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Hormuz crisis highlights China's unique oil strategy

An Imperial Week in Photos: State Visit, University Baseball, and a Landmark Crested Ibis Release

Highlights included a farewell for President Marcos at the Imperial Palace, a visit by Norway's crown prince, and the release of crested ibises in Ishikawa. The post An Imperial Week in Photos: State Visit, University Baseball, and a Landmark Crested Ibis Release first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

Trump-backed trade route casts spotlight on Armenia election

Trump-backed trade route casts spotlight on Armenia election

10th Anime Awards spotlight industry’s international reach

Celebrity guests from Canada, India and other countries attended Crunchyroll's annual awards ceremony, a testament to anime's growing cultural footprint around the world.

Activists struggle to keep spotlight on Tiananmen in world beset by crises

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

The deal would make it easier to add flights on high-demand routes such as ​Incheon to Shanghai and Incheon ⁠to Guangzhou, where existing rights had been fully used by both sides.

Japan chemical company touts naphtha-light alternative for diapers, pads

Crested Ibises Released on Japan's Main Island for First Time

Eight ibises took flight over Ishikawa, marking a milestone for a region rebuilding after the 2024 earthquake and fulfilling a 101-year-old's dream. The post Crested Ibises Released on Japan's Main Island for First Time first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Osaka finds peace in defeat as Sabalenka ends Paris run

The 28-year-old left Paris describing herself as "enlightened" and at peace with the emotional swings that once ‌consumed her ‌career.

Wu-Tang Clan’s final tour stop highlights enduring Asian influences

Wu-Tang Clan built its mythology on martial arts films and Asian iconography — and Yokohama finally got to witness that legacy live on the group's farewell tour.

Japan taking careful — if firm — approach to avoiding escalation with China

The absence of any direct mention of China in Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi's rebuttal against claims of a "new militarism" in Japan highlights the country's careful approach.

An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor Naruhito Welcomes Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Last week's highlights included the Emperor and Empress hosting a foreign leader, Princess Aiko attending the Laos Festival, and tributes to the war dead. The post An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor Naruhito Welcomes Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Kyoto exhibition highlights teamwork behind Hokusai and Hiroshige ukiyo-e masterpieces

KYOTO -- A special exhibition, "Hokusai and Hiroshige: Works from the Hara Yasusaburo Collection," is underway at the Museum of Kyoto, centering on fa

Koizumi rebuts Chinese ‘new militarism’ claims, spotlighting Beijing’s own buildup

The defense chief also used Tokyo's concerns of a looming crisis over Taiwan to justify Japan's move into a "new role" as a primary defense equipment supplier for the region.

Retro Japan in Photos: Iwakuni's Chokokan museum makes use of natural light

N.Z. to decide on Japan’s Mogami frigates by end of 2027, defense chief says

New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk highlighted interoperability with Australia as a key factor in the ongoing deliberations.

Japanese cinema, intellectual property step into global spotlight at Cannes

CANNES, France -- Art and commerce are the two wheels of cinema, and both are indispensable. Major international film festivals help keep both turning

Reflections in Japan's Ehime Pref. through a tour with a visitor

MATSUYAMA -- I recently had the opportunity to guide a Norwegian woman of Chinese birth around Ehime Prefecture, an experience that shed new light on