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JAPAN

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2025
U.S. Marine suspected of sexual assault in Okinawa
The U.S. Marine is suspected of sexually assaulting and injuring a woman indoors on Okinawa's main island last November.
911±¬ÁÏÍø cybersecurity authorities raised an alarm Wednesday over a China-linked hacker group called MirrorFace, saying it has struck 210 targets in Japan since 2019.
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2025
Japan authorities raise alarm over China-linked cyberattacks
Analyses of the targets and methods and malware used by the hackers suggested that the attacks were an organized activity with a suspected link to the Chinese government.
The Toyama City Library, designed by Kengo Kuma, in November. The library is part of a building called Toyama Kirari that also houses the Glass Art Museum.
JAPAN / Society
Jan 8, 2025
New York Times chooses Toyama and Osaka as top places to go in 2025
By Yukana Inoue
The city of Toyama was praised by the Times as a place where tourists could ¡°enjoy cultural wonders and culinary delights while skipping the crowds.¡±
Kyoto University's CiRA Foundation will automatically make autologous induced pluripotent stem cells and turn them into heart muscle and nerve cells at a new facility in the city of Osaka starting in April.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 8, 2025
Automated iPS cell production to start in Japan in April
Autologous iPS cells will be created and turned into, among others, heart muscle and nerve cells.
Masahiro Nakai in Tokyo in October 2017
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2025
TV networks drop Japan boy band star over sex allegations
By Tomohiro Osaki
Reports say that Masahiro Nakai, a former member of SMAP, paid a woman a lump sum of ?90 million.
Manabu Sasaki, a 39-year-old CEO of a painting company, have been rearrested on suspicion of assaulting his former employee, 56-year-old Osamu Takano, before allegedly orchestrating his death in Tokyo's Itabashi Ward in December 2023.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 8, 2025
Trio who allegedly orchestrated coworker's death rearrested in Tokyo
Police investigating the events leading to the death of 56-year-old Osamu Takano uncovered new evidence of his abuse at the hands of his colleagues.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (second from right) meets with Nihon Hidankyo co-chair Terumi Tanaka (fourth from left) and other executives of the atomic bomb survivors' group at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 8, 2025
Nihon Hidankyo expresses disappointment over meeting with Ishiba
By Himari Semans
The group wanted to discuss Japan¡¯s possible participation in a U.N. conference on banning nuclear weapons but did not get the opportunity to raise it.
While many patients showed improvement in Fanconi syndrome, 87% still had kidney function indicators below standard levels despite two months having passed since Kobayashi Pharmaceutical urged consumers to stop taking the supplement.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 8, 2025
Tainted beni k¨­ji supplement linked to persistent kidney damage, study finds
The Osaka University study analyzed data from patients who reported health issues between late March and late April 2024.
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama speaks during a news conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2025
LDP to start talks on selective dual surname system soon
Some of the party's members oppose the idea, fearing it will lead to the collapse of the family system.
Tokyo led the country's 47 prefectures with 146 traffic-related fatalities in 2024, followed by Aichi with 141 and Chiba with 131.
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2025
911±¬ÁÏÍø traffic death toll falls to third-lowest in 2024
There were 2,663 traffic-related deaths in 2024. The government has a goal of lowering the annual toll below 2,000 by 2025.
Voters take pictures and videos of a candidate campaigning for the Tokyo gubernatorial election in Tokyo's Chuo Ward in June.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 8, 2025
911±¬ÁÏÍø political parties struggling to use social media effectively
Social media proved to be a powerful campaign tool in 2024 elections, shocking political parties that had stuck to old-fashioned campaigns.

ASIA PACIFIC

A man looks at the presidential residence of impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol from a hill in Seoul on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 8, 2025
South Korea's Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound
By Jack Kim
A court has reissued a warrant to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Rescue teams work amidst rubble in the aftermath of an earthquake in a location given as Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, in this still image obtained from a handout video released Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 8, 2025
Urgency mounts in search for survivors of Tibet earthquake
Survivors trapped under rubble will have endured a night in subzero temperatures and be at risk of succumbing to hypothermia and dehydration.
Taiwanese authorities are investigating the Shun Xing 39, a Chinese-owned, Cameroon-flagged cargo ship, on suspicions of damaging a subsea telecoms cable northeast of the island, Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 8, 2025
Ship alleged to have damaged Taiwan's undersea cable ¡®has multiple IDs¡¯
By Muyi Xiao, Amy Chang Chien and Meaghan Tobin
Taiwan says the Chinese-linked ship appeared to use two sets of Automatic Identification System equipment, which is used to broadcast a vessel¡¯s position.

