Tokyo's Cool Biz Expansion Sparks Office Hair Debate
Tokyo's latest attempt to combat extreme heat by allowing shorts in the workplace has hit a cultural snag, as complaints of visible leg hair prompt a rise in male grooming
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What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang secured major partnerships across Japan’s industrial ecosystem during a two-day Tokyo visit, targeting factory floors with physical AI projects.
Russian intelligence officer leaves Japan after espionage reporting
A Russian military intelligence officer has departed Japan after a Times report said he used an Aeroflot office in Tokyo as part of an espionage operation.
North Korean Missile Test Raises Tension Before Allied Drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from its eastern coast days before major US-South Korea exercises, according to officials in Seoul and Tokyo.
Japan Stands Firm on Abduction Issue before Possible North Korea Summit
Japan says the abduction issue will remain central to any possible summit with North Korea, stressing the return of victims and international coordination.
Typhoon Dujuan Hits Eastern Japan as 1.9 Million Face Evacuation Orders
Typhoon Dujuan brings extreme rain and dangerous winds to eastern Japan as evacuation orders cover about 1.9 million people in six prefectures.
Trump Says North Korea's Kim Has Responded to His Overtures
US President Donald Trump has said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his outreach, reviving attention on whether direct diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang could return. The comment came after…
South Korea Shortens War Games With U.S. After Washington Request
South Korea has shortened annual military exercises with the United States, citing a request from Washington and adding fresh questions about alliance messaging in East Asia.
Kenjiro Tsuda's Bold Legal Battle Against AI Voice Cloning
Kenjiro Tsuda, the voice of 'Jujutsu Kaisen', fights TikTok over AI voice cloning. The landmark case seeks to protect vocal identity rights in Japan
Current AI Seeks to Decouple Global Infrastructure From Silicon Valley Giants
A nonprofit initiative is building open-source AI infrastructure to support endangered languages and provide a public alternative to the closed models controlled by private tech corporations
Shrinking Japan Faces New Social Tensions Over Mosques
As Japan relies more on foreign labor to offset its aging population, a proposed mosque in Fujisawa has become a flashpoint for shifting attitudes toward immigration and the country's national identity