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Japan local gov't launches facility to spotlight marine plastic waste

SAGA (Kyodo) -- The Saga prefectural government in southwestern Japan has launched an interactive facility in an effort to raise public awareness abou

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.

On board Japan's fastest Level 4 self-driving bus in Miyagi Pref.

TOME, Miyagi -- Trials of a Level 4 self-driving bus, capable of operating completely without a driver under certain conditions, have begun in Miyagi

Refugees, immigrants in Japan share culture, build understanding at Tokyo festival

TOKYO -- Refugees, immigrants and their supporters shared food, culture and discussions while promoting understanding of the challenges they face in J

In Photos: Global food, music, culture on display at Refugee & Migrant Festival in Tokyo

LDP mulls proposal to automatically cut 45 Lower House seats

The proposal was presented by Katsunobu Kato, head of the party's task force for political system reform.

Dayslong bear hunt in Tochigi Prefecture capital ends with animal’s capture

The city of Utsunomiya had been on high alert following reports of a bear sighting near schools and residential areas since the weekend.

What was left unsaid may be biggest takeaway from Xi-Kim summit

The lack of any public reference to North Korea's nuclear program during the talks has reinforced the perception that China no longer views denuclearization as a viable option.

The Hidden Cost of Rising Rates

Relief from inflation's fiscal benefits won't last. As bonds are refinanced at higher rates, Japan's interest payments could nearly triple by 2035. The post The Hidden Cost of Rising Rates first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Former Giants manager Abe referred to prosecutors over alleged assault

The Metropolitan Police Department is believed to have attached a recommendation for leniency to the papers they sent to prosecutors.

Japanese researchers find cats prefer silver vine over catnip

The team observed how cats would react to both silver vine and catnip when they were left to roam around freely.

The Iran war is coming for your Diet Coke

Almost every one of those electrical devices, however, depends on the same aluminum that's disappearing from the refrigerators of Indian supermarkets.

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.

Japan warns citizens against photographing sensitive areas overseas

TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging its citizens traveling abroad to be careful about taking photos and videos in sensitive areas l

Ex-Giants manager Abe's assault case referred to prosecutors

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo police on Tuesday referred former Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe's case of alleged assault against his daughter to prose

Katayama says Japan undergoing biggest budget reform since 1945

The government plans to incorporate as much spending as possible into initial budgets rather than rely on additional funding in supplementary packages.

Trump faces backlash over Naruto-style hero video

The president has repeatedly used Japanese anime and other cultural references for political purposes.

Somali soccer referee will miss World Cup after U.S. denies entry

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was named the Confederation of African ​Football's Best Male Referee for 2025, reportedly had a valid visa.

Dozens of Japan local assemblies urge gov't to uphold 'three non-nuclear principles'

HIROSHIMA -- At least 73 local assemblies in 24 prefectures have submitted formal opinions to the central government calling for the continued adheren

Konkatsu: Spouse Hunting in Japan

The Japanese word konkatsu refers to the active effort of finding a marriage partner through such means as using dating apps or joining a marriage agency.