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Prosecutors across Japan to be surveyed for harassment

The supreme office issued related instructions to local prosecutor offices across the country last month and plans to compile a report by the end of fiscal 2026.

U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction

The disclosure came a day after an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said that a peace ‌deal hinged ‌on the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets frozen by the United States.

Takaichi faces heat over defamatory campaign video scandal

A report claims that her campaign posted defamatory videos of her rivals on social media during election time. The release of audio recordings has intensified the controversy.

Chapter 4.2: A Bottle of Fine Wine

Author and lawyer Shin Ushijima explains in this chapter why, in both his writing and his personal relationships, Shintaro Ishihara was, above all, a poet. The post Chapter 4.2: A Bottle of Fine Wine first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

K-fashion, K-pop merch gain presence in China as bilateral relations ease

An Imperial Week in Photos: State Visit, University Baseball, and a Landmark Crested Ibis Release

Highlights included a farewell for President Marcos at the Imperial Palace, a visit by Norway's crown prince, and the release of crested ibises in Ishikawa. The post An Imperial Week in Photos: State Visit, University Baseball, and a Landmark Crested Ibis Release first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Congo’s traditional healers are on the front line of Ebola fight

In a region where health workers are shunned, an effective response to Ebola relies on integrating communities and "their rites," the World Health Organization says.

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

Tokyo pollen count in spring 2026 surged to 1.8 times the previous year's

TOKYO -- The amount of airborne cedar and cypress pollen in Tokyo this spring was roughly 1.8 times higher than last spring's level, data released by

Japan likely sold foreign securities to fund currency intervention

The country's foreign securities holdings dropped by $75.6 billion from April, according to Finance Ministry reserve data released Friday.

Japan PM declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday declined an opposition lawmaker's request to listen to audio relating to reports alleging h

Consumers warned of fire risks in areas around air conditioners ahead of summer

Safety experts have received many reports of air conditioner fires that were unrelated to product defects, and are flagging the risk before use increases through summer.

(Research Paper) Aging-Related Depreciation of Office Rents and Renovation Effects

India’s China dilemma: engagement vs. dependence

India's attempt to reduce dependence on China, for now, requires deeper engagement with the Asian giant. This is the central contradiction shaping the relationship.

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.

Economy ministry data show 1% food tax from April 2027 feasible

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese economy ministry on Wednesday released data that show the government's reported plan to cut the consumption tax on food

Japan’s births hit new low, but drop less severe than previous years

The 2.2% decrease in the number of births recorded in Japan was a relatively modest drop compared to the year-on-year 5% decline seen over the past several years.

India’s oil demand growth set for post-pandemic low amid war crunch

India is heavily reliant on imported crude and fuels, and the Iran war has led to surging energy prices that are squeezing state-run refiners and weighing on the broader economy.

A ‘Golden Age’ for Japan-U.S. relations? Not quite.

Calls for increased defense spending are one thing; doubts about America's commitment to the security alliance are another.

Crested Ibises Released on Japan's Main Island for First Time

Eight ibises took flight over Ishikawa, marking a milestone for a region rebuilding after the 2024 earthquake and fulfilling a 101-year-old's dream. The post Crested Ibises Released on Japan's Main Island for First Time first appeared on JAPAN Forward.