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ADB and peers need to 'anchor' international order: President Kanda says

LDP and DPP to discuss bill to criminalize national flag vandalism

The Democratic Party for the People aims "to clarify what constitutes a crime"

Nippon Steel gets ¥90 billion via first bond since U.S. Steel acquisition

The yen-denominated bond sale is an early test of investor appetite for Japanese companies pursuing growth through large overseas acquisitions.

‘Thinness equals beauty’: Mounjaro misuse among women sparks health debate in Japan

The nation is one of the leanest in the world, making the misuse of the diabetes drug simply for weight loss that much more alarming.

Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, U.N. says

The step came in response to a sharp decline in global humanitarian funding, ​in part as the U.S. slashed foreign aid ‌and Thailand ‌battled growing labor shortages.

How Tokyo aims to turn retired military equipment into lasting strategic returns

Japan's export of used military gear to partner nations could deliver decades of strategic returns, analysts say.

Bill Gates faces questioning in U.S. Congress over Epstein ties

Democrats say they intend to ask what Bill Gates knew about the disgraced financier's crimes and the full nature of their relationship.

Iran soccer body claims fans' tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked

(AP) -- Adding more turmoil to a chaotic World Cup buildup for Iran, the national soccer federation claimed Tuesday that FIFA revoked the ticket alloc

Tuchel says England not World Cup favorites but can dare to dream

Most bookmakers have England among the leading title contenders but Thomas Tuchel reckons the six-decade drought since the nation's solitary triumph in 1966 counts against it.

U.K. police call for calm after brutal knife attack in Belfast

The incident led to the arrest of a Sudanese national and prompted protest calls from the far right.

Japanese intolerance of Muslims up as population doubles

MAEBASHI (Kyodo) -- Discrimination toward foreign residents in Japan has expanded from Koreans and Kurds to Muslims as their population has estimated

Ruling party OKs bill outlawing Japanese flag desecration

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved on Tuesday a proposed bill that would outlaw desecration of Japan's national flag, targe

Editorial: Japan's stricter visa rules could drive away vital supporters of society

Foreign nationals running international restaurants and import food shops in Japan are facing the threat of going out of business. This is due to stri

Hometown donations program to refocus on local community ties

Following a revision to the furusato nōzei system, the internal affairs ministry wants to move away from the "good deals" offered through generous return gifts.

Japanese man held in Thailand over Cambodia-based scams

Suspect Takafumi Sugawara is believed to be a ringleader of a fraud group based in Cambodia and is alleged to have been involved in scams targeting Japanese nationals.

Japan police to boost warnings to students over shady part-time jobs

TOKYO -- Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) has instructed police departments nationwide to strengthen outreach efforts before summer vacation to wa

Peru’s diaspora emerges as tie-breaker in razor-edge presidential race

It's become almost a norm that in the South American nation of 34 million people just tens of thousands of votes can determine the president.

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.

Emerging Kansai artists to watch

Among the artists featured at Art Osaka, several offered particularly engaging takes on the ubiquity of digital technology and relationships between people and nature.

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