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As bears emerge from hibernation, local governments warn of attacks

Japan's municipalities are telling residents to take extra precautions this spring, such as refraining from leaving outside their homes any items that could attract bears.

Japan secures enough petroleum-derived naphtha to last into 2027

Questions over a possible shortage of the material — used for products ranging from medical supplies to cheap consumer goods — have been rising due to the Iran war.

Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China

Scientists at China's People's Liberation Army have investigated brain interfaces as a way to engineer super soldiers by boosting mental agility and situational awareness.

Decades later, the dispute over Minamata disease remains unresolved

Victims urge the government and the chemical firm whose wastewater discharges caused the neurological disorder to properly take responsibility.

Nissan cancels plan to build electric SUVs at Mississippi plant

The Yokohama-based automaker attributed the decision to waning demand among American consumers for all-electric vehicles.

Honda confident Aston Martin power unit problems solved

Excessive vibrations made it extremely uncomfortable for two-time champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll to drive their cars in the opening three races.

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin set for parole after eight months in prison

The release paves the way for his possible return to politics as his family's party takes a lesser role in a new conservative-led government.

The Country Samurai in Full Court Dress

The statue of Ōkuma Shigenobu stands within the cloister. Before its gaze stretches Ōkuma Garden — where once the Ōkuma residence stood. The walls gleam, dazzling in the sunlight; by night, a warm glow lights the arches…

Atomic bombing exhibition opens at U.N. headquarters as NPT is under review

The exhibition, organized by the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, the 2024 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will run until June 1.

Japan’s Terra Drone expands investment in Ukraine drone sector

The Tokyo-based company looks to bring battlefield-tested technology back to Japan to tap into a multibillion-dollar defense budget for unmanned systems.

Japan considers making language programs a factor in residency screenings

This comes in response to calls from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for measures to address problems between Japanese and foreign residents.

Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador over what Kyiv described as Israeli inaction in allowing shipments of grain to enter the country from Russian-occupied Ukraine.

Man United close in on Champions League spot but still work to do, manager says

The club's interim manager Michael Carrick says they must keep pushing to finish as high up the Premier League table as possible.

Impact of China’s “Wolf Warrior Diplomacy” on Public Opinion in East Asia

Researchers show aggressive diplomatic messaging lowers China’s favorability across East Asian democracies, often triggering backlash against China China’s “Wolf Warrior Diplomacy,” known for its confrontational tone,…

Japan lifts advisory a week after magnitude 7.7 quake

A Cabinet Office official cautioned that "this does not mean the possibility of a major quake has disappeared."

Japan to tighten rules on OTC drug sales to curb misuse among youth

Cases of acute poisoning and addiction to medication have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, often involving easily accessible drugs sold at drugstores.

Japan's biggest power producer blames Iran war for no earnings visibility

In New York, Hibakusha call for nuclear weapons abolition

More than 200 hibakusha and other people marched for a kilometer to the U.N. headquarters in Midtown Manhattan.

Firehorse Superstition Shows Women’s Education Doesn’t Affect Family Formation in Japan

Firehorse Superstition Shows Women’s Education Doesn’t Affect Family Formation in Japan Researchers leverage popular calendar superstition to understand the effects of women’s education on family formation and fertility…

‘Lost Land’: A Rohingya odyssey viewed with startling immediacy

Shot with nonprofessional Rohingya actors, Akio Fujimoto's film follows two siblings through a perilous journey, where survival depends as much on strangers as on luck.