TEPCO to test a snake-like robot in 2026 to collect fuel debris from Fukushima's No. 2 reactor, a critical step toward decommissioning.

Duolingo joked about Browt, a new Grass-type Pokémon in the 2027 game Pokémon Winds and Waves.

Yen rises slightly as Japan’s central bank hints at possible rate hikes, amid mixed signals and strong Nvidia earnings.

Japan's PM reaffirms opposition to female imperial succession, citing expert panel's 2021 recommendation.

Legendary Luna Sea drummer Shinya, 56, died Feb. 17, 2026, after battling stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor, despite efforts to recover for a March concert.

India launches 64 parliamentary groups with 60+ nations to boost democratic cooperation through bipartisan dialogue.

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 redesign adds space, tech, and standard AWD, with a starting price under $32,000.

Ghana and Japan agreed on a $20 million grant to upgrade healthcare in Ghana’s Northern Region.

Klook and Osaka’s tourism bureau are teaming up to boost inbound tourism and economic growth across Osaka Prefecture by expanding experiences beyond the city and using digital tools to distribute visitors more evenly.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faces scrutiny for giving 30,000 yen gift catalogues to over 300 LDP lawmakers post-election, claiming funds were from her local party branch, not taxpayer money.