Hundreds of volunteers pull 360-tonne historic Japanese castle back into place by hand
About 1,800 volunteers pulled ropes to move the 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep back into position using hikiya, an ancient Japanese moving technique.
World
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
US to conduct trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan
The United States will conduct a trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
26.08.2026
Japan To Proceed With Stock And Bond Tokenization
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court
Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Breaks 11-Month Downtrend After Japan Approval
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Japan cancels Netflix dating show campaign after contestant reveals he once ‘set someone on fire’
Reality series follows young men and women from Japan’s yankii subculture – a youth movement associated with rebellious behaviour, distinctive styles, and street gangs – as they live together and look
Culture
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
‘The Full Monty’ comes to Japan to bare all and open minds
The English-language musical comedy starring Koji Yamamoto asks big questions about masculinity and vulnerability while loosening up local audiences.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Is Japan trying to build bridges with China after Taiwan spat?
Experts say Japanese lawmakers' visit to Beijing signals an attempt by Japan to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Japan Eyes 24/7 Blockchain Settlement for Bonds and Stocks in Landmark Financial Overhaul
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan energy plan seeks to back pipelines bypassing Hormuz
The plan is part of a new energy strategy that's aimed at strengthening supply security, according to documents from Japan's Cabinet Office.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japanese automakers seen facing blow from Trump’s Canada tariff hike
The controversial 50% tariff is expected to apply even to vehicles and parts that meet USMCA requirements.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it’s time to buy the dip, says strategist.
A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks.
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
North Korea to ‘bring joy’ to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games in Japan
The nuclear-armed state suspended participation in international sporting competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic but returned at the Asian Games in China in 2023
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Thousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place
Thousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
More than 1,000 volunteers pull historic castle back to its original site in Japan
More than 1,000 volunteers pull Japan’s Hirosaki Castle back to its original site in Aomori after a decade of renovation work on the 400-year-old keep.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
26.08.2026
United Airlines continues Japan expansion with new Okinawa and Osaka routes
As tourism booms across Japan, United Airlines is continuing to expand its offerings to the country, with new routes planned for Okinawa and Osaka.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Oscars: Japan Selects ‘All of a Sudden’ for International Feature Race
Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” has been selected as Japan’s entry in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren) has
Culture
variety.com
26.08.2026