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Unpublished anime documents created by Osamu Tezuka found

Tezuka laid the foundation for Japan's anime industry by producing numerous popular anime series. He continued to work energetically until the end of his life.

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

Asari: Plump, Umami-Rich Clams Best Enjoyed in Early Summer

Tiny clams that play a big role in Japanese cuisine, asari are a plentiful and popular source of seafood protein in the Japanese diet. A look at the humble bivalve that plays an outsized role in Japan’s food culture.

‘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.

Satellite images fuel speculation of Xi visit to North Korea

The imagery on May 30 by satellite firm Vantor appears to show a fenced-off section and a structure being built in Kim Il Sung Square.

Japan PM Takaichi says population decline 'a quiet emergency' as births hit record low

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session on June 4 that the record-low number of Ja

Extreme heat raises risk of preterm births, research shows

Findings indicate that women are particularly susceptible to the effects of heat between the 16th and 22nd weeks of pregnancy.

Japan’s Population Falls by Three Million in Five Years

Japan’s population continues to shrink, with Tokyo and Okinawa the only two of the country’s 47 prefectures to see a demographic rise between the national censuses in 2020 and 2025.

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

U.S. tariff threats give Lula a new election attack on Bolsonaro

The move handed the Brazilian President a ready-made line of attack against his main challenger ahead of an election that polls suggest will be close.

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

TOKYO (AP) -- A tropical storm dumped heavy rain and raised flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

North Korea slams U.S. remarks comparing South to ’dagger’

U.S. Gen. Xavier Brunson made the comments in an interview as speculation builds that Washington may seek to expand the role of U.S. Forces Korea in countering China's influence.

Hitachi, Ricoh to build low-cost modular EV battery plants

Snacks to go: Popular crackers sold via vending machine on Nagoya shinkansen platform

NAGOYA -- A vending machine selling the popular shrimp-flavored rice cracker "Yukari," which has long held the No. 1 spot in Nagoya Station's souvenir

Seven Bank-developed ATMs made available at FamilyMart stores

The new ATMs offer services similar to those of regular Seven Bank ATMs.

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.

Japan's Population Shrinks at Record Pace, Census Shows

The population fell to 123 million as of October 1, 2025, marking the steepest decline on record, with only Tokyo and Okinawa seeing growth. The post Japan's Population Shrinks at Record Pace, Census Shows first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

More pregnant women in Japan undergo prenatal checkups

Noninvasive prenatal testing has gained popularity as an alternative to conventional tests due to its lower stress levels for mothers.