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A popular Japanese manga artist who has written books on history and monarchy has sued the government over a revised imperial succession law allowing royals to adopt male…

A Japanese Embassy official in Russia conducted a consular visit Monday with a Japanese journalist detained in the country nearly two weeks ago, according to the Japanese Foreign…

Japan will draft an emergency cybersecurity policy package in response to a sudden recent wave of hacking incidents, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday. At an emergency…

Some pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong have faced needless uncertainties from Japanese immigration officials while trying to enter the country after completing their prison sentences, according to sources…

Philippines star Alexandra Eala said "the ball doesn't know what rank you are" after beating world number 411 Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 in her opener in Tokyo on…

Japan's Keita Koshimizu works on his chocolate creation during the World Chocolate Masters event in Antwerp, Belgium, on Monday.

アメリカが仲介した、ウクライナ南部の都市オレシュキをめぐるロシアとウクライナによる局地的な停戦合意が27日発効します。双方が攻撃を停止し、人道状況の改善や住民の退避につながるかが焦点です。

She plans to make a full recovery and return to the court.

Cambodia and Japan highlighted three decades of cooperation in conserving Angkor’s cultural heritage and developing Cambodian experts, with the restoration of Angkor Wat’s western causeway serving as an example of their partnership. …

Cambodia is pushing to expand overseas employment and boost skilled labour cooperation following a senior ministry official’s visit to Japan. The post Cambodia aims to send more skilled workers to Japan appeared …

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 26th October, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Japanese cloud hosting provider Onamae Desktop Cloud has confirmed …

The incident was brought to light after police traced the taxi driver's phone number from a note in the woman's mailbox.

Satellite imagery of a shortwave radio transmitter site in Hyangsan county, Jagang province, shows 23 large steel towers spread across four zones. The towers reveal the scale of the infrastructure North Korea …

Science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang says the studies will assess technology, potential sites, financing, and the development of Malaysia’s nuclear industry.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Singapore, Japan and South Korea, while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier travels to China.

A 48-year-old 7-Eleven assistant store manager in Bangkok has gone viral for his ability to communicate in seven languages, drawing attention to how he uses his multilingual skills to welcome and assist …

The Embassy of Japan has issued a Japanese passport to Adelaida Kakazu, a 90-year-old Japanese descendant who remained in the Philippines after World War II.

China mourns Fukuda as an old friend committed to bilateral ties

Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who championed closer ties with China during his brief tenure and later served as a crucial diplomatic intermediary during bilateral crises, has died at the age …

The Philippines’ Alexandra Eala beats British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 to reach the next round of the Pan Pacific Open.

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that Korea is unlikely to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during his term, but stressed the need to lay the groundwork …

アジア最大規模の映画祭、「東京国際映画祭」が26日から始まり、国内外の人気俳優や映画監督らがレッドカーペットに登場し、開幕を彩りました。

The Japanese insurer plans to acquire 5% of Man Group, the world's largest publicly traded hedge fund.

Indonesia surpassed its initial target of seven gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan when ...

日本高市早苗政府為防範外國勢力的不當干涉，積極研擬「間諜防制相關法制」，今天在首相官邸舉行的專家會議中首次提出具體方案，其中之一就是引進「外國代理人登記制度」，將要...…

Investors stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, says analyst.

Newtalk新聞 日本自衛隊與美軍等 8 國部隊自 19 日起至 29 日，在日本九州及沖繩主要演習場、駐屯地與基地等地，舉行 2026 年度日美共同統合演習（KS27），演練多種情勢下的日美聯合作戰及自衛隊統合作戰能力。日本陸上自衛隊西部方面隊並在演習期間部署新型 25 式地對艦誘導彈，進行對海作戰訓練。 此次演習由日本陸、海、空自衛隊與美軍共同參與，另有澳洲、加拿大、法國、德國、荷蘭、紐西蘭及菲律賓軍隊加入，是日本國內規模最大的實兵演習。 日本陸上自衛隊西部方面隊表示，演習旨在檢驗及演練不同事態下的日美聯合應對能力，以及自衛隊的統合作戰能力，藉此維持並提升日美聯合作戰水準，同時強化與理念相近國家的合作，進一步提升日美同盟的嚇阻與應對能力。 演習於 19 日在沖繩縣石垣駐屯地舉行開始式。西部方面隊隨後將 25 式地對艦誘導彈部署至大野原演習場，實施對海作戰訓練。 根據日本陸上自衛隊說明，訓練模擬部隊針對海上目標，依據美軍及上級部隊等提供的情報，執行一系列對艦作戰程序，以提升部隊的反艦作戰及應對能力。 日本陸上自衛隊表示，將透過此次演習強化日美同盟的嚇阻與應對能力，以及與其他參演國家的多邊合作，為日本國防及區域和平與穩定作出貢獻。延伸閱讀：楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險美軍殺人案最新 那霸地檢以搶劫殺人罪起訴駐日美軍士兵日本前首相福田康夫辭世 賴清德X發文哀悼韓美關係生變？最新數據：韓赴美B1/B2簽證 拒簽率躍升至24.73%美日「利劍」軍演登場！中俄軍機連4天現蹤日本周邊 日戰機急升空

The oil price was down around 2% to US$114.6 after reports that Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Sunday as part of an effort to de-escalate tensions in coordination with the US.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — A total of 77 cases linked to drug mule syndicates at Kuala Lumpur International...

GMO Internet Group Inc CEO Masatoshi Kumagai admitted Sunday night that internal engineers had flagged security issues before unauthorized access occurred to a foreign exchange trading service it…

The mother of a 16-year-old care worker in Japan has taken the national government and Hyogo Prefecture to court, alleging that an unlawful arrest and 18 days in police custody left her …

Finding a property in Thailand can be a challenge, particularly if you are living overseas, relocating to the country or trying to compare options across several locations. Listings can be spread across …

Newtalk新聞 據日本媒體報導，日本前首相福田康夫因心臟衰竭，於東京都內醫院辭世，享壽90歲。對此，總統賴清德也在X上發文悼念，代表台灣人民，向家屬及日本各界致上誠摯慰問，並期盼雙方持續深化交流合作，讓珍貴友誼長存。 據《日本經濟新聞》報導，福田康夫於22日因心臟衰竭病逝，享壽90歲。福田康夫於2007年安倍晉三突然請辭後，接任首相，但其任期僅維持不到一年。 賴清德於X上發布哀悼貼文，內容寫道，對於日本前首相福田康夫先生的辭世，深感哀悼。謹代表台灣人民，向家屬及日本各界致上誠摯慰問。台日情誼深厚，期盼雙方持續深化交流合作，讓珍貴友誼長存。延伸閱讀：AI衝擊致股市下跌、美債大漲 高盛：日圓展現傳統避險特性日本小笠原群島外海規模7.0強震 無海嘯威脅自民黨示警「網路有事前夜」 日本將設緊急指揮中心亞帕運勇奪4金7銀9銅 賴清德接見代表團：以大家為榮、點名感謝李洋楊宏基觀點》不是「超譯」是「畫錯重點」 「第一天就投入」簡譯不負責又危險

Cựu Thủ tướng Nhật Bản Fukuda Yasuo, người từng thúc đẩy tăng cường quan hệ với Trung Quốc, đã qua đời, hưởng thọ 90 tuổi.

（中央社記者王揚宇台北26日電）日本第91任首相福田康夫10月22日逝世，享壽90歲。總統賴清德今天下午透過社群平台X以日文發文表示哀悼，並代表台灣人民向家屬及日本各界，致上誠摯慰問。

The overall amount of investments is on track to exceed ¥1 trillion.