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# ![@japantimes Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::7424642.png) @japantimes The Japan Times

Kansai Electric is planning to survey potential sites for new nuclear reactors in Japan, with the goal of replacing aging units. The company will conduct geological and other surveys in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture. This move is part of Japan's efforts to revamp its nuclear energy policy.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Osaka Gas is looking to invest in more U.S. gas-fired power plants as the boom in artificial intelligence and data centers heralds a surge in demand for reliable energy supply"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1993923954923160042)  2025-11-27T06:04Z 467.1K followers, 2236 engagements


"South Korea is set to relocate the presidential office back to the Blue House in a move aimed at erasing former leader Yoon Suk Yeols legacy a year after his failed bid to put the country under martial law"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997948128675213521)  2025-12-08T08:35Z 467.1K followers, 5966 engagements


"Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki has announced his approval for the restart of the No. X reactor at Hokkaido Electric Power's Tomari nuclear power plant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998676085035188469)  2025-12-10T08:48Z 467.1K followers, 1764 engagements


"Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border tensions reignite - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/asia-pacific/politics/thailand-cambodia-border-clash/)  2025-12-09T01:01Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"In the company of rats: Tokyo's growing rodent problem - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/japan/society/tokyo-rat-infestation-garbage/)  2025-12-09T07:59Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Japan and China trade barbs over radar lock-on as row shows no signs of abating - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/japan/politics/china-japan-radar-lock-on-protest/)  2025-12-09T01:01Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Nvidia wins Trumps approval to sell H200 AI chips in China - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/09/tech/nvidia-trump-us-china/)  2025-12-09T04:02Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"LDP discussing 2027 income tax hike to fund defense spending - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/05/japan/ldp-income-tax-hike-defense-spending/)  2025-12-07T13:45Z 208.1M followers, 1332 engagements


"Nissan has agreed to sell its global headquarters in Yokohama in a $XXX million deal to a group sponsored by Hong Kong-listed autoparts maker Minth Group"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1986288450182500481)  2025-11-06T04:24Z 467K followers, 3377 engagements


"SBI Shinsei Bank's planned initial public offering aims to sell as much as XXX billion of shares in what could be one of the largest listings in Japan this year valuing the Japanese lender at around X trillion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1989112599674253760)  2025-11-13T23:26Z 467K followers, 2670 engagements


"The market value of the Bank of Japans holdings of exchange-traded funds reached a record high at the end of September according to its first financial statement since deciding to start offloading the assets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1993888699671588975)  2025-11-27T03:44Z 467.1K followers, 2240 engagements


"The Japanese Trade Union Confederation or Rengo adopted a plan to demand a pay increase of X% or more in annual spring wage negotiations next year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994392196946985349)  2025-11-28T13:05Z 467.1K followers, 2690 engagements


"When the glass ceiling is a windshield: Severine Lamielle is a quiet trailblazer of the taxi industry as a female expat in Japans least populous prefecture. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995658375405732191)  2025-12-02T00:56Z 467.1K followers, 2415 engagements


"A modern marriage is put to the test when the supportive partner suddenly becomes the successful one in Chihiro Amanos Sato and Sato"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995665243947626672)  2025-12-02T01:24Z 467K followers, 2524 engagements


"Office and household goods supplier Askul has resumed order receipts on the internet from corporate clients under its Askul brand service following a system failure caused by a cyberattack"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996177291664068657)  2025-12-03T11:18Z 467.1K followers, 2215 engagements


"Nomuras CEO has vowed to build on the companys earnings revival by strengthening businesses across the board ranging from wealth to asset management and dealmaking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996345613202436254)  2025-12-03T22:27Z 467.1K followers, 2104 engagements


"Machines clank and weights clatter at gyms across Japan but the people working out arent your typical bodybuilders many are in their 60s 70s or even 80s. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996740768627650852)  2025-12-05T00:37Z 467.1K followers, 2357 engagements


"Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki inspected Hokkaido Electric Power's Tomari nuclear plant ahead of his final decision on whether to approve the planned restart of the No. X reactor at the plant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997049235313729897)  2025-12-05T21:03Z 467K followers, 2217 engagements


"Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone as the death toll rose to 618"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997632910472409517)  2025-12-07T11:42Z 467.1K followers, 2940 engagements


"U.S. President Donald Trump has raised potential antitrust concerns for Netflixs planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery noting that the market share of the combined entity may pose problems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997866772641226970)  2025-12-08T03:12Z 467.1K followers, 2561 engagements


"Japan and China trade barbs over radar lock-on as row shows no signs of abating"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998196196066865624)  2025-12-09T01:01Z 467K followers, XX engagements


"Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border tensions reignite"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998196198210154824)  2025-12-09T01:01Z 467K followers, XX engagements


"Trump slams 'decaying' and 'weak' Europe as U.S. ties to continent wither - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/10/world/politics/trump-decaying-weak-europe/)  2025-12-10T02:52Z 208.1M followers, X engagements


"Japans flu season comes early as new variant spreads - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/02/japan/science-health/flu-season/)  2025-12-04T04:02Z 208.1M followers, 5659 engagements


"Wasteland: Tokyo grows on its own trash"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2017/02/18/environment/wasteland-tokyo-grows-trash/)  2021-02-14T16:08Z 208.1M followers, 1M engagements


"Free-riding U.S. allies that dont step up will face consequences Hegseth warns - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/07/japan/hegseth-allies-japan-defense/)  2025-12-08T01:35Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Trumps new shift on Ukraine leaves Europe feeling on the hook - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/25/world/politics/trump-shift-ukraine-europe/)  2025-09-26T13:11Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Article Expired - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/20/japan/society/tokyo-aiming-to-eliminate-areas-congested-with-wooden-houses/)  2024-12-18T15:00Z 208.1M followers, 3.9M engagements


"Toyoko Kids: The lonely street children of Tokyo - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/05/japan/society/toyoko-kids-tokyo-subculture/)  2025-10-05T11:21Z 208.1M followers, 253.8K engagements


"Why Takaichi must stand up to Beijings bullying - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/04/japan/takaichi-push-back-on-beijings-bullying/)  2025-12-06T07:10Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Like in past disasters misinformation spreads online in Aomori quake aftermath - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/10/japan/society/quake-fake-news-videos/)  2025-12-10T14:23Z 208.1M followers, X engagements


"Article Expired - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/29/japan/crime-legal/government-crack-down-host-clubs/)  2024-03-30T07:40Z 208.1M followers, 1.3M engagements


"Nomura CEO pledges big growth phase in wealth and asset management - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/02/companies/nomura-wealth-asset-management/)  2025-12-03T22:33Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"F-35s all contain banned China-made alloy Pentagon says - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/09/10/world/f35-chinese-component/)  2023-04-20T20:30Z 208.1M followers, 79.5K engagements


"The coming influx of an idol workforce - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/11/29/music/the-coming-influx-of-an-idol-workforce)  2018-11-25T22:45Z 208.1M followers, 342.8K engagements


"Japans koseki system: dull uncaring but terribly efficient"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2016/06/22/issues/japans-koseki-system-dull-uncaring-terribly-efficient/)  2016-06-22T02:08Z 208.1M followers, 211.7K engagements


"Trumps unapologetically America First National Security Strategy - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/09/world/an-america-first-national-security-strategy/)  2025-12-10T06:28Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"U.S. may require tourists to disclose social media history to customs - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/10/japan/society/esta-social-media/)  2025-12-10T09:50Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"M7.6 quake triggers tsunami warning for northeastern Japan - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/08/japan/tohoku-quake-tsunami/)  2025-12-08T18:58Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"NTT Data Group is considering building data centers in Saudi Arabia as the Japanese firm looks to capitalize on fresh momentum around artificial intelligence in the kingdom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1988453644123943158)  2025-11-12T03:47Z 467.1K followers, 3785 engagements


