Japan Welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s Election
Japan welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s election with optimism and heartfelt recollection of his past visit to Nagasaki. Church leaders, government officials, and atomic bomb...
Japan’s Health Care System Faces Growing Strain
Japan’s health care system faces growing strain as demographic pressures collide with political gridlock. Although the country remains globally admired for its universal health...
Imperial Family to Visit Okinawa for Peace Memorial in WWII 80th Anniversary Year
The Emperor, Empress, and Princess Aiko will visit Okinawa Prefecture from June 4 to 5, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World...
Princess Aiko Visits Osaka-Kansai Expo to Support Global Engagement and Red Cross Work
Princess Aiko, the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, arrived in Osaka on Thursday morning aboard a commercial flight for a two-day...
Toyota Forecasts 35% Profit Drop Amid Trump’s Auto Tariffs and Global Trade Shifts
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has forecast a steep 35% drop in net profit for fiscal 2025–26, citing the impact of U.S. vehicle tariffs...
