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Easy Japanese news in translation: Tokyo's Shibuya introduces 2,000 yen fine for littering

A system under which patrol officers immediately collect 2,000 yen from people who throw trash on the street began on June 1 in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

Japan and U.S. to collaborate on AI-driven scientific development

The move is part of a U.S. national project called Genesis Mission, and Japan is the first country to cooperate.

AI intensifies fight against cheating on China's college entrance exam

Japan’s Cannes moment signals a new global push

Tao Okamoto made history at Cannes, while Japanese filmmakers and producers looked ahead, embracing collaboration as the future of the industry.

Aryna Sabalenka left wanting to ’quit tennis’ after shocking French Open collapse

All of Sabalenka's Grand Slam wins have come on hard courts, and she said she needed to crack the ​code ​on clay and grass.

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

Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines amid pilot groups’ complaints

The audit puts scrutiny on the Beirut-based flag carrier, which has kept the country connected through war and financial collapse.

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.

Shibuya begins handing out ¥2,000 fines for littering

Patrol officers will now monitor the ward and collect the fine on the spot from anyone caught throwing away trash improperly, with cashless payments accepted.

Collateral Accepted by the Bank of Japan (End of May)

Haiku in English: June 2, 2026

cherry petalscollecting againsta curb freshly-poured--Jeffrey Ferrara (Massachusetts, USA)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Photo Collection Opens a Window on the Past

Photographs taken by Haga Hideo on the Amami islands in the early postwar years are a historical and cultural treasure trove today, sparking memories among the islands’ older residents and inspiring younger islanders to learn more about their heritage.

Taiwan collects carbon levies from major emitters for first time

Kyoto exhibition highlights teamwork behind Hokusai and Hiroshige ukiyo-e masterpieces

KYOTO -- A special exhibition, "Hokusai and Hiroshige: Works from the Hara Yasusaburo Collection," is underway at the Museum of Kyoto, centering on fa

Australians, Japanese, and Espionage on the Eve of the Pacific War

In his latest book, Nick Hordern examines Australia-Japan relations in the prewar years and Australian fears of collaboration and espionage. The post Australians, Japanese, and Espionage on the Eve of the Pacific War first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labor market strains

More than 700 people applied for two shepherds positions, including urban white-collar employees, factory workers across China and even university graduates.

’My job is going’: U.K. workers squeezed out by AI

In the U.K., where services account for around 80% of the economy, AI has become flexible, fast and inexpensive competition for many white-collar workers.

Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs’ first practice

Mahomes tore his left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in ⁠the Chiefs' Dec. 14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps

Resilience and a promise to return are propelling plans to rebuild the village.