"The mayor of the village of Tomari in Hokkaido has indicated his plan to approve the restart of the No. X reactor at Hokkaido Electric Power's Tomari nuclear power plant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1990687852653416525)  2025-11-18T07:45Z 467.1K followers, 2839 engagements


"Angel City FC midfielder Hina Sugita agreed to a three-year contract extension on Tuesday that spans through the 2029 season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1990994705681678787)  2025-11-19T04:05Z 467.1K followers, 3019 engagements


"Sell-Japan trade takes a breather as verbal intervention dialed up slightly and stimulus package that so worried the market within expectations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1991991028799226001)  2025-11-21T22:04Z 467.1K followers, 3392 engagements


"Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki has announced his support for a planned restart of the No. X reactor at Hokkaido Electric Powers Tomari nuclear plant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994439024526639380)  2025-11-28T16:11Z 467.1K followers, 2268 engagements


"When the glass ceiling is a windshield: Severine Lamielle is a quiet trailblazer of the taxi industry as a female expat in Japans least populous prefecture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995283075698184358)  2025-12-01T00:05Z 467.1K followers, 3284 engagements


"Invictus Investment Partners a new Japan-focused hedge fund is tapping alumni of Citadel and Point72 Asset Management to become its chief investment officer and chief executive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995411127891546519)  2025-12-01T08:34Z 467.1K followers, 2585 engagements


"Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis remark in October that she will work work work work and work as president of the Liberal Democratic Party was named 2025s buzzword of the year on Monday. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995464836516331639)  2025-12-01T12:07Z 467.1K followers, 3820 engagements


"Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis remark in October that she will work work work work and work as president of the Liberal Democratic Party was named 2025s buzzword of the year on Monday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995624077097070980)  2025-12-01T22:40Z 467.1K followers, 3781 engagements


"Taiwanese prosecutors charged Tokyo Electron for failing to prevent staff from allegedly stealing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. trade secrets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995857764975849514)  2025-12-02T14:09Z 467.1K followers, 3103 engagements


"Sponsored content Experience Yokohamas stunning lights historic streets fireworks and night cruises in Japans top night-view city"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996082324392317272)  2025-12-03T05:01Z 467.1K followers, 2172 engagements


"Sponsored content Experience Saitamas traditions: ningyo craftsmanship 100-year bonsai culture and beloved eel dishes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996444904243732601)  2025-12-04T05:02Z 467.1K followers, 2258 engagements


"Japan's average retail rice price hit a new record high for the first time in three weeks according to agriculture ministry data"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997279190538649624)  2025-12-06T12:17Z 467.1K followers, 2964 engagements


"A modern marriage is put to the test when the supportive partner suddenly becomes the successful one in Chihiro Amanos Sato and Sato"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997283397287170154)  2025-12-06T12:34Z 467.1K followers, 3402 engagements


"When the glass ceiling is a windshield: Severine Lamielle is a quiet trailblazer of the taxi industry as a female expat in Japans least populous prefecture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997297565247697331)  2025-12-06T13:30Z 467.1K followers, 2737 engagements


"During a career with Suntory Group Masako Orii forged a path through marketing and human resources before arriving at the famed Suntory Hall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997579694758142109)  2025-12-07T08:11Z 467.1K followers, 2986 engagements


"Donald Trumps outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was close and depended on resolving just two major issues while Moscow says it wants radical changes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997839097335828497)  2025-12-08T01:22Z 467.1K followers, 2427 engagements


"Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama birdied the first hole of a sudden death playoff to beat Alex Noren in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997848598839501238)  2025-12-08T01:59Z 467.1K followers, 2183 engagements


"Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture which was severely damaged by last years powerful earthquake and heavy rains"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997862824823976435)  2025-12-08T02:56Z 467.1K followers, 2371 engagements


"Japans economy shrank in the three months through September the government confirmed giving some justification for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis stimulus package"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997885809161077209)  2025-12-08T04:27Z 467.1K followers, 2628 engagements


"Paramount Skydance launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery at $XX a share in cash just days after the company agreed to a deal with Netflix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998219593509138441)  2025-12-09T02:34Z 467K followers, 2262 engagements


"Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of former leader Bashar Assad as tens of thousands took to the streets to mark the anniversary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998223921259192804)  2025-12-09T02:51Z 467.1K followers, 2236 engagements


"Ishiro Honda: The master behind Godzilla"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2017/11/18/books/ishihiro-honda-master-behind-godzilla/)  2017-11-21T19:08Z 208.1M followers, 193.1K engagements


"Inside Aokigahara Japan's 'Suicide Forest' - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2011/06/26/general/inside-japans-suicide-forest/)  2018-01-26T17:18Z 208.1M followers, 1.7M engagements


"Article Expired - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/02/japan/japan-cyclists-helmet-wearing/)  2024-06-28T19:54Z 208.1M followers, 537.3K engagements


"China-Japan tensions may continue for a year Taiwan foreign minister warns - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/02/japan/politics/taiwan-minister-china-japan-spat/)  2025-12-02T07:11Z 208.1M followers, 10.5K engagements


"Japans bears have been on their killing spree for more than XXX years - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/09/japan/society/bear-attacks-japan-wildlife/)  2025-11-12T06:35Z 208.1M followers, 43.8K engagements


"Chinas trade surplus tops $X trillion despite plunge in U.S.-bound exports - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/08/economy/china-trade-surplus-rise/)  2025-12-08T14:12Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Japan to issue $XX billion in new bonds to fund stimulus - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/27/75b-new-bonds-stimulus/)  2025-11-30T15:00Z 208.1M followers, 84.1K engagements


"Article Expired - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/18/national/japan-south-korea-security-dialogue-resumes/)  2023-07-23T11:41Z 208.1M followers, 774.3K engagements


"Japan-China hotline seen not functioning after radar incident - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/japan/politics/japan-china-hotline-function/)  2025-12-09T06:48Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Europe nears deal on Russian assets as Ukraine war talks continue - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/world/politics/europe-russian-assets-ukraine/)  2025-12-10T02:56Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Rise of fast-fashion Shein and Temu roils global air cargo industry - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/22/companies/fast-fashion-shein-temu-global-cargo/)  2025-11-23T19:10Z 208.1M followers, 500.7K engagements


"Japans orphans neglected: HRW"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/01/national/japans-orphans-neglected-hrw/)  2014-05-01T05:55Z 208.1M followers, 211.7K engagements


"Bando POW camp: chivalry's last bastion - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2006/06/13/national/bando-pow-camp-chivalrys-last-bastion/)  2021-04-25T23:52Z 208.1M followers, 1.6M engagements


"Nearly XX% in Japan and China have negative views of other - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/03/japan/society/japan-china-negative-views/)  2025-06-08T20:26Z 208.1M followers, 179.4K engagements


"KFC cuts queues to keep Japan's fried chicken Christmas custom alive - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/15/business/corporate-business/kfc-christmas-chicken-covid19/)  2025-12-09T05:00Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Switzerland and Austria say they would host ICC-wanted Putin for peace talks - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/20/world/politics/switzerland-austria-putin-peace-talks/)  2025-08-20T14:35Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Rural communities look to urban populations for growth"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/satoyama-consortium/2020/07/19/satoyama-consortium/rural-communities-look-urban-populations-growth/)  2020-07-19T01:41Z 208.1M followers, 306.1K engagements


"Tsunami warnings lifted after M7.5 quake rocks northeastern Japan - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/japan/tohoku-quake-tsunami/)  2025-12-09T05:26Z 208.1M followers, X engagements


"Japans rigid koseki system keeps it all in the family"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/08/04/national/media-national/japans-rigid-koseki-system-keeps-family/)  2018-08-03T22:49Z 208.1M followers, 211.7K engagements


"Putting Japans coming inheritance windfall to good use"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/10/18/commentary/japan-commentary/japan-inheritance-windfall/)  2020-10-18T00:49Z 208.1M followers, 9.1M engagements


