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Takaichi still highly popular despite slide in approval ratings

The lower ratings in two of three recent media polls come amid concerns over rising prices and the availability of crude oil-derived naphtha due to the Middle East conflict.

U.S. cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

The proposal comes from an investigation designed to help rebuild the U.S. President's emergency tariffs, struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February.

Japan PM office starts new social media account amid press access concerns

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government said Tuesday it will formally launch a social media account covering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's activiti

Dollar hits 160 yen line, 1st time since late April, on Mideast concerns

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The U.S. dollar briefly topped the 160-yen line in Tokyo on Wednesday amid Middle East uncertainty, hitting the important psychologic

Editorial: Japan gov't must confront public anxiety over naphtha shortages amid Mideast war

As the turmoil in the Middle East drags on, concerns have been raised over shortages of naphtha, which is refined from crude oil. While Japanese Prime

South Korea drops gender-neutral hospital room plan after backlash

Countries such as Japan and Canada have gender-neutral facilities, which has sparked pushback from critics who express privacy and safety concerns.

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.

Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan

Rising costs, supply disruptions and labor shortages are forcing revisions to major projects, raising concerns over infrastructure renewal and urban resilience. The post Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Grab seeks to ease data security concerns as it pushes into Taiwan

Koizumi rebuts Chinese ‘new militarism’ claims, spotlighting Beijing’s own buildup

The defense chief also used Tokyo's concerns of a looming crisis over Taiwan to justify Japan's move into a "new role" as a primary defense equipment supplier for the region.

Most approve of Japan's post-divorce joint custody, but concerns remain: Mainichi poll

TOKYO -- A revised Civil Code allowing joint custody by both parents after divorce took effect in Japan in April. The country sees about 180,000 divor

BYD's new 4-nm self-driving chip fails to dispel investors' growth concerns

Japan and Philippines elevate ties amid China security concerns

Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.

For minorities, fear of World Cup immigration curbs overshadows soccer devotion

The risk of ICE activity around U.S. matches has sparked concerns among the Hispanic community, 20% of the U.S. population, and the Haitian community.

Why these are sobering times for alcohol companies

For years, the industry relied on drinking remaining deeply woven into social life and consumer culture, but health concerns and tighter budgets are prompting people to drink less.