Politics & Security
Survey results show public confidence in the Self-Defense Forces has hardened into consensus, shaped...
Economy & Tech
Pubs and izakaya led 2025 restaurant bankruptcies with 204 closures, driven by fewer group...
Editorials
Lee and Takaichi acknowledged the severe security environment and that China's trade restrictions will...
Entertainment
2025 was another great year for gamers, and a lot to keep up with,...
Environment
Across millennia, forests sustained humanity's survival, expansion, and power. When woodlands vanish, the consequences...
Culture
Once dark and covered in graffiti, the Nakashibuya Guard has been reborn with bright...
History
A new British Museum exhibition reframes the samurai through gender and globalization — but...
Sports
Reporting on the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, fencer Misaki Emura's strong performance in...
Special Coverage
At the Three Palace Sanctuaries, Emperor Naruhito prayed for the people's well-being before receiving...
