Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks
In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including taking out cybersecurity insurance.
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What a Tokyo summer taught this New Zealander about climate shock
A realization after three months living in Japan's scorching capital: The trick to surviving a Japanese summer isn't beating the heat — it's learning to live around it.
USA Fencing approaching run-up to LA Games as chance to take sport mainstream
Andrews, who has led USA Fencing since 2022, said the federation had made a deliberate effort to market fencing to audiences beyond its traditional competitive base.
South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment ‘justice’
Victims are often expected to keep silent while employers have no clear legal duty to tell them how their cases ended.
Nadeshiko Japan’s Saki Kumagai hoping to encourage more girls to play soccer
Kumagai says she hopes her organization, Nadeshiko Care, will inspire young players to set their sights on joining the national team.
Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, which began Saturday in Beijing, combine events modeled on sports with those designed to test the robots in key simulated situations.
Taiwan president touts peace through strength on China battle anniversary
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 clash with Chinese forces, known as the start of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.
Painter supporting quake-hit Kumamoto with manga ‘Kinnikuman’
Kazuyuki Takishita is best known for his signature depictions of an ogre from the old Japanese folktale "Momotaro."
‘Lives at Right Angles’ offers seldom-seen portrayal of autism in Japan
J-pop idol Shota Yasuda crafts an insightful, compelling performance as the autistic protagonist of Syoutarou Kobayasi's "Lives at Right Angles."
‘Masayume’ finds Zen in the messiness of being human
Nao Yoshigai's experimental documentary blends meditation, autobiography and bodily humor into an unconventional meditation on healing and acceptance.
Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announce engagement
The pair won gold in dramatic fashion at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, coming back from fifth place after the short program to win the event.
Civic group leads efforts over 1942 undersea mine disaster
The Japanese and South Korean governments have begun DNA analysis of remains collected from the site after the group requested such research.
Japan and India hold first event focused on recycling of key minerals
The global market for critical minerals, including rare earths, is dominated by China, making it necessary for both Japan and India to rely heavily on imports.
Putin acknowledges economic impact from Ukraine’s refinery strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin came as Moscow and Kyiv continued to trade strikes on infrastructure facilities.
Government to support tourism in quake-hit Kyushu region
The measures will be included in the upcoming aid package due out this month.
What Trump’s crush on Kim means for the Indo-Pacific
As the U.S president cozies up to the North Korean dictator, America's allies in the region are building a new defense architecture.
Serena Williams to play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz at U.S. Open
It will be Williams' first competitive match at the U.S. Open since 2022.
This pit bull mix is just a ‘goofy, fun-loving girl’
Though she may look a bit scary, Takenoko is really just looking for someone to play with.
LDP desperate for a win in Okinawa governor race
LDP executives will visit the island prefecture one after another to rally support for Genta Koja, a 42-year-old former vice mayor of Naha.
All Blacks in driver’s seat after beating Springboks to open four-test series
The two sides meet in the second test in Cape Town on Saturday.
Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda — including the war in Iran — appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.
NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon
The finding raises concerns about unintended life transfer to the lunar surface.
U.S. and Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
As the war neared 6 months old, the two sides were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks.
Japan eyes fiscal 2027 assumed bond interest rate at 3.8%
The rate, used to calculate the government's debt-servicing costs, is expected to be raised significantly from 3% in the fiscal 2026 budget.
U.S. and Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs
The lack of a final agreement means that new 50% duties, set to impact some $20 billion of Canadian exports to the United States, took effect Saturday.
U.S.-sanctioned ICC head warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’
In her first public comments since the sanctions, International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said she was "not surprised" by the move.
Japan dad ditches 7-year-old for hours to climb Mount Fuji
The boy was found alone on a hiking route on Thursday and taken into police custody, a local police officer in Shizuoka Prefecture said Saturday.
In U.S., rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
A new pilot project achieves two purposes: environment cleanup and the recovery of the critical minerals as a valuable byproduct.
Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia
Tokyo did not criticize or lodge a protest against the U.S. sanctions on the ICC president or take measures after the Russian leader's trip to a Japanese-claimed island.
Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show
The Justice Ministry axed the tie-up with "Badly In Love," which features ex-juvenile delinquents, following backlash against what some called the glorification of crimes.
China hunts for lunar ice in one of solar system’s coldest places
The uncrewed mission will represent a major step toward Beijing's long-term goal of building a permanent human presence on the moon.
Myanmar military offensive targets land for Russia-backed port project
Hundreds of troops have been deployed to clear areas marked for a Russia-backed special economic zone in the country's south.
Fujifilm expands key chip material output to capture AI demand
It has opened a new fabrication building that will boost output of post-CMP cleaners essential for removing particles and residues from wafers after chemical-mechanical polishing.
BYD’s tiny car has a big mission in Japan
The Shenzhen-based firm is the first foreign player to make a dedicated effort to tackle the boxy kei jidosha, or light car, a quintessentially Japanese vehicle category.
Russian strikes leave Ukraine farmers with piles of unsold grain
The escalation in hostilities between Kyiv and Moscow in the Black Sea helped push wheat to a two-year high last month.
Japan executes man convicted of killing five in 2009 Osaka pachinko parlor arson
The execution — the first under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration — took place on Friday morning.
The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial
A Hong Kong court found two pro-democracy activists who organized annual vigils to mark China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown guilty of "incitement to subversion" on Friday.
DPP challenger faces uphill battle against incumbent Tamaki in leadership race
Lower House lawmaker Mikihiko Hashimoto, 30, will likely struggle to unseat the veteran Tamaki, who is seeking a third term.
Fire at Shizuoka shipyard leaves one dead, nine sent to hospital
A fire broke out on a ship under construction by Kanasashi Heavy Industries while several people were working inside.
Facial recognition technology coming into wider use in Japan
Concerns about privacy violations persist, making thorough user information management essential.
Taiwan, Japan and U.S. encouraged to cooperate more on tech
At a recent conference in Tokyo, officials from the U.S. and Taiwan noted the need to work together.
Japan moves to scrap Cool Japan Fund while pushing content grants
The fund had accumulated losses of approximately ¥54 billion by the end of fiscal 2025.
North Korea fires off missile hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim
The missile is believed to have splashed down in waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto brings medical care to evacuees
Born and raised in the city of Uki in the prefecture, Hitoshi Kuwahara, 61, has been supporting community health for around three decades.
U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court
The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
Four railway workers die after being struck by limited-express train in Tochigi
The men, in their 50s and 60s, had been performing weeding on railroad tracks.
Over 30% shift stance on ethical dilemmas after AI rebuttal, Japan study shows
The study also showed that older adults were more likely to be swayed, highlighting the technology's potential influence in graying Japan.
Trump wants to talk to Kim. North Korea’s leader has a big ask.
Will North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's demands — recognition of his country as a nuclear power and and end to the U.S.'s "hostile policy" — be palatable to Washington?
South Korean container ship to test Arctic route despite Russia sanctions concerns
The trip would be South Korea's first such commercial voyage to Europe via the Arctic, making it one of the few countries whose shipping firms have tested the route.
Iran: A ‘war of choice’ no longer worth the cost
When a war of choice begins from mistaken assumptions, its strategic payoff deteriorates rapidly.