"U.S. Fed appears set for third rate cut despite sharp divides - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/10/economy/fed-rate-cut-likely/)  2025-12-10T13:51Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Bicycle helmets are now mandatory in Japan. Heres how people feel about that"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/31/national/bicycle-helmet-duty-bound/)  2023-04-04T01:21Z 208.1M followers, 537.3K engagements


"Japans discriminatory koseki registry system looks ever more outdated"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2016/07/10/issues/japans-discriminatory-koseki-registry-system-looks-ever-outdated/)  2017-06-10T03:38Z 208.1M followers, 211.7K engagements


"Chinese fighters target SDF jets with radar lock-on as tensions surge - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/07/japan/china-japan-radar-lock-on/)  2025-12-07T09:22Z 208.1M followers, 6536 engagements


"What were the long slow shakes felt throughout eastern Japan on Monday - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/japan/science-health/japan-quake-long-period-ground-motion/)  2025-12-10T10:57Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"More than XX injuries reported after Aomori earthquake - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/japan/aomori-quake-injuries/)  2025-12-09T16:38Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Woodworking meets forest revitalization"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/satoyama-consortium/2018/09/23/satoyama-consortium/woodworking-meets-forest-revitalization/)  2018-10-07T01:27Z 208.1M followers, 306.1K engagements


"Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along contested border - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/asia-pacific/trump-thailand-cambodia-fighting/)  2025-12-10T02:57Z 208.1M followers, 1680 engagements


"2025 was the year Japans box office returned - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/12/04/film/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-kokuho-festivals/)  2025-12-04T09:24Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"A cargo ship carrying plutonium-uranium mixed oxide or MOX fuel produced in France has arrived at Kansai Electric Power's Takahama nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture informed sources have said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1990276728057483608)  2025-11-17T04:32Z 467.1K followers, 3409 engagements


"Where the Amazon rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean the Brazilian river island of Marajo is losing ground against sea-level rise as coastal erosion destroys the rich mangrove forests that act as its natural buffers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1992538175374229776)  2025-11-23T10:18Z 467.1K followers, 3403 engagements


"Seafood giant Maruha Nichiro has succeeded in farming saury from eggs to a size suitable for consumption paving the way for commercializing the cultured autumn delicacy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1993201544414609705)  2025-11-25T06:14Z 467.1K followers, 4068 engagements


"Japanese pop star Taichi Kokubun apologized Wednesday for a compliance violation that led to his removal from a Nippon Television Network program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1993928325727731847)  2025-11-27T06:22Z 467.1K followers, 2973 engagements


"U.S. President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week and advised her not to provoke Beijing on the question of Taiwan's sovereignty. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1993963751175774610)  2025-11-27T08:42Z 467.1K followers, 507.4K engagements


"Japanese pop star Taichi Kokubun apologized for a compliance violation that led to his removal from a Nippon Television Network program. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994158814858186927)  2025-11-27T21:38Z 467.1K followers, 5261 engagements


"A Japanese high court branch on Friday rejected injunctions by local residents seeking to halt the operations of aging nuclear power reactors run by Kansai Electric Power in Fukui Prefecture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994449612980068508)  2025-11-28T16:53Z 467.1K followers, 2127 engagements


"Kawasaki Heavy Industries will have to raise the prices of its high-end motorcycles if it wants to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995468364383133800)  2025-12-01T12:21Z 467.1K followers, 2633 engagements


""Just shut your mouths. Invest everything in me": Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for investment in Japan at a Saudi Arabia-led international financial conference quoting a famous line from "Attack on Titan." 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1995646102469501198)  2025-12-02T00:08Z 467.1K followers, 7032 engagements


"Japans economy shrank in the three months through September the government confirmed giving some justification for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis stimulus package. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998146034350924264)  2025-12-08T21:41Z 467.1K followers, 3160 engagements


"Japanese curry restaurant chain operator Ichibanya aims to expand its Curry House CoCo Ichibanya or CoCo Ichi restaurant network across India. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998159654459674915)  2025-12-08T22:36Z 467.1K followers, 2948 engagements


