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UN spokesman Dujarric gives voice to a world body under pressure

NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Every weekday at noon, Stephane Dujarric stands before reporters at U.N. headquarters to deliver updates on wars, humanitarian cri

Cancer Institute Updates Alcohol Guidance From Moderation to Avoidance

Japan's national cancer body now advises avoiding alcohol, citing evidence that even small amounts raise cancer risk, and lowers the BMI cap for men to 25. The post Cancer Institute Updates Alcohol Guidance From Moderation to Avoidance first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

SPORTS SHORTS | A Positive World Cup Send-Off for the Samurai Blue

Reporting on Japan's final match before the World Cup, updated plans for the Chiba Lotte Marines' future stadium, Naomi Osaka's French Open exit and more. The post SPORTS SHORTS | A Positive World Cup Send-Off for the Samurai Blue first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Takaichi administration considering 1% tax on food from next April

A tax cut to 1% would require less time to update cash register systems and could be implemented sooner than her campaign pledge of zero percent.

Rush to buy air conditioners in Japan before pricier models hit next April

The new models are expected to be pricier to meet the updated energy standards set to kick in next April, with some manufacturers already phasing out their older models.

Quarterly Schedule of Outright Purchases of Japanese Government Bonds (Competitive Auction Method) (April-June 2026) (Schedule Updates)

Long overdue, Japan updates its intelligence infrastructure

The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is taking steps to improve that capability with passage of the National Intelligence Council Law.

Quarterly Schedule of Outright Purchases of Japanese Government Bonds (Competitive Auction Method) (April-June 2026) (Schedule Updates)

Updates on the Consumption Activity Index