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Taiwan coast guard says deploys vessels in response to China operation

The move comes after Chinese state media reported that the "law enforcement operation" was in response to talks between Japan and the Philippines regarding the affected waters.

India school under overpass offers lifeline to street children

Despite laws guaranteeing free schooling for children aged six to 14, poverty and migration continue to keep many out of classrooms.

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg after Putin refuses talks

The strikes on the city and the surrounding region set a defense ministry facility ablaze and disrupted operations at an airport for several hours.

Edging Toward Japan: The inspirational message behind Lafcadio Hearn's symphony of words

By Damian FlanaganI recently visited the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, which is particularly noted for its connection with the Irish writer La

Meet your match? Spot the difference #188: Crane game

Enjoy the Mainichi Shimbun's "spot the difference" puzzle. The rules are simple: find the seven differences between the two pictures. (Illustrations b

Toyota to launch racing kart plant to hook new generation of fans

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

India-Japan Dairy Diplomacy Expands into Biogas and Circular Economy

From biogas plants to premium gelato, India and Japan are forging surprising new ties through dairy cooperation, clean energy, and rural development. The post India-Japan Dairy Diplomacy Expands into Biogas and Circular Economy first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan school restrictions on hydration, cooling items affect 1 in 4 young students: survey

TOKYO -- One in four Japanese students between the fourth grade of elementary school and the third year of junior high school has experienced restrict

LDP’s flag desecration bill rekindles debate over limits of expression

Advocates say the measure is meant to address a legal gap but critics argue the bill's language is "extremely vague."

Is an honorable U.S. surrender to Iran inevitable?

The only path left may be what could be called an "honorable surrender" — a unilateral declaration of victory while ending the war without achieving its objectives.

Kōya-Dōfu: A Traditional Preserved Food Bursting with Taste

In the years before refrigeration, people discovered that freezing tōfu turned it into a dry version of the soybean treat that could be preserved safely and reconstituted in various dishes when it was time to eat it. A look at the ways kōya-dōfu is enjoyed to this day.

Dubious immigration brokers helped spark business manager visa crackdown

Shady immigration consulting firms, many in China, help people set up shell companies to apply for a business manager visa, or advertise the option of renting out properties.

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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.

Japan’s Cannes moment signals a new global push

Tao Okamoto made history at Cannes, while Japanese filmmakers and producers looked ahead, embracing collaboration as the future of the industry.

Trump takes the lead for America's 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When nearly all the scheduled musical performers pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary -- fearing the

Electronics retailers Yamada and Edion eye business integration

Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

France opens Space Command to Japanese officer as ties deepen under new road map

The move, announced by France's defense chief, is one of the clearest signs yet that the security relationship is evolving from political alignment into practical integration.

Japan electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration: source

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co. and Edion Corp., another key player in the sector, are planning to