"The textile industry in the Bingo region in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture has survived thanks to business leaders' innovations and quality that has stood the test of time. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998181303376564720)  2025-12-09T00:02Z 467.1K followers, 2510 engagements


"Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa one of the three co-winners of this years Nobel Prize in chemistry has called for long-term financial support for basic research which takes time to product results"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998194214388089270)  2025-12-09T00:53Z 467.1K followers, 2125 engagements


"Alina Habba a former Trump lawyer whom he installed as New Jerseys top federal prosecutor is resigning from the role after a federal appeals court found her appointment was unlawful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998207379528114598)  2025-12-09T01:45Z 467.1K followers, 2138 engagements


"Fresh off claiming his first world championship Lando Norris has confirmed that he will drive with the No. X on his McLaren in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998267877560873049)  2025-12-09T05:46Z 467.1K followers, 2298 engagements


"What you need to know about the government's "subsequent quake advisory" following Monday night's earthquake off the coast of Aomori Prefecture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998285072735101007)  2025-12-09T06:54Z 467.1K followers, 2716 engagements


"Amid growing tensions between Tokyo and Beijing the head of the Japan Association of Travel Agents stresses the need for Japan to cut its reliance on travel demand from one specific country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998358361356517586)  2025-12-09T11:45Z 467.1K followers, 2355 engagements


"Osaka Gas aims to sell 70000 tons of liquefied natural gas a year as ship fuel through offshore supply by 2030 President Masataka Fujiwara said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998373635078148468)  2025-12-09T12:46Z 467.1K followers, 2320 engagements


"Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said the central bank is getting closer to attaining its inflation target adding to signals that the BOJ may raise its interest rate at a policy meeting next week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998392151772746226)  2025-12-09T13:59Z 467.1K followers, 2223 engagements


"Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is using new border clashes with Cambodia to tap nationalist sentiment at home while gambling it wont unduly irritate U.S. President Donald Trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998560888031232165)  2025-12-10T01:10Z 467.1K followers, 1957 engagements


"Tencents shift from being a passive investor in successful game companies to its adoption of a hands-on approach with its acquisitions has helped it generate $XX billion in revenue over the past year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998572209086796143)  2025-12-10T01:55Z 467.1K followers, 1874 engagements


"Europe nears deal on Russian assets as Ukraine war talks continue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998587665546097172)  2025-12-10T02:56Z 467.1K followers, XXX engagements


"Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along contested border"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998587749063135312)  2025-12-10T02:57Z 467.1K followers, 1680 engagements


"Nomura Holdings has signed a contract with an organization led by baseballs home run king Sadaharu Oh to support professional athletes after they retire"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998595322461757473)  2025-12-10T03:27Z 467.1K followers, 2877 engagements


"SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise significantly more than $XX billion which would make it the biggest listing of all time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998614741099459053)  2025-12-10T04:44Z 467.1K followers, 2026 engagements


"Half a million people in Cambodia and Thailand have evacuated their homes to take shelter in pagodas schools and other safe havens following renewed border clashes between the two countries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998636804975534397)  2025-12-10T06:12Z 467.1K followers, 1943 engagements


"Commentary: Osaka Expo succeeded less through attendance than through the runaway popularity of its oddball mascot Myaku-Myaku highlighting how distinctive characters can drive massive economic impact and shape regional identity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998641333976666622)  2025-12-10T06:30Z 467.1K followers, 1931 engagements


"Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has introduced an artificial intelligence tool that automatically gathers and analyzes social media posts that appear to offer "dark" part-time jobs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998658846617678199)  2025-12-10T07:39Z 467.1K followers, 1754 engagements


"Keio University and OpenAI signed a memorandum of understanding on the integration of AI into the university with the maker of ChatGPT working closely with the Japanese institution on a range of projects"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998661993692070213)  2025-12-10T07:52Z 467.1K followers, 1799 engagements


"Japan Exchange Group the operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange launched a service enabling users to search corporate disclosure materials using artificial intelligence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998700332042367209)  2025-12-10T10:24Z 467.1K followers, 2032 engagements


