25 years on, father of Japanese 9/11 victim continues to grieve
"My sorrow and anger will persist until I die," said Kazusada Sumiyama, who lost his son to the terrorist attacks.
World
japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Japan to promote AI-powered agriculture in Hokkaido with special zones
In the special zones, autonomous tractors will be allowed to travel on public roads without a driver when moving in a convoy.
World
japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Mercury’s radius has shrunk by over 10 kilometers, Japanese team finds
A spacecraft from the Japan-Europe joint exploration mission BepiColombo is set to arrive on Mercury in November.
World
japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated
Only Iceland, Norway and Japan have conducted commercial whaling in recent years, according to the International Whaling Commission's catch list.
World
japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Japanese startup bets Iron Man-inspired homes can beat humanoids
MW aims to sell its first robot-equipped home in Tokyo by 2028 and build as many as 10,000 units a year by 2035.
World
japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Japan’s producer price gains stay elevated, backing BOJ hikes
The measure of input prices for Japanese firms rose 7.6% in August from a year earlier, the Bank of Japan has reported.
World
japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
How 9/11 changed Japan’s approach to security forever
The attack triggered new precedents in overseas activities that became enshrined in law and led to the deepening of ties with foreign partners.
World
japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Federal appeals court compares Trump migrant detention policy to Japanese American internment
The 4th Circuit rejected Trump's mass detention policy, comparing it to Japanese Americans' World War II internment, setting the stage for a Supreme Court showdown.
Politics
foxnews.com
11.09.2026
Focus on biodiversity conservation may offer a less divisive path to climate action in Japan
If you want to drum up support for environmental action, putting climate change front and center may not always be the best strategy. A new study by Aya Takagi and Ryosuke Nakadai of Yokohama National
Science
phys.org
10.09.2026
How to get a start in reading books in Japanese
From picture books to manga and young adult fiction, here's how to find Japanese books that match your language level.
World
japantimes.co.jp
10.09.2026
Uzbekistan, Japan's Itochu explore new opportunities in mining sector
Azerbaijan
trend.az
10.09.2026
Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'
The new ‘true-scale’ map shrinks Europe and North America while enlarging Africa – and depicts the disputed Kuril islands as ruled by MoscowJapan has asked for the revision of a new world map adopted
World
theguardian.com
10.09.2026
Japan lowers travel alerts for some areas in the Middle East
The government said it has lowered its travel alerts for some areas in Israel, Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.
World
japantimes.co.jp
10.09.2026
Uzbekistan, Japan push ahead with major energy projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
10.09.2026
Qatar beat Iran in men’s basketball as Asian Games begin in Japan
The continental games will officially open on September 19, but several team competitions will get under way earlier.
World
aljazeera.com
10.09.2026
Japan demands correction to Equal Earth map over depiction of disputed islands
Tokyo claims the map uses the same color for the islands, which Japan calls the Northern Territories, as it does for Russian territory.
World
japantimes.co.jp
10.09.2026
Japan’s consumer agency plans stronger curbs on ‘dark pattern’ user interfaces
The agency intends to submit related legislation, including a possible revision to the specified commercial transactions law.
World
japantimes.co.jp
10.09.2026
Japan deploys equipment to Borneo to help fight wildfires causing toxic haze
A Japanese military transport ship docked on the island of Borneo as part of a disaster relief mission to help fight wildfires in Indonesia that are causing a toxic haze impacting people’s health in o
World
abcnews.com
10.09.2026
Okada Junichi-Hosted ‘The Floor’ Quiz Format Returns to Nippon TV for Season 2 in Japan (EXCLUSIVE)
Nippon TV has ordered a second season of Talpa Studios’ game show “The Floor” in Japan, building on the format’s first full adaptation in Asia. The new season will premiere Oct. 21 across its national
Culture
variety.com
10.09.2026
Ransomware cases in Japan hit new high in first half of 2026
A total of 123 cases of ransomware attacks were confirmed in Japan in January through June, National Police Agency data on cyberthreats showed.
World
japantimes.co.jp
10.09.2026