LEAD STORY01Lead / Economy Desk
One percent sounds small. For Japan, it could mark a major turn for mortgages, corporate borrowing, the yen, and everyday prices.
Lead story appears above as 01 / June 12, 2026
02Sports Desk
Days before Japan opens against the Netherlands, the national captain steps away injured — and closes his international career.
03Imperial Desk
Without entering politics directly, the Emperor’s words added quiet weight to Japan’s discussion about the future of the Imperial Family.
04Security Desk
Taiwan, China, and uncertainty in Washington are pushing Japan into a more visible role in the Pacific security map.
05Food / Yokohama Desk
The waterfront becomes a battlefield of beef, buns, cheese, sauce, and summer crowds.
06Convenience Desk
Strawberry, mango, bergamot, passionfruit — Japan’s convenience-store fridge gets a glossy summer refresh.
07Odd Japan / Fast Food Desk
Four beef patties, 545 grams, 1,615 calories. Fast food becomes almost a sport.
08Rail / Technology Desk
Paper tickets are changing from something you insert into the gate to something the gate reads.
09Travel / Tokyo Desk
Fireworks, lanterns, fireflies, and festival memories glow over Tokyo’s night view.
10Pop Culture / Tottori Desk
A Hollywood remark gives Tottori Sand Dunes, pears, and regional tourism another burst of attention.
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