Babies born via in vitro fertilization reached a record 86,473 in Japan in 2024, representing approximately one in every eight births nationwide.

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.

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.