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Japanese sailor sets course for around-the-world yacht race

If Masatomo Suzuki completes the 2028 Vendee Globe, an event known as "the Everest of the seas," he would become the second Japanese person to achieve the feat.

Japan's ruling party seeks defense funding boost, cites 3.5% GDP benchmark

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday called for securing funding to transform the country's defense capabilities within

Sister of ex-death row inmate calls for full disclosure of evidence by prosecutors amid retrial system review

A bill under consideration would limit the scope of evidence disclosure and mandate that the defense not be provided with a list of evidence.

Ruling party OKs bill outlawing Japanese flag desecration

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved on Tuesday a proposed bill that would outlaw desecration of Japan's national flag, targe

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.

Prosecutors seek 27-year sentence for suspect in murder of Hokkaido girl

Public prosecutors have alleged that Riko Uchida and others "applied some physical force" to the high school girl, who was embroiled in a dispute over social media photos.

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

New Investment Rules Test Japan's Ability to Balance Security and Growth

Japan is strengthening foreign investment screening with its own CFIUS-style panel to protect sensitive technologies, expanding the scope of review. The post New Investment Rules Test Japan's Ability to Balance Security and Growth first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Ticketholders boo Trump as NBA Finals security clogs Madison Square Garden

A strict, airport-style gauntlet of security was in place as Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals.

Palau president says security strengthened with US radar amid China threat

Smaller firms in Japan raise pay by 4.29% in fiscal 2026

Wage growth expanded from 4.03% a year before, reflecting employers' continued efforts to secure human resources amid rising inflation.

Prosecutors seek 27-year sentence for suspect in murder of Hokkaido girl

Public prosecutors have alleged that Riko Uchida and others "applied some physical force" to the high school girl, who was embroiled in a dispute over social media photos.

Yamada-Edion integration aimed at expansion beyond electronics

The merger will create an even bigger group far ahead of competitors, including second-biggest Nojima.

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.

Kimi Antonelli stays cool under fire to win chaotic Monaco Grand Prix

Every driver who has won five consecutive races in an F1 season has gone on ⁠to win the title.

Xi delivers veiled swipe at Japan ahead of summit with North Korea’s Kim

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged Pyongyang to join Beijing in rejecting "any scheme or action aimed at reviving militarism and undermining regional security and stability."

Thailand's private sector must lead the post-Hormuz recovery

South Korean president nominates would-be second woman PM

The nomination comes after Lee's party dominated local elections on Wednesday.

Dodgers erupt for 9-run first as Yamamoto dominates over 8 innings in 9-2 rout of Angels

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters over eight dominant innings, Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homered to highlight a