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The ruling does not address the constitutionality of requiring gender-transition surgery in general to obtain a state-sanctioned gender change.

The “Semi7” would include countries making meaningful contributions to the semiconductor value chain and that share similar goals.

Defense diplomacy is the peacetime diplomatic activity of militaries aimed at maintaining and strengthening relations with allies and partners.

A recent report by a group of Japanese foreign policy researchers calls for diplomacy at a time when few seem to understand its value.

Securing legal protections for sexual minorities is agonizingly slow in a country playing catch-up.

Japan expresses grave concern over China-Russia joint military drills in new defense white paper for the first time.

Tokyo’s spending on uncrewed systems and capabilities appears to have risen considerably.

Chief Executive John Lee said in a press briefing that his government would err on the side of caution amid the unprecedented planned release of wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.

With snap elections and sniping at the opposition, Abe eliminated any possible challenge. Without a viable opposition, some pursue extreme measures to bring about change.

The Kishida administration last month announced its new hydrogen strategy, a key thrust in efforts to achieve decarbonization, a stable energy supply and economic growth.

Even in recent history, courts in Japan often looked at consent through a narrow lens.