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With an average age of 55, Japan local idol group shows women it's never too late to shine

FUJISAWA, Kanagawa -- An idol group in this eastern Japan city, consisting of female members with an average age of 55, are encouraging women to pursu

‘Never After Dark’ finds fresh chills in familiar J-horror territory

Written and directed by Dave Boyle, the film begins as a paranormal investigation and transforms into another type of horror story altogether.

Nobody knows what ‘working class’ even means anymore

What makes someone working class was never really clear — it was something you knew when you saw it.

Japan could end up an ’AI colony’ if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan's push to keep pace with the global AI race reflects a broader anxiety among governments worldwide, fearful of becoming ever more dependent ​on foreign technology.

Indonesia’s radical export plan takes effect as doubts swirl

Indonesia is facing severe investor pressure as questions have grown around governance and its economic outlook under President Prabowo Subianto.

Axiom Space boosts funding to $525 million with MUFG Bank as new investor

The startup is among several firms competing to build a commercial replacement to the International Space Station, which is set to be decommissioned by 2030.

Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape

Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across the world's most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern could inflict more damage.

‘Fujiko’ transforms a mother’s resilience into festival gold

Fresh off a major festival win and new international distribution deals, Taichi Kimura reflects on the deeply personal project that honors his mother's perseverance.

Fuji Media’s real estate unit attracts ¥1 trillion bids

More than 15 firms submitted bids for Sankei Building last month, with several offers exceeding ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion).

Japan’s births hit new low, but drop less severe than previous years

The 2.2% decrease in the number of births recorded in Japan was a relatively modest drop compared to the year-on-year 5% decline seen over the past several years.

Japan weighs stricter age verification for social media users

The government is not considering a blanket age restriction like Australia's, however.

Tropical Storm Jangmi slams Japan, triggering flood alerts and disrupting transportation

Flood warnings were in place for several rivers in Tokyo on Wednesday morning, including Level 4 alerts for the Meguro, Kanda, Nogawa and Sengawa rivers.

Minimax and Zhipu aim to further tap China's AI fever with dual listings

Nvidia forays into CPU market for everything in challenge to Intel, AMD

’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.

Nvidia bets on agentic AI with its 'largest-ever' supercomputing system

Job recruitment officially kicks off in Japan for class of 2027

The government imposes a nonbinding "ban" on the recruitment of new graduates every year until May 31 to allow students the opportunity to focus on their studies.

Japan eyes first export of indigenous missile system amid closer ties with Philippines

The Type 88 missile system is among several Japanese anti-ship weapons being considered, the country's defense chief has said.

Man arrested for allegedly trespassing in western Tokyo to commit robbery

The house in the city of Koganei, western Tokyo, had been invaded several times in May, according to investigative sources.

Japan’s Top Events in Summer 2026

Fireworks, flowers, traditional festivals, and exhibitions of everything from classic art to Tamagotchi are among our recommendations for Japanese events to enjoy in summer 2026.