In a league of her own: A Japanese F-15 pilot guarding the northern skies
Capt. Momoka Fujii, call sign "Jasmine," is one of a tiny minority of female pilots flying front-line combat jets in the Air Self-Defense Force.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
Japan tightens measures against private jet pilots with three-strikes rule
The penalty system is being tested at Haneda Airport, a major hub for business flights, with no plans as of yet for expansion to other airports.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
Japan not confident that U.S. relations will improve after Trump, survey finds
Japan views the U.S. as a necessary partner but has low confidence it will become "a better ally" after Donald Trump's second term ends.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
Kazakhstan, Japan pursue industrial projects worth $940M
Azerbaijan
trend.az
08.09.2026
Japanese carmakers brace for profit hit after yen strengthens
The currency traded just above ¥153 against the dollar on Tuesday, its strongest level since February.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
Former head of Keizai Doyukai denounces Japan’s notion of being ‘presumed guilty’
The former Keizai Doyukai chair has criticized Japan's social trend of labeling people suspected of wrongdoing as guilty before the facts are known.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
China hits Japan with anti-dumping measures on chip chemical
Companies importing Japanese dichlorosilane are required to provide cash deposits of up to 99.2% from Tuesday, Beijing's Commerce Ministry said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
Japan’s faster GDP, wage growth support BOJ interest-rate hike
The economy grew at a faster clip in the second quarter than initially estimated while wages jumped the most in nearly three decades in July.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
How to Break Free from the Tyranny of Certainty: The Japanese Concept of “Ma”
Journal
themarginalian.org
08.09.2026
Japan’s Preferred Networks seeks IPO to keep up in AI chip race
The Tokyo-based outfit is stepping up efforts to custom-design semiconductors tailored to run AI models.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
South Korea, US and Japan hold Freedom Edge exercises
South Korea, the United States and Japan have launched a trilateral naval exercise called Freedom Edge in international waters south and east of Jeju Island.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
07.09.2026
Radiohead Announce Australia and Japan Shows
The band will play a total of 21 dates in 2027
Culture
pitchfork.com
07.09.2026
U.S. Dollar Tests New Lows Against Japanese Yen: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
07.09.2026
Radiohead Reveal 2027 Japan and Australia Tour
The 21-date trek follows the band's fall 2025 reunion dates in Europe
Culture
rollingstone.com
07.09.2026
Japan needs artificial intelligence its factories can plug in
Japan's competitiveness will hinge on industrial adoption of AI rather than accumulating national computing capacity.
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan
UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in SaitamaRadiohead will return to Australia to play 16 shows across three cities next year, marking the band’s fir
World
theguardian.com
07.09.2026
Japan’s vehicle sales rise by 2% in August
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
07.09.2026
Japanese banks in a bind over defense investments and loans
Commercial financial institutions generally remain cautious out of concern over possible deterioration in their corporate image.
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
As U.S. demands more, Japan may need to get creative with defense spending
Although Tokyo's defense budget is likely to top ¥10 trillion this year, that will remain far off from the target of 3.5% of GDP the U.S. is seeking.
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
Tamaki wins third term as head of Japan opposition DPP
Tamaki said he aims to boost the presence of the DPP, regarding his new term as a "period for making preparations to seize power."
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026