Politics

Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Opens in Hiroshima to Address Tourism Surge, Climate Threats Hiroshima hosts the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting May 11-21, 2026, where delegates will focus on rising tourism, …

Lambing Season in Eniwa: More Than 340 Lambs Born at Eco-rin Village Lambing season at Eco-rin Village in Eniwa, Hokkaido: more than 340 Poll Dorset lambs born since late February. …

Koji Suzuki, author of "Ring," dies at 68 Koji Suzuki, author of the horror novel "Ring," has died at 68 in Tokyo. His work sparked the J‑Horror boom and inspired …

Japan’s Antarctic research marks 70 years of scientific and practical achievements Japan’s Antarctic research marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, reflecting seven decades of polar science that have advanced climate …

Survey: 30% of Japanese university hospitals admitted patients after multifetal reduction, at least 42 cases since 2020 A November 2025 survey found about 30% of Japanese university hospitals admitted pregnant …

Trump’s “gold card visa” draws warnings from immigration lawyers Immigration lawyers warn wealthy clients against President Trump’s gold card visa, citing legal uncertainty, a $15,000 filing fee, litigation risk and …

Suicide prevention advocates push economic solutions as public-health strategy People urging suicide prevention to include housing, food and income supports say economic insecurity often triggers suicidal crises, not just clinical …

Wartime tourism in Ukraine draws growing number of foreign visitors despite travel warnings Wartime tourism in Ukraine grows as visitors travel to Kyiv, Lviv and sites like Bucha, providing revenue …

MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak: Evacuation flights repatriate passengers from Tenerife MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak evacuees flew from Tenerife to home countries as authorities implement testing, quarantine and monitoring to limit …