"South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the suspected illegal links between a religious group and politicians"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998707516276920680)  2025-12-10T10:53Z 467.1K followers, 1785 engagements


"Upholding lower court rulings Japan's Supreme Court has ordered advertising giant Dentsu Group to pay a fine of XXX million over bid-rigging related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1998755079776604559)  2025-12-10T14:02Z 467.1K followers, 1536 engagements


"Hideki Matsuyama wins playoff to claim Hero World Challenge crown - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/08/more-sports/matsuyama-wins-hero-world-challenge/)  2025-12-08T03:10Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Russian hacker group claims responsibility for Askul cyberattack - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/31/companies/russia-hacker-askul/)  2025-10-31T23:46Z 208.1M followers, 3175 engagements


"Takaichis work ethic sound bite wins Japans buzzword of the year - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/01/japan/society/buzzword-of-year-2025/)  2025-12-01T07:07Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Paramount ups battle for Warner Bros. with hostile takeover bid - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/09/companies/paramount-warner-hostile-bid/)  2025-12-09T02:00Z 208.1M followers, X engagements


"Bear insurance takes off in Japan amid surge in deadly attacks - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/28/companies/bear-attacks-insurers/)  2025-11-29T00:45Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"U.S. sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense officials say - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/07/world/politics/us-2027-deadline-europe-nato/)  2025-12-07T09:00Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"How an unfree press stoked the flames of Hong Kongs deadly blaze - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/02/world/unfree-press-and-hong-kongs-deadly-blaze/)  2025-12-02T13:57Z 208.1M followers, 13.6K engagements


"Japan to ban marijuana-derived substance found in gummy candies"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/21/japan/crime-legal/pot-gummy-compound/)  2023-11-21T11:55Z 208.1M followers, 240.3K engagements


"Japan eyes ban on gene-edited babies - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/04/japan/gene-edit-baby-ban/)  2025-12-05T12:21Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Nippon Steel to shortlist two or three states for new U.S. plant - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/02/companies/nippon-steel-interview-us-plant/)  2025-12-06T02:25Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"JPYC worlds first yen stablecoin is issued - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/27/tech/jpyc-first-yen-pegged-stablecoin/)  2025-10-27T10:02Z 208.1M followers, 4750 engagements


"Rapidus plans second cutting-edge chip plant: reports - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/26/companies/rapidus-second-plant/)  2025-11-26T13:44Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"College Football Playoff bracket revealed; Notre Dame misses cut - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/08/more-sports/college-football-playoff-bracket/)  2025-12-08T10:07Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"In winter spring chrysanthemum greens hit their peak - The Japan Times"  
[X Link](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/02/food-drink/spring-chrysanthemums-recipe/)  2025-12-03T13:32Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements


"Dalton Investments co-founder James Rosenwald has called on Fuji Media Holdings to negotiate a settlement saying he wants to avoid a proxy fight with the Japanese broadcaster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1922060239681015876)  2025-05-12T22:44Z 467K followers, 3162 engagements


"A cyberattack has forced Japanese office equipment seller Askul to suspend order receipts and shipments and led Ryohin Keikaku to take the website of its Muji brand of household products offline"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1980240056657850593)  2025-10-20T11:49Z 467K followers, 3290 engagements


"Kansai Electric Power will start a survey early this month to assess whether it can build a new nuclear reactor in or near its Mihama nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture sources said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1985349072790679796)  2025-11-03T14:11Z 467K followers, 3335 engagements


"Google is planning to build a large artificial intelligence data center on Australias remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island after signing a cloud deal with the Department of Defence earlier this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1986704874218614805)  2025-11-07T07:58Z 467K followers, 2496 engagements


"Seven Bank is considering investing in a FamilyMart-affiliated credit-card company and is in discussions to do so according to the Japanese lenders president"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1988486973229523250)  2025-11-12T06:00Z 467K followers, 2562 engagements


