Japan Times 1926: Meiji Shrine baseball park opens
Also in the archives, the Lower House approves peace and security treaties and an SDF antiterrorism bill wins quick Diet passage.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
Murder in Okinawa: The US military’s history of alleged crime in Japan
The murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa.
World
aljazeera.com
05.10.2026
Japan bids farewell to Asian Games after fortnight of turmoil and records
The 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest. Olympic Council
World
france24.com
05.10.2026
Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
World
aljazeera.com
05.10.2026
U.S. Marine suspected in woman's death arrested in Japan
A U.S. Marine has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa, prompting renewed Japanese criticism of the conduct of American military personnel.
World
npr.org
05.10.2026
US marine arrested on suspicion of killing woman in Japan
A US marine has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Japan.
World
news.sky.com
05.10.2026
Alcaraz fights back against Munar to book spot in Japan Open final
Highlights from Carlos Alcaraz's semi-final clash against Juame Munar at the Japan Open.
Sport
skysports.com
05.10.2026
Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime"
A woman's murder allegedly committed by a U.S. Marine in Okinawa is a "heinous crime," Japan's premier said on Monday, as the new accusation of violence involving American forces sparked public outra
World
cbsnews.com
05.10.2026
'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.10.2026
Japan wants a pharma boom. It needs a new strategy.
Japan is seeking to make pharmaceuticals a pillar of economic growth and security, requiring innovation and manufacturing capacity.
World
japantimes.co.jp
05.10.2026
Uzbekistan, Japan advance $3M project to modernize gas distribution
Azerbaijan
trend.az
05.10.2026
Hiroshima’s rural high schools attract students from across Japan
Hiroshima's experiment is part of a broader national trend that sees small, rural high schools recruiting students from outside their prefectures.
World
japantimes.co.jp
05.10.2026
Millennium to hire Jera power trader in Japan energy push
Since being liberalized about a decade ago, Japan's power market has drawn growing interest from domestic and overseas firms as trading expands.
World
japantimes.co.jp
05.10.2026
Thai police rescue two Japanese men believed to have been forced into fraud
The men are believed to have been forced to take part in fraud at a base in Myanmar.
World
japantimes.co.jp
05.10.2026
Japan should keep focus on cheap Mideast oil, local refiner says
The comments from Taiyo Oil's CEO push back against a government drive to diversify crude sourcing triggered by the U.S.-Iran war.
World
japantimes.co.jp
05.10.2026
Bull run for Japan stocks at risk, warns boss of biggest trading house
Mitsubishi Corp chief says companies must deploy cash more efficiently amid fears bond yields may hit equities
Finance
ft.com
04.10.2026
Japan changes the language around parent-child deaths
A long-standing term tied to lovers and family suicides is being reconsidered to better reflect children's lack of choice.
World
japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder
Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine’s arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
U.S. Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman in Okinawa, Japan
Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday.
World
npr.org
04.10.2026
US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan
Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.10.2026