WORLD

Firefighters respond to homes destroyed while a helicopter drops water as the Palisades Fire grows in Pacific Palisades, California, on Tuesday.
WORLD
Jan 8, 2025
Wildfire triggers panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburb
By Huw Griffith
Hundreds of firefighters swarmed the area, attacking the blaze from the ground and from the air.
Five years since COVID-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe ¡ª though at far lower levels than during the height of the pandemic.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 8, 2025
Is the world ready for the next pandemic?
By Robin Millard
While the U.N. health agency considers the world more prepared than it was when Covid hit, it warns we are still not nearly ready enough.
An armed police officer patrols near the Ministry of Defense in London in 2016.
WORLD
Jan 8, 2025
U.K. special forces soldiers tell inquiry of Afghan murder concerns
By Michael Holden
The investigation is examining a number of nighttime raids carried out by British forces from mid-2010 to mid-2013.
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commander, Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, attends a meeting in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on June 8, 2022.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 8, 2025
Daglo, the feared Darfuri general accused by the U.S. of genocide
The paramilitary commander went from feared Darfur militia commander to de facto vice-president before unleashing a devastating war for power in Sudan.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announces his resignation in Ottawa on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 8, 2025
The race begins to replace Canada's Trudeau as prime minister
Canada's new leader is likely to face elections within weeks of taking over from Justin Trudeau in March.
Demonstrators inside the U.S. Capitol after breaching barricades on Jan. 6, 2021
WORLD / Society
Jan 8, 2025
Violent extremism lingers online with U.S. flagging less content
By Jeff Stone
Donald Trump¡¯s return to the White House promises to cement the hands-off approach toward online behavior.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump gestures as he makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 8, 2025
Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal and Greenland
By Steve Holland and Joseph Ax
Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, also floated the idea of turning Canada into a U.S. state.

BUSINESS

For store managers in their first or second year at Fast Retailing, the monthly salary is set to increase to ?410,000 from the current ?390,000.
BUSINESS
Jan 8, 2025
Fast Retailing to raise starting monthly salary to ?330,000
The operator of the Uniqlo casual clothing stores said that it wants to attract talented university graduates in a bid to reinforce the company's global competitiveness.
A potential foreign acquisition of 911±¬ÁÏÍø retail giant Seven & I would be "heavily related" to national security, Japan's economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday.
BUSINESS
Jan 8, 2025
Japan flags foreign takeover of 7-Eleven owner as a security issue
By Makiko Yamazaki
His public comment is the first by a senior 911±¬ÁÏÍø official over security issues raised by a $47 billion buyout offer by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.
Japan Post was asked by a subcontractor entrusted with Yu-Pack parcel deliveries to raise the commission fees it paid, in light of rising costs, but Japan Post left subcontracting fees unchanged without discussion.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 8, 2025
Japan Post also received FTC guidance for second subcontractor issue
Postal service company was asked by a subcontractor to raise the commission fees it paid, in light of rising costs, but made no change.
People shop at a market in New Delhi on Nov. 4. On Tuesday, India forecast annual growth of 6.4% for its fiscal year ending March, the slowest in four years and below the government's initial projections.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 8, 2025
India looks to new economic playbook as risks mount
By Shivangi Acharya and Nikunj Ohri
Disappointing economic indicators and a slowdown in corporate earnings in the second half of 2024 have forced investors to rethink the country's earlier outperformance.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange wants companies to improve governance and performance.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 8, 2025
As standards rise, Tokyo Stock Exchange delistings hit decade high
By Kazuaki Nagata
A total of 94 companies were delisted from the Tokyo exchange in 2024, the highest number since it merged with the Osaka Securities Exchange in 2013.
Economy minister Yoji Muto during a meeting on Wednesday in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 8, 2025
Economy minister calls for continued wage increases
"Now is the time to step on the accelerator on wages and investment in order to transition to a growth-oriented economy," said Yoji Muto.
Social media giant Meta slashed its content moderation policies on Tuesday, including ending its U.S. fact-checking program, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 8, 2025
Big Tech rolls out the red carpet for Trump ahead of his inauguration
By Aurelia End
Since the November election, a stream of senior moguls have traveled to meet with Trump at his Florida estate.
Prototypes for Honda 0 Series EVs, set to launch in 2026, were revealed on Tuesday in Las Vegas.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 8, 2025
Honda showcases U.S.-made EVs as it considers slowing investments
By Chester Dawson
The firm plans to introduce 30 new electric vehicles globally by 2030.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on a pair of Orion augmented reality glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 8, 2025
Meta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump inauguration
By Katie Paul, Supantha Mukherjee and Deborah Mary Sophia
It plans to implement on Facebook, Instagram and Threads a system of "community notes" similar to that used on rival X.
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, speaks during the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas on Monday.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 8, 2025
Nvidia slides after unveiling leaves investors wanting more
By Ian King
Though Nvidia¡¯s latest announcements gave an upbeat view of the company¡¯s long-range prospects, there wasn¡¯t as much near-term upside as some investors had sought.
Tencent, China¡¯s most valuable company, is seen as a pioneer in China¡¯s internet and private sector, creating a so-called everything app that Elon Musk has held up as a model for X.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 8, 2025
U.S. blacklist of China¡¯s tech giants risks even faster decoupling
The move, which experts say could backfire on Washington, comes amid an intensifying tech rivalry between the two countries.

ENVIRONMENT

Baby 911±¬ÁÏÍø eels are increasingly seen in Hokkaido but the overall number remains low.
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Jan 8, 2025
911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers connect rise in glass eels to climate change
Researchers said the fact that the Kuroshio Current is shifting north is believed to be behind the rising prevalence of glass eels in Hokkaido.

