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Okinawa schools adopting ‘learncation’ to give students more family time

The program allows children to take authorized leave from school on weekdays to spend time with family for educational activities.

A bleak prognosis for Japan’s demographic future

The most recent government statistics show fertility rates hitting record lows — again.

Nagoya court recognizes AI-created explicit images as child pornography

The sentence marked the first case in Japan in which the law has been applied to the possession of AI-generated sexual deepfakes.

Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Ba

Japan’s Population Falls by Three Million in Five Years

Japan’s population continues to shrink, with Tokyo and Okinawa the only two of the country’s 47 prefectures to see a demographic rise between the national censuses in 2020 and 2025.

Putin’s ’Davos’ haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

The war looms large even if Ukraine is not mentioned once in the official program.

New anime adapted for stage expands what 2.5D theater can be

"Gachiakuta," a new, award-winning anime adapted for the stage, dazzled with dynamic multilevel fight and dance choreography with cues from martial arts and breakdance.

Rare Yamazaki whisky sells for record $1 million

Bottled exclusively for a club in Nagoya and autographed by Suntory's chief blender, the 50-year-old Japanese whisky sold for almost twice its estimate.

Japan eyes multilayered approach to promote LGBT awareness

The government presented the draft program to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which approved it the same day.

Takanawa Gateway’s latest landmark is still working on its own story

The museum's programming may lack focus, but its open spaces already offer Tokyoites a reason to stop in.

Photo Collection Opens a Window on the Past

Photographs taken by Haga Hideo on the Amami islands in the early postwar years are a historical and cultural treasure trove today, sparking memories among the islands’ older residents and inspiring younger islanders to learn more about their heritage.

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.

Why have China’s young people become so fed up?

Decades of misguided economic policymaking have left China in a demographic hole that it seems incapable of climbing out of.

UK faces doubts and deadline over fighter jet program with Japan, Italy

Mogami frigate talks anchor first Japan, Australia, N.Z. trilateral defense chiefs’ meeting

The three nations' first such meeting signaled the emergence of a new regional security format as they explore a three-way expansion of Tokyo's Mogami-class frigate program.

Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program.

Iran and U.S. reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval

The agreement would extend the truce for another 60 days ​and allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz while negotiators tackle issues such as Iran's nuclear program.

Health ministry to give financial aid to organ transplant hospitals

The aid program is designed to reduce cases in which transplants are canceled due to staff shortages, as more people become organ donors.

Deeply entrenched gender roles a key factor in Japan’s low birthrate

A survey has found that many women in rural areas feel constrained by social norms, which could lead to a demographic crisis if left unaddressed.

China’s Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid U.S. sanctions

China is seen as unlikely to reach Huawei's target through conventional manufacturing alone because of restricted access to advanced lithography tools and other technologies.