The time to defend the International Criminal Court is now
Despite reticence to confront destabilizing U.S. behavior, there are risks to Japan's interests and wider support for the ICC should it choose not to firmly respond.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Japan plans hypersonic submarine missiles
Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to begin developing hypersonic missiles designed for submarine-based platforms in 2027, as well as long-range attack drones and other advanced unmanned systems.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Japan and Saudi Arabia agree on importance of safe Hormuz passage without costs
The ministers discussed the tensions in the Middle East during their strategic dialogue in the Saudi capital.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Japan's exports surge on chips demand, imports hit record on oil costs
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Kyoto's gardens provide habitats for local amphibians
Where they could once hop and amble freely, urbanization is diminishing amphibians' habitats. Yet small-scale water bodies managed by people—such as those found in the gardens of Japan's temples, shri
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Japan has few answers as bond rout puts fiscal plans at risk
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
This unusual immune cell in super-agers' bodies could help their longevity
Around age 100, the human body's immune system may make a turn that helps address the common ailments of aging, according to researchers in Japan who study supercentenarians who live to be 110+.
Health
npr.org
19.08.2026
Jensen Huang Just Signed AI Factory Deals Across Japan's Biggest Manufacturers. What That Means for Nvidia's Growth.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
New lipid nanoparticle delivers capped circular RNA for longer-lasting gene expression
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan in collaboration with FUJIFILM have developed a novel way of delivering circular RNA (cirRNA) into cells, paving the way for longer-lasting mRNA-based therape
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
Not just big in Japan: Zion Suzuki has what it takes to follow Emiliano Martínez
He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challengesIn November 2001, the first Japanese goalkeeper to
Sport
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Here’s How to Watch the 2026 Little League World Series Live Online
The 2026 Little League World Series features 20 of the best youth baseball teams from around the world, including United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Australia and others. The tournamen
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
Erdogan discussed the US-Iran war with the Prime Minister of Japan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri
Aston Villa spend around £47m to land Japan international goalkeeper Zion Sukuki and Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Japan’s bad market week continues, with the yen, bonds and stocks struggling
Fiscal concerns are denting investor confidence, while a global tech rout is a contributing factor.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japanese nuclear power plant death threatens to delay restart
A worker was killed after falling into a silo containing gravel needed to help build a seawall at Unit 3 of the Tomari plant late on Tuesday.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan to require AI firms to disclose training data
A draft code has been drawn up amid growing concerns that texts and images may be used to train AI models without consent, potentially infringing on copyrights.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan starts planning language program for foreign residents
The program would also assist in helping residents understand local systems and rules, and is hoped to be trialed in fiscal 2028.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan mulls expert teams for cyberattack-hit local governments
The considerations come as difficulties rise in securing sufficient personnel and budgets for cybersecurity measures.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan’s migrant children: The hidden challenges of belonging
As Japan continues to debate migration, belonging is often framed as something migrants must eventually earn through adaptation and contribution.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan’s earnings surprise analysts to fuel bets for broad rally
Companies posted their largest earnings beat in five years despite soaring oil costs.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026