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How students almost got protesting Sohei Kamiya right

I have a more than trivial disagreement with the students' tactics and with how they comprehend freedom of inquiry.

Dodgers erupt for 9-run first as Yamamoto dominates over 8 innings in 9-2 rout of Angels

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters over eight dominant innings, Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homered to highlight a

Road tripping in Bhutan: Big fun in a tiny kingdom

In Matsuyama, sushi more than worth the pilgrimage

When chef Koji Takahira took over Kurumasushi from his father, he also transitioned to serving Edomae-style "nigiri" sushi — a move that has paid dividends.

Japan ruling party urges gov't to protect farmers in Mercosur trade talks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling party on Friday adopted a resolution urging the government to protect domestic farmers from a potential influx of chea

Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel​​

The world's fourth-biggest economy estimates it needs about 1.7 million kiloliters in 2030, and hopes to gain as much as it can domestically through used cooking oil.

Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel​​

The world's fourth-biggest economy estimates it needs about 1.7 million kiloliters in 2030, and hopes to gain as much as it can domestically through used cooking oil.

Over 100 Iranians Rally Outside Embassy in Tokyo to Protest Crackdowns

Iranians based in Japan condemned the ongoing executions and repression of protesters, demanding freedom for those silenced at home. The post Over 100 Iranians Rally Outside Embassy in Tokyo to Protest Crackdowns first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

J-pop group Arashi takes its final bow at Tokyo Dome

For millions of fans, the final concert was more than the end of one of Japan's most beloved boy bands — it was the closing of a chapter that began in childhood.

SoftBank’s PayPay to buy T&D’s life insurer for $840 million

PayPay, Japan's dominant payments app, said it will take a 70.2% stake in privately held T&D Financial Life Insurance.

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.

Thaksin granted royal pardon, regains freedom

Australian Mogami ships to have ‘core DNA’ of Japan versions in boon for firms, interoperability: ADF chief

The move could prove a boon for Japan's defense industry, as it would allow domestic firms to play crucial roles in the vessels' maintenance and repair throughout their lifespan.

Japan's April naphtha output falls 22.8% amid Hormuz disruptions

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's domestic production of naphtha, an oil derivative necessary to make chemicals used in a wide range of products, fell 22.8 per

Victor Wembanyama steps up as Spurs dominate Thunder to force Game 7

The teams will meet in Game 7 on Saturday in Oklahoma City, with the winner advancing to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

Nine crypto whales dominate Polymarket disputes worth billions

Under Polymarket's rules, whenever the outcome of a bet faces an official challenge, the dispute goes to a vote among holders of UMA, an independent cryptocurrency.

Renewables offer price security and domestic control

German mayor seeks to boost ties with Japan in space sector development

Andreas Bovenschulte, the mayor of Bremen, said Japan and Germany should cooperate more in the space sector to counter the dominance of SpaceX.

Japan Languishes at 62nd in Press Freedom Ranking

Japan rose four places to sixty-second in the 2026 press freedom ranking by Reporters Without Borders, but remained in the “problematic” category.

Pope says AI should be ‘disarmed’ to avoid dominating humanity

Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be "disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers, adding his voice to a heated debate over the extent to which governments should regulate a technology that is reshaping the world.