18+ hour, 21+ min ago  (134+ words) Chinese leader Xi Jinping strongly criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over Japan's "remilitarization" during his summit with U. S. President Donald Trump in Beijing earlier this month, according. .. Xi strongly criticized Takaichi over Japan's "remilitarization' during Trump summit Chinese leader Xi Jinping…...

22+ hour, 55+ min ago  (162+ words) The Japan Times Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, U. S. blockade stays WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD " U. S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (287+ words) Combined net profits at Japanese listed companies in fiscal 2025 rose 9. 0% from the previous year to a record "54. 7 trillion, according to SMBC Nikko Securities. The figure for the year ended in March hit a record high for the fifth consecutive year,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (139+ words) LDP, JIP, DPFP seek emergency clause in Constitution The Japan Times LDP, JIP and DPP seek emergency clause in Constitution The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party and the opposition Democratic Party for the People…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (225+ words) The Japan Times Starmer's lame duck status risks policymaking paralysis in U. K. Britain will have to wait weeks, if not months, for confirmation that it's getting a new prime minister. And the gears of government are starting to slow as the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (149+ words) The Japan Times Nintendo gamers love surprises. Investors don't. The game maker's stock slump clouds Switch 2 success At Nintendo headquarters in Kyoto, there should be celebrations. Switch 2 has sold 20 million units since its release last June, becoming the company's fastest-selling…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (125+ words) The Japan Times Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao had a brief chat on Friday, the first ministerial-level exchange of words between the two…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (540+ words) When Portuguese merchants and missionaries arrived in the southern port of Nagasaki in the late 16th century, they brought with them escabeche " a fried and pickled seafood delicacy popular in their homeland. Serves 2 as a main course Serves 4 to 6 as an…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (108+ words) The Japan Times Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war Mecca, Saudi Arabia " Despite the Middle East war and a U. S. government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (179+ words) The Japan Times In first for Japanese, Tao Okamoto shares Best Actress award at Cannes Cannes, France " Tao Okamoto became the first Japanese to win the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, sharing the honor with…...