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Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October

The Japan Times

The uncrewed Martian Moons eXploration probe may help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 12:46 pm

'Girl with a Pearl Earring' in Japan, perhaps for the last time

The Japan Times

The work will be displayed from Friday at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka while its home museum, the Mauritshuis in The Hague, closes until September 20 for maintenance.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 12:11 pm

Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defense spending 18% to a record high

The Japan Times

Taiwan also faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defense, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, something President Lai Ching-te has enthusiastically embraced.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 11:43 am

India and Japan agree to bolster defense ties

The Japan Times

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh held talks and signed a memorandum on maritime security cooperation.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 11:24 am

Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costs lives

The Japan Times

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched dozens of ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, as well as 168 drones, in the massive overnight attack.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 11:13 am

Paths to tighter political donations rules in Japan remain unclear

The Japan Times

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to continue prioritizing reducing seats in the House of Representatives over tightening rules on corporate political donations.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 11:01 am

North Korea fires off barrage of missiles hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim

The Japan Times

The South Korean military said it had detected the launch of around 10 short-range missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the Sea of Japan.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 9:36 am

Did Tokyo pull its punches when protesting U.S. sanctions on ICC chief?

The Japan Times

The wording of statements by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Foreign Ministry has spurred curiosity over whether language was softened to avoid a confrontation.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 8:35 am

Local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto brings medical care to evacuees

The Japan Times

Born and raised in the city of Uki in the prefecture, Hitoshi Kuwahara, 61, has been supporting community health for around three decades.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 8:11 am

U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court

The Japan Times

The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 8:03 am

Four railway workers die after being struck by limited-express train in Tochigi

The Japan Times

The men, in their 50s and 60s, had been performing weeding on railroad tracks.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 7:34 am

Trump wants to talk to Kim. North Korea's leader has a big ask.

The Japan Times

Will North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's demands — recognition of his country as a nuclear power and and end to the U.S.'s "hostile policy" — be palatable to Washington?

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 7:30 am

Over 30% shift stance on ethical dilemmas after AI rebuttal, Japan study shows

The Japan Times

The study also showed that older adults were more likely to be swayed, highlighting the technology's potential influence in graying Japan.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 7:30 am

South Korean container ship to test Arctic route despite Russia sanctions concerns

The Japan Times

The trip would be South Korea's first such commercial voyage to Europe via the Arctic, making it one of the few countries whose shipping firms have tested the route.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 7:17 am

Iran: A 'war of choice' no longer worth the cost

The Japan Times

When a war of choice begins from mistaken assumptions, its strategic payoff deteriorates rapidly.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 6:27 am

Carlos Sainz agrees to multiyear extension with Williams

The Japan Times

Financial terms were not disclosed for the 31-year-old Spanish driver.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 5:41 am

YouTube offers creators millions to not work with Netflix

The Japan Times

For most of the last 20 years, YouTube and Netflix have been friendly competitors largely operating in separate universes.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 5:27 am

Defense Ministry to seek record ¥8.9 trillion in fiscal 2027 budget

The Japan Times

The planned outlay, however, is likely to swell further in a draft government budget to be adopted at year-end.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 5:21 am

China's tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their offshore trusts

The Japan Times

The overhauled tax rules have also fueled concern that Beijing may widen its scrutiny of offshore wealth.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 5:09 am

The time to defend the International Criminal Court is now

The Japan Times

Despite reticence to confront destabilizing U.S. behavior, there are risks to Japan's interests and wider support for the ICC should it choose not to firmly respond.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 4:59 am

'King Kazu,' 59, scores twice from penalty spot to make history at Emperor's Cup

The Japan Times

Miura, now in his 42nd season as a professional, played a key role as third division Fukushima United thrashed non-league Oyama Soccer Club 7-0 in the Emperor's Cup

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 4:49 am

Postwar generation takes up storyteller mantle to keep wartime memories alive

The Japan Times

Like a relay, they hope to pass down stories from World War II to the next generation.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 4:46 am

Jose Mourinho begins second stint with Real Madrid on mission to topple Barcelona

The Japan Times

The 63-year-old coach said he is more mature now, although he insisted he is not "more boring."

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 3:47 am

As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

The Japan Times

Extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics of intensive agriculture designed to feed the maximum number of people.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 3:42 am

Japan exports grow at fastest pace since 2022 on chip demand, cars and weak yen

The Japan Times

The data shows that Japan's manufacturers have largely managed to navigate the fallout from the Middle East conflict so far.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 3:35 am

Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran

The Japan Times

The U.S. leader's social media threats do not always get fleshed out or successfully acted upon as written.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 3:30 am

Japan and Saudi Arabia agree on importance of safe Hormuz passage without costs

The Japan Times

The ministers discussed the tensions in the Middle East during their strategic dialogue in the Saudi capital.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 3:15 am

BYD tries where others failed with tiny EV designed for Japan

The Japan Times

The world's largest maker of electric vehicles says its recently unveiled Racco has attracted more than 1,000 orders in the first few weeks.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 3:05 am

Japanese-learning portal for foreign children to be upgraded

The Japan Times

The portal site, currently available in Japanese, will be offered in multiple languages and learning and teaching materials will be expanded.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 2:52 am

Teams of teachers rally to support reopening of earthquake-hit Kumamoto schools

The Japan Times

Drawing on their past experiences in disaster-stricken areas, team members are helping schools in the prefecture return to normal.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 2:41 am

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