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The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.

World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Higuchi wins women's gold, Miura and Kihara capture pairs in big night for Japan at Skate America

Wakaba Higuchi won her first Grand Prix event after more than eight years of trying Saturday night, putting together an error-free program at Skate America to edge Japanese teammate Rinka Watanabe ...

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Japan’s unfortunate political limbo

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election

Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary election

World - ABC News - October 15

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering

The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Smash-and-grab for Socceroos as they earn precious point in Japan

Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end hosts run of nine wins An own goal at each end decides World Cup qualifier Just 22 days ago, on the day he was announced as the new coach of the Socceroos, Tony ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

After Marie Kondo: the return of Japan’s joyful clutter

The world has long been in thrall to the idea that Japan is a haven of controlled, ordered minimalism. But the reality is much different – and far messier – than you might expect. This essay first ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Koshidaka Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Japan

Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, buoyed by yen weakness that has improved profit ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes

Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?

Japan "zombie" train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween

A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.

Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls

Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap election

World - Financial Times - October 20

Japan maintains cautious stance on crypto ETFs

Tax and regulatory restrictions continue to loom large even as firms make preparations to launch digital asset products

World - Financial Times - October 23

Japan’s stock market is producing too many ‘punycorns’

The country urgently needs a vibrant business pipeline to replace the unicorn’s unambitious cousin

World - Financial Times - October 23

The ‘Battle Royale’ actor fighting Japan's conservative establishment

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

3 underrated diving destinations to discover in southern Japan

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle

Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysis

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?

Some estimates and theories

World - Financial Times - October 16

Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is the midseason favorite after his incredible start to the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Big speeches and another big garbage row

Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it

Big Tech goes nuclear

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Canadiens: No Discipline, No Big Shock

There will be no discipline against Jacob Trouba following his hit on Justin Barron in the Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers game on Thursday night and it shouldn't come as a shock to anybody.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Trump's big tariff plans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump can do on tariffs without Congress Former President Trump is going all ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track

Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challenges

World - Financial Times - October 15

Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

An admirable defensive performance earned the Socceroos a vital and unexpected point in a match of two own goals. The story so far . A reminder that the top two qualify automatically for the 2026 ...