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• BioNTech lung cancer drug extends survival versus chemotherapy

  Patients treated with gotistobart lived for a median 18.5 months, compared with 10 months for those given the standard-of-care chemotherapy.

• Takaichi seeks closer cooperation with IEA on energy security

  "I hope to make the global supply-demand structure more resilient," Takaichi said during a meeting with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol in Tokyo.

• Gold bars increasingly used in scams in Japan

  Gold bar scam losses amounted to ¥8.13 billion in Japan in the first half of 2026, already topping the ¥6.02 billion lost in all of last year.

• Yamanashi to charge climbers for Mount Fuji helicopter rescues

  Those who don't submit a climbing plan during the offseason but require rescue by a disaster-response helicopter later will be charged a fee.

• Murai likely to be named Diet affairs head in LDP exec reshuffle

  It is customary for the post of LDP parliamentary affairs chief to be held by a former Cabinet minister.

• Voters emphasized economic concerns over base relocation in choosing Koja

  Following his victory Sunday night, Genta Koja said his priorities as Okinawa's next governor would be on addressing the local economy.

• The Takaichi administration’s high-stakes growth gamble

  Japan is attempting to secure long-term national strength by using fiscal spending to mobilize private investment.

• Man admits to stalking and killing ex-girlfriend in Ibaraki

  Takumi Ouchi admitted to stalking and murdering Haruka Komatsumoto, his ex-girlfriend, after denying the charges during the initial probe.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age

  The gray digital divide has become a growing issue in the "superaged society," which is also home to world-leading smartphone and memory chipmakers.

• Chinese defense forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions

  Hundreds of military officers, diplomats and scholars from dozens of countries are expected to attend the three-day event.

• Xi-Modi thaw at BRICS masks deep divisions between Asian rivals

  In a meeting Saturday, the two leaders agreed to further promote cultural and business exchanges, and coordinate on regional and global issues.

• At least 129 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes

  Crews managed to rescue 108 people from the Virgo Transport 8 ship and were still searching for any other survivors.

• Nepal tunnel survivor finds solace in village homecoming

  At least 1,386 people have died and 5,130 are still missing across Nepal weeks after a Himalayan glacier collapsed near the Chinese border.

• How China and Nepal are battling flood rumors online

  Both countries have gone after fake posts on the flood, but Beijing has done more to suppress footage and punish people challenging official figures.

• Children in flood-hit Nepal grapple with loss and cling to hope

  More than 500 children have been separated from their parents by the catastrophic Aug. 26 flooding that hit the China-Nepal border.

• Myanmar says U.N. envoy illegitimate ahead of credentials decision

  Appointed by Aung San Suu Kyi's government, the ambassador broke with his country's rulers weeks after their military coup in 2021.

Culture news from Japan Times

• Hirokazu Koreeda’s ‘Look Back’ is gorgeous but unnecessary

  The director's authorial signature gets somewhat muddled in this adaptation of a manga by "Chainsaw Man" creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.

• Hirokazu Koreeda’s ‘Look Back’ wins five awards at Venice film festival

  The five prizes, which were independently awarded by external organizations other than the festival itself, included the CinemaSara Award.

• Diving into Japan’s art scene, one fair at a time

  Usually bringing together hundreds of artists and galleries in one place, art fairs remove the distance, making viewing and comparing a vast array of artworks possible.

• Double-dipping: When one manga adaptation just isn’t enough

  Across the generations, popular manga have lent themselves to both live-action and anime adaptations — with sometimes surprising results.

• Anime didn’t change after 9/11, but 9/11 changed how I watched anime.

  Japanese anime was already imagining a fractured, unstable world. After 9/11, we began seeing it differently.

• ‘Satoko Always’: A multilayered story discombobulates and delights

  Shuichi Okita's latest feature film is a thematically rich and formally daring exploration of reality and fantasy.

• A Japanese filmmaker’s harrowing exploration of the Vietnam War

  Shinya Tsukamoto's "Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?" examines the lifelong impact of war on the human psyche.

• Manga artist Takashi Okazaki wins Emmy for ‘Star Wars: Visions’

  Okazaki was honored for character design on "The Duel: Payback," a mostly monochrome short centered on a former Sith known as Ronin.

Sports news from Japan Times

• Kaima Taira uses data and science in pursuit of pitching perfection

  The Seibu Lions ace has combined elite velocity with a deep understanding of biomechanics to become one of NPB's best pitchers.

• X League rocked by ‘ghost pro’ scandal as Minerva boycotts game against Obic

  The X League was hoping its new licensing system would lead to greater exposure. It has — but not in a manner that it had hoped.

• Grand Slam drought for U.S. men reaches 23rd year after Ben Shelton falls at U.S. Open

  As the likes of Venus and Serena Williams, Sloane Stephens, Coco Gauff and Madison Keys collected hardware on the women's side, the U.S. men have rarely found their way into a championship final.

• Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli plans to keep foot on gas in title race

  The 20-year-old Italian benefitted from the poor fortune of McLaren's Lando Norris to claim his eighth win of the season.

• Refereeing body says decision to award decisive goal in Manchester derby was wrong

  Haaland's strike on the hour mark was initially disallowed for offside but was allowed to stand after a VAR review found him to be onside.

• Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to capture U.S. Open title

  The home fans were desperate to see Shelton end a 23-year American men's Grand Slam drought, but the eighth seed never found his top form in his first major final.

• Mbappe scores brace as Real Madrid get 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano

  The result put Real Madrid level with leaders Barcelona who play Levante on Sunday.

• Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first U.S. Open crown

  An ankle injury threatened to derail her campaign, but she overcame those concerns to earn her a third Grand Slam crown.

Life news from Japan Times

• Despite population decline, Rishiri Island’s kombu harvest goes on

  Prized for its clean flavor, the kombu harvested off of remote Rishiri Island takes a village to farm, dry and cut.

• Japan’s homegrown peppers can pack an unsuspecting punch

  With names like "hawk's talons" and "lion's head," these popular peppers are a great way to eat more veggies with a kick.

• How to make the ‘downgraded’ Seishun 18 ticket work for you

  The ticket was once a beloved travel hack for Japan's train lovers, but using it now requires a bit more forethought to get the most out of it.

• The demonic highs of ‘Onimusha’ make up for jarring lows

  The new hack-and-slash action RPG from Capcom has stunningly fun boss battles that more than make up for its weaker moment.

• The Suica mascot campaign is getting weird … and wonderful

  Japan's online masses have rallied around a purple rabbit, raising questions about who really decides Suica's future.

• How to get a start in reading books in Japanese

  From picture books to manga and young adult fiction, here's how to find Japanese books that match your language level.

• From farmers to chefs, Japan’s culinary voices tell their tales

  "The Art and Craft of Japanese Cooking: Artisans, Chefs, Recipes" combines recipes with essays on chefs' approaches as well as the artisans behind the ingredients they work with.

• Punch Room Tokyo shakes its way to the top

  Under the creative direction of bartender Yasuhiro Kawakubo, Punch Room Tokyo has climbed to the top of Japan's bartending scene.

 

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