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LDP’s flag desecration bill rekindles debate over limits of expression

Advocates say the measure is meant to address a legal gap but critics argue the bill's language is "extremely vague."

‘In the queue’: Busy with Iran, U.S. has little energy for Kyiv

When pressed to address the Ukraine conflict during congressional testimony, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S.-led negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv were at a stalemate.

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

The deal would make it easier to add flights on high-demand routes such as ​Incheon to Shanghai and Incheon ⁠to Guangzhou, where existing rights had been fully used by both sides.

Resona sets up team to address artificial intelligence security risks

With U.S. startup Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model in mind, the team will focus on gathering information and developing measures to enhance security systems.

A Museum of Narratives at the Gateway to Tokyo

MoN Takanawa at Takanawa Gateway City is an exciting new addition to Tokyo's cultural offerings, currently hosting a production of the ballet "Aleko." The post A Museum of Narratives at the Gateway to Tokyo first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

JAPAN BIZ: NPOs, firms team up to close opportunity gap for young children

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nonprofit organizations and companies in Japan are teaming up to offer free cultural and outdoor activities to address the opportunit

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over chatbot safety concerns

Florida's sweeping lawsuit cites a range of alleged harms caused by ChatGPT while stating the chatbot is particularly addictive, impacting both younger people and adults.

Muted Shangri-La Dialogue addresses emerging issues: 5 takeaways

Motor sports add grit, muscle to Toyota's car pipeline

’Totally hooked’: Hong Kong targets claw machine addiction

Claw machine operators have been able to expand largely unrestricted after a court ruled in 2022 they are not required to possess public entertainment licenses.

Hon-Mirin: The Tasty Seasoning That Lets Home Cooking Shine!

Mirin comes in different forms in Japan, from the affordable mirin-fū sweet sake to the “real thing,” hon-mirin. It goes into many dishes as a key ingredient to add depth to flavor, a glaze to cooked dishes, or a reduction of overly fishy flavor in seafood offerings.

Japan passes bill to raise co-payments for prescription drugs similar to OTC counterparts

The health ministry plans to require individuals to bear additional costs for some 1,100 over-the-counter-like prescription drugs starting in March 2027.

India looks to Japanese steelmaker JVs to address import dependencies

Japanese banks see hybrid bond boom to fund regulatory capital

The issuance of Additional Tier 1 bonds, which are considered among the riskiest forms of bank debt, could rise to a record high in Japan this year.

Mitsui seeks LNG investments as data centers boost power demand

Companies seeking clean energy to power artificial intelligence infrastructure are creating "big additional demand" for LNG, Mitsui CEO Kenichi Hori said.

The Mainichi News Quiz: Which green is now an 'indispensable vegetable' in Japan?

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for May 28 to test your news knowledge. Ready?Which vegetable was adde

Sado Wildlife in Focus | Ballerina of the Rice Fields

Each May, a long-legged visitor returns to Sado Island's flooded paddies, foraging together as preparations for rice planting season begins. The post Sado Wildlife in Focus | Ballerina of the Rice Fields first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

(AP) -- The Trump administration on Wednesday placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, th

Deeply entrenched gender roles a key factor in Japan’s low birthrate

A survey has found that many women in rural areas feel constrained by social norms, which could lead to a demographic crisis if left unaddressed.

Fiber-optic drones add new dimension to Myanmar's civil war