Once an exclusive seaside retreat favored by literary icons almost a century ago, Yokohama’s Kanazawa-en has found new life as a tranquil café.

Akane Tomoko built her career as a public prosecutor before joining the International Criminal Court as a judge. Today head of the Court in the face of US sanctions, she has written a book explaining why the world must defend the institution before it is too late.

Data leaks due to cyberattacks in Japan reached a five-year high by mid-October 2026, already surpassing previous full-year totals amid a surge in breaches at smaller businesses.

Akane Tomoko built her career as a public prosecutor before joining the International Criminal Court as a judge. Today head of the Court in the face of US sanctions, she has written a book explaining why the world must defend the institution before it is too late.

Work has begun Japan’s first-ever national intelligence strategy. Planned for completion by spring 2027, this initiative represents Prime Minister Takaichi’s ambition to tackle the espionage threat with an approach distinct from the National Security Strategy.