Japan's Supreme Court hands down a landmark transgender rights decision
The court ruled unanimously that compulsory sterilization surgery for people who seek to legally change their gender is unconstitutional.
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Japan seeks to revoke the Unification Church's legal status after Abe killing
Japan's government has asked a court to remove the legal standing and tax breaks of the Unification Church, which was tied to the shocking assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year.
Japanese scientists race to create human eggs and sperm in the lab
Scientists in Japan are leaders in the development of IVG, new technology that could make sperm and eggs from practically any cell in the body. The results could transform human reproduction.
Japan launches rocket carrying an X-ray telescope to explore the origins of universe
The telescope will measure the speed and makeup of what lies between galaxies, information to help study how celestial objects were formed.
5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific
The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences.
Worries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the Pacific
Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Japan to release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant later this week
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement after meeting with his cabinet. Water will be released through an underground tunnel beginning Thursday, weather conditions permitting, Kishida said.
How Biden used Camp David to elevate a summit with Japan and South Korea
For 80 years, presidents have brought foreign leaders to the rustic mountain retreat known as Camp David. President Biden worked to tap into that history for talks with Japan and South Korea.
What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier
On a trip back to her parents' native country, a writer rediscovers what makes it different. The urban design, and a culture that values longevity, make good health come al lot more naturally.
A WWII Japanese soldier's 'good luck flag' is returned to his family from U.S. museum
The flag belonging to Shigeyoshi Mutsuda was returned to his son from a U.S. war museum where it had been on display for 29 years. "It's a miracle," 83-year-old Toshihiro Mutsuda said.