Flightless beetles evolved distinct snail-hunting shapes on Japan's largest island
Islands are widely recognized as natural laboratories of evolution. The ocean restricts movement among islands, allowing isolated populations to adapt to different environments and, at times, diverge
Science
phys.org
17.08.2026
Japan aims for the moons of Mars
Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that may unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth, although a rival Chinese mission aims to make it back f
Science
phys.org
16.08.2026
What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Villa agree deal to sign goalkeeper Suzuki as Juve make Martinez bid
Aston Villa have agreed a £29.9m (€35m) deal with Parma to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Sky in Italy.
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Nine people died as a result of torrential rains in Japan
Heavy rains and flooding in Japan's Chiba prefecture have left nine people dead and one missing.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
End of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005It has been a cruel summer for South Korea. The national team crashed and burned at the
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, Japan discuss expanding political, economic cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
Wallabies run riot! Australia rack up 56 points against Japan
Highlights of Australia against Japan in Townsville.
Sport
skysports.com
15.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Japan strengthen cooperation on urban climate resilience
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
Traders are spoiling for a fight over the yen
After historic US-Japan intervention on the currency, the risk of market ructions is again rising
Finance
ft.com
15.08.2026
Ana Vaz Discusses the Impact of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, the Work of Yoko Hayasuke and Preferring to Be a Mother Rather than a Zombie
Culture
variety.com
14.08.2026
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this
World
npr.org
14.08.2026
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors more than 2.4 million people who died serving Japan but remains one of the country’s most divisive memorial sites
World
abcnews.com
14.08.2026
The Japanese Foreign Minister will visit Saudi Arabia and Oman
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will visit Saudi Arabia and Oman on August 17-22.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan
Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill four people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
World
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
Bank of Japan Hike Odds Triple on Polymarket as Yen Intervention Fades
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” hea
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
At least five people died as a result of heavy rains in Japan
At least five people have died and one person is missing as a result of heavy rains in central Japan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026