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Nobody knows what ‘working class’ even means anymore

What makes someone working class was never really clear — it was something you knew when you saw it.

Meta AI chief sees opportunity in models giving health advice

Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang said the company’s future artificial intelligence models will differentiate themselves from competitors through their consumer health capabilities.

Japan officials met metals and LNG firms in unusual Moscow Talks

The talks underscored the importance Tokyo and Moscow place on keeping channels of communication open.

“The Summer Hikaru Died”: A Fresh Take on J-Horror Explores Living Alongside the Uncanny

Two friends spend time together in their small rural community . . . but something has changed. The Summer Hikaru Died uses all the tools of the Japanese horror genre to go beyond scaring readers, pressing them to consider themes of outsidership, sexuality, and more.

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

Tokyo gov't taking applications for 'affordable' housing as high rents bite

TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began accepting applications on May 29 for residents to move into "affordable" housing units in the city of

A-bomb legacy successor brings Hiroshima hibakusha's story to hometown audience

UWAJIMA, Ehime -- A 70-year-old woman striving to pass on the realities of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima recounted the experience of a hibakusha sur

Tropical Storm Jangmi continues its approach

The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?

History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes. So what if something similar were to happen in the Strait of Hormuz? It's a nightmare few contemplate.

Taiwan opposition leader would be ’very willing’ to meet Trump on U.S. trip

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says she is willing to meet anyone who is "conducive to peace," just as she ⁠had met Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Tropical Storm Jangmi to approach Kanto region Wednesday

The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

China tightens grip on outbound investment after Meta-Manus deal fallout

‘It feels like he’ll come back’: Father navigates losing son in Ukraine war

The father said it is heart-wrenching to see reports about other wars because it means the world is moving away from peace — something his son gave his life trying to restore.

Lovcen Captures 2nd Classics' Title in the 93rd Tokyo Yushun

After winning the opening leg of the Japanese Triple Crown on April 19, Lovcen displayed impressive closing speed in the 2,400-meter Tokyo Yushun. The post Lovcen Captures 2nd Classics' Title in the 93rd Tokyo Yushun first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Typhoon Jangmi expected to bring heavy rain to western, eastern Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Typhoon Jangmi is forecast to bring heavy rain to western and eastern Japan along the Pacific coast this week, the Japan Meteorologic

SoftBank plans up to €75 billion investment in French AI centers

The deal is a result of personal diplomacy between French President Emmanuel Macron and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son, who met in Japan earlier this year.

More Tokyo-area schools choose Nagasaki over Kyoto for trips amid overtourism, rising costs

NAGASAKI -- This southwest Japan city is seeing a surge in school trips from the Tokyo metropolitan area as schools seek to avoid overcrowded Kyoto an

AUKUS nations to develop payloads for uncrewed undersea vehicles

The U.S. defense secretary met his Australian and British counterparts on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where they reviewed progress on the AUKUS pact.

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against ‌Ukraine ‌in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over ​5,000 kilometers.

Tokyo Yushun Preview: The 93rd Running of the Iconic Race

The 2,400-meter Tokyo Yushun is the second leg of the Japanese Triple Crown, and it follows the Satsuki Sho, which was held in April at Nakayama Racecourse. The post Tokyo Yushun Preview: The 93rd Running of the Iconic Race first appeared on JAPAN Forward.