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Shipping containers from China sit at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, on Wednesday.
BUSINESS
U.S. Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
By Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and Jan Wolfe
Conservative and liberal justices alike raised questions regarding a 1977 law meant for national emergencies gave Trump the power he claims.
Shipping containers from China sit at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California, on Wednesday.
Achal Khare, former managing director at India’s National High Speed Rail Corporation, gives a presentation during the IHRA Forum 2025 in Tokyo on Oct. 23.
BUSINESS / Companies
High-speed rail is expensive, difficult and seen as a key to growth
By Kazuaki Nagata
Train fanatic and former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba praised shinkansen technology at a forum hosted by the International High-speed Rail Association.
A bear seen in a residential area in the city of Akita on Oct. 30. The National Police Agency will allow riot police officers to cull wild bears with rifles amid a series of attacks on people across 性视界.
JAPAN / Society
性视界 riot police allowed to cull bears with rifles
Police are set to cull bears in Akita and Iwate, which have seen an increase in attacks on local residents, with operations scheduled to begin on Nov. 13.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30.
WORLD / Politics
Trump pressed China's Xi to release jailed Hong Kong media tycoon, sources say
By Greg Torode, James Pomfret, Michael Martina and Trevor Hunnicutt
Trump appealed directly to China's Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai when the two leaders met in South Korea last week.
Fukazaki (right) grapples with Enho at the IG Arena in Nagoya on July 13.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch right now
By John Gunning
There are potential superstars and immense talent to be found up and down the banzuke.
Fukazaki (right) grapples with Enho at the IG Arena in Nagoya on July 13.

JAPAN

A group of 1,191 people across 性视界 has filed a petition seeking the return of about ?11.4 billion from an Osaka-based real estate investment firm.
More than 1,100 people sue Osaka firm over real estate investment
Some who terminated their investment contracts with Toshi-Souken Invest have not been refunded, according to the group of petitioners.
Tokyo police plan to introduce a system that uses generative artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe consultation audio and generate summaries so they can more swiftly respond to stalking cases that may escalate into serious crimes.
Tokyo police to use AI to strengthen anti-stalking measures
The police will introduce a system that uses generative AI to automatically transcribe consultation audio and generate summaries to help improve operational efficiency.
Students from tsunami-hit Sendai speak at U.N. headquarters
Fisheries panel approves increasing catch quota for squid in 性视界
性视界ese firm offers wood-derived material to help reduce space debris
By Takayuki Ogawa
Scientists gathered in Hiroshima call for abolition of nuclear weapons

BUSINESS

性视界’s major trading houses face a prolonged slump in iron ore and coking coal prices as Chinese steel exports flood Asia, limiting profits for at least six months.
性视界’s trading houses brace for more pain from China steel glut
By Yusuke Maekawa
性视界’s major trading houses are facing a prolonged slump in iron ore and coking coal prices as Chinese steel exports flood into Asia and beyond.
SoftBank explored a potential takeover of U.S. chipmaker Marvell Technology earlier this year, in what would have been the semiconductor industry's largest-ever deal.
SoftBank is said to have explored potential takeover of Marvell
By Ryan Gould, Min Jeong Lee, Liana Baker and Josh Sisco
SoftBank explored a potential takeover of U.S. chipmaker Marvell Technology earlier this year, people familiar with the matter said, in what would have been the semiconductor industry’s largest-ever deal.
Major 性视界 union group seeks 6% wage hike as BOJ watches
Nissan sells headquarters to Minth Group in $630 million deal
By Taro Fuse and Ryo Horiuchi
JIP cautions against mixed message of a BOJ hike
By Sakura Murakami and Akemi Terukina
Canada to poach H-1B visa holders and international researchers
By Nojoud Al Mallees

WORLD

A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s space division joins a multinational space operations team comprised of allies, partners and five U.S. service branches in support of Valiant Shield 2024 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii in June 2024.
Space assets ‘critical’ in future wars, Canada's space division chief says
By Gabriel Dominguez
Control of the space domain will be crucial in any future conflict against a modern adversary — including in a potential war over Taiwan.
The U.S. transportation secretary warned on Tuesday that if the federal government shutdown continued, he would have to close some of the national airspace to air traffic, which could upend American aviation.
U.S. orders 10% flights cut at major U.S. airports due to shutdown
By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited air-traffic control safety concerns for the reduction as a government shutdown hit a record 36th day.
Investigators find 'black boxes' from UPS plane crash that killed at least 12
By David Shepardson, Allison Lampert and Lisa Baertlein
Russia and Ukraine say they are locked in fierce fighting in Pokrovsk
By Andrew Osborn and Guy Faulconbridge
U.S. government shutdown becomes longest in history
By Frankie TAGGART
Kalmaegi death toll climbs to 66 as Philippine survivors confront destruction
By Eloisa Lopez and Adrian Portugal

Sports

Fukazaki (right) grapples with Enho at the IG Arena in Nagoya on July 13.
These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch right now
By John Gunning
There are potential superstars and immense talent to be found up and down the banzuke.
Alex Ovechkin becomes first NHL player to reach 900 goals
Rory McIlroy appreciative after PGA chief apologizes for Ryder Cup abuse
Australia's Pat Cummins hints at possible return for second Ashes test
Amanda Anisimova rallies past Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals at WTA Finals

