The temple of Kiyomizudera led international search interest among the 17 locations that make up Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage site, according to a survey based on a year of data across 32 countries and regions.

Japan is implementing a series of reforms to the systems governing residence status, extensions of stay, and permanent residency. Viewed together, these changes offer a window into the government’s shifting approach to foreign‑resident policy.

Japanese police reported receiving more than 22,000 consultations concerning stalking in 2025, a year that also saw a record number of recorded violations of the Anti-Stalking Act.

India continues to experience economic growth surpassing even China’s. Amid a turbulent international landscape, both the public and private sectors in Japan are paying increased attention to this major power of 1.4 billion people.

Professor Kobayashi Yoshiki analyzes Japan’s landmark 2026 intelligence reform, tracing its historical background, political drivers, and security imperatives while assessing the new NIC-NIS framework’s implications for national decision-making.