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Japan to begin talks on exporting destroyers to Indonesia

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan and Indonesia agreed Friday to begin working-level talks on the possible export of Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta as Tokyo

Yen falls to pre-intervention levels after solid U.S. jobs data

As of 5 p.m. Friday, the greenback stood at ¥160.28 to 160.38, up ¥0.31 from the previous day.

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.

Japan and Indonesia to begin talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyers

The agreement to begin working-level discussions is the latest in a push by Tokyo to transfer defense equipment to like-minded partners.

Japan's naphtha imports recover to 80% of pre-Iran war levels

Tokyo pollen count in spring 2026 surged to 1.8 times the previous year's

TOKYO -- The amount of airborne cedar and cypress pollen in Tokyo this spring was roughly 1.8 times higher than last spring's level, data released by

Editorial: Japan's new disaster alerts must prompt timely evacuations

Typhoon Jangmi recently passed through Japan, prompting a "Level 5 Emergency Warning" for river flooding in Wakayama Prefecture, and "Level 4 Urgent W

Air radiation levels down to national average in about 70% of Fukushima

Decreases have been notable at building lots and agricultural sites, but moderate in forests, where decontamination is difficult.

Merged Japanese insurer aiming for ¥280 billion profit in fiscal 2030

The target for the year that ends in March 2031, excluding gains from sales of cross-shareholdings, would mark an increase of about ¥80 billion from current levels.

Typhoon brings heavy rain to Tokyo after landfall in western Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain to the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, swelling rivers to dangerous levels and disrupting fli

Japan measles cases top 500, nearing 2019 level

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The number of measles cases reported in Japan this year has reached 511, approaching the 2019 total of 744, a national research insti

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.

Yen back at ¥160 to the dollar about a month after massive intervention

The currency is now near the level that some traders believe is the red line for the government and will lead to another major effort to prop up the currency.

New anime adapted for stage expands what 2.5D theater can be

"Gachiakuta," a new, award-winning anime adapted for the stage, dazzled with dynamic multilevel fight and dance choreography with cues from martial arts and breakdance.

Indonesia's trade surplus hits lowest level in six years as rupiah slides

Removal of nuclear fuel from Fukushima plant reactor pool begins

Radiation levels at the No. 2 reactor building are still high after the nuclear fuel in the reactor melted down in the March 2011 accident.

Five-Level System Simplifies Disaster Information Sharing in Japan

Stay put? Get ready to go? A color-coded system with five levels makes clear what action to take in case of weather-related disasters in Japan, including when to evacuate.

More pregnant women in Japan undergo prenatal checkups

Noninvasive prenatal testing has gained popularity as an alternative to conventional tests due to its lower stress levels for mothers.

Nut allergies can be managed beyond strict avoidance, Japan study finds

TOKYO -- Walnut and cashew allergies can be "treated" to a level that does not interfere with daily life, even though it is said that fewer than 10% o

Taiyo Yuden sees ‘scary’ levels of AI parts demand risking supply chain

The Tokyo-based company and Murata Manufacturing comprise the bulk of the world's supplies of high-end multilayer ceramic capacitors needed for artificial intelligence.