The Japan Times

A new commentary in The Japan Times asks whether young people are genuinely being heard on sustainability, despite decades of rhetoric calling them 'the future'. The piece argues that while youth voices dominate climate activism, decision-makers often fail to act on their input when shaping environmental policy and practice, prompting debate about intergenerational responsibility.

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued record short-time heavy rain information and a linear rain band nowcast warning for Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Saga and Kumamoto prefectures in Kyushu. The alerts warn of extremely intense downpours that could cause landslides and flooding within hours. Residents are being urged to check evacuation information, and news outlets across Japan are reporting on the rapidly developing severe weather situation.

India and Japan are playing a T20 cricket match that is being followed live with a live score and fan chat. India vs Japan is an unusual fixture in international cricket, and Indian fans are turning out in large numbers to track the game and discuss it in real time as the match unfolds.

Japan's Defense Ministry is set to launch a new framework for incorporating technology from startups into its defense capabilities. The initiative aims to give emerging companies a clearer route to work with the military, an area where small firms have traditionally struggled to gain entry. Defense officials hope the move will speed up adoption of cutting-edge civilian technology at a time of regional security tensions.

India are playing Japan in a one-off T20 international, with live scores and ball-by-ball commentary drawing heavy attention from cricket fans. A full India side taking on Japan, an emerging cricketing nation, is an unusual fixture, and viewers are following the contest closely to see how the match unfolds and how Japan competes against one of the sport's strongest teams.

The Japan Times carries commentary under the headline 'A congress for Europe's future', addressing the future direction of Europe. No further details about the congress, its organisers, dates, or participants were provided in the available coverage.

Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tornado advisory (No. 1) for Nagasaki Prefecture, prompting local weather disaster alerts. Okinawa Times is among outlets carrying the news. Residents are being urged to watch for sudden gusts, lightning and hail, and to seek sturdy shelter if conditions deteriorate.

Tomoyuki Sugano, pitching for the Colorado Rockies in his second MLB season, was hit for two home runs by Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox. Sugano finished his second major league year with a 12-12 record, and commentary noted Murakami may have grown even since his time in Japan. The matchup drew wide attention in Japan as a meeting of two NPB stars now in the majors.