Opinion

The myth that the West provoked Russian aggression in Ukraine overlooks Russia's expansionist history, the complex dynamics of NATO expansion and the true nature of the 2014 Ukrainian revolution.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 8, 2025
What you think you know about Ukraine is probably wrong
By Marc Champion
It¡¯s more important than ever to fact check the Kremlin's claims and excuses for the war
Hiroyuki Sanada's overlooked Golden Globe and Emmy wins and the media's differing reactions to "Shogun" mirror the contrasting political and media responses to Nippon Steel¡¯s acquisition of U.S. Steel, highlighting how local interests shape public perception in both cases.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 8, 2025
Media coverage and political tensions color reactions to Nippon Steel's U.S. acquisition
By Kuni Miyake
If the U.S. Steel issue continues to be exacerbated, it might yield short-term benefits for U.S. domestic politics, but it will ultimately hand a windfall to foreign competitors.
Prime Minister Shigeru (upper left), along with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders, takes a group photo during the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in November.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 8, 2025
Japan PM struggles with both U.S. relations and China¡¯s growing threats
By Edo Naito
Ishiba has to govern under the constant threat of a no-confidence vote that could see the opposition parties pull the rug out from under him if they ever choose to work together.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel at the Prime Minister's Official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 8, 2025
Missteps highlight Ishiba¡¯s foreign policy challenges
By Stephen R. Nagy
Japan faces a delicate balancing act between securing its economic future and ensuring its security, with Ishiba's policies leaving much to be desired in both areas.

Sports

Terunofuji performs during a ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 8, 2025
Questions linger over Terunofuji's health ahead of year's first tournament
By John Gunning
During the Yokozuna Deliberation Council's practice session on Monday, Terunofuji¡¯s latent power, but also his physical decline, were on full display.
Al Hilal's Neymar warms up before an Asian Champions League match in October.
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2025
Neymar hints at reunion in Miami with Messi and Suarez
Neymar has played only seven times for Al-Hilal since moving from PSG for a reported fee of €90 million in 2023, with injuries keeping the Brazilian sidelined.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the fourth quarter of Denver's game against Atlanta on Jan. 1.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 8, 2025
How Nikola Jokic channeled Larry Bird to become even more dominant
Nikola Jokic has won three league MVP awards and spearheaded an NBA title run. But somehow, this season¡¯s effort may be the best version of Jokic yet.
China's Zheng Qinwen competes at the WTA Finals in Riyadh in November.
TENNIS
Jan 8, 2025
Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success
By Ian Ransom
The achievements of Li Na gave rise to predictions of Chinese superstardom in women's tennis. Ten years later, Zheng Qinwen appears ready to follow in her footsteps.
Jannik Sinner hits a return during an exhibition in Melbourne on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jan 8, 2025
Sinner turns focus to Australian Open defense after 'amazing' year
The Italian is coming off a breakthrough year in which he backed up his maiden Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park by winning the U.S. Open and ATP Finals.
U.S. Osprey accidentally drops cargo into sea in Okinawa
A V-22 Osprey
Search for suspect underway after fatal stabbing at Nagano Station
The crime scene where three people were attacked near JR Nagano Station on Wednesday
Large fire breaks out near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower
Smoke rises from a fire at a commercial building near Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka, on Tuesday.
Fuji TV scandal sparks probes on exploitation within TV industry
Fuji Media Holdings' headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The company will hold an extraordinary board meeting on Thursday over the firestorm sparked by TV host Masahiro Nakai's alleged sexual misconduct.
Drunken driver hits and kills 19-year-old student in Fukushima
Fukushima Prefectural Police have arrested an alleged drunken driver who fatally struck a 19-year-old in Fukushima Prefecture.
Dodgers introduce 911±¬ÁÏÍø pitching phenom Roki Sasaki
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki speaks during his introductory news conference with the team in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Japan-made games part of a rising tide of indie greatness
One of the brighest spots of Japan's indie gaming landscape in 2024 was Sonokuni, and with more incubators and other avenues of support springing up, there may be more games like it in the future.
Terunofuji¡¯s career was unique ¡ª and great
Yokozuna Terunofuji enters the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo earlier this month during what would be his final tournament.
Fuji TV scandal sparks probes on exploitation within TV industry
Fuji Media Holdings' headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The company will hold an extraordinary board meeting on Thursday over the firestorm sparked by TV host Masahiro Nakai's alleged sexual misconduct.
For kids, 911±¬ÁÏÍø food ¡®is a doorway to exploration¡¯
"A Very Asian Guide to 911±¬ÁÏÍø Food" is the first edition of the Asia-centric series to focus on rice balls, fermented soybeans and other 911±¬ÁÏÍø staples.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

Atsuyoshi Koike, the president and CEO of Rapidus, says there is a ¡°sense of urgency¡± when it comes to Japan¡¯s efforts in manufacturing semiconductors. ¡°We have to make sure we are successful,¡± he says.
Atsuyoshi Koike¡¯s big game: Fourth down and 2 nanometers to go
By Kazuaki Nagata and Richard Meyer

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