A Ukrainian YouTuber with more than 6.5 million subscribers has been arrested in Japan after livestreaming himself trespassing in a house in the Fukushima nuclear exclusion zone, police and media said Friday.

Tuck into a wild boar sausage in a tortilla-like wrap. Chef Shota Itoi's modern French fare is a creative celebration of the region's produce.

In announcing its 2026 lineup of Michelin-starred Tokyo restaurants, the organization made special note of 97-year-old chef Kenjiro Kanemoto, the world’s oldest, active Michelin-recognized chef.

Commentary: With Russian provocations in NATO airspace, deterrence now turns on clarity. Ukraine’s fate and Europe’s security are inseparable

Editorial: Despite its limitations and frequent criticism, the United Nations remains a vital global institution that, while rarely solving crises outright, plays an essential role in exposing problems.

Haruki Murakami’s world of quakes, cults and odd encounters resurfaces in Tsuyoshi Inoue’s feature “After the Quake.”

It’s weird. It’s adorable. Osaka Expo’s collaboration with Labubu dials up the ugly cuteness of its beloved blobby mascot, Myaku-Myaku.

After official campaigning for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency kicked off earlier this week, the five candidates have each demonstrated a hard-line stance on immigration-related issues.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the U.S. that contain provisions on drugs, according to a White House official.

Japanese corporate boards have changed dramatically in recent years, with most Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Section companies adding independent directors.

PayPay will make its international debut in South Korea as early as later this month, with the service to be available in any stores or restaurants that accept payments on Zero Pay or China’s Alipay Plus. 👉 ebx.sh/9rqxLC

Commentary: LDP leadership candidates are courting conservative opposition parties as factions realign and policy shifts unfold ahead of the Oct. 4 vote.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has doubled down on its Pokemon-themed deportation video and arrest campaign as the Pokemon Co. says it did not give permission for its content to be used. 👉 ebx.sh/dSJ7jZ

Itochu is preparing to issue up to ¥50 billion in yen bonds while also weighing dollar notes for the first time in about five years, possibly bringing total issuance this fiscal year to more than ¥100 billion.

The internal affairs ministry has said it will bar four municipalities from taking part in Japan's "furusato nōzei" hometown tax donation program for two years due to their excessive spending on the program.

Inflation concerns have topped a key Japan survey with a level of worry not seen since just after the 1973 oil shock.

U.S. President Donald Trump may look to move matches for the 2026 World Cup if he deems any of the U.S. cities planning to serve as hosts to be unsafe.

With Kei Nishikori’s career winding down, Shintaro Mochizuki is one of several talented young players aiming to take over the mantle as Japan’s top male tennis player.

Tuck into a wild boar sausage in a tortilla-like wrap. Chef Shota Itoi's modern French fare is a creative celebration of the region's produce.

Nippon Steel is investing some $300 million in two United States Steel plants as part of the Japanese company's $11 billion commitment to the American steelmaker.

Mitsubishi Estate held a groundbreaking ceremony for a large office complex to be built along the River Thames in London scheduled to be completed in 2029.

Former Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Hakubun Shimomura had asked to resume kickbacks of revenues from fundraising parties to faction members, a party faction's ex-accountant has testified.

Tokyo police have arrested four people on suspicion of getting a disabled man heavily drunk on whiskey and stealing his phone while he was unconscious.

Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is running for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency, has apologized over a member of his campaign team soliciting favorable online comments about him from supporters.

Japan might be spared U.S. President Donald Trump's 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals as it has a most-favored-nation agreement with the U.S. that should cover these products.

Taiwan is showcasing its biodiversity, art and advanced computer chip manufacturing technology as a private exhibitor at the Osaka Expo.

Japanese corporate boards have changed dramatically in recent years, with most Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Section companies adding independent directors.

A "golden generation" of Japanese table tennis players is making its mark on the international stage as Japan attempts to challenge China's supremacy in the sport.

PayPay will make its international debut in South Korea as early as later this month, with the service to be available in any stores or restaurants that accept payments on Zero Pay or China’s Alipay Plus.

In tomorrow's edition of The Japan Times Weekend: As costs rise, is Tokyo still affordable?

Farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi downplayed criticism on Friday over his ministry's handling of a licensing deal for a prized grape variety that sparked an official protest from producers.

There needs to be a backup capital in Japan that can take over Tokyo's functions in an emergency, Yoshimasa Hayashi, a candidate in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election, said in a recent interview.

After official campaigning for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency kicked off earlier this week, the five candidates have each demonstrated a hard-line stance on immigration-related issues.

Editorial: Despite its limitations and frequent criticism, the United Nations remains a vital global institution that, while rarely solving crises outright, plays an essential role in exposing problems.

Commentary: LDP leadership candidates are courting conservative opposition parties as factions realign and policy shifts unfold ahead of the Oct. 4 vote.

Commentary: With Russian provocations in NATO airspace, deterrence now turns on clarity. Ukraine’s fate and Europe’s security are inseparable

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has doubled down on its Pokemon-themed deportation video and arrest campaign as the Pokemon Co. says it did not give permission for its content to be used.

European diplomats have warned Russia that NATO is ready to respond to further violations of its airspace with full force, including by shooting down Russian planes, according to officials familiar with the exchange.

A delegation of Japanese who were abandoned in China after the end of World War II and later came back to Japan visited China in what would likely be their last trip due to their advanced ages.

World-first demos, new entries for historic franchises and the largest number of exhibitors yet — Tokyo Game Show is back, and it’s bigger than ever.

Architectural art rarely reaches the public eye. Next week in Tokyo, it will take center stage.

A facility that has provided mental care for about 14 years to people affected by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami is set to finish its services.

Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi has the lead in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential race when it comes to support from fellow lawmakers in the party, a survey shows.

Consumer inflation in Tokyo unexpectedly held steady on the effects of temporary subsidies, in data that back the Bank of Japan’s cautious approach to raising its benchmark interest rate.

Kansai Electric Power is preparing to decommission the No. 1 and No. 2 units at its Gobo oil-fired thermal power station in Wakayama Prefecture.

The Osaka High Court has upheld a 10-year prison sentence for a man who threw an explosive at then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a campaign event in 2023.

A 75-year-old woman in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture has been arrested after she allegedly confessed to keeping the body of her adult daughter in a freezer for two decades.

Amazon will pay $2.5 billion in fines and reimbursements to Prime subscribers to settle the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's allegations that it deceived its customers to generate subscriptions.

KKR says Japan’s aging population presents opportunities to invest in areas that tap artificial intelligence and other technologies to make the most of a shrinking workforce.

Chinese drone experts have flown to Russia to conduct technical development work on military drones at a state-owned weapons manufacturer that is under Western sanctions, sources said.