Rail travel demand strong during Japan summer holidays
Passenger traffic for 46 major sections held firm, supported by business and tourism demand.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Japan’s Summer Koshien baseball tradition comes face-to-face with new climate reality
As human-caused climate change makes Japan's summers ever hotter, one of the country's most cherished summer traditions is under threat.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.08.2026
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and JapanGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 fin
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Two eyeless shrimp-like species found in Japan's groundwater are new to science
Researchers have identified two new species in the genus Bogidiella, small shrimp-like amphipods that live in subterranean aquatic environments, from cave waters on the Ryukyu Islands, a subtropical i
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
The Japanese ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance
Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.
World
dw.com
17.08.2026
JAL and ANA to coordinate flight schedules for first time
The move affects flights by the two major Japanese airlines on the route between Haneda Airport in Tokyo and Okayama Airport in western Japan, starting in late October.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.08.2026
10 people died and 2 people went missing as a result of torrential rains in Japan
Torrential rains in Japan's Chiba prefecture resulted in the death of 10 people and the disappearance of 2 people.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds
Japan’s economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
Japan sees Uzbekistan as key partner in critical minerals -METI (Exclusive)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
17.08.2026
Flightless beetles evolved distinct snail-hunting shapes on Japan's largest island
Islands are widely recognized as natural laboratories of evolution. The ocean restricts movement among islands, allowing isolated populations to adapt to different environments and, at times, diverge
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Japan aims for the moons of Mars
Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that may unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth, although a rival Chinese mission aims to make it back f
Science
phys.org
16.08.2026
What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Villa agree deal to sign goalkeeper Suzuki as Juve make Martinez bid
Aston Villa have agreed a £29.9m (€35m) deal with Parma to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Sky in Italy.
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Nine people died as a result of torrential rains in Japan
Heavy rains and flooding in Japan's Chiba prefecture have left nine people dead and one missing.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
End of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005It has been a cruel summer for South Korea. The national team crashed and burned at the
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, Japan discuss expanding political, economic cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
Wallabies run riot! Australia rack up 56 points against Japan
Highlights of Australia against Japan in Townsville.
Sport
skysports.com
15.08.2026