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Changing forms of love: AI 'husband' inspires Japanese woman to leave unhappy marriage

TOKYO -- "I realized that if I wanted to change my life, I had to do it myself. Meeting 'him' made me feel that way," said a Japanese woman with a shy

Owner explains 'almost too kind' sign at Japanese convenience stores that went viral abroad

NIIGATA -- "If you think you may have heatstroke, please don't push yourself -- come inside and cool off."A notice bearing that message was posted las

Haiku in English: June 4, 2026

the old man's wool sweaterheavier than himself--Salvatore Tempo (Bron, France)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Osaka finds peace in defeat as Sabalenka ends Paris run

The 28-year-old left Paris describing herself as "enlightened" and at peace with the emotional swings that once ‌consumed her ‌career.

’AI simply can’t replicate it’: Japan embraces zine trend

Independent artist and writers have been turning ever more to self-published or handmade small print publications, reflecting a love of paper in the digital era.

Osaka Prison helps rehabilitate inmates with developmental disabilities

Prisoners with development disorders at Osaka Prison receive education and guidance focusing on facilitating self-understanding and improving cooperative behavior.

Japan, Philippines to discuss surface-to-ship missile exports

Type-88 surface-to-ship guided missiles of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force are expected to be up for consideration.

Japan sends SDF personnel to NATO's Ukraine support hub in Germany

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Defense Ministry announced Friday the dispatch of four Self-Defense Force personnel to the NATO Security Assistance and Train

Easy Japanese news in translation: Udon soup tap returns to Takamatsu Airport

Kagawa Prefecture is so active in making and eating udon that it even calls itself the "Udon Prefecture." At Takamatsu Airport in the city of Takamats

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

JR East unveils highly autonomous Level 4 self-driving bus

SENDAI (Kyodo) -- East Japan Railway Co. unveiled to the media on Thursday a highly autonomous Level 4 self-driving bus set to begin runs on a special

Ohtani fumes through 6 no-hit innings as two-way superstar battles command

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani tossed six innings of no-hit ball, gave himself an early lead with a home run, and still wasn't satisfied with his p

Survey of Young Japanese Shows Rising Profile of Self-Defense Forces

A survey of Japanese teenagers on national security found that a growing number saw the Self-Defense Forces as an important factor in preserving peace for the country.

West Ham facing uncertain future after Premier League relegation

Fans' anger on Sunday was directed at the ownership, whose mismanagement has seen the club spurn the chance to establish itself in ​the ​top flight.

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.

Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

While China and Russia have held several joint military exercises since the invasion of Ukraine, Beijing has repeatedly said it is neutral and presents itself as a peace mediator.