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‘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.

Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat

An alliance bulletin ​says China's military intelligence services have been using networking ‌sites and recruitment platforms to target people with access to sensitive information.

Between restraint and red lines, Malaysia navigates China’s gray-zone pressure

The Southeast Asian nation's defense chief has set a clear threshold in the South China Sea: any disruption to the country's offshore oil and gas platforms would cross a red line.

Indonesia's social media age limit forces platforms to gatekeep for minors

Japan idol group Arashi performs last concert after 27 years together

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Pop idol group Arashi performed its final concert on Sunday, ending its around 27-year history that has made it into a household name

Hon-Mirin: The Tasty Seasoning That Lets Home Cooking Shine!

Mirin comes in different forms in Japan, from the affordable mirin-fū sweet sake to the “real thing,” hon-mirin. It goes into many dishes as a key ingredient to add depth to flavor, a glaze to cooked dishes, or a reduction of overly fishy flavor in seafood offerings.

Japanese banks see hybrid bond boom to fund regulatory capital

The issuance of Additional Tier 1 bonds, which are considered among the riskiest forms of bank debt, could rise to a record high in Japan this year.

U.S. eases some tariffs on Taiwan to formalize trade agreement

The move forms part of a trade deal previously agreed between Washington and Taipei.

Hana no Iwaya: The Cave of Izanami, Japan’s Mother Creator

Part of the Kii Mountains World Heritage Site, Hana no Iwaya Shrine in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, is a towering rock formation that preserves the memory of ancient forms of nature worship.

MUFG exploring options for stake in Indonesian lender Danamon, sources say

Indonesia has given listed companies up to three years to increase their public floats as part of reforms to boost transparency.

U.S. informs Japan of Tomahawk missile delivery delays: report

The Japanese government has signed a contract with the U.S. government to acquire up to 400 Tomahawk missiles between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2027.

WTO chief urges Japan to lead the charge in reforming its rules

As an "important middle power," Japan should take the lead in reforms for the World Trade Organization, said Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, its director-general.