Japanese government bond yields hit new high as global sell-off continues
Sharp increase in interest rate expectations across advanced economies, says Capital Economics
Finance
ft.com
25.09.2026
Trump raised weak yen with Takaichi, Japan finance minister says
Satsuki Katayama signals prospect of fresh currency intervention with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s blessing
Finance
ft.com
25.09.2026
Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China
China had won gold in the event at every Games since 1994 but Sora Matsushima beat Wen Ruibo in the decisive match.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.09.2026
Japan banks, hedge funds tussle for top graduates amid jobs boom
To graduates around the world fighting to get their first job, Japan may seem like a hiring paradise.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.09.2026
While Japan was on holiday, Tokyo had an eventful week with North Korea
From rescuing North Korean sailors at sea to responding to missile launches, Tokyo had an eventful Silver Week with Pyongyang.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.09.2026
‘Quiz From God’: Japanese Remake of CJ ENM K-Drama, Starring Mamiya Shotaro, Sets Global Prime Video Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Mamiya Shotaro leads a Japanese remake of CJ ENM’s Korean hit drama “Quiz From God,” which will stream exclusively on Prime Video from Dec. 4. The Prime Original series casts Mamiya as Hatsushima Haru
Culture
variety.com
24.09.2026
Japan teenager Shin Ohashi overcomes Covid and fever to smash breaststroke world record
Swimmer wins 200m gold at Asian Games with 39C feverSays Covid helped him rest and ‘was a good thing’The Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi said a bout of Covid helped him smash the men’s 200m breaststroke
Sport
theguardian.com
24.09.2026
Kazakhstan-Japan Joint Commission meeting to take place in Astana in 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
24.09.2026
U.S., Japanese officials discussed China’s yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, document shows
Yttrium is a silvery rare earth metal with no easy substitute.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Japan to promote ‘Nansei shift’ after Okinawa election
The "Nansei shift" is aimed at countering increased Chinese military activities.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Japan’s Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games
Shin Ohashi, 17, claims his second Asian Games gold with his record-breaking effort in front of a thrilled home crowd.
World
aljazeera.com
24.09.2026
Japan to tighten <i>furusato nōzei</i> gift rules in October
According to the ministry, the new rules are expected to affect about half of all return gifts, including tissues, lotions and electrical appliances.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Japan food manufacturers boost U.S. investments as demand for Japanese cuisine grows
Japanese direct investment in U.S. food manufacturing stood at $8.19 billion as of the end of 2025, about 2.5 times the level seen a decade ago.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Japanese families ask Trump to raise abduction issue in possible talks with Kim
U.S. officials said they would continue to support the immediate resolution of the issue of North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Humanoid robots to join Japan’s army
The Japanese government is considering the possibility of using humanoid robots in the defense sector. According to sources, the machines are planned to be equipped with artificial intelligence (AI),
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.09.2026
Tokyo used condo prices fall after 28 months as declines in central wards spread
Mortgage costs are climbing as the Bank of Japan raises interest rates and signals its willingness to tighten credit further, damping demand.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Japan returns wrongly collected remains to Kazakhstan and Myanmar
The move followed the revelation in 2019 that foreign people's remains had been confused with those of Japanese people detained in Russia after WWII.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
The hip side of Japan the tourists haven’t figured out yet
From faded resorts to kissaten and neon-lit bars, Showa Japan is finding new life among locals and visitors alike.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Number of Japanese IT Park residents in Uzbekistan rises to 25
Azerbaijan
trend.az
23.09.2026
Typhoon Dujuan leaves seven dead in Japan from landslides, flooding
Typhoon Dujuan left seven people dead and five others missing Tuesday after the storm triggered landslides and flooding in the greater Tokyo area, Kyodo News reported, citing authorities.
Science
phys.org
23.09.2026