Japan, U.S. and South Korea back Taiwan at trilateral meeting
The top diplomats of Japan, South Korea and the U.S. expressed support for the democratic island, days before a U.S.-China leaders' summit.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan with deadly floods, travel chaos near Tokyo
Storm is moving northeast away from Japan's eastern coast into the Pacific, leaving a path of destruction behind.
World
aljazeera.com
22.09.2026
From <i>katsu</i> to <i>numa</i>: The language of Japan’s capsule-toy obsession
A casual hobby can quickly become a costly rabbit hole, introducing new rituals and a variety of vocabulary along the way.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Flights scrapped, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan nears Japan
Hundreds of flights were canceled and more than 1 million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan on Monday as Typhoon Dujuan approached Tokyo, potentially bringing record rainfall.
Science
phys.org
21.09.2026
Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan
The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.09.2026
Typhoon Dujuan: Japan urges two million to evacuate
Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned of an "imminent threat to life" as Typhoon Dujuan bears down on the country, with nearly two million people urged to evacuate across six prefectures, including
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.09.2026
US, Japan and South Korea plan trilateral Arctic cooperation mechanism
The United States, Japan and South Korea are planning to establish a trilateral cooperation mechanism in the Arctic, with a focus on shipping and the development of mineral resources.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
21.09.2026
Weather tracker: Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again
Storm system expected to hit Izu Islands as it strengthens. Meanwhile, Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quietTropical Storm Dujuan is skirting the coast of Japan and despite avoiding a direct la
World
theguardian.com
21.09.2026
Bestselling Japanese Novelist Maha Harada Says ‘If This Is a Dream, I Hope I Never Wake Up’ About Her San Sebastian – and Busan – Bound Directing Debut ‘In My Father’s Room’
Maha Harada spent two decades building scenes on the page before she ever stood behind a camera. Now 64, the best-selling Japanese author is making her feature directorial debut with “In My Father’s R
Culture
variety.com
21.09.2026
‘Rustout’: Japan’s other workplace problem
Japan must address both burnout and rustout to ensure workplaces use employees' abilities meaningfully rather than merely keeping them busy.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrage
Critics, and some residents, are up in arms at the suggested changes.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Japan’s elderly population grows to its largest share yet
About 36.24 million people — 29.6% of the country's population — are 65 and older, up 20,000 from a year earlier, government data shows.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Yen vulnerable with Japan on holiday after BOJ disappoints
A three-day holiday through Wednesday is set to reduce trading liquidity.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Daily food spending below ¥500 among low-income people in Japan
About 85.5% of those surveyed reported that they had been unable to buy the groceries their families needed during the past year.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Viatris (VTRS) Wins Japan WAKIX Approval. Can it Build a Meaningful Specialty Business?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
21.09.2026
In superaged Japan, athletes are making waves well into their 90s
Regardless of age, engaging in sports brings multiple health benefits — the greater one's physical fitness, the longer one tends to live.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.09.2026
Anthems, transport, housing: What’s gone wrong at the Asian Games in Japan?
Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes, and national anthem mix-ups headlined the Games ahead their opening in Japan.
World
aljazeera.com
20.09.2026
North Korea may have fired ballistic missile, claims Japan
Japan's Defense Ministry said on Sunday that North Korea launched what appeared to be a ballistic missile at around 3:03 pm local time.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
For a Japanese-Canadian squash pro, the Asian Games are personal
Erisa Sano Herring chose to represent Japan over Canada at age 18.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.09.2026