"The Turkish lira which has plunged over XX% against the yen this year has become one of the hottest bets for Japans risk-hungry day traders raising fears yen intervention or lira volatility could wipe them out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1991474669606539593)  2025-11-20T11:52Z 467K followers, 2871 engagements


"Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users mental health according to court filings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1992426879588905108)  2025-11-23T02:56Z 467K followers, 78.6K engagements


"In Morocco which has reported more meteor falls than anywhere else in the last XX years the possibility of riches from outer space is luring meteor hunters to the Sahara Desert"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1992598492041159087)  2025-11-23T14:17Z 467K followers, 3122 engagements


"Rapidus plans to start building a second factory to produce cutting-edge semiconductors in a race with industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. local media in Japan has reported"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1993647364465160482)  2025-11-26T11:45Z 467K followers, 2149 engagements


"Commentary: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces Chinas inverted reality daily. Her clear articulation that Taiwans security is inseparable from Japans a simple geographic and strategic fact triggers paroxysms of manufactured outrage from Beijing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1993844258541871212)  2025-11-27T00:48Z 467K followers, 24.9K engagements


"In Morocco which has reported more meteor falls than anywhere else in the last XX years the possibility of riches from outer space is luring meteor hunters to the Sahara Desert"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994057129498382710)  2025-11-27T14:54Z 467K followers, 3013 engagements


"Asahi Group Holdings said Thursday it may have experienced a total of XXXX million data leaks after a cyberattack crippled its internal systems two months ago. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994146886169543024)  2025-11-27T20:50Z 467K followers, 2783 engagements


"Home electronics retailer Yamada Holdings says it will sell a human washing machine which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo at its flagship store in Tokyos Ikebukuro district. 👉"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994193353966075926)  2025-11-27T23:55Z 467K followers, 4084 engagements


"Prince Hitachi the younger brother of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and uncle of Emperor Naruhito turned XX on Friday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994235986960699779)  2025-11-28T02:44Z 467K followers, 2941 engagements


"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is set to quicken its push into India by boosting lending and adding staff after deploying almost $X billion to gain ground in one of the worlds fastest growing major economies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994292725928046892)  2025-11-28T06:30Z 467K followers, 2704 engagements


"Sponsored content Live like a feudal lord at Marugame Castle history tradition and breathtaking views in one unforgettable stay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1994663366560718938)  2025-11-29T07:03Z 467K followers, 2545 engagements


"Commentary: Japans "oshikatsu" culture is booming despite inflation with fans spending heavily on idols and characters in a way that now drives a multitrillion-yen market and even draws the attention of the central bank"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996029709889458688)  2025-12-03T01:32Z 467K followers, 2428 engagements


"Left-hander Anthony Kay who starred with the BayStars over the last two seasons and the Chicago White Sox have reached agreement on a two-year deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996478422961283126)  2025-12-04T07:15Z 467K followers, 1958 engagements


"Japans JFE Steel will invest XXXXX billion rupees in an equal joint venture with Indias JSW Steel as demand for steel in the South Asian country is surging"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996572456698466693)  2025-12-04T13:29Z 467K followers, 2311 engagements


"Japans Yuki Tsunoda said he was "disappointed but "okay about losing his Red Bull seat alongside four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen next season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996813221156532298)  2025-12-05T05:25Z 467K followers, 3447 engagements


"Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki inspected Hokkaido Electric Power's Tomari nuclear plant ahead of his final decision on whether to approve the planned restart of the No. X reactor at the plant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1996894398462689368)  2025-12-05T10:48Z 467K followers, 2007 engagements


"McLaren shrugged off talk of Red Bull team trickery in Sunday's title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Max Verstappen said he had nothing to lose and would go all out to win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997554138092118470)  2025-12-07T06:29Z 467K followers, 3088 engagements


"Indie video games developed on modest budgets by individuals and small teams are gaining traction in Japan for their innovative ideas and variety often absent from major studio titles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/japantimes/status/1997614630856806850)  2025-12-07T10:30Z 467K followers, 3012 engagements