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• Many LDP members oppose retrial system reform bill

  Many argued that retrial appeals by prosecutors should be banned, saying such appeals impede relief for wrongful convictions.

• Second Japan-linked ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

  The ship is the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi, owned by an Indian affiliate of Mitsui O.S.K., according to the Japanese company.

• Trump weighs broader Cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

  Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White House as it confronts a politically challenging stretch.

• The Iran war is reshaping global aviation

  Executives of Western airlines have sensed an opportunity to take advantage and regain ground, adding alternative routes to steal away business.

• IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks

  The proposal comes amid market expectations the BOJ ‌will raise ‌interest rates as soon as April in the face of mounting inflationary ​pressure.

• Japan conducted foreign weapons protection 11 times in 2025

  The foreign military asset protection activities were carried out under national security-related laws for the U.S. and British militaries.

• Panel blasts University of Tokyo over corruption scandals

  The report listed issues found in the university's response to two scandals involving a professor of the university and a doctor of its hospital.

• Artemis astronauts more than halfway to moon, putting Earth in rearview

  NASA's online dashboard showed Saturday that the Orion spacecraft was more than 229,000 kilometers from Earth.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• AI is rewiring the world's most prolific film industry

  India produces the most movies of any country, but shifting audience habits are squeezing production budgets and studios are responding by tapping AI.

• Thai PM cracks down on ‘evil’ fuel smugglers profiteering from Gulf chaos

  The move follows reports of illicit fuel shipments from Thailand into Cambodia, and irregular practices identified across the supply chain by Thai officials.

• Streaming channel meant for pets launched in China

  The new channel on Tencent Video — China's most popular online streaming platform — is meant to keep pets company while alone or can be watched by animals and humans together.

• Blood clots and burning eyes as pollution chokes north Thailand

  The city of Chiang Mai has regularly topped the IQAir monitor website's most polluted big cities list this week, with the situation even worse in the backpacker destination of Pai.

• Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing: The general who made himself president

  The 69-year-old general, who has ruled Myanmar since a 2021 coup that triggered a civil war, was elected president in a parliamentary vote.

• From outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

  In a striking transformation, Pakistan has gone from diplomatic outcast to trusted regional partner as it mediates between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

• Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

  The Australian government is pleased with the overseas interest in the ban, but is also keen ‌to counter the news that many teens are still scrolling on their phones, experts say.

• Save ‘every drop of fuel,’ Lee urges South Koreans facing Mideast war impacts

  The president warned that the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran has triggered one of the most severe energy security threats in decades.

Culture news from Japan Times

• Museum of Narratives is rife with possibilities

  Part museum, part performance venue, the ambitious Museum of Narratives aims to make Shinagawa a cultural hub.

• ‘How to Steal the Gold’ spins real crime into playful heist fun

  A seemingly ordinary life unravels in surprising ways in Takayuki Kayano's character-driven crime comedy.

• The voices of Tibet, far from home

  A conversation with author Amy Yee on exile, identity and the lives of Tibetan refugees across continents.

• ‘90 Meters’ tempers the strain of caregiving with reassuring glow

  Shun Nakagawa's semi-autobiographical drama depicts the toll of caregiving on a teenage boy, offering a compassionate portrait that smooths some of life's rougher edges.

• How the Japanese made jazz their own

  Through Haruki Murakami and a Tokyo-to-New York performance, hints of how Japan reinterpreted jazz.

• What’s new (and what’s not) at the reopened Edo-Tokyo Museum

  After four years, the extensive history museum reopens with new large-scale models, digital screens and some finer tune-ups.

• Music Awards Japan sets June return in Tokyo

  A week of events will precede the June 13 ceremony, which has expanded entries and categories for year two.

• ‘Chimney Town: Frozen in Time’: A visually rich sequel with a thematic wobble

  The "Poupelle of Chimney Town" team is back with a more expansive sequel that trades industrial gloom for Ghibli-esque beauty.

Sports news from Japan Times

• Culture clash spelt shock end for Japan women's first foreign coach

  Greenlander Nielsen took a rampant Nadeshiko Japan to their third Asian title in four tournaments last month, but was let go shortly after.

• Italy's soccer federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure

  Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso's position is also under question

• Nadeshiko Japan and Australia challenge AFC equal pay after Women's Asian Cup

  The two teams accused the governing body of "ignoring" previous requests.

• Phil Mickelson to miss Masters due to 'personal health matter'

  The 55-year-old American, who plays on the LIV Golf tour, won the Masters in 2004, 2006 and 2010

• Nadeshiko Japan coach Nils Nielsen steps down after Asian Cup triumph

  Nielsen became the first foreign manager of the women's team in 2024.

• Alpine condemns online abuse directed at Franco Colapinto and Esteban Ocon

  The team also dismissed suspicions from some ​fans of "sabotage" against Colapinto.

• Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer signs with Long Island Ducks

  The right-hander is expected to be the club's starter in its opener on April 21 in Central Islip, New York.

• Unifying power of Japanese baseball brings together people from all walks of life

  In Japanese baseball, everyone belongs.

Life news from Japan Times

• ‘If you walk, you will see’: National parks bet on trekking tourists

  Multiday hikes through Japan's most rural stretches aim to benefit locals and visitors alike.

• A smarter stay near Tokyo Disneyland — if you don’t need the extras

  Opened on Feb. 13, the budget-friendly Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo Bay opts for theme park-focused performance over luxury bells and whistles.

• How to make better batter for tempura

  "The Art and Science of Tempura" cookbook shows you how to make a restaurant-quality crust for your fried ingredients. But will the recipe work in your kitchen?

• Cookies, miso and milk make a pie for all seasons

  Pull off a delicious, no-cream bake with a little help from "kōji" mold.

• What happens when Japan curates its aesthetic for the world?

  The Sui Collection of traditional artistry demonstrates how Japan wants to be seen — both domestically and abroad.

• With the end of 3G, Japan's beloved flip phones go dark

  More than 500,000 users and their retro phones will lose access to the network from March 31.

• It’s not too late — at least not when it comes to investing in Japanese stocks

  Volatility meets vocabulary as common expressions shape how people think about money and timing.

• A Saitama sake brewery embraces a little-known rice variety

  Gonda Shuzo in Kumagaya is banking on Sake Musashi, a local cultivar, to define the terroir of the region's sake.

 

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