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Is an honorable U.S. surrender to Iran inevitable?

The only path left may be what could be called an "honorable surrender" — a unilateral declaration of victory while ending the war without achieving its objectives.

Nippon Electric Glass looks to supply material for rumored foldable iPhone

Reading manga in print improves memory recall time vs. digital versions: Japan study

TOKYO -- Reading manga in print improves comprehension and reduces unnecessary brain activity compared to reading on a tablet, a University of Tokyo s

Air radiation levels down to national average in about 70% of Fukushima

Decreases have been notable at building lots and agricultural sites, but moderate in forests, where decontamination is difficult.

FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

Japan's Rare Earth Breakthrough and the China Supply Chain Challenge

Japan's deep-sea rare earth push could reshape supply chains, but cost, security, and China's dominance remain formidable obstacles. The post Japan's Rare Earth Breakthrough and the China Supply Chain Challenge first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Defending democracy from the global war on reality

From Beijing to Washington, the very concept of objective truth feels unattainable

India's unviable battery storage projects threaten energy goals

Takaichi calls for cooperation at meeting with leaders of island nations

The prime minister says daily life in Japan and other island nations are deeply dependent on the marine environment and that collaboration is indispensable.

Toilet-maker Toto hikes capital expenditures to meet AI demand for its ceramics

The company is capitalizing on an unexpected surge in demand from chip gear makers seeking ceramics able to withstand dirt particles, corrosive materials and high temperatures.

Russia finance officials tell Putin war spending is unaffordable

Finance Ministry officials have grown increasingly concerned about the state of Russia's economy and state budget in recent months.

Russian aircraft production surges as Putin pivots to drone war

With tanks and other conventional armor hitting limits, cheap and scalable unmanned systems have become one of the few areas of Russian industry still capable of rapid expansion.

Tokyo gov't taking applications for 'affordable' housing as high rents bite

TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began accepting applications on May 29 for residents to move into "affordable" housing units in the city of

Seven Bank-developed ATMs made available at FamilyMart stores

The new ATMs offer services similar to those of regular Seven Bank ATMs.

World's First Fully Farm-Raised Eel Goes on Sale in Tokyo

A breakthrough in eel farming brings Japan's beloved summer delicacy closer to a sustainable future, with eager customers already lining up to taste it. The post World's First Fully Farm-Raised Eel Goes on Sale in Tokyo first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

SoftBank overtakes Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- SoftBank Group Corp. overtook Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday to become Japan's most valuable publicly traded company amid a rally in te

Relentless Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarters

The Belarusian recovered from a ragged opening to extend her remarkable consistency at majors, where she has reached at least the quarter-finals in her last ​14 appearances.

Japan's Fujikura to bring US fiber-optic cable plant online by 2030: CEO

Why have China’s young people become so fed up?

Decades of misguided economic policymaking have left China in a demographic hole that it seems incapable of climbing out of.

Kenny Bednarek blows by Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in Diamond League meet

Bednarek clocked 19.69 ​seconds, gaining a sizeable lead in the first half of the race to leave a struggling ‌Tebogo 0.27 ‌seconds behind in second place.