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Man sues hospital after wife gives birth using someone else’s sperm

The woman was sentenced in April 2025 for forging the man's consent form, but the hospital said it gave adequate explanation and that the man's claims are incorrect.

Tokyo stocks end at record highs on continued buying of tech issues

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended at record highs Wednesday as investors continued buying technology shares on expectations of robust demand driven

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over chatbot safety concerns

Florida's sweeping lawsuit cites a range of alleged harms caused by ChatGPT while stating the chatbot is particularly addictive, impacting both younger people and adults.

Mosque fire shows need for better communication with foreign residents

The fire in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, exposed the need for deeper cooperation between Japanese and Pakistani residents on a broad range of issues.

Tokyo stocks mixed in morning as tech issues rise, gains locked in

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed Monday morning, with the Nikkei stock index hitting a new intraday high on buying of some heavyweight technol

Nikkei 225 tops 67,000 for first time

At 10:27 a.m. on Monday, the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section was up 901.78 points, or 1.36%, from Friday.

Muted Shangri-La Dialogue addresses emerging issues: 5 takeaways

Disaster Recovery: Learning from Listening to Those Involved

Haruhi Okudaira considers the role of listening in the TOMODACHI Noto recovery project and how it can carry over to social issues such as gender and diversity. The post Disaster Recovery: Learning from Listening to Those Involved first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program.

US Postal Service issues stamp featuring origami crane to convey message of peace

WASHINGTON (Mainichi) -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) on May 27 began issuing an "International Peace Stamp" modeled on Japan's origami cra

Iran and U.S. reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval

The agreement would extend the truce for another 60 days ​and allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz while negotiators tackle issues such as Iran's nuclear program.

Australia sues 3M over ’forever chemical’ contamination near military bases

Canberra is seeking damages to recover the cost of managing environmental contamination at 28 military bases from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Takaichi Must Rally the LDP for Constitutional Revision

As opposition to constitutional revision grows at home and abroad, the new LDP group backing PM Takaichi could help her tackle pressing issues head-on. The post Takaichi Must Rally the LDP for Constitutional Revision first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Nikkei tops 66,000 for first time in morning

The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section hit a high of 66,428.81 on Wednesday morning, up 1,432.72 points from Tuesday.

Rethinking Japan’s National Defense: Takaichi Tackles the Three Security Documents

Japan’s basic security policy is undergoing another overhaul under the hawkish leadership of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. China’s growing threat, the changing nature of warfare, and the future of the Japan-US alliance are among the issues facing the panel charged with drafting a revision of Japan’s three key security documents by the end of 2026.

Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, U.S. blockade stays

The two sides remain at odds on several issues, including Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israel's war in Lebanon and Tehran's demands for the lifting of sanctions.

(BOJ Review) International Comparison of Life Insurers: Evolving Business Models and Financial Stability Issues

Female death row inmate sues Japan government over 24/7 surveillance

A death-row inmate says she's been surveilled 24/7 for 24 years. Now, she's suing the Japanese government for a breach of human rights.