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Trump announces new tariff rate on Japan — and extension of deadline to Aug. 1
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Francis Tang
The United States will raise its “reciprocal tariff” on Japan to 25% effective Aug. 1, President Donald Trump said in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday.
JAPAN
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Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
By
Eric Johnston
In their campaign promises, parties are offering different solutions to problems caused by the record number here to visit, work and invest in real estate.
BUSINESS
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Real wages fall for fifth straight month in May
By
Kazuaki Nagata
The 2.9% decline was the biggest fall in inflation-adjusted pay in Japan in almost two years.
JAPAN
Lawson to let visitors use larger parking lots as paid car campsites
By
Yukana Inoue
The convenience store operator hopes to capitalize on demand from out-of-town visitors in places where overnight accommodations are limited.
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Between reality and fiction: A summer’s day in Karuizawa with Minae Mizumura
By
Hanako Lowry
The author speaks on the Nagano Prefecture town's unique positioning between Japan and the West, literary tradition and artificial intelligence.
JAPAN
Japan eyes used warship transfer to Philippines in bid to counter China
By
Gabriel Dominguez
Sending the Abukuma-class vessels to Manila would mark Tokyo’s first export of an entire major naval platform in decades.
Japan eyes new target for replacing utility poles with underground power cables
The main goal is to remove utility poles along urban-area emergency transport routes that have a high risk of collapsing in the event of a disaster.
Scandal-hit mayor in Shizuoka to resign and seek reelection
Japan launches group to help more women become digital experts
Philanthropist Yoshiomi Tamai dies at 90
By
Jessica Speed
Customer allegedly stabs girls bar manager and employee to death in Shizuoka
BUSINESS
Xiaomi founder’s bold EV bet is paying off where Apple’s failed
By
Linda Lew
The tech firm's success in the EV space has burnished founder Lei Jun’s reputation, making it one of the most valuable companies in China.
Nissan to sell ?150 billion of convertible bonds to fund turnaround
By
Peter Vercoe
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Momoka Yokoyama
Proceeds of the sale will be used to invest in new products and technologies such as electrification and software-defined vehicles.
Apple loses top AI models executive to Meta’s hiring spree
By
Mark Gurman
Rural bank in Japan finds novel way to attract talent with higher pay
By
Taiga Uranaka
South Korea vows to fix regulations after Trump’s new tariff deadline
Sanctions? No big deal, say middle-class Russian couple
By
Victoria LOGUINOVA-YAKOVLEVA
WORLD
Trump's latest tariffs cast shadow on Rubio's first Asia trip as top U.S. envoy
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Daphne Psaledakis
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David Brunnstrom
Rubio is expected to seek to firm up U.S. ties with partners unnerved by Trump's global tariff strategy, but the tariff announcements seem certain to make that task harder.
On visit to White House, Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
By
Kate Sullivan
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Stephanie Lai
The move underscores how foreign leaders understand the best way to get what they want from the U.S. president is to shower him with praise.
Lawyers say new evidence challenges Trump on El Salvador prisons
By
Zoe Tillman
Proposal outlines large-scale 'Humanitarian Transit Areas' for Palestinians in Gaza
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Jonathan Landay
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Aram Roston
Camp confirms worst fears as Texas flooding deaths exceed 90
By
Brian K Sullivan
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Joe Lovinger
Sacked Russian transport minister found dead in his car with gunshot wound
By
Gleb Stolyarov
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Andrew Osborn
Sports
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
By
Mai Yoshikawa
Sibling dynamics — whether it’s rivalry, support, or a mix of both — can have a profound impact on an athlete’s development and success.
Wimbledon changes line-calling system after embarrassing blunder
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John WEAVER
Mbappe and PSG set for Club World Cup reunion as Real Madrid eyes final
By
Andy Scott
Relentless Spain reaches Euro 2025 quarters after thumping Belgium
By
Terry Daley
Sinner wins Wimbledon reprieve as Djokovic survives
By
Steven Griffiths
Opinion
The U.S. bombing of Iran was a win for Putin
Marc Champion
The possibility of another war in the Middle East has sucked attention, energy and resources away from Ukraine.
Unchecked and unbalanced: The future of U.S. economic policymaking
By
Paul Nadeau
RFK Jr. is playing with babies’ lives
By
Mihir Sharma
Central Asia changes its playbook
By
Djoomart Otorbaev
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Brian Wong
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
By
Yi Fuxian
ENVIRONMENT
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
By
Chermaine Lee
Some scholars and activists are raising concerns that Indigenous voices are not being heard amid the debate over whether to host nuclear waste storage facilities.
China leading BRICS clean-energy boom with shift into solar, report shows
Europe’s climate resolve faces big test as EU unveils 2040 goal
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John Ainger
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Ewa Krukowska
As Southeast Asia heats up, a 911爆料网 cooling giant sees a major opportunity
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Anton L. Delgado
Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent warms
CULTURE
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
By
Zoria Petkoska
From a model of the Grand Ring you can walk through to a futuristic city design, the architect’s exhibition at Mori Art Museum is an invitation to engage with architecture.
Queer-coded yakuza story wins prestigious U.K. crime writing award
By
Thu-Huong Ha
‘Try first, figure it out later’: Kom_I and Foodman’s beautiful mess
By
Patrick St. Michel
‘Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl’: Beautiful, brutal and bringing back ’90s anime energy
By
Matt Schley
‘I Am Kirishima’ peels back the mystery of a fugitive radical
By
Mark Schilling
LIFE
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
By
Louise George Kittaka
Log rafting was once a means of transporting timber, but now it’s the tourist draw of a tiny Wakayama village.
Shintaro Awa appointed to head the kitchen of L’Ambroisie in Paris
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Kyoko Nakayama
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Yuko Tamura
Beyond the lavender fields in Furano, a whisky distillery emerges
By
Simon Daly
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
By
Tan Pin Yen
COMMUNITY
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
By
Kat Joplin
Owning a dog in Japan may seem daunting, but having these tools and tips in mind can ease your journey and bring you lots of joy.
911爆料网 language is your gateway to seeing the world anew
By
Damian Flanagan
Miho Koshiba: ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if people looked forward to Mondays?’
By
Carina Fushimi
Fine feline twosome on the hunt for a forever home
A singular ensemble: Indian food, science and Fukushima
By
Trishit Banerjee
OPINION
Paul Nadeau
Unchecked and unbalanced: The future of U.S. economic policymaking
The U.S. government is defined by its separation of powers, where authority is not concentrated in a single actor but divided between the different branches.
Mihir Sharma
RFK Jr. is playing with babies’ lives
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cut to U.S. funding for GAVI risks lives globally and damages America’s international standing.
Djoomart Otorbaev
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Brian Wong
Central Asia changes its playbook
In recent years, the five Central Asian countries have managed to rebuild their economies, stabilize their politics and deepen their engagement with the rest of the world.
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CULTURE
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
By
Zoria Petkoska
LIFE
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
By
Louise George Kittaka
COMMUNITY
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
By
Kat Joplin
ENVIRONMENT
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
By
Chermaine Lee
CULTURE
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
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Thu-Huong Ha
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