Takaichi calls for ships' safe passage in Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iran president
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that while Japan welcomed a ceasefire in the Iran war as "a positive step," securing ...
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Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished
The introduction of the scent of a different type of food brought back cats' appetites, even though the cats were eating...
Young people in Japan express lowest hopes for themselves and their country in poll
Only 16% of Japanese respondents were optimistic about the future of their country, the lowest rate among young people s...
Japan, Australia eye joint missile and drone production amid U.S. stockpile concerns
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said the shifting geostrategic environment is driving the quasi-allies to ret...
AI K-Pop startup Galaxy aims for IPO in Seoul and New York
The goal of the company, which is preparing for what could be the first overseas listing by a K-pop agency, is to create...
Japan aims to boost number of female troops as SDF struggles to enlist
Under a new target set this year, women should account for 13% of SDF members by March 2036, up from 9% currently, the D...
As Trump pressures NATO, Europeans question the deference shown by its leader
Despite the NATO chief's ability to connect with the U.S. president, Washington has cut aid to Ukraine, boosted Russia's...
Japan business failures hit 12-year high in fiscal 2025
The figure reached 10,505, up for the fourth straight year, reflecting a rise in failures among small companies.
NATO says Europe and Canada spent 20% more on defense in 2025
The spending boom reflects a shift within NATO, as U.S. President Donald Trump has questioned his country's role and bad...
Police arrest five more alleged members of Philippines-based Japan crime ring
The latest arrests have brought the total number of apprehended members and people with ties to the group to 14.
Is Trump the president who lost Asia to China?
After six weeks of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran and its ensuing counterattacks, it is the countries that bet on Chi...
Sumo creates unity on an island famed for division
In Ireland, an amateur sumo federation spanning north and south is navigating identity, politics and funding while build...
How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the U.S.?
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the M...
Japan’s Chiyoda considers resuming work on Qatar LNG project
Shares of Chiyoda touched the upper daily limit during morning trading hours in Tokyo as investors bet on the company as...
Less than 20% of patients in Japan interested in new Alzheimer’s drugs received one
Many were ineligible or decided against taking the medications due to potential side effects and the high cost, a study ...
Braves' Lopez and Angels' Soler ejected after fight
Braves manager Walt Weiss ended up tackling Jorge Soler on the first base line to help break up the fracas.
Japan to fine repeat violators of personal info law
The government hopes the move will have a deterrent effect by making clear to businesses that violations could incur eco...
Japanese researchers find a clue to the evolution of chloroplasts
Their research on a single-celled eukaryote called Rapaza viridis provides a clue to unraveling the evolution of chlorop...
Japan walks tightrope to keep ethylene plants running amid Middle East crisis
Manufacturers are reducing output to keep their plants running because it takes over a month to restart after a suspensi...
Tokyo DisneySea to celebrate its 25th anniversary as a ‘Sparkling Jubilee’
The event, dubbed the "Sparkline Jubilee," will feature park-wide decorations in an ocean-blue theme color and run from ...