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Experts urge caution amid proposal to revise Japan’s nonnuclear principles

At a meeting on Monday, a former chief of the Defense Ministry's Joint Staff had called for revising the policy of not allowing nuclear weapons to be brought to Japan.

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.

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.

19 dead, 12 missing after 7.8-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines

Japan consumer agency warns not to use wig dyes on people over allergy risk

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has warned against using henna-blended dyes sold for wigs directly on people, as they m

The Rise of Urban Bears That Can Unlock Windows

As attacks hit record highs, bears are crossing into human territory and learning to navigate it—a trend experts link to shrinking buffer zones. The post The Rise of Urban Bears That Can Unlock Windows first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines, causing some damage and 1-meter tsunami

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered at sea shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, causing damage in a key co

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.

Blue-Collar Wages Rising in Japan Amid Labor Shortage

Labor shortages in some industries are leading to higher wages for blue-collar workers in Japan.

Good Spouses Hard to Find? Japanese Parents Getting Involved in Matchmaking Events for Children

Many Japanese singles are looking for love via konkatsu (spouse-hunting) methods like dating apps and marriage agencies, but with a low success rate. Now, a recent trend has seen parents attending matchmaking events on their children’s behalf.

Missing U.S. student found dead near Kyoto, mother says

The body of James Higginbotham, ‌20, ‌was discovered in a mountainous area ​by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, Nancy Higginbotham wrote.

Tennis: Japanese tennis star Oda wins 4th French Open wheelchair singles

PARIS (Kyodo) -- Japanese tennis star Tokito Oda won a fourth consecutive French Open wheelchair singles title Saturday, beating Britain's Alfie Hewet

Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow

(AP) -- Anthropic is proposing that the world's top artificial intelligence companies come up with a coordinated way to pause development of advanced

Ex-Taiwan leader Tsai sparks buzz with Japanese slang 'YBSG' post

TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen sparked a social media buzz this week after using the internet shorthand "YBSG" for the Japanes

2 US men fined 300,000 yen for trespassing at enclosure of monkey Punch

CHIBA (Kyodo) -- Two U.S. nationals were fined 300,000 yen ($1,876) each on Friday over a trespassing incident at the enclosure of Punch, a Japanese m

‘Fujiko’ is a stirring portrayal of a scrappy single mom

Yuki Katayama shines as the titular character in "Fujiko," a film about a woman's quest for autonomy in the 1970s and '80s.

Takaichi still highly popular despite slide in approval ratings

The lower ratings in two of three recent media polls come amid concerns over rising prices and the availability of crude oil-derived naphtha due to the Middle East conflict.

India-Japan Dairy Diplomacy Expands into Biogas and Circular Economy

From biogas plants to premium gelato, India and Japan are forging surprising new ties through dairy cooperation, clean energy, and rural development. The post India-Japan Dairy Diplomacy Expands into Biogas and Circular Economy first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Green jobs can’t fix South African unemployment, experts say

Nearly one-in-three South Africans are unemployed, according to the latest government figures, and the numbers are rising.

Mining turns India’s heat-shield hills to dust

A loss of the hills to mining is boosting already dangerously hot temperatures in New Delhi, raising the risk of desertification, and worsening health problems, experts warn.