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Ehime Prefecture's new Beni Princess citrus is so exceptional that Japan is strengthening agricultural protections nationwide. The sweet, perfectly-textured hybrid represents years of careful breeding in one of the world's premier citrus regions.
Young Ghanaians can now learn automotive skills and Japanese language through a new partnership that opens doors to careers in Japan. The program addresses youth unemployment while preparing workers for the future of electric vehicles.
Japan's women's hockey team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over France in Milan, thanks to a clutch goal with minutes remaining. The win marks a strong start for Smile Japan as they chase their Olympic dreams.
Japan and the United States are teaming up to build a synthetic diamond plant that could revolutionize chip manufacturing. The facility is a cornerstone of Japan's massive $550 billion investment in American innovation.
India and Japan just launched a major partnership to revolutionize healthcare and medical devices, combining Japan's advanced technology with India's skilled workforce. The collaboration also extends to cutting-edge quantum science research.
Tom Feiling traveled across Japan's shrinking towns to tell human stories behind depopulation statistics. His book "Alone in Japan" captures honest conversations revealing both challenges and unexpected connections in remote communities.
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Japan's new H3 rocket successfully reached orbit after a December failure, launching a cheaper version that could help the country compete in the global space market. The mission marks a crucial comeback for Japan's space ambitions and clears the path for an ambitious year of launches ahead.
Mark Brazil marked his 70th birthday by embarking on a "big year" of birding across Japan, traveling 256 days through 24 prefectures. His journey reveals how both aging travelers and modern Japan have transformed since his first visits in the 1980s.
Japan is teaming up with Danish wind giant Vestas to build its first wind turbine assembly plant, aiming to boost clean energy from 1% to as much as 8% by 2039. The factory will create jobs and help Japan produce large wind turbines entirely on home soil.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate education in Japan for 143 Ghanaian civil servants who now shape policy across their government. The scholarship program is transforming how two nations work together, shifting from aid to equal partnership.
A record number of Mexican tourists discovered Japan in 2025, with over 200,000 visitors drawn by cultural experiences and better flight connections. The 32% surge marks the strongest year yet for Mexico-Japan travel.
Japan and Southeast Asia just made it easier for startups to solve big problems with major corporations. The Malaysia-Japan Fast Track Pitch brings together 14 startups with six large companies tackling challenges from healthcare to climate change.
Japan's Environment Ministry is launching its first unified nationwide bear survey to better understand and safely manage human-wildlife interactions. Eight hundred automated cameras will track bear populations across northeastern Japan starting this month.
Japan's foreign workforce just hit an all-time high of 2.57 million people, nearly triple what it was a decade ago. As the country faces a shrinking population, this growing community is helping fill critical jobs and shape Japan's future.
Japan's organized crime groups have shrunk to just 17,600 members, down from over 80,000 in the late 2000s. Tougher laws and an aging criminal population are helping Japan win its fight against the yakuza.
Shoko Kawata is breaking barriers as the first sitting mayor in Japan to take maternity leave, challenging how the nation views women in leadership. Her 16-week leave comes as Japan faces record-low birth rates and struggles to support working mothers.
Japan's solar industry just released a groundbreaking guide to help expand vertical solar panels that work on both sides, a technology perfectly suited for the country's snowy, space-limited landscape. The move could transform how Japan generates clean energy while preserving precious farmland.
A tiny iron saw sat unnoticed in storage for two decades before researchers discovered it's Japan's oldest known cutting tool, dating back 1,800 years. The accidental discovery is rewriting the timeline of advanced ironworking along Japan's ancient coastal trade routes.
Japan just made history by pulling rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean, a world-first mission that could transform the country's economic independence. The breakthrough could supply Japan with centuries worth of critical materials for phones, electric cars, and green technology.
Australia's baseball team nearly pulled off a stunning upset against reigning champions Japan at the World Baseball Classic, falling just 4-3 in front of a sellout Tokyo Dome crowd that included Japan's Emperor. The scrappy underdogs proved they belong on the world stage.
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