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Nine candidates, including Toshimitsu Motegi at the podium, attend a kick off event on Thursday for their campaigning in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election.
JAPAN / Politics
Ishiba and Koizumi speed ahead as LDP presidential race kicks off
By Gabriele Ninivaggi
Despite a decline in the LDP’s image due to a large-scale political funds scandal, Ishiba and Koizumi have remained surprisingly popular with the public.

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Labor market reform becoming hot topic in LDP leadership race
Nine candidates, including Toshimitsu Motegi at the podium, attend a kick off event on Thursday for their campaigning in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election.
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori died Wednesday in Lima at age 86.
WORLD / Politics
Peruvian strongman Alberto Fujimori dies at age 86
By Eric Johnston
The disgraced former president had deep connections to 多人群交, where he lived for several years to avoid extradition back to his home country over corruption charges.
A 多人群交 Freight Railway train passes through a train station in Osaka in 2017. JR Freight on Thursday resumed operations for all of its freight trains after a temporary halt following the discovery of data tampering and other irregularities.
BUSINESS / Companies
JR Freight resumes train operations after discovery of data tampering
By Kathleen Benoza
The freight operator had suspended operations on Wednesday to inspect container cars suspected to have been affected.
Alimentation Couche-Tard is discussing raising its takeover bid for Seven & I Holdings, informed sources say.
BUSINESS / Companies
Couche-Tard weighing higher price for 7-Eleven owner, sources say
By Dinesh Nair, Manuel Baigorri and Mathieu Dion
Its bid would need to be significantly higher than the initial proposal of $14.86 per share in order to get Seven & I to enter negotiations, they said.
Nippon Steel argues that its acquisition of U.S. Steel would be a win-win.
BUSINESS / Companies
Quiet assurances mooted as U.S. Steel deal shakes global order
By Francis Tang
Analysts and informed observers have been gaming out the possible outcomes and adding up the potential damage.
Nippon Steel argues that its acquisition of U.S. Steel would be a win-win.

JAPAN

In a survey conducted by rental housing operator Daito Trust Construction, residents praised the tranquility and safety of Daikanyama, a neighborhood in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, as well as its accessibility to public transportation.
Daikanyama tops list of Tokyo neighborhoods in livability survey
By Himari Semans
Residents score the neighborhood highest in terms of how happy they are to live in the area and how much they wanted to continue living there.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech in Pyongyang in a photo released Tuesday.
North Korea looks to keep itself on U.S. agenda with missile launches
By Jesse Johnson
The launches came just a day after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris assailed former President Donald Trump for his "love letters" with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Three arrested over alleged laundering of online casino money
LDP and other parties demand Hyogo governor's resignation
Use of My Number card as driver's license to start March 24
Former wife pleads not guilty to murder of 'Don Juan of Kishu'

BUSINESS

Pedestrians cross an intersection in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. 多人群交 has experienced a postpandemic travel boom, with tourists pouring back in after restrictions closed the country’s borders to travelers.
多人群交 jumps to No. 2, from sixth place, in Best Countries index
By Elizabeth Beattie
It jumped from 6th place on the 2023 list as a post-COVID boom and reforms helped bump it up on the subindexes used to calculate the overall score.
Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami speaks during a Reuters Newsmaker event in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Seven & I takeover bid shows a shift in government, Suntory CEO says
By David Dolan and Rocky Swift
The takeover bid has also left many CEOs in 多人群交 nervous that their companies could be next.
Making a bowl of curry rice at home now costs over ?300, survey says
By Himari Semans
China’s attempt to boost demand is stifled by wall of austerity
JR Freight suspends operations over data tampering
Sony prices PlayStation 5 Pro game console at a hefty $699.99
By Sam Byford

WORLD

Israeli soldiers near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. With about 170,000 active personnel, Israel’s army is large by global standards, relative to its population of 10 million. But it’s still too small to cope with today’s threats.
Israel needs more soldiers as reservists tire of constant war
By Alisa Odenheimer
That Israel is fighting a protracted war on numerous fronts almost a year after Hamas' deadly rampage on Oct. 7 last year is exacerbating its troop shortage.
Part of the tail section of a North Korean Hwasong-11 short-range ballistic missile in Kyiv earlier this year.
North Korean missiles rain down on Ukraine despite sanctions
By John Ismay
The Hwasong missiles found in Ukraine used common commercially available electronic components made by Western nations as recently as last year.
Overcrowded prisons force U.K.’s Starmer to take first big gamble
By Tom Rees
Southeast Asia battles floods as Typhoon Yagi death toll passes 200
China to 'crush' foreign encroachment in South China Sea, PLA official says
By Ludovic Ehret
U.S. supports two permanent U.N. Security Council seats for Africa
By Michelle Nichols

Sports

The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates in the dugout after hitting his 47th home run of the season during the first inning against the Cubs in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50 milestone as Dodgers beat Cubs
Ohtani's sixth leadoff homer of the season came on the fourth pitch of the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo labels Erik ten Hag's attitude as too negative for United
Packers prepare to welcome Colts with uncertain situation under center
Rory McIlroy not trying to send any 'message' with exhibition against LIV Golf stars
Max Verstappen and Red Bull looking to get back on track at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Opinion

