Politics
Japan says no leaks of defense secrets to China confirmed
Report claimed that cybersecurity gaps could hinder Japan-U.S. cooperation
Automobiles
Japan to deploy faster EV chargers on highways
Government aims to boost convenience, spurring spread of electrified vehicles
Sports
Man City CEO lauds soccer's local roots, global perspective
Soriano says game taking on 'humanity's challenges'; CFG eyes Africa growth
Indo-Pacific
U.S. weighs new military element in Japan for closer coordination
Japan's bold defense reform, Taiwan crisis require enhanced operational arrangement
Education
Japanese middle schoolers average 12% on English speaking exam
3 of 5 had no correct answers in test based on new conversation-heavy curriculum
Politics
Japan's move to scrap insurance cards rested on tricky politics
Postponing transition would have risked rift between PM and digital minister
Technology
Japan to propose corporate AI disclosure guidelines for G7
Draft codes of conduct to call for safeguarding human rights and rule of law
Society
U.N. group urges 'transparency' from Japan on Johnny's abuse claims
Talent agency should take action to provide appropriate 'grievance mechanism'
International relations
Japan ex-PM Taro Aso to go to Taiwan, speak on security at forum
Will be ruling party's first vice president to visit since diplomatic ties cut in 1972
Property
Japan to monitor foreign ownership of farmland for security
Move follows discovery of Chinese land purchases in Okinawa
Interview
Japan's slow decisions impact U.S. response to Taiwan crisis: wargame
China invasion scenarios expose gaps in readiness, former American officials say
International relations
Japan foreign minister courts Russia's partners on Africa tour
Hayashi visiting South Africa, Uganda and Ethiopia to discuss Ukraine grain deal
Supply Chain
Japan builds supply chain for EV battery minerals in Africa
Tokyo eyes exploration with Zambia, Congo and Namibia to counter China
Trade
China tightens export restrictions on two chipmaking materials
Supply fears hit Japan, dependent on China for 40% of its gallium and germanium
Politics
Kishida's approval rating roughly flat at 40%
58% support plan to release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant
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Work
Japan to boost training for digital workers to stave off shortage
Tokyo aims to add 110,000 new trainees in the field over next two years
Technology
Japan to develop generative AI to speed scientific discovery
Homegrown tool will be used for medicine and material development
Technology
Japan deploys AI to detect false info on Fukushima water release
Foreign Ministry counters with multilingual videos assuring safety standards
Work
Japan to require more companies to share paternity leave data
Scope of disclosure may be expanded to companies with over 300 employees
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Defense
U.S., Australia to 'integrate' Japan into defense initiatives: Austin
In Brisbane, Pentagon chief spotlights China's 'troubling' coercion in Indo-Pacific
Defense
China-Taiwan military balance 'rapidly tilting' toward Beijing: Japan
North Korean threat 'more imminent' than ever but Russia declining: white paper
International relations
Sri Lanka, Maldives see Japan wade into Indian Ocean contest
Foreign Minister Hayashi's visits to key nations show 'alternative' to China
Ukraine war
Japan prepares fresh defense and infrastructure aid for Ukraine
No weapons, but communications systems likely to be included in package
Technology
ChatGPT tech to be adopted by Japan government for administrative tasks
Microsoft AI data centers in Japan to be used to ensure confidentiality