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Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region of Japan where many farmers are in their 70s or older. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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°Detailfotografie° eines Strohgürtels, der im Herbst in japanischen Parks um Kiefern gewickelt wird, damit sich die Schädlinge dort einmummeln und nicht auf den Baum übergehen.

Ein leerer Sandweg in einem Park mit alten Kiefern. Links in Nahaufnahme und im Anschnitt einer der Strohgürtel, der mit einer Kordel aus geflochtenem Stroh befestigt ist, die von links ins Bild ragt.
ALT text detailsEin leerer Sandweg in einem Park mit alten Kiefern. Links in Nahaufnahme und im Anschnitt einer der Strohgürtel, der mit einer Kordel aus geflochtenem Stroh befestigt ist, die von links ins Bild ragt.
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With only a month left to go until the Sept. 13 Okinawa gubernatorial election, neither of the two main potential candidates has been able to secure a decisive lead. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi struck a conservative tone in her first war memorial address on Saturday, highlighting the country's role as a dependable partner while omitting the word "remorse." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan is considering how to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to a group of Russian-held islands off the east coast of Hokkaido that are claimed by Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Efforts have been made to keep alive the history of public housing for those who returned to Japan from former Manchuria, a northeastern China region once controlled by Japan, and elsewhere after the end of World War II. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from a shrine honoring Japan's war dead Saturday on the 81st anniversary of the emperor's surrender in World War II. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushed back against criticism she has focused too much on her own political agenda rather than the cost-of-living crisis, touting a raft of price relief measures on social media. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The "G2" concept that Donald Trump has lately been touting is a highly unstable proposition, which could make the emergence of a unipolar Asia more likely. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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With industrial policy back in fashion worldwide, the question is not whether governments should intervene — they already do— but how they should proceed when they do not know in advance what will work. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Rice paddy pic No. 109.

Something different.

A square format detail of rice plant stems. The original was a color photo but this is a monochrome copy made to look like a grainy etching. Most of the image is of stems and leaves but at the top a thin strip of rice ears is visible, and at the base, scrubby fallen stems drift like snow at the edges of the frame. Rice paddy pic No. 106 is the original.
ALT text detailsA square format detail of rice plant stems. The original was a color photo but this is a monochrome copy made to look like a grainy etching. Most of the image is of stems and leaves but at the top a thin strip of rice ears is visible, and at the base, scrubby fallen stems drift like snow at the edges of the frame. Rice paddy pic No. 106 is the original.
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Overnight stays by foreign visitors in Japan reached an estimated 179.92 million in 2025, up 55.6% from the prepandemic level in 2019, a Japan Tourism Agency survey has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A popular flower carpet event featuring a design inspired by Hokusai's "Great Wave" is taking place in Brussels this week to mark the 160th anniversary of Japan-Belgium diplomatic relations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The infrastructure ministry is considering a subsidy program for companies that renovate vacant stores negatively impacting local landscapes and rent them out, sources said Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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An 83-year-old virtual YouTuber born in Manchuria during World War II who now lives in Ishikawa Prefecture is sharing stories of her and other people's wartime experiences. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Authorities are urging residents of Chiba Prefecture to remain alert for landslides and flooding even after emergency warnings were downgraded on Friday after record-breaking rain left at least four people dead. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin choose to visit the Northern Territories? And why now? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Years of work by a late historian in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, has shed light on lesser-known impacts of World War II on Japanese civilians, such as the psychological effects of air raids. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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To solidify her position as Liberal Democratic Party president, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi needs Taro Aso — the party's vice president and kingmaker — to be in her corner. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Crown Prince Akishino declined to discuss the revised Imperial House Law, enacted last month, at a news conference at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The number of passport applications in Japan in July increased 1.6 times from a year earlier to about 530,000, following a fee reduction starting that month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Nearly half of respondents to a recent survey said they support the government's plan to take the consumption tax on food items down to virtually zero. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Many foreign residents in Kumamoto, hit by July's major earthquake, are supporting one another as some hesitate to go to evacuation centers or struggle to obtain information on relief supplies due to language barriers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Rice paddy pic No. 109.

Something different.

