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Mitsubishi Heavy to develop Japan-based defense AI with Preferred Networks

Osaka police refer three to prosecutors over ’weight-loss’ drug Mounjaro

All three suspects have admitted to selling the drug in violation of the pharmaceutical and medical devices law, investigative sources said.

SMBC set to name first local resident as Indian unit head in expansion

The appointment is part of a broader leadership reshuffle across Sumitomo Mitsui's banking and nonbanking operations in India.

Russian aircraft production surges as Putin pivots to drone war

With tanks and other conventional armor hitting limits, cheap and scalable unmanned systems have become one of the few areas of Russian industry still capable of rapid expansion.

Japan gov't aims to cut sales tax from April 2027, opt for 1% rate

TOKYO -- The Japanese government and ruling parties began coordinating on June 1 toward applying a two-year, limited consumption tax cut on food and b

China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, Philippine maritime border talks

Japan and the Philippines said last week they would ​begin talks on delimiting the maritime boundary of the exclusive ‌economic zone, which overlaps with areas claimed by Beijing.

Man arrested for allegedly trespassing in western Tokyo to commit robbery

The house in the city of Koganei, western Tokyo, had been invaded several times in May, according to investigative sources.

Taiwan collects carbon levies from major emitters for first time

Takaichi asks North Korea for summit to solve abduction issue

After taking office last October, the Japanese prime minister has been repeatedly expressing her willingness to resolve the issue.

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

SINGAPORE (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned d

LDP and CRA agree on debate schedule for fiscal 2026 supplementary budget

The budget committees of both the upper and lower houses will each spend one day deliberating the extra budget for the fiscal year that started in April.

Mitsubishi Motors to revive flagship Pajero SUV in Japan after 7 years

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Friday it will revive its flagship Pajero sport utility vehicle in Japan for the first time in seven yea

Mitsuba: An Aromatic Leaf That Brings Color to Every Dish

A little of the native Japanese vegetable mitsuba helps make dishes aromatic and colorful.

Mitsubishi Motors to revive Pajero SUV with production set for Thailand

Japan enacts bill to drastically raise visa-related fees

Under the bill, the statutory upper limit for fees to change residency statuses or extend a period of stay will go from ¥10,000 to ¥100,000.

Mitsui seeks LNG investments as data centers boost power demand

Companies seeking clean energy to power artificial intelligence infrastructure are creating "big additional demand" for LNG, Mitsui CEO Kenichi Hori said.

Asia security summit opens with US strategy in focus amid Iran war

Medical Reform Bill Set to Clear Upper House Committee

Japan's medical reform bill would make some common prescription drugs costlier, raising questions over who benefits from lower insurance premiums. The post Medical Reform Bill Set to Clear Upper House Committee first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Humanoids Summit gives Tokyo a peek of a robotic future

A major talking point at the two-day event is how crucial artificial intelligence-powered robots might be for tackling Japan's labor shortage.

Shangri-La Dialogue: How the UK Is Building Trust in the Indo-Pacific

A British defense official explores the UK's growing strategic cooperation in Asia as it sends its largest-ever delegation to the Singapore security summit. The post Shangri-La Dialogue: How the UK Is Building Trust in the Indo-Pacific first appeared on JAPAN Forward.