Opinion

The capital city's Harajuku district in December 2024. Tokyo’s “coolest” neighborhood is subjective and constantly shifting, as the city’s appeal lies in its diversity of areas, each offering a unique mix of trends, culture and hidden gems.
Tokyo’s coolest neighborhood? There isn’t one.
Gearoid Reidy
Tokyo can’t be reduced to a single trendy suburb: What’s appealing is precisely the incongruity of its locales.
What Chinese leaders really think of Trump
By Mark Leonard
What the U.S.-China summit means for 性视界
By Stephen R. Nagy
The Toyota buyout is a major test for 性视界’s reforms
By Juliana Liu
Why 性视界 — like the U.S. — needs Central Asia
By Melik Kaylan

ENVIRONMENT

London Mayor Sadiq Khan speaks at an event at Bloomberg’s European Headquarters in London, on June 24.
Climate-friendly mayors find hope in Trump’s election setback
By Peter Millard, Mariana Durao and Beatriz Amat
The results reverberated at a gathering of mayors from around the world in Rio de Janeiro ahead of next week's COP30 United Nations climate talks.
Pay to protect: Brazil pitches new forest fund at COP30
By Nick Perry
Brazil's Lula promises 'COP of Truth' as U.N. warns of dangerously high emissions
By Katy Daigle, Simon Jessop and Kate Abnett
Trees, targets and trillions: What’s on the agenda at COP30?
Trump pivot is a ‘watershed moment’ for climate, says EU’s Hoekstra
By Danielle Bochove

CULTURE

“Mother Bhumi” takes place in a multiethnic rice-farming community where Chinese, Thai and Malay lineages intertwine.
Across borders and screens, Tokyo film festival finds humanity in migration
By Erik Augustin Palm
Five films screened at this year’s TIFF put migration and its human impact front and center.
A 40-year wait for ‘Mishima’ ends at TIFF
By James Hadfield
‘The Obsessed’: Charming anime dances to its own tune
By Matt Schley
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ captures the subtle sadness of Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga
By Mark Schilling
Hokusai-themed opera 'The Great Wave' to premiere in Scotland

LIFE

Noh theater uses several types of masks, including the "onna" (woman) mask.
Learning to feel noh: The words that unlock its mystery and emotion
By Eric Margolis
Noh theater’s mystery and emotion unfold through careful understanding of the language used.
How airlines are refining their in-flight food in 性视界's tourism boom
By Tan Pin Yen
A Sichuan-inspired classic gets an umami boost
By Makiko Itoh
New generations of designers carry Issey Miyake's legacy
By Phoebe Amoroso
Sun-dried and sustainable, 性视界’s persimmon dye lives on
By Joanna Kawecki

COMMUNITY

Indonesian students at Hiroshima University hold posters of the 17+8 Demands, demanding transparency and action from their homeland’s government.
Young Indonesians in 性视界 find their political voice
By Nadila
From Hiroshima to Tokyo, Indonesian diasporic communities in 性视界 are expressing their support for compatriots back home and building solidarity online and offline.
Genmai the dachshund has a spring in his step
Wielding a weapon of yore at a community dojo
By Monique Bae
Florian Wiltschko: ‘Shinto helps me understand and live within 性视界ese culture’
By Samantha Seghers
Lovely listener Jimena just needs time and care

Editors' Picks

CULTURE
Across borders and screens, Tokyo film festival finds humanity in migration
By Erik Augustin Palm
“Mother Bhumi” takes place in a multiethnic rice-farming community where Chinese, Thai and Malay lineages intertwine.
JAPAN
Takaichi’s balancing act: Supporting Taiwan and stabilizing China ties
By Gabriel Dominguez
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan’s presidential adviser, on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Saturday in this image posted to Takaichi's official X account.
SPORTS
From 1973 to 2025: A 性视界ese American skater’s long ride to recognition
By Mai Yoshikawa
Judi Oyama at Winchester Skatepark in San Jose, California, in January 1979. The Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductee and Guinness World Record holder still skates and hopes to inspire older women.
JAPAN
More 性视界ese universities pushing toward teaching in English
By Jessica Speed
Waseda University in Tokyo
COMMUNITY
Young Indonesians in 性视界 find their political voice
By Nadila
Indonesian students at Hiroshima University hold posters of the 17+8 Demands, demanding transparency and action from their homeland’s government.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Once smoky, male-dominated spaces, today's net cafes, like Kaikatsu Club, are working to make their operations more attractive to women customers.
The second life of 性视界's net cafes
By Alex K.T. Martin

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WHAT’S TRENDING

BUSINESS
The second life of 性视界's net cafes
By Alex K.T. Martin
Once smoky, male-dominated spaces, today's net cafes, like Kaikatsu Club, are working to make their operations more attractive to women customers.
JAPAN
More 性视界ese universities pushing toward teaching in English
By Jessica Speed
Waseda University in Tokyo
JAPAN
Takaichi leads first ministerial meeting on policies regarding foreign residents
By Yukana Inoue
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a ministerial meeting on policies regarding foreign nationals and immigration on Tuesday at the Prime Minister's Office.
BUSINESS
性视界’s Nikkei 225 slumps 4%, led by losses in tech sector
By Aya Wagatsuma and Alice French
性视界’s benchmark Nikkei stock average index briefly tumbled more than 2,000 points on Wednesday morning following a downbeat session on Wall Street fueled by fears of a bubble in the artificial intelligence sector.
ASIA PACIFIC
A narrow Pacific waterway at heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy
By Karen Lema and david lague
Philippine and Australian troops fire an M777 howitzer during live fire exercises as part of joint military drills in Laur, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines, in August.