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Prosecutors across Japan to be surveyed for harassment

The supreme office issued related instructions to local prosecutor offices across the country last month and plans to compile a report by the end of fiscal 2026.

South Koreans protest over ballot mishap, demand local election rerun

National Election Commission chairperson Rho Tae-ak resigned after public outrage over ballot paper shortages.

Missing U.S. student found dead near Kyoto, mother says

The body of James Higginbotham, ‌20, ‌was discovered in a mountainous area ​by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, Nancy Higginbotham wrote.

Football: Kobe claim one-off J1 '100 Year Vision League' title

KASHIMA, Ibaraki (Kyodo) -- Vissel Kobe were crowned champions of the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" on Saturday with a 5-

Key suspect in Tochigi murder-robbery put on Interpol wanted list

At the request of Japanese police, the International Criminal Police Organization has issued a Red Notice for Kazuhiko Masuda, 48.

Trump’s latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labor

Experts, business groups and some human rights groups say the move could actually make things worse.

Japan and U.S. to collaborate on AI-driven scientific development

The move is part of a U.S. national project called Genesis Mission, and Japan is the first country to cooperate.

Nissan's annual debt payments hit $690m, slowing turnaround

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.

Are women-only train cars still needed in Japan? 25 years on, issue remains unsettled

TOKYO -- A quarter of a century has passed since railway companies in Japan began introducing women-only cars in their current form. They remain an in

Nissan considering building Chery vehicles in the U.K.

The agreement comes amid a sharp slowdown in the European car market since 2019.

Kyoto police search for missing American tourist

James Higginbotham, who also goes by Weston, was last seen in the Kyoto area on Friday last week.

Takaichi Pledges Breakthrough on North Korean Abductions

Takaichi urges Kim Jong Un to take a "courageous step" as Japan seeks new momentum on the long-stalled abductions issue. The post Takaichi Pledges Breakthrough on North Korean Abductions first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

NBA Commissioner says 2027 launch of NBA Europe remains on track

The league has seen record interest in the proposed competition, and the ‌NBA is ‌working closely with FIBA on the project.

The Unfiltered Reality of Stateless Children in Malaysia

What does it mean for a child to be stateless? Three university students in Japan crossed the sea to understand this urgent issue and why we should care. The post The Unfiltered Reality of Stateless Children in Malaysia first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan to launch EV-to-grid power trading services

Tokyo stocks end at record highs on continued buying of tech issues

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended at record highs Wednesday as investors continued buying technology shares on expectations of robust demand driven

The UK government has set a target of an 87% cut in carbon emissions by 2042

LONDON (AP) -- The British government said Tuesday that it's sticking to its net-zero goal, despite pressure on energy supplies from global conflicts,

U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf

A ceasefire has been in place between the U.S. and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have been unsuccessful.

Top U.S. spy agencies feud over turf, mission

The infighting between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has flared for more than a year.