‘Patlabor EZY’ turns everyday mecha bureaucracy into a delight
The new “Patlabor” series proves giant robots and police officers don’t need world-ending stakes to be entertaining. Sometimes, office ennui is enough.
Josh Hart leads second-half surge as Knicks take 2-0 lead over Cavaliers
New York has won nine straight games, a franchise record for a single postseason.
How Japan’s new ’blue tickets’ are putting cycling parents on edge
Parents say the new system has made them more mindful of the rules, but has also heightened concerns about child-seat use and children starting to cycle on their own.
What will the LDP’s new National Power Research Group become?
The group’s scale and participation by some of the Liberal Democratic Party’s heaviest hitters would’ve been unusual even for its former factions, let alone for policy research.
South Korean coach ’hurt’ by support for squad from North Korea
A large group of spectators from civic groups backed by Seoul’s unification ministry were in the stadium to support both teams.
Antarctic Treaty meeting in Hiroshima fails to reach accord
The impact of geopolitical rifts on the meeting could not be denied, Japan’s ambassador in charge of the gathering said.
GSDF Osprey to use U.S. base in Okinawa for first time
As part of a June exercise between the GSDF and the U.S. Marine Corps, the two are considering a plan to airlift a mock patient from Miyako Island to the U.S. Futenma base.
Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to join Germany for World Cup
The 40-year-old retired from international duty in 2024.
How Trump’s revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November
U.S. President Donald Trump’s success in purging the Republican Party of dissenters might also hurt its chances of retaining control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
Mayor in Kyoto Prefecture to take maternity leave in first for Japan
Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata, plans to take her leave later this summer.