Japan
Umami magic: Traditional Japanese diet linked to reduced depression risk, study finds
Participants following the washoku eating pattern were up to 20% less likely to experience depressive symptoms.
Japan sees big wins for far-right, anti-immigration party that denounced ‘Jewish capital’
New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming
Japan under threat: 500-kilogram monsters chasing humans
Israeli Foreign Ministry decries int'l statement calling for end to Gaza war
UK, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, Canada, and others all condemned what they called "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza.
Viral trend 'Japanese walking' takes over TikTok for weight loss
Also known as interval walking, Japanese walking is the latest workout trend to sweep social media, claiming to improve cardiovascular health, support weight loss, and boost endurance.
Download all of Netflix in a second: Japanese engineers achieve world's fastest internet speed
This unprecedented achievement was made possible through an innovative 19-core optical fiber system, described as a '19-lane highway' for data transmission.
US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports
The Financial Times reported that the request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the US itself does not offer a blank check guarantee to defend Taiwan.
Team recreates 30,000-year-old sea crossing from Taiwan to Japan in dugout canoe
Paddling over 45 hours across the open sea, the crew navigated using only the sun and stars to overcome the strong Kuroshio current.
G7 leaders say Israel has right to defend itself in statement on Iran strikes
"At one point, there was concern they wouldn't be able to produce a joint declaration," a Western diplomat told the Post.
Japanese walking technique IWT boosts health with interval training
Studies show alternating fast and slow walking improves fitness and reduces health risks.
Unlocking the Gen Z craze: Matcha's surprising health benefits
Matcha, dubbed the 'Gen Z green juice,' is a favorite among girls and influencers, with its vibrant green color trending on social media platforms like Instagram.
Facial scent? Israeli-Japanese project offers personalized aroma via facial AI analysis
Israeli startup SOLO and Japan’s NTT join forces to offer AI-based facial analysis for personalized aroma recommendations, now available at NTT’s new experiential center in Tokyo, Japan.
Int'l universities seek to lure US-bound students amid Trump crackdown
Chinese students have been particularly targeted in Trump's crackdown, with Rubio pledging to "aggressively" crack down on their visas.
What's in a name? Japan cracks down on 'glittery' baby names
Names such as Pikachu, Diamond, Nike, and even Devil have become increasingly common in Japanese classrooms over the past 30 years.
