Emperor Emeritus Hospitalized for Heart Exam Amid Ischemia Risk
Former Emperor Akihito was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Tuesday afternoon for a detailed heart examination. This comes after doctors raised...
Japan–India Defense Cooperation Deepens
Japan–India defense cooperation took a major step forward following high-level talks in New Delhi on Monday. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Indian Defense...
Yuji Iwasawa Vows to Uphold Global Rule of Law
Yuji Iwasawa and the ICJ are stepping into a critical moment for global justice, marked by instability and rising legal disputes. Elected president of...
Japan Institute for Health Security Leads New Pandemic Preparedness Efforts
One month since its launch, the Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS) has initiated a sweeping set of reforms to prevent and respond to...
Japan Ranks Lowest Among G7 in 2025 Press Freedom Index
Japan placed 66th in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday—ranking lowest among the G7 nations. While...
