Sheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as iPS cells were transplanted into the heart of a patient in her 50s.

Small local governments are particularly affected by labor shortages, said Fujii, who took office on Sept. 17.

Disaster response is an “urgent issue,” Ibayashi said, adding that the prime minister has instructed Cabinet ministers to prioritize countermeasures.

More than a “nothing burger,” the Trump-Xi summit reflected a shift in the global balance of power.

Young Japanese exhausted by dating apps are embracing a corporate reinvention of traditional matchmaking.

One service has been adopted by 104 stores in 20 prefectures across Japan as of Sept. 18, according to its operator.

Toys R Us-Japan currently runs a total of some 150 Toys R Us toy stores and Babies R Us baby goods stores across the nation.

Onosato’s first title in a year provided the biggest boost of the Autumn Basho, while other strong performances point to a compelling future for sumo.

The 29-year-old killed his ex-girlfriend after sending her a stuffed toy with a tracking device hidden inside.

The firm said 1.6 million documents had been accessed, including images that the company used to verify personal information.

Kenjiro Tsuda’s lawsuit was the first in Japan filed over a “voice rights” infringement using generative artificial intelligence.

An LDP official cited the report, which compared Japan’s system with other countries, to argue Japan’s parliament demands more of its leader’s time.

One pricing factor for McDonald’s that artificial intelligence has supercharged: an estimate of how much each store’s patrons are willing to pay.

In the latest big real estate deal in Japan, Singapore’s GIC took over Four Points Flex by Sheraton, a mid-price-range hotel chain.

Women are fighting fires in a region where traditional gender roles define women as the main providers of childcare, cooking and cleaning.

Newly released details of the alleged incident have fueled allegations that the university was too lenient.

Japan’s health care system is often held up abroad as a model of universal coverage, but universal does not mean uniform.

An Se-young, the Olympic and world champion from South Korea, has not lost since March and gave another dominant display against Akane Yamaguchi.

Utility companies announced that standard household rates for October usage will rise by between ¥835 and ¥1,578 from the previous month.

Since the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024, Tokyo has eased its sanctions in light of steps taken by Syria’s new government.

Wednesday’s data suggest Japanese manufacturers may be feeling the impact of prolonged uncertainty surrounding the U.S. conflict with Iran.

Japan also secured another medal in surfing, with Minami Nonaka securing bronze in the women’s shortboard event.

Adult language learners usually define their own goals. For children, however, their linguistic paths are largely shaped by caregivers.

The high court put on hold a federal judge’s order that required people who are being deported to get notice and a chance to argue their case.

NATO was responding to a warning by Russia that the alliance’s approach to Kaliningrad “sharply increases the risks” of a military confrontation.

The luxury product, believed to melt more slowly than regular ice, is painstakingly shaped by craftsmen in Kanazawa.

The Kyauktaw airstrike is the deadliest such attack since a December hospital bombing killed at least 30 people.

With global interest in all things Japan surging, Toyota has reasons to be confident the Century can be successful overseas.

Investigators still believe it may be a plot involving proxies for Iran but are keeping an open mind to other possibilities.

Steady year-round Russian pipeline gas has been scarce since the war in Ukraine, while the Iran conflict has stalled supplies from the Middle East.

The crisis puts Nidec at risk of joining the ranks of companies that fell from grace due to management upheaval and weak corporate governance.

The U.S. is facing a “munitions shortage,” with stockpiles of critical offensive and defensive missiles severely depleted and shrinking.

The 104-kilometer Suwalki Gap is one of the most strategic points along the military alliance’s eastern flank.

Leo, the first U.S. pope, also directly criticized technology CEOs who argued there should be no guardrails on the technology.

Japan can strengthen healthy aging and economic resilience by expanding adult respiratory vaccination to reduce disease burden.

Mirai II will replace the 8,700-ton Mirai, which was decommissioned in December last year.

Use of seven essential health services has fallen 42% in four major Ebola hotspots in Ituri province, the outbreak’s epicenter, according to ACAPS.

Thailand stepped up relief efforts as the severe flooding has widened the economic toll from days of torrential rain.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security said the three men had admitted to being members of Viet Tan, a U.S.-based pro-democracy group.

Species that have sustained coastal communities in Spain and southern England for generations are disappearing.

Adult language learners usually define their own goals. For children, however, their linguistic paths are largely shaped by caregivers.