Osaka High Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, Marking Landmark Win for LGBTQ+ Rights in Japan
In a major milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, the Osaka High Court ruled on Tuesday that legal provisions barring same-sex marriage are unconstitutional....
Mongolia and Japan Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Ties Following High-Level Visit
Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia, Igawahara Masaru, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations following her...
Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori Wins Re-election with Broad Support
Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori secured a second term in Sunday’s gubernatorial election, defeating three challengers in a race that drew endorsements from across the...
Japan Becomes First Non-Host Nation to Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan has become the first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Bahrain in the...
Japan to Phase Out Promissory Notes and Checks by End of Fiscal 2026
Promissory notes and checks, long used by Japanese businesses for inter-company payments, are set to be discontinued by the end of fiscal 2026, The...
