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Haiku in English: June 8, 2026

mountain eveningthe last sunlighttouches the pine--Manasa Reddy Chichili (Telangana, India)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Yasuda Kinen Preview: Wrapping Up Five Weeks of Top-Level Racing in Tokyo

Since 2016, the Yasuda Kinen has been a part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series of races, with the winner receiving an automatic entry to the Breeders' Cup. The post Yasuda Kinen Preview: Wrapping Up Five Weeks of Top-Level Racing in Tokyo first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

News in Easy English: Top Oita school wins baseball title balancing study and practice

FUKUOKA -- Oita Uenogaoka High School, one of the top schools in Oita Prefecture, won the prefectural high school baseball tournament this spring for

World Cup tests Lenovo’s ambitions to challenge AI champions

Haiku in English: June 6, 2026

spring moon --grown daughterrocks her baby--Danijela Grbelja (Sibenik, Croatia)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Can Japan Close the AI Gap? Insights from Europe's Premier Startup Summit

At Madrid's South Summit, Europe's AI challenge showed what Japan must do: move faster, enhance control over key technologies, and define where it can compete. The post Can Japan Close the AI Gap? Insights from Europe's Premier Startup Summit first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone a

Asian cinema shines in Cannes amid industry challenges

China speeds past Japan in car exports to Australia on EV bonanza

Almost 36,000 passenger cars from China arrived in Australia in April, according to government data, well ahead of the 29,000 from Japan.

Haiku in English: June 5, 2026

dead end alley --a creeper climbstowards the sky--Zoran Doderovic (Novi Sad, Serbia)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Electronics retailers Yamada and Edion eye business integration

Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

India’s China dilemma: engagement vs. dependence

India's attempt to reduce dependence on China, for now, requires deeper engagement with the Asian giant. This is the central contradiction shaping the relationship.

News in Easy English: More school trips skip crowded Kyoto, go to Nagasaki instead

NAGASAKI -- Nagasaki is getting more school trips from the Tokyo area. Many schools now stay away from Kyoto because it is very busy and hotels cost m

Ebola burial team attacked and 11 patients flee care in widening outbreak in Congo

The developments underscore the challenges facing responders as the outbreak takes on a growing international dimension while work to contain it inside the country remains fragile.

Toyota to showcase hydrogen-combustion-engine hypercar on Le Mans track

JAL, Tokyo DisneySea operator unveil special jet for park's 25th anniv.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Airlines Co. and Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo DisneySea, unveiled a special passenger jet featuring Disney characte

Haiku in English: June 4, 2026

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

Taiwan says Japan and Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks

Taiwan's foreign ministry said it calls on Japan and the Philippines to fully consider ‌Taiwan's rights and interests and engage in talks.

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.

U.S. tariff threats give Lula a new election attack on Bolsonaro

The move handed the Brazilian President a ready-made line of attack against his main challenger ahead of an election that polls suggest will be close.