The number of foreign residents living in Japan surpassed 4 million for the first time by the end of 2025, reaching a record high and underscoring the increasingly important role foreign workers play in supporting the country's labor-short industries. (News On Japan)

The University of Tokyo and TOPPAN Holdings announced the establishment of the AI Innovation Research Center, a new initiative aimed at advancing research and development for the practical application of artificial intelligence in society. (News On Japan)

A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.

When Formula One reintroduced ground-effect aerodynamics in 2022, the goal was simple. The sport wanted to allow closer racing by reducing the turbulent "dirty air" washed out behind the cars. (News On Japan)

A Japanese startup is seeking to transform manufacturing inspections with a world-first lighting technology that eliminates reflected light, making previously hidden defects, contaminants, and irregularities visible to the human eye. (News On Japan)

You likely interact with Japanese innovation daily without realizing it. Walk through any modern facility, and you encounter systems where hardware and software fuse flawlessly. (News On Japan)