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Japan’s World Cup 2026 Preview: Samurai Blue Faces Ongoing Challenges, Hopes for Historic Run

Japan’s men’s national soccer team is heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup bolstered by victories against powerhouses Brazil last year and England this year. The Samurai Blue squad has been called the strongest yet, but it will have to meet the challenges of an injured Mitoma Kaoru and falling team popularity at home.

Smaller firms in Japan raise pay by 4.29% in fiscal 2026

Wage growth expanded from 4.03% a year before, reflecting employers' continued efforts to secure human resources amid rising inflation.

Editorial: Japan PM Takaichi's evasion over alleged smear video scandal only deepens doubts

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's camp was allegedly involved in creating and spreading videos on social media to smear rival candidates during

Prosecutors seek 27-year sentence for suspect in murder of Hokkaido girl

Public prosecutors have alleged that Riko Uchida and others "applied some physical force" to the high school girl, who was embroiled in a dispute over social media photos.

Japan consumer agency warns not to use wig dyes on people over allergy risk

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has warned against using henna-blended dyes sold for wigs directly on people, as they m

Japan-Philippines maritime talks ‘big step,’ expert says

China has criticized the Japan-Philippines negotiations, saying that Beijing's participation is essential and that the talks are completely illegal and invalid.

Secret Internal Report to Xi Jinping Lays Bear China's Economic Crisis

An internal report allegedly by a senior official reveals a system bleeding from fiscal exhaustion, failing local governance, and public disillusionment. The post Secret Internal Report to Xi Jinping Lays Bear China's Economic Crisis first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Fukushima woman finds purpose sharing memories of family lost in tsunami

Hideko Igarashi, 78, works as a storyteller for her city's tourism association, handing down memories of her loved ones and the importance of protecting lives.

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

Shield AI has struggled to overcome years of technical hitches and safety concerns with its V-BAT drone.

‘What will happen to us?’ southern Lebanese Christians ask

More than 400 Lebanese have been killed in Israeli strikes after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that began mid-April was largely ignored, lifting the death toll to at least 3,400.

JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Volleyball Nations League Returns to the Spotlight

The Women's Volleyball Nations League is underway and wraps up on July 26 in Macau. Led by captain Mayu Ishikawa, Japan is aiming for the top. The post JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Volleyball Nations League Returns to the Spotlight first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a U.S. push for the denuclearization of North Korea an "anach

Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day ’invasion’

The U.S. Defense Secretary also called on European countries to do more to contribute to their own defense.

Retro Japan: Greenhouse in Nagoya once called 'the greatest crystal palace in the East'

NAGOYA -- The Front-Greenhouse at Higashiyama Botanical Garden in this central Japan city's Chikusa Ward is the oldest surviving public greenhouse in

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.

World Cup tests Lenovo’s ambitions to challenge AI champions

Can Japan Close the AI Gap? Insights from Europe's Premier Startup Summit

At Madrid's South Summit, Europe's AI challenge showed what Japan must do: move faster, enhance control over key technologies, and define where it can compete. The post Can Japan Close the AI Gap? Insights from Europe's Premier Startup Summit first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

China pulled into public debate over subsidies by OECD report

Easy Japanese news in translation: Tokyo's Shibuya introduces 2,000 yen fine for littering

A system under which patrol officers immediately collect 2,000 yen from people who throw trash on the street began on June 1 in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

Man arrested over ¥15 million December burglary in western Tokyo

The man admitted to allegations of being involved in burglary in December, telling investigators he recruited the offenders and gave instructions.