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Hurricanes rally past Golden Knights in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

The Hurricanes won their sixth overtime game of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.

China's Xi to visit North Korea next week, first time since 2019

China's Xi to visit North Korea for first time since 2019

Xi to visit North Korea next month for the first time since 2019

China's top leader will visit North Korea from June 8-9, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

Kōya-Dōfu: A Traditional Preserved Food Bursting with Taste

In the years before refrigeration, people discovered that freezing tōfu turned it into a dry version of the soybean treat that could be preserved safely and reconstituted in various dishes when it was time to eat it. A look at the ways kōya-dōfu is enjoyed to this day.

Tokyo pollen count in spring 2026 surged to 1.8 times the previous year's

TOKYO -- The amount of airborne cedar and cypress pollen in Tokyo this spring was roughly 1.8 times higher than last spring's level, data released by

Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska set up unlikely French Open final

Early exits for marquee names including defending champion Coco Gauff, four-time winner Iga Swiatek and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka opened the door for a new cast of contenders.

Reading manga in print improves memory recall time vs. digital versions: Japan study

TOKYO -- Reading manga in print improves comprehension and reduces unnecessary brain activity compared to reading on a tablet, a University of Tokyo s

Baseball: Ohtani throws 6 shutout frames, bats 3-for-4 in win over Arizona

PHOENIX, Arizona (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani pitched six shutout innings while reaching base five times Wednesday as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a

Editorial: Japan's new disaster alerts must prompt timely evacuations

Typhoon Jangmi recently passed through Japan, prompting a "Level 5 Emergency Warning" for river flooding in Wakayama Prefecture, and "Level 4 Urgent W

Vietnam pushes financial hub ambitions via maritime, aviation finance moves

Germany fails to gain seat on U.N. Security Council

This is the first time that Germany, Europe's largest economy that has already served six terms, failed to get elected to the 15-member council.

Over 30 island nations join inaugural ocean forum in Tokyo

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Around 300 representatives from over 30 island nations gathered Wednesday in Tokyo for a two-day conference to discuss maritime conse

“The Summer Hikaru Died”: A Fresh Take on J-Horror Explores Living Alongside the Uncanny

Two friends spend time together in their small rural community . . . but something has changed. The Summer Hikaru Died uses all the tools of the Japanese horror genre to go beyond scaring readers, pressing them to consider themes of outsidership, sexuality, and more.

Taiwan says Japan and Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks

Taiwan's foreign ministry said it calls on Japan and the Philippines to fully consider ‌Taiwan's rights and interests and engage in talks.

Leclerc confirms multi-year extension with Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has ⁠raced more times for Ferrari than any other driver in the team's history other than now-retired seven-time ⁠world champion Michael Schumacher.

Crested Ibises Released on Japan's Main Island for First Time

Eight ibises took flight over Ishikawa, marking a milestone for a region rebuilding after the 2024 earthquake and fulfilling a 101-year-old's dream. The post Crested Ibises Released on Japan's Main Island for First Time first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Dollar hits 160 yen line, 1st time since late April, on Mideast concerns

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The U.S. dollar briefly topped the 160-yen line in Tokyo on Wednesday amid Middle East uncertainty, hitting the important psychologic

Yokohama’s Enoki-Tei Café: Afternoon Tea in an English-Style House

Enoki-Tei is a café in an English-style house built almost a century ago in Yokohama’s wealthy Yamate district. Customers line up for both its delicious tea and confections, and its old-time atmosphere.

Takaichi administration considering 1% tax on food from next April

A tax cut to 1% would require less time to update cash register systems and could be implemented sooner than her campaign pledge of zero percent.