Structural decline: what happened to Japan’s iconic buildings? – in pictures
Japan once had a reputation for statement architecture – yet many buildings have been torn down since 2000. A new book reminds us of their futuristic beauty Continue reading...
Culture
theguardian.com
29.09.2026
Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker visa holders rise to record numbers
The number of foreign workers in the country on the visa reached a total 444,256 at the end of June, up 13.8% from six months earlier.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
Japan veers from rice shortage to glut, dealing blow to farmers
The oversupply is expected to weigh on prices until next year, adding to the insurmountable problems faced by many in an already-shrinking sector.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
Top Chinese diplomat tells ex-Japanese foreign minister ties must be ‘normalized’
Former Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has met with China's top diplomat in the first such official meeting since ties faltered over Taiwan last year.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
42 Japanese firms engaged in bid-rigging over condo repair work
The Japan Fair Trade Commission imposed fines totaling about ¥1.6 billion on 37 of the firms.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
Sushi wars roll into America as Japan’s top chains face off
About 45% of Americans say they like or love sushi, according to a recent National Seafood Association report.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
Sushi wars roll into America as Japan’s top chains face off
About 45% of Americans say they like or love sushi, according to a recent National Seafood Association report.
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Takaichi launches intelligence panel, eyeing Japan’s own CIA
"Strengthening Japan's intelligence capabilities is an urgent priority," Takaichi said at the end of a closed-door meeting of the 17-member panel.
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Tokyo rebuts Russia’s U.N. speech accusing Japan of militarization
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's remarks were "factually incorrect."
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses
Solar farms need good sunlight, access to the power grid and to be fairly close to residential areas. Many golf courses tick those boxes.
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Japanese police to use fake accounts to fight <i>tokuryū</i> crime
Under a new system, officers will pose as sellers and respond to online solicitations from criminal groups in order to trace flows of illicit funds.
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
The ins and outs of ETC cards for highways in Japan
With more expressways going cashless, the handy ETC card is becoming an essential add-on when renting or buying a car in Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Japan's 2011 tsunami sparked fish hybridization, but species boundaries largely held
How are species boundaries maintained in the face of environmental disturbance? This is not only a fundamental question in evolutionary biology but also an increasingly important one as human activiti
Science
phys.org
27.09.2026
Japanese film ‘Muyou no Hito’ wins International Critics Award
The film "Muyou no Hito" will be released in Japan next January.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
Japanese film ‘Muyou no Hito’ wins International Critics Award
The film "Muyou no Hito" will be released in Japan next January.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
Chinese research ship spotted in Japan’s EEZ
The research ship Kexue was seen dropping what appeared to be a wire into the sea within the EEZ north of Ishigaki Island.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
How students in Japan strive to escape the international school bubble
With a life spent outside the public school system, some students at international schools struggle to integrate into broader Japanese society.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
Beyond fins, Japanese firms seeking new values in sharks
Their fins are prized in Chinese cuisine but many consumers do not know about other dining options.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
Japan’s booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability
Emissions from the high-polluting tourism sector are hitting Japan's climate goals, but some destinations are finding their own climate solutions.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
South Korea holds nerve to win Asian Games basketball gold over Japan
Japan, backed by a noisy crowd in Nagoya, roared back to within two points late in the game until South Korea finally saw out the win.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026