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South Korean president nominates would-be second woman PM

The nomination comes after Lee's party dominated local elections on Wednesday.

Tokyo Pride draws thousands to spotlight important year for LGBTQ rights

Japan remains the only Group of Seven nation that does not recognize same-sex marriage, even as public support for marriage equality has reached about 67%.

Deteriorating Japan castles face high costs, debates over renovation

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Several Japanese castles with wooden structures dating back to the feudal era were destroyed during World War II. Although they were

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.

Amaguri is an aptly named sweetheart

Like her name, which is Japanese for "sweet chestnut," Amaguri is a sweetheart and considers anyone who pays attention to her to be a new friend.

Xi in North Korea, FIFA World Cup, India inflation data

Ahead of talks, Kim has a message for Xi: North Korea’s nukes aren’t up for negotiation

North Korea has been clear in the run-up to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang that it is hoping for at least a tacit recognition of its nuclear status.

Scotland’s Tartan Army to bring ’the party’ on World Cup return

The joy of reaching the World Cup, though, has been tempered by the exorbitant prices of tickets, travel and accommodation.

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.

Alumni at western Japan school create acrylic stands to remember outgoing school uniforms

IGA, Mie -- The alumni association at a high school here launched a project to preserve images of their traditional uniforms, which are being phased o

India school under overpass offers lifeline to street children

Despite laws guaranteeing free schooling for children aged six to 14, poverty and migration continue to keep many out of classrooms.

Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists flee

The clientele is driven by hotels offering residents-only deals that have become a lifeline for Dubai's luxury tourism.

North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a U.S. push for the denuclearization of North Korea an "anach

A trillion-dollar question for memory chipmakers

We are only in the second year of the AI boom, making it too early to know if it will outlast past cycles.

Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build

Multiple Republican factions have stepped forward to rebuke his war against Iran, his White House ballroom ​and his $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.

Ukraine targets St. Petersburg after Putin refuses talks

The strikes on the city and the surrounding region set a defense ministry facility ablaze and disrupted operations at an airport for several hours.

Prosecutors across Japan to be surveyed for harassment

The supreme office issued related instructions to local prosecutor offices across the country last month and plans to compile a report by the end of fiscal 2026.

South Koreans protest over ballot mishap, demand local election rerun

National Election Commission chairperson Rho Tae-ak resigned after public outrage over ballot paper shortages.

Pentagon sees growing espionage threat from Israel

Israel and the U.S. have long known that each was spying on the other but recent Israeli efforts to learn about U.S. positions in talks with Iran may have crossed a line.

Edging Toward Japan: The inspirational message behind Lafcadio Hearn's symphony of words

By Damian FlanaganI recently visited the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, which is particularly noted for its connection with the Irish writer La