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Japan and Indonesia have agreed to launch expert-level talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta. The deal, if completed, would be Japan's first export of a large warship. It underscores deepening defense cooperation between the two countries amid shifting regional dynamics.
Japan’s METI on June 3 proposed replacing 2–5 aging reactors by the 2040s and 11–14 by the 2050s—the first specific targets since Fukushima. The plan reflects efforts to boost nuclear power for energy security and carbon neutrality.
Discrimination in Japan, once mainly targeting ethnic Koreans and Kurds, is now increasingly directed at Muslims, who observers say are facing new prejudice as their numbers have nearly doubled in recent years. Experts cite integration challenges and call for stronger anti-discrimination measures.
Typhoon Jangmi has injured at least 40 people across central and western Japan as it sweeps along the Pacific coast. The storm made landfall near Shizuoka with winds of up to 126 km/h, prompting evacuation orders for over 200,000 residents. Disruptions include canceled flights, halted Shinkansen services, and power outages affecting 50,000 households.
Episode 10 of 'NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE' brings a high-stakes streamer showdown between OMGkawaiiAngel and Karamazov. The Reiwa-era internet chaos escalates as these two top streamers clash, with the outcome set to reshape the series' online world. The anime continues to captivate audiences with its realistic take on Japanese streaming and social media culture.
Japan's seafood exports reached a record 423.1 billion yen in 2025, up 17.2% year-on-year, marking the first time exports surpassed 400 billion yen. The growth was driven by government trade promotions amid declining domestic demand, with scallops, salmon, and shrimp leading exports.
Japan's real wages rose 1.9% year-on-year in April, the fourth straight monthly increase, according to data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The figure exceeded economists' forecasts, reflecting tight labor market conditions and ongoing corporate wage hikes.
A bear attacked four people inside an electronics factory in Fukushima Prefecture before escaping, likely by opening a window latch itself. All victims were hospitalized, and authorities are searching for the animal while urging public caution.
Part of the outer wall of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in western Japan, was damaged by strong winds from Typhoon Jangmi, city officials said Thursday. No injuries or major structural damage were reported, but experts will assess the damage for repairs.