A square format detail of rice plant stems. The original was a color photo but this is a monochrome copy made to look like a grainy etching. Most of the image is of stems and leaves but at the top a thin strip of rice ears is visible, and at the base, scrubby fallen stems drift like snow at the edges of the frame. Rice paddy pic No. 106 is the original.
ALT text detailsA square format detail of rice plant stems. The original was a color photo but this is a monochrome copy made to look like a grainy etching. Most of the image is of stems and leaves but at the top a thin strip of rice ears is visible, and at the base, scrubby fallen stems drift like snow at the edges of the frame. Rice paddy pic No. 106 is the original.
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Kumamoto Castle in reopened to the public Thursday, about two weeks after a powerful earthquake struck the  prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Known for its Hollywood-adjacent location in Los Angeles and clientele of celebrities and movie-industry insiders, Pink's Hot Dogs has announced it will open its first store in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the island of Etorofu on Thursday, according to a report by Russian news agency Tass. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Aeon has shown a plan to provide compensation early to relatives of tenant shop workers who died in an explosion at its shopping facility in Kumamoto Prefecture shortly after the major earthquake on July 28. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Companies in the Tohoku region that deal with the maintenance of critical infrastructure are stepping up efforts to train the next generation of engineers to stave off a forecast shortage of workers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian the importance of ensuring free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without additional costs — such as transit fees. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan's Environment Ministry is testing new technology to help prevent heatstroke among the elderly. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A small island a thousand miles southeast of Tokyo sits astride deep-sea rare earth deposits — ones that could "meet centuries' worth of industrial demand," a U.S.-Japan statement said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had no ill intent when he made a remark regarding a gift from his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi that has been criticized as sexist, the Australian government said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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South Korean Ambassador to Japan Lee Hyuk has described closer ties with Japan as an "imperative of the era" in view of how much both sides have in common in terms of the security situation they face. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to skip a visit to Tokyo's war-related Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, the anniversary of the country's surrender in World War II. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The major earthquake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture late last month is hitting the local tourism industry hard amid the peak summer holiday season, with total losses estimated at roughly ¥6 billion. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Yasukuni Shrine has clarified that its new policy banning military-style clothing on its grounds does not apply to active-duty members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 23-year-old Mexican man on suspicion of trying to smuggle lizards into Japan by hiding them inside socks in a suitcase. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Victims of a 1985 Japan Airlines plane crash on a mountain in Gunma Prefecture are being mourned this month, 41 years later. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Chiba police have arrested a 54-year-old woman on suspicion of killing her 89-year-old mother at her home in the prefecture's city of Isumi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan's first female prime minister has embraced Abe's foreign policy vision, but a more volatile Indo-Pacific will test whether continuity alone is enough. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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More young people in Japan are undergoing cosmetic surgery in recent years, with a major clinic reporting the percentage of its patients age 19 or younger more than doubling in roughly a decade. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Technical wreck diver Kingo Wakasa, 56, is battling age and nature as he documents the final resting place of a World War II destroyer on the seabed off northern Okinawa. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to conduct her first Cabinet reshuffle next month, and among the most compelling decisions she will have to make involves the future of Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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ALT text detailsan out of focus shot of a woman in blue dress on a tokyo subway train
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Japanese researchers find traces of genetic mutations caused by a toxin produced by certain E. coli strains in the intestines in nearly half of colorectal cancer cases in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Severe Tropical Storm Chan-hom is expected to make a landfall around Ibaraki Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Tuesday night. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Japanese government is considering incorporating domestically developed AI into the Self-Defense Forces' command and control system, informed sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japanese retailer Aeon said that it allowed some workers in its Kumamoto shopping mall to re-enter the earthquake-hit facility just before a fatal explosion occurred on July 28. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Immigration Services Agency has started sharing personal information on foreign nationals subject to deportation proceedings with local governments, as part of a review of policies concerning foreign nationals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The organizers of a large fireworks festival planned for Aug. 22 in three cities in Shiga Prefecture have announced that the even has been cancelled. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will refrain from making overseas trips this summer in order to prioritize the response to the Kumamoto earthquake, informed sources said Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Questions surround the salaries of publicly funded secretaries to members of parliament, underscoring persistent concerns about oversight within the country's political system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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JAXA successfully launched an H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 7 positioning satellite from its Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Immigration Services Agency has started sharing personal information on foreign nationals subject to deportation proceedings with local governments, as part of a review of policies concerning foreign nationals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that her government is preparing to apply the law on postdisaster livelihood reconstruction aid to all areas of Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit by a powerful earthquake. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Over 6,000 people are still living in evacuation centers following a massive earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture almost two weeks ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Foreign Ministry officials have begun to use social media under their own names to combat misinformation, after JICA's "hometown" project to promote exchanges between Japanese and African cities came under undue attack. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Efforts are underway in Kumamoto Prefecture to provide children with disabilities with places to stay during the day and relieve stress, after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck late last month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A state-of-the-art game meat processing plant in Fukuoka Prefecture is turning culled nuisance wildlife into a regional specialty. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Eight decades after the Battle of Okinawa, survivor Kohei Nohara continues to share his story through the classroom in the hopes that the message about the importance of preserving peace lives on. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Tropical storm Chan-hom is expected to make landfall in the northern Kanto region sometime from late Tuesday through early Wednesday, bringing strong wind and heavy rain along with it. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Amid a continual decline in the number of plasterers across Japan, a company in Sendai is hoping to reverse the trend by letting students experience the art of plastering firsthand before it becomes a forgotten craft. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Maritime Self-Defense Force's P-1 patrol aircraft has left the Atsugi air base in Kanagawa Prefecture for deployment to Djibouti to take part in an anti-piracy mission. