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Japan’s Bold Moves for Energy Resilience in Asia: POWERR Asia and AZEC 2.0

The POWERR Asia and AZEC 2.0 initiatives launched in April by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae position Japan as a central pillar of Asia’s energy resilience and a key driver of the evolving Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz threaten Asia’s energy supply and regional supply chains.

Frontier AI shock: Japan's analog layer offers a resilience lesson

Over 100 Iranians Rally Outside Embassy in Tokyo to Protest Crackdowns

Iranians based in Japan condemned the ongoing executions and repression of protesters, demanding freedom for those silenced at home. The post Over 100 Iranians Rally Outside Embassy in Tokyo to Protest Crackdowns first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

‘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.

Japan won't become another Silicon Valley. It doesn't need to

U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf

A ceasefire has been in place between the U.S. and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have been unsuccessful.

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trappin

Tracking down Ebola survivors in remote mountains to find a cure

The road into Bundibugyo winds through steep green mountains along Uganda’s border with the Congo, where villages cling to hillsides and people have long moved easily between the two countries on foot.

Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan

Rising costs, supply disruptions and labor shortages are forcing revisions to major projects, raising concerns over infrastructure renewal and urban resilience. The post Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

U.S. says it struck Iranian military sites as Tehran responds with air base attack

Air defenses in Kuwait, where a major U.S. base is located, were intercepting missile and drone attacks on Monday as ⁠sirens sounded across the country.

Japan eyes first export of indigenous missile system amid closer ties with Philippines

The Type 88 missile system is among several Japanese anti-ship weapons being considered, the country's defense chief has said.

Kenny Bednarek blows by Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in Diamond League meet

Bednarek clocked 19.69 ​seconds, gaining a sizeable lead in the first half of the race to leave a struggling ‌Tebogo 0.27 ‌seconds behind in second place.

Nearly half of Japanese firms lack supply-chain resilience measures

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nearly half of Japanese companies have not implemented measures to protect their supply chains against disasters and global tensions,

Japan, Philippines to discuss surface-to-ship missile exports

Type-88 surface-to-ship guided missiles of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force are expected to be up for consideration.

After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring bills

Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene.

U.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to accelerate missile coproduction

A key focus of the meeting was a Japanese proposal known as "Operation Supercharge," designed to accelerate joint development and mass production of advanced missile systems.

China is building launchpads near its nuclear missile silos

The scale of the construction points to a sweeping expansion of hardened infrastructure ​designed to protect and operate China's land-based nuclear forces.

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against ‌Ukraine ‌in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over ​5,000 kilometers.

Tokyo, Manila Deepen Defense Ties Amid China's Maritime Push

As Manila races to modernize against maritime pressure, Japan's push to export vessels and missiles could test its defense industry. The post Tokyo, Manila Deepen Defense Ties Amid China's Maritime Push first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that he's being "very persistent" in pressing the United States to provide