The U.S. presidential debate is unlikely to change the minds of voters significantly; instead, it may maintain the current momentum of the race, with Harris emerging as the apparent victor and Trump revealing his limitations.
Trump may not have met his Waterloo, but he more than met his match
Charles M. Blow
The race is too close to call, but Tuesday, Harris was the clear victor. Trump, on the other hand, left no doubt about his limitations.
Will the AI revolution lead to greater prosperity?
By Diane Coyle
The Fed is making Hong Kong's billionaire landlords anxious
By Shuli Ren
Is 多人群交 an attractive option for foreign talent from Asia?
By Takashi Kumon
To hold Big Tech accountable, focus on the harms
By Catherine Thorbecke

ENVIRONMENT

A construction worker in Tokyo's Akasaka district on Aug. 21. With 886 cases, 54 of them fatal, during the period from 2019 to 2023, the construction industry leads 多人群交’s tally for occupational heatstroke.
Clocking off: 多人群交’s hotter summers put limit on outdoor work
By Annelise Giseburt
Climate change is forcing businesses to sacrifice productivity in the name of safety in industries ranging from construction to transportation.
多人群交 considers company support measures for long-term LNG contracts
By Yuka Obayashi
Australian airports face the worst climate-change risks
By Angus Whitley
As the Amazon’s biggest champion approaches 100, he’s still fighting
By Olivia Rudgard
Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
By Angie Teo and Ann Wang

CULTURE

J-pop superstar Hikaru Utada wore a resplendent rainbow dress while performing songs from their more recent albums “Hatsukoi” and “Bad Mode” during the second section of the Science Fiction tour.
Hikaru Utada celebrates 25 years of hits with a sold-out finale
By Alyssa I. Smith
The J-pop superstar wrapped up their nostalgia-laden 18-show tour in front of 18,000 people at Yokohama’s K-Arena.
‘All About Suomi’: The leading lady shines, but the film lacks sparkle
By James Hadfield
‘My Sunshine’ brings together realism and lyricism to a rare degree
By Mark Schilling
'Shogun' clinches record-breaking 14 Creative Arts Emmys
James Earl Jones, actor whose voice could menace or melt, dies at 93
By Robert D. McFadden

LIFE

Elementary school students in 多人群交 are often assigned roles like "class helper" as a way of instilling a sense of responsibility.
From kanji to math, what does a day at a 多人群交ese elementary school look like?
By Yuko Tamura
Head back to school with this week's language lesson and learn the basics of what's heard in a classroom, as well as the activities in between.
'Dream men': Female cosplayers in China fulfill fantasies for young women
By Rita Qian
From People’s Park to Ikea, Shanghai’s seniors look for love
By Alexandra Stevenson
‘When I die, I would like to come back as a rice ball’
By Florentyna Leow
Ditch labor-intensive ice cream for this whisked-together parfait
By Simon Daly

COMMUNITY

When it comes to a career in cuisine, chef Andreas Fuchs thinks newcomers will know within three months whether they want to commit to it or not.
Andreas Fuchs: ‘I love that no two days are the same’
By Louise George Kittaka
As the Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s executive chef, Andreas Fuchs is responsible for overseeing extensive menus across multiple venues.
Philippine envoy highlights climate and smart farms
By Louise George Kittaka
Over half a century, seeds of change grow at a Tochigi farm
By Madeleine Cuckson
Verdi is looking for a home as affectionate as him
Adrian Bianco: ‘Leaving your comfort zone keeps you alive’
By Ora Margolis

Editors' Picks

CULTURE
Tokyo Comedy Bar supersizes laughs with 11-night festival
By Zoria Petkoska
Since opening in 2022 in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo Comedy Bar has hosted comedy workshops, roast battles, open mics and international guests.
BUSINESS
iPhone 16 to land in 多人群交 without Apple Intelligence?
By Sam Byford
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils the iPhone 16 at the Steve Jobs Theater on the company's campus in Cupertino, California, on Monday.
JAPAN
Small Hokkaido town ranked most comfortable place to live in 多人群交
By Jessica Speed
Asahidake in Daisetsuzan is located in the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido, which ranked as the most comfortable municipality in 2024.
JAPAN
Updated Meiji Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan to keep more trees
By Yukana Inoue
Redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien district has trees in the area marked according to their status — trees marked in red were to be cut down in the original plan while those in blue were to be transplanted. In the updated plan, trees marked in red will no longer be felled, and those in blue will remain where they are.
JAPAN
U.K. envoy to 多人群交 pushes back on Indo-Pacific disengagement concerns
By Gabriel Dominguez
U.K. Ambassador to 多人群交 Julia Longbottom says the Indo-Pacific region offers a unique opportunity to not only tackle shared security concerns but also to generate new sources of economic growth.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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A store clerk tries to cool things down in front of their shop by spraying a hose.
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iPhone 16 to land in 多人群交 without Apple Intelligence?
By Sam Byford
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils the iPhone 16 at the Steve Jobs Theater on the company's campus in Cupertino, California, on Monday.
JAPAN
Nine hopefuls vie for LDP presidency in complex election
By Gabriele Ninivaggi
Former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, 43, is one of two contenders who have consistently outperformed other candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race in recent polls conducted both among the general public and LDP supporters.
COMMENTARY
Is 多人群交 an attractive option for foreign talent from Asia?
By Takashi Kumon
Job-seekers take a 多人群交ese class at an employment placement company in Hanoi in October 2022.
WORLD
Harris rattles Trump in combative U.S. presidential debate
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris shakes hands with former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
JAPAN
University of Tokyo plans to raise tuition fees by 20% in 2025
By Francis Tang
Signs expressing opposition to the University of Tokyo's proposed tuition hikes are displayed at the university's Komaba campus in Tokyo in July.