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• 11-year-old esports prodigy claims gold at Asian Games

  Yuki Kurihara is the youngest athlete in Japan's Asian Games history.

• Organizers ‘not satisfied’ by rows of empty seats at Asian Games

  The 100-meter sprints are one of the highlights of any Games, but the 30,000-capacity Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium appeared to be only about one-quarter full on Friday night.

• Junglia theme park in Okinawa logs ¥17 billion loss in first year

  The ¥70 billion park opened last July to high expectations that it would help extend tourist stays and boost the local economy.

• China and U.S. to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit

  U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in Iran.

• Japan wary China could use Trump-Xi summit to bolster narrative against Tokyo

  Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be seeking a call with U.S. President Donald Trump to dispel Tokyo's concerns.

• When infinity becomes finite: How will Yayoi Kusama’s death influence the art market?

  There will be no new Kusamas, but rarity is another matter. Her death exposes the very different kinds of scarcity within her vast body of work.

• Japan’s finance chief says Takaichi isn’t ‘reflationist’

  The finance minister also reiterated her readiness to again support the yen and played down jitters over the recent gains in bond yields.

• Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, report says

  U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he expects to resume bombing after November congressional elections.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• How firms linked to sanctioned Chinese cotton giant sell clothes to U.S.

  Since Esquel's blacklisting, three garment makers in Vietnam have continued to source much of its cotton while also selling products to the U.S.

• China pushes to fill Trump’s void across range of U.N. activities

  As U.S. President Donald Trump withholds millions of dollars in U.S. dues and pulls out of dozens of agencies, China is filling the gap.

• Xi calls for U.S. to ‘oppose’ Taiwan independence as Trump hails China as WWII ally

  Trump hailed the superpowers' "common interests" that he said made the two "allies in World War II" — remarks likely to raise eyebrows in Tokyo.

• India rape cases turn focus back onto women’s safety

  The incidents have raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence.

• China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industry

  Local governments are promising to build tech clusters and offering subsidies to AI filmmakers and startups, a familiar industrial policy playbook.

• Thai court case risks election rerun and renewed political turmoil

  An adverse ruling could force Thailand back to the polls within months, ending a period of unusual political stability.

• Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepalese minister

  The Himalayan nation suffered one of the worst catastrophes in its history late last month when a tsunami-like flood cut a swath of destruction.

• Cambodia to target casinos in next phase of anti-scam sweep

  Cambodian Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith says that some casinos, though licensed, are suspected of involvement in online scams and gambling.

Culture news from Japan Times

• When infinity becomes finite: How will Yayoi Kusama’s death influence the art market?

  There will be no new Kusamas, but rarity is another matter. Her death exposes the very different kinds of scarcity within her vast body of work.

• The unmaking of Friday Night Plans

  Once a rising star of sleek R&B, Friday Night Plans has spent the past few years dismantling the pop persona she built.

• A trumpet-led finale brings new spark to Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival

  The festival's 35th edition brought together musicians from across generations and continents celebrating collaboration and friendship.

• Woe is marriage: ‘Until the T-Shirt Dries’ is a meandering take on middle-class ennui

  A melodramatic narrative with a ruminative core, the TBS series' constituent parts fail to come together in a satisfying way.

• Moons, mazes, mountains: Japan’s art scene this fall will tickle your fancy

  A busy season lies ahead with new festivals in Tokyo and Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, as well as ongoing exhibitions and performances.

• Country song beats Mariah Carey tune for U.S. chart record

  Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has made chart history, surpassing a holiday classic for the most weeks at No. 1.

• Pop star Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ following controversy

  The singer maintained an apolitical stance but broke his silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his first show since the controversy began.

• More Chinese films fill TIFF theaters as Canada-China ties warm

  Filmmakers and festival programmers point to a growing appetite for stories from China and across the Chinese-speaking world.

Sports news from Japan Times

• 11-year-old esports prodigy claims gold at Asian Games

  Yuki Kurihara is the youngest athlete in Japan's Asian Games history.

• Organizers ‘not satisfied’ by rows of empty seats at Asian Games

  The 100-meter sprints are one of the highlights of any Games, but the 30,000-capacity Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium appeared to be only about one-quarter full on Friday night.

• Japanese skateboarders grab gold at Asian Games

  In swimming, Kodai Nishiono won the gold medal in the men's 200-meter backstroke.

• Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons

  Robinson's performance gave Atlanta its first win of the NFL season, while a shellshocked Lambeau Field booed as the Packers slipped to 1-2.

• Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power

  One outcome could be a governance compromise under which Gianni Infantino remains in office but gives up some power.

• Female racer Chadwick gets first taste of driving F1 car

  The run made Chadwick only the second woman to test drive a Williams Formula One car after Susie Wolff.

• Brian Daboll in tow as Titans square up with Giants

  There are reasons to believe the Giants might be able to salvage a respectable season, starting with Sunday's home game against the winless Titans.

• Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrones table tennis king China

  China had won gold in the event at every Games since 1994 but Sora Matsushima beat Wen Ruibo in the decisive match.

Life news from Japan Times

• To craft a Buddhist bell, ‘you have to find peace within yourself first’

  Yoshinori Shimatani, a fourth-generation "orin" (standing bell) master craftsman, views his process as equal parts physical and spiritual.

• When tourists do the ‘Nagoya skip,’ do they know what they’re skipping?

  Despite historical, cultural and culinary draws, only 10% of overseas visitors set foot in Aichi and Gifu prefectures.

• The hip side of Japan the tourists haven’t figured out yet

  From faded resorts to kissaten and neon-lit bars, Showa Japan is finding new life among locals and visitors alike.

• From <i>katsu</i> to <i>numa</i>: The language of Japan’s capsule-toy obsession

  A casual hobby can quickly become a costly rabbit hole, introducing new rituals and a variety of vocabulary along the way.

• Stuffed sushi pockets with a show-off personality

  "Shinmai" (new rice) will be hitting shelves in the coming weeks, and this recipe makes full use of this staple ingredient.

• A cocktail menu for the <i>konbini</i>-obsessed

  At Tokyo Confidential, familiar convenience store favorites from melon buns to instant noodles become playful cocktails.

• Tokyo Game Show turns 30, but gaming keeps looking to the past

  Japan's premier gaming event celebrates three decades with many of the games that debuted on the show floor years ago.

• A look back at 30 years of Tokyo Game Show

  From Nintendo's shunning to pandemic upheavals, Tokyo Game Show has weathered three decades to become a global gaming institution.

 

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