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Japan, the first team outside the host to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, have beaten Germany, Brazil, England, and Spain since 2022. However, star winger Kaoru Mitoma's injury threatens their hopes of surpassing their best performance—the round of 16.
The head temple on Mount Koya, Japan, has called on summer 2026 visitors to avoid wearing revealing attire to preserve the solemnity of this sacred Buddhist site. The temple encourages modest clothing covering shoulders and knees, and suggests bringing a jacket or shawl.
Yume, a Japanese Akita gifted to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012, has died of old age, the Kremlin said. The dog was a token of gratitude for Russia’s aid after the 2011 Japan disaster.
Japan's core CPI, excluding fresh food, rose 1.4% year-on-year in April, exceeding economists' forecasts and signaling persistent price pressure. The increase is driven by higher energy and imported food costs, prompting close monitoring by the Bank of Japan.
Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi has pledged his full efforts to arrange a summit meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Xi Jinping at November's APEC summit. The move aims to improve strained bilateral relations, which are at a multi-year low. He emphasized the importance of high-level dialogue to rebuild trust and foster long-term cooperation.
On May 14, OpenAI announced it will provide the Japanese government and several companies with an AI model that integrates advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The model is intended to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats, enhancing the protection of critical information systems. This represents a key step in the strategic partnership between OpenAI and Japan, expanding from education and research into information security.
Japan's Environment Ministry will survey bear populations in Tohoku and nearby areas starting in June using about 800 cameras, after a rise in attacks. The survey aims to collect data on brown and Asian black bears to devise control and prevention measures. Last year saw a record number of attacks, blamed on scarce natural food driving bears toward settlements.
Japan is considering using about ¥500 billion ($3.1 billion) from budget reserves to subsidize household electricity and gas bills during the summer peak demand season, a government source said on May 14. The measure aims to ease cost-of-living pressures amid high global energy prices.
On the 12th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, ozeki Kirishima and No. 13 maegashira Kotoeiho continue to share the lead, while ozeki Kotozakura officially withdraws from the tournament.
