan-U.S. military exercise (www.japantimes.co.jp)
The Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military named China as a hypothetical enemy for the first time in their joint command post exercise, government sources said Sunday, amid rising concerns over a potential invasion of Taiwan by Beijing in the future. The computer simulation exercise, which began on Feb. 1 and is...
Japan and Germany sign military supply-sharing pact (www.japantimes.co.jp)
China seized Japan's crown for vehicle exports in 2023, data shows (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Business failures in Japan hit eight-year high in 2023 (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Vulcan rocket's debut brings long-awaited challenge to SpaceX dominance (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Dependence on SpaceX has been a concern for the Pentagon, which wants multiple vendors of rides to orbit.
Japan's 18-year-olds at record-low 1.06 million on falling births (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Strong quake prompts tsunami warning for Japan's western coast (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Strong quake prompts tsunami warning for Japan's western coast (www.japantimes.co.jp)
‘God is under the rubble in Gaza’: Bethlehem’s subdued Christmas (www.japantimes.co.jp)
The Israel-Hamas war has cast a pall over the birthplace of Jesus.
Japan hands over air radar system to Philippines (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Japan formally handed over an air surveillance radar system to the Philippines on Wednesday, the first export of a complete defense product since its long-held arms trade ban was eased in 2014....
Radioactivity detected in Fukushima worker's nose (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Radioactivity detected in Fukushima worker's nose (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Tokyo zoo probes suspected mass squirrel poisoning after 31 die (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Think of Hong Kong when you vote, Taiwan president says (www.japantimes.co.jp)
'Look at Hong Kong and think of Taiwan,' Tsai Ing-wen said. 'We don't want Hong Kong-style peace. We want dignified peace.'
Amazon rainforest destruction slows sharply year to date, report says (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Destruction across the Amazon rainforest so far this year has slowed dramatically, down 55.8% from the same period a year ago.
Congenital syphilis cases set new annual record in Japan (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Aichi police face prosecutors over death of detainee denied care (www.japantimes.co.jp)
The man had been placed in solitary confinement as a result of violent behavior and restraining devices were used on him for more than 130 hours.
Israel and Hamas look to extend truce after more hostages are freed (www.japantimes.co.jp)
U.S. leader Joe Biden backed prolonging the pause, saying it’s allowing for the delivery of 'critically needed” aid to Gaza and the recovery of hostages.
