Stories from Japan

Two high courts in Japan have ruled that the February general election for the House of Representatives was constitutional. The rulings addressed disparities in vote value.

A special best-of album featuring Michael Jackson has been released to coincide with the premiere of the film 'Michael'.

Japan's national football team has announced a 26-player squad for the upcoming World Cup with a total market value of 262.9 million euros.

Fujita Health University is investigating the efficacy of curcumin and sulforaphane as a new treatment for schizophrenia. A new drug, LB-102 (N-methyl amisulpride), has shown promise in treating acute schizophrenia during a 28-day double-blind trial. The study was published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Nomura Securities has revised its target prices for Sharp and Dainippon Printing.

Philips Japan has launched a new campaign for its Sonicare products.

Nintendo will re-release its 'Friend Doll' figures for the game 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' starting in September.

NOK will exhibit at the "People and Automobiles Technology Exhibition 2026 YOKOHAMA." The company will showcase new products for electric vehicles, said contributions to safety and environmental response.

A store selling merchandise for the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition will open in Kichijoji on May 22, 2026.

NPO eboard is providing a free AI-powered Japanese language support tool until the end of March 2027.