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Injured Takumi Minamino takes on role of mentor for Japan at World Cup

The Japanese ​international ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while playing for AS Monaco in December

Why China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line

Despite closer links with Moscow, Beijing is still Pyongyang's main diplomatic partner and an important buffer against international sanctions.

Female umpires to break new ground at Japan's storied Koshien c'ship

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- For more than a century, only male umpires have officiated at Japan's prestigious Koshien high school baseball tournaments. That will

ADB and peers need to 'anchor' international order: President Kanda says

China Uses LinkedIn to Recruit Spies, Five Eyes Warns

The report warns that fake job ads are being used to recruit intelligence sources, targeting researchers, journalists, and government and defense personnel. The post China Uses LinkedIn to Recruit Spies, Five Eyes Warns first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

A woman in charge of the U.N.? Candidates feel it’s about time.

Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are all standing to take over as secretary-general of the organization.

Editorial: Japan's stricter visa rules could drive away vital supporters of society

Foreign nationals running international restaurants and import food shops in Japan are facing the threat of going out of business. This is due to stri

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.

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on Thursday, with FIFA hoping soccer can rise above anger over prices, political tensions and the shadow of war.

Japan launches heightened safety campaign for citizens traveling to World Cup

Japan's Foreign Ministry decided to implement unprecedented safety measures due to anticipated confusion related to the tournament being hosted by multiple countries.

Secret Internal Report to Xi Jinping Lays Bear China's Economic Crisis

An internal report allegedly by a senior official reveals a system bleeding from fiscal exhaustion, failing local governance, and public disillusionment. The post Secret Internal Report to Xi Jinping Lays Bear China's Economic Crisis first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapses again during international match

Sunday's incident marked the second time the 34-year-old playmaker collapsed to the turf while representing his country.

Corporate Japan borrows more as deals and outflows pressure ratings

Against the backdrop of tighter governance and the return of inflation, investors are pressing companies to deploy capital more aggressively.

In South Korea, separate surnames can leave moms feeling left out

Key suspect in Tochigi murder-robbery put on Interpol wanted list

At the request of Japanese police, the International Criminal Police Organization has issued a Red Notice for Kazuhiko Masuda, 48.

News in Easy English: Top Oita school wins baseball title balancing study and practice

FUKUOKA -- Oita Uenogaoka High School, one of the top schools in Oita Prefecture, won the prefectural high school baseball tournament this spring for

Indonesia’s radical export plan takes effect as doubts swirl

Indonesia is facing severe investor pressure as questions have grown around governance and its economic outlook under President Prabowo Subianto.

Nissan's annual debt payments hit $690m, slowing turnaround

Axiom Space boosts funding to $525 million with MUFG Bank as new investor

The startup is among several firms competing to build a commercial replacement to the International Space Station, which is set to be decommissioned by 2030.

‘Fujiko’ transforms a mother’s resilience into festival gold

Fresh off a major festival win and new international distribution deals, Taichi Kimura reflects on the deeply personal project that honors his mother's perseverance.