U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
U.S. authorities in Japan acknowledged that a U.S. service member was in police custody and pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation.
World
cbsnews.com
04.10.2026
US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan
Japanese police said Sunday they have arrested a U.S. Marine for the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa
World
abcnews.com
04.10.2026
Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japan
The continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
US Marine arrested in Japan over suspected killing of woman as Tokyo lodges 'strong protest'
Surveillance footage showed Anna Yagi entering a Naha hotel with Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard before he later left alone, police reported.
World
foxnews.com
04.10.2026
Japan lodges strong protest with US after Marine arrested over Okinawa murder
Japan has lodged a strong protest with the United States after a US Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman at a hotel.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
04.10.2026
Japan Protests After U.S. Marine Accused of Murder
The killing risks rekindling tensions over the presence of the U.S. military on the Japanese island.
World
wsj.com
04.10.2026
Amid shifting attitudes toward immigrants, disinformation unsettles Vietnamese in Japan
As Japan tightens its visa rules, some Vietnamese say their community has become a target of anti-immigration disinformation.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
U.S. Marine arrested on suspicion of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
A United States service member is in custody on suspicion of killing a Japanese national on the island of Okinawa.
World
nbcnews.com
04.10.2026
Japan Issues 'Strong Protest' After US Marine Accused of Killing Woman
Devin J. Ballard, 20, a lance corporal with the Third Marine Expeditionary Force, has been arrested.
Politics
newsweek.com
04.10.2026
As wind power momentum slows in Japan, can tech help the industry get back on track?
Concerns from environmentalists have played a role in the slow buildup of Japan's offshore wind industry. The latest tech could provide a solution.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Japan needs to protect its undersea lifelines
Japan's security rests not only on the ships and aircraft patrolling its waters and skies, but also the invisible network resting on the ocean floor.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Japan delivers ‘strong protest’ to U.S. after marine arrested in Okinawa robbery-murder
The 20-year-old suspect, who has denied the charges, is suspected of killing a woman and stealing her backpack and wallet at a hotel in Naha.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Japan sets record with 83 gold medals at Asian Games
The total surpassed the previous record of 78 gold medals won by Japan at the 1966 Bangkok Games.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Japanese and Korean shipbuilders deploy robots to take on China
US allies invest in ‘smart shipyards’ as Beijing’s dominance of industry alarms Washington
Finance
ft.com
04.10.2026
‘Sando: The Art of the Japanese Sandwich’ elevates the humble bite
Paris-based chef Walter Ishizuka's new book uplifts classic recipes with entirely achievable fine-dining flourishes.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
The man who gave tequila a shot in Japan
A meeting with Sean Connery set Ikuma Hayashi on the path to being an evangelist for Mexico's favorite spirit.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Alcaraz battles to book quarter-finals spot at Japan Open
Carlos Alcaraz battled through a gripping first-set tiebreak to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open with a 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 victory over Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday.
Sport
skysports.com
03.10.2026
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan in Japan to claim Asian Games cricket gold
India 211-6; Pakistan 192-6 in Twenty20 cricket finalCaptains refuse traditional pre-match handshakesIndia’s men beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to complete a golden double in the Asian G
Sport
theguardian.com
03.10.2026
One bolt, ¥400,000: Why Japan’s Oshima ‘tsumugi’ silk costs a pretty penny
Prized for its rich blackness and stately designs, the fabric is a staple in the world of high-class kimono.
World
japantimes.co.jp
03.10.2026
Video shows bear slamming into car in northern Japan
A brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother, approached the vehicle before running away
World
euronews.com
02.10.2026