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Takaichi reluctant to resolve naphtha bottleneck by enforcing laws

With naphtha-made products still in short supply, the prime minister's government is facing questions on using two laws to punish hoarders.

Hong Kong's urban development near China border draws AstraZeneca, others

Japan's giant landslide defenses become unlikely tourist draws

KOCHI, Japan (Kyodo) -- Massive underground tunnels, towering erosion control dams and other disaster prevention infrastructure are attracting growing

Tokyo Pride draws thousands to spotlight important year for LGBTQ rights

Japan remains the only Group of Seven nation that does not recognize same-sex marriage, even as public support for marriage equality has reached about 67%.

India school under overpass offers lifeline to street children

Despite laws guaranteeing free schooling for children aged six to 14, poverty and migration continue to keep many out of classrooms.

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion ’weaponization’ fund after Republican backlash

The fund emerged after Trump's unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit ​against the IRS over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.

'Punch' the viral monkey at Japan zoo draws 43 mil. yen in donations as deadline extended

ICHIKAWA, Chiba -- The government of this east Japan city has revealed that as of May 24 it had received some 43 million yen (approx. $269,700) in don

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.

Glowing plankton turning night sea blue and white south of Tokyo draws crowds

CHIGASAKI, Kanagawa -- The water along the shoreline glowed blue and white due to "sea sparkle" plankton on the Shonan coast, south of Tokyo, from lat

Lawson opens small supermarket in Tokyo

The supermarket, named L Minimart, aims to attract budget-conscious consumers amid rising prices.

Japan enacts bill enabling digital issuance of local government bonds

At a plenary meeting, the Upper House passed legislation to revise multiple laws related to local autonomy, based on proposals from local governments.

Actor files lawsuit against TikTok operator over AI-generated voice use

The lawsuit, filed with the Tokyo District Court by Kenjiro Tsuda last November, is believed to be the first of its kind in Japan.

SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market

The space exploration company is expected to target ​a $1.75 trillion valuation, but an analysis shows there is ​no guarantee investors ‌will make money.

New Book Tells the Story Behind Ado’s Rise to Worldwide Fame

Japanese music is increasingly joining the nation’s manga and anime as a wildly popular cultural export. One leading artist is Ado, the mysterious female singer who draws hundreds of thousands to her concerts without ever showing herself in public. A 2026 book explores her past and the factors that drive her art.