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Japan's outreach to Russia raises concerns ahead of G7 summit

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's recent efforts to maintain dialogue with Russia have sparked concerns among some European partners ahead of next week's Group

Agency asks local authorities to set up youth suicide prevention councils

The aim is to quickly identify youths who are at risk of dying by suicide by obtaining information from schools and medical institutions, and promoting early intervention.

Israeli Entrepreneur Leads Multimillion-Dollar Effort to Revive Fishing Village

Lugasi Abraham wants to turn Taiza in Kyoto Prefecture into a global destination for craft and culture with a focus on preservation rather than redevelopment. The post Israeli Entrepreneur Leads Multimillion-Dollar Effort to Revive Fishing Village first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Taiwan says China Coast Guard patrols to its east are ’provocative act’

China said the moves were in ⁠response to a Japanese and Philippine announcement regarding talks ​on delimiting their maritime boundaries.

Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules

The life that restaurateur Manish Kumar built in Japan for he and his family has been upended after Japan enacted stricter rules for the business manager visa.

Haiku in English: June 8, 2026

mountain eveningthe last sunlighttouches the pine--Manasa Reddy Chichili (Telangana, India)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Ukraine says drone hit nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl

The director general of the IAEA, said the incident was "deeply concerning as it occurred at a facility containing large amounts of nuclear material.

Parliament leaders adopt draft proposal for imperial succession

The draft calls for allowing female members of the imperial family to retain their status after marriage and male heirs to be adopted from former branches.

JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Volleyball Nations League Returns to the Spotlight

The Women's Volleyball Nations League is underway and wraps up on July 26 in Macau. Led by captain Mayu Ishikawa, Japan is aiming for the top. The post JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Volleyball Nations League Returns to the Spotlight first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Taiwan coast guard says deploys vessels in response to China operation

The move comes after Chinese state media reported that the "law enforcement operation" was in response to talks between Japan and the Philippines regarding the affected waters.

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

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

Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel​​

The world's fourth-biggest economy estimates it needs about 1.7 million kiloliters in 2030, and hopes to gain as much as it can domestically through used cooking oil.

Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel​​

The world's fourth-biggest economy estimates it needs about 1.7 million kiloliters in 2030, and hopes to gain as much as it can domestically through used cooking oil.

Japan's Meitetsu Travel targets wealthy foreigners with tailored trip

Japan parliament speakers draft consensus on Imperial Family law revision

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's lower and upper house speakers on Friday compiled a draft consensus on a law revision to maintain the number of Imperial Fami

At 1 Hotel Tokyo, luxury is a zero-waste journey

Open from March, the brand's first outpost in Japan stays true to its sustainable roots.

Football: Yoshida to rejoin Japan's World Cup setup as "support player"

MONTERREY, Mexico (Kyodo) -- Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida will be part of the Samurai Blue's World Cup setup as a "support player," starting with

Trump's second term Taiwan arms sales top Biden-era total by nearly 40%