Japan is at a crossroads. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stepped down after a series of election losses. This opens the door for a new leader, but the path isn't straightforward. The ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has lost its majority in both parliamentary chambers. This means
Japan is making waves in the crypto world, but not in the way you might expect. While other countries are loudly announcing their crypto plans, Japan has been quietly building a strong foundation for stablecoins. The country was the first to create rules for stablecoins, but it hasn't had its own ye
Last week, something changed in the world of Japanese stocks. Foreign investors, who had been buying up shares for nearly two months, decided to take a step back. They sold off a whopping 496. 8 billion yen worth of Japanese stocks. This was the first time in nine weeks they had done this, according
The Institute, a show based on Stephen King's 2019 novel, wrapped up its first season with a mixed response. Critics weren't entirely convinced, but the show got renewed for a second season anyway. The story revolves around Tim Jamieson, played by Ben Barnes, who finds himself in a place filled with
Ever wondered if your daily habits impact your sperm quality? A recent study looked into this, focusing on healthy Japanese men. The research team wanted to see if physical activity and sitting time had any effect on sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) and other standard semen parameters. First, le
A new fitness trend is making waves, promising big health benefits in just 30 minutes. It's called "Japanese walking, " and it's all over social media. The idea is simple: walk fast for three minutes, then slow down for three minutes, and repeat. This pattern is done five times, and it's said to giv
Get ready for a fun-filled adventure! Pokémon fans have something exciting to look forward to. A new theme park called PokéPark KANTO is on its way. It will open in spring 2026 at Yomiuriland in Japan. This park is going to be huge, covering about 2. 6 hectares. The park will have two main areas: P
Epilepsy is a condition that many people don't understand. In Japan, researchers wanted to know what people think about it. They made a special test to measure these thoughts and feelings. This test is called the ABLE-J. The test was given to 400 adults in Japan. It started with 29 questions but wa
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is currently in Mongolia, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations. This visit is significant because it happens in a region where Russia and China have a lot of influence. Naruhito met with Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar.
Japan is no stranger to earthquakes, but recent tremors have sparked quite a stir. Over 1, 000 quakes have shaken the Kagoshima prefecture in just two weeks. The strongest so far was a 5. 5-magnitude quake near Kyushu island. This has led to some people getting worried and even evacuating. Rumors a
