Daily brief
Japan's birth rate has fallen to a new record low for the tenth consecutive year in 2025, deepening the country's demographic challenges of an aging population and shrinking workforce.
A US institute reports that Chinese disinformation campaigns have targeted Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump, a claim a Chinese envoy calls 'groundless'.
A settlement has been reached in Tokyo between a former adult video performer and a production company over demands to halt sales of a video.
Nearly half of Japanese high school students report using AI, according to a new survey.
Cherry blossoms are forecast to bloom earlier than usual across much of Japan this year.