Japan Court Drops Key Legal Hurdle for Transgender People

A court in Japan has ruled that the legal requirement that transgender people alter the appearance of their genitals to change their legal gender is unconstitutional. The September 19 ruling of the Sapporo Family Court in Hokkaido prefecture adds...

Japan’s leadership race: gender milestone or generational reset?

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is holding a leadership race to replace outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned in September after defeats in the Upper House and Tokyo’s municipal elections this summer. The...

Japanese Female Entrepreneur Strives to Promote Sake in India

Newsfrom Japan World Sep 29, 2025 15:34 (JST) New Delhi, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)--A Japanese woman is working tirelessly to promote sake in India, carefully selecting brands and selling them to local vendors and restaurants with the aim of spreading...

Van Cleef & Arpels Opens an Exhibition Dedicated to Art Deco in Tokyo

A century after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts opened in Paris, heralding what is now known as the Art Deco movement, Van Cleef & Arpels has opened a broad exhibition of their pieces from the mid 1920s to...

“We are immigrants” rally in Escondido celebrated immigrants’ contributions to America

East County News Service Photo via Indivisible North County San Diego and 50501 North County San Diego September 29, 2025 (Escondido) - Approximately 100 residents from Ramona, Temecula, Escondido, San Diego, and other locations joined in a 'We...

Silicon Valley wasn't what it used to be, so I left. I'm now starting an AI company in Tokyo as a foreigner.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eric Fung, 37, the CEO of Colega AI in Tokyo. It's been edited for length and clarity. I was ready for a fresh start, so last year, I moved to Tokyo. California wasn't what it used to be: the...

What is the issue with enshrinement of Class A war criminals at Japan's Yasukuni shrine?

Emperor Hirohito (posthumously known as Emperor Showa), front right, and Empress Kojun, walking behind him, are seen during their visit to Yasukuni Jinja shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 1969, during a festival marking the 100th anniversary of the...

Drifting Toward Defeat: Balloon Bombs and Youth Labor in Wartime Japan

80 years ago, Japan launched bomb-laden paper balloons toward the US mainland in a last-ditch effort to turn the tide in a losing war. Through one boy’s testimony and a recent novel reviving girls’ forgotten labor, we examine the desperation and...

Workers increasingly 'elect' their bosses in Japan

For a business built on increasing flexibility, the company that operates the Dr. Stretch outlets stretches the selection of supervisors to new limits. Nobitel Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, which operates dedicated stretching studios and a hotel,...

Berlin Activists Seek Court Order to Block Removal of Comfort Woman Statue

A comfort woman statue in Berlin (Image courtesy of Yonhap) BERLIN, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — With just a week left before a deadline to dismantle a comfort woman statue in Berlin, a Korean civic group has filed an injunction against the local...

Strong fourth spot for Ahmad & Co in Japan

FUJI: Ahmad Al Harthy, Valentino Rossi and Kelvin van der Linde charged to a strong top four result at the 6 Hours of Fuji on Sunday, to secure a good haul of points from the penultimate event of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship. Taking...

Serapian unveils bold S/S 2026 collection and expands in Japan

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 29, 2025 Set against the refined backdrop of its Milanese headquarters, Villa Mozart, Serapian unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “Sunrise of Mestieri d’Arte,” during Milan Fashion Week....

What is Andrei Iosivas' ethnicity? Bengals' WR brings unique nationality to NFL

The Cincinnati Bengals' top two wide receivers are incredibly well known in the form of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. But they've got a key No. 3 WR, too, even if Andrei Iosivas flies a bit under the radar. Iosivas didn't travel a path that very...

Journalists dive into Japan’s solutions to climate, disaster and sustainability threats

As small island nations face increasing challenges from climate change, economic ups and downs, and social issues, learning from one another becomes more important than ever. This week, experienced journalists from Pacific and Caribbean countries,...

8 Best Japanese Hair Care Products 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Calhoun says this Japanese shampoo and repair hair treatment duo gives curly hair the perfect reset. “It hydrates deeply, defines [curls] without crunchy texture, and leaves hair touchable,” Calhoun says. Each product contains nourishing...

Fourth-place finish for Al Harthy, Rossi and Van Der Linde in Japan

Muscat – Ahmad al Harthy, Valentino Rossi and Kelvin van der Linde charged to a strong top four result at the 6 Hours of Fuji today, Sunday, 28th September, to secure a good haul of points from the penultimate event of the 2025 FIA World Endurance...

Trump’s loophole for mass-jailing immigrants: The US Marshals

There are two primary federal agencies tasked with immigration detention: ICE, which is well known, and the US Marshal Service. Under the Trump administration, the US Marshals have dramatically increased their role in detaining and incarcerating...

Specialty coffee associations sign MoU to boost coffee education, professional standards in Japan 

JAPAN – The Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) and the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the SCAJ Conference in Tokyo, Japan. The agreement cements their commitment to strengthening...

NA Vice Chairman engages with Japanese parliament leaders

HÀ NỘI – National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Sen. Lieut. Gen. Trần Quang Phương met with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Nukaga Fukushiro and held talks with Vice President of the House of Councillors Fukuyama Tetsuro on Monday,...

Korean Vs Japanese Vs Chinese Matcha: How They All Differ

Matcha has been buzzing all over the internet. The popularity of this frothy, Grinch-green powdered tea, with ancient Buddhist roots, has grown so much that it is outpacing supply. Japan, famed for its high-quality matcha, can't keep up with...