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Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi

Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration into policy has proven more complicated than many lawmakers anticipated.

Germany fails to gain seat on U.N. Security Council

This is the first time that Germany, Europe's largest economy that has already served six terms, failed to get elected to the 15-member council.

Failed Simba-M1 deal sends Singapore telecom consolidation to square one

Fukushima Bear Attacks Leave Four Injured as Capture Effort Continues

As of June 3, authorities had failed to subdue the bear with a tranquilizer as it remained holed up inside an electronics company building. The post Fukushima Bear Attacks Leave Four Injured as Capture Effort Continues first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

JAL, Tokyo DisneySea operator unveil special jet for park's 25th anniv.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Airlines Co. and Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo DisneySea, unveiled a special passenger jet featuring Disney characte

Republican-led house votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump

The vote against the war is the latest in a series of setbacks for a president who has bent Congress to his will for most of his second term.

Legend of ancient monk Kobo Daishi lives on in the revival of Japan's Aizu mountain salt

KITASHIOBARA, Fukushima -- When Heian-period (794-1185) Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi prayed, the rock split open and a salt spring welled up -- so goes t

Aichi Pref., Japan's top hydrangea producer, develops 1st homegrown variety

NAGOYA -- Aichi Prefecture has unveiled its first original hydrangea variety, distinguished by blue and pink petals with crisp white edges, with shipm

Japan’s department stores gear up for summer-gift season

Some have rolled out merchandise tailored to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to kick off on June 11.

Japan promotes preconception care amid falling birthrates

Preconception care, an initiative aimed at encouraging people to acquire knowledge on pregnancy and childbirth, has been part of government policy since 2018.

Suspect in Tochigi robbery-murder who fled abroad ordered to return passport

Kazuhiko Masuda, the suspected orchestrator of a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to be in Southeast Asia.

16 garbage collectors in Osaka Pref. allegedly pulled out items for personal use

OSAKA -- The Tondabayashi Municipal Government in Osaka Prefecture announced June 2 that 16 employees of Hannan Seiso, a city contractor responsible f

India’s oil demand growth set for post-pandemic low amid war crunch

India is heavily reliant on imported crude and fuels, and the Iran war has led to surging energy prices that are squeezing state-run refiners and weighing on the broader economy.

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

It ​was the third heavy assault on Kyiv in under a month.

Japan drafts first basic plan under LGBT understanding promotion law

TOKYO -- A draft of the Japanese government's first basic plan under the LGBT understanding promotion law enacted in 2023, was revealed on June 1. The

New anime adapted for stage expands what 2.5D theater can be

"Gachiakuta," a new, award-winning anime adapted for the stage, dazzled with dynamic multilevel fight and dance choreography with cues from martial arts and breakdance.

Takaichi administration considering 1% tax on food from next April

A tax cut to 1% would require less time to update cash register systems and could be implemented sooner than her campaign pledge of zero percent.

Incoming Tepco chair open to alliance partners outside of Japan

Yokoo's remarks to reporters come as the utility pushes ahead with a business plan unveiled in January.

Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring four people

A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.