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Sony lifts outlook after Spider-Man and games fuel growth

The Tokyo-based company now expects ¥1.87 trillion in operating income for the year through March, raising its guidance by 15%.

Japan to discuss expanding requirements for child safety seats

Members of an expert panel are expected to discuss issues such as the height threshold for child safety seat use and age-based guidelines.

Miyu Yamashita Catches Up to First-Round Lead After First Round in Japan

Miyu Yamashita Catches Up to First-Round Lead After First Round in Japan  LPGA

US midterms live: Toyota sees big change but notes uncertainty remains

Chiikawa, brainrot and naphtha make 2026 buzzword shortlist

This year's buzzword nominees offer a glimpse into a year defined by technology, economic uncertainty and internet memes.

Google allows schools to disable Gemini AI; search AI remains

Google is permitting schools to turn off the Gemini AI tool for educational use. However, AI features within Google Search will still be accessible.

Google and NPA disable Chinese company’s backdoor into internet-connected devices

Over 1.3 million devices were affected by the backdoor and botnet.

DBS chief warns of 'choppy' equity markets after US midterms

China says trade barriers block tech imports, fueling its surplus

‘Two Cigarettes, Three Nights’: An artist takes solace in an undefinable intimacy

Yukiko Mishima's latest film is a sensitive and imaginative portrait of an artist's life-changing reunion with an old friend.

NTT Docomo experiencing service disruptions across Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- NTT Docomo Inc. said Thursday it is experiencing service disruptions across Japan and investigating the cause of the problem.The majo

Police in Japan to share data on scam accounts with financial firms

Losses from special fraud nationwide are on track to exceed last year's record high, the National Police Agency said.

Top U.N. court to rule on Myanmar’s Rohingya genocide case

While the ICJ can't enforce its decisions, a ruling that Myanmar committed genocide would put more international pressure on leader Min Aung Hlaing.

Sumo: Yokozuna Hoshoryu to return at Kyushu meet after leg injuries

FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Hoshoryu said Thursday he will return to action at the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after leg injuries hampered h

'Growing crops doesn't pay': Shrinking farming population sparks rally in east Japan

TSUKUBA, Ibaraki -- Some 350 people recently joined a farmers' rally and tractor demonstration in this east Japan city, calling for measures to protec

US Marine dies following training incident in Japan

A U.S. Marine died after an incident during training in Japan. Officials confirmed the death.

The 2028 election season begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The final midterm votes are still being counted, but make no mistake: The next election season has already begun.Presidential prosp

Toyota raises profit forecast as strong hybrid sales defy China slump

Japan Finance Ministry calls for review of 'metabolic syndrome checkup' support

TOKYO -- Japan's Finance Ministry proposed reviewing administrative support, including possible termination, for specific health checkups and guidance

Asian stock markets drop as Democratic win stokes fears over AI scrutiny

Fenerbahce ends Liverpool’s perfect start in Champions League

Liverpool went to Istanbul looking to make up for a loss to Arsenal in the Premier League over the weekend.

Beaten at home, Trump faces stark choice on Iran: deal or escalation

Facing a Democratic Congress able to constrain his military options, Trump greater incentive to seek a deal.

Bank of Japan’s 2% inflation-target victory fails to impress

After more than a decade of waiting, the market takes the data point as just another number to crunch.

France's Tikehau, Natixis look to Asia as US data center boom raises risks

U.S. Marine dies during training in Okinawa

The cause of death "is still under investigation," said a spokesman for the 3rd Marine Division.

Tokyo braces for fallout from the U.S. midterms

While relations are well-insulated from executive action due to bipartisan support, Tokyo will watch for changes in post-election decision-making.

Hiroshima returns remains of atomic bomb victim after 81 years

Hiroshima has returned the remains of an atomic bomb victim 81 years after his death. This marks the first such return for a victim with an incorrect registry name.

7-yr prison term finalized for ex-truck driver over crash that killed 6

TSU, Japan (Kyodo) -- A seven-year prison term was finalized on Thursday for a former truck driver whose use of a smartphone while driving caused a mu

Nidec scandal exposes limits of Japan reform, Muddy Waters says

Nidec scandal exposes limits of Japan reform, Muddy Waters says  The Japan Times

Nidec's performance sparks calls for overhaul of Japanese company

Nidec's recent performance has prompted discussions regarding a significant restructuring of the Japanese company. The company's trajectory has fueled these internal and external demands for change.