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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As authoritarian states weaponize social media, Tokyo must act to safeguard its digital town square. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Crimes and unscrupulous business practices taking advantage of the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture are adding to the hardship faced by residents already reeling from the disaster. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Sora Iwai, a 12-year-old violinist from earthquake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture, has performed at New York's Carnegie Hall after winning the top prize in the under-18 division of an international music competition. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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With the anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II approaching, Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine has introduced new rules banning visitors from wearing military uniforms and costumes on its grounds. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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As Nihon Hidankyo marks 70 years, it's timely to remember Mikiso Iwasa, one of the organization's leading figures. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The U.S. Forces Japan on Sunday airlifted a total of about 33,000 bottles of drinking water for victims of the recent powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was urged on Sunday to officially recognize more hibakusha survivors of the Aug. 9, 1945, U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Western media apply cultural essentialism to Asian societies while exempting themselves from similar scrutiny, shaping global perceptions and policy. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi doubled down on ambiguity in a speech Sunday marking 81 years since the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, avoiding a clear commitment to preserving the Japan's "three nonnuclear principles." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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AI has been increasingly utilized to assist relief efforts in the wake of last month's powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The No. 3 reactor at Kansai Electric Power's Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture has stopped automatically after an alarm went off, the company said Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A survivor of the atomic bombing in Nagasaki has said that world leaders should work to avoid wars as she is concerned that global reliance on nuclear deterrence is gaining momentum. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering reshuffling her Cabinet and the executive lineup at the Liberal Democratic Party as soon as September, with all eyes on the party post of secretary-general. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Volunteers have fully started their activities in Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit hard by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake late last month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan has so far resisted imposing a blanket age ban for social media, with its approach instead focused on stricter age verification, safer platform settings and greater responsibility for companies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan's Okinawa Prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of ​the storm's expected arrival. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Tokyo has protested against a South Korean maritime research vessel's activities near the disputed Takeshima islets in the Sea of Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture late last month has increased by one to 39, the prefectural government's disaster response headquarters said Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced plans to build a missile shelter in an underground parking garage near Tokyo Station amid rising security concerns. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Museums preserving the human costs of the atomic bombings show that international law loses its meaning without a vivid public understanding of war's realities, especially as survivors grow fewer as the years pass. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A lawmaker is challenging Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki for the opposition party's presidency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino, offered flowers at a cenotaph for atomic bomb victims at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in conjunction with the 81st anniversary of the U.S. bombing of the city. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Tax authorities have dismissed an official in his 20s for defrauding a wealthy woman he was auditing and evading roughly ¥100 million in taxes on gambling winnings obtained with the stolen money, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A Japanese court has sentenced a 19-year-old man to life imprisonment over his leading role in a fatal group assault and robbery of a university student in the city of Ebetsu, Hokkaido, in 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan's food self-sufficiency ratio fell to ⁠37% for the fiscal year ended March 31, down 1 percentage point from a year earlier and well below the government's 45% target for fiscal 2030. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prosecutors have sought a six-year prison sentence and a fine of ¥2 million for the former operator of a Tokyo massage parlor accused of having a Thai girl, then 12, provide sexual services. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The South Korean Navy has said that it conducted a defense exercise for a group of islets in the Sea of Japan claimed by Tokyo but effectively controlled by Seoul. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Seven organizations of hibakusha atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima Prefecture urged the government to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A public that refuses to examine what it applauds not only risks legitimizing authoritarian and even murderous actors, but also becomes complicit. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Hundreds of thousands of people ⁠in southwestern Japan have been ordered to evacuate and more than 500 flights have been canceled as slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin approaches the region. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Kayoko Mori studied her husband's research through his books. She is currently researching Dutch captives who were exposed to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Chiba District Court has sentenced Masahide Kanayama, a 63-year-old doctor, to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for damaging historic buildings in Chiba Prefecture in 2015. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan's strongest earthquake since the 2024 Noto disaster exposed more than collapsed buildings. As rescue crews worked quickly to save lives, residents faced a different challenge: restoring water, caring for vulnerable neighbors and rebuilding daily life once the emergency had passed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Will Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's consumption tax cut break the Liberal Democratic Party that she leads? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Opposition party leaders attending an annual peace ceremony in Hiroshima on Thursday, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city, voiced concerns about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's address. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A 34-year-old man was involved in a fatal traffic accident in Tokyo in April after being diagnosed with sleep apnea syndrome. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan's industry ministry has asked suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas to inspect equipment, after reporting that leaked gas was "highly likely" to have caused an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto that killed seven. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan's National Police Agency has said it is considering remote analysis of communications exchanged through highly confidential apps between members of tokuryū loosely organized anonymous criminal groups. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Over eight decades since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the dwindling population of hibakusha has prompted many to carry on telling their stories so the next generation can continue to hear them. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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New laws are a start, but without an independent Safe Sport Center, too many of Japan's young athletes remain unprotected. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino have agreed to enhance cooperation to ensure a stable operating environment for the Panama Canal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration lacks the discipline that characterized her political mentor's approach, one of the late Shinzo Abe's closest allies says, as doubts about Takaichi's governing style grow. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Wie SW Aufnahme eines schmalen Tors aus Stein an der See, im Hintergrund weitere Landschaft. Zwei Stelen führen leicht angeschrägt nach oben, eine Querstelle durchbricht, eine deckelt diese oben. Dabei stehen die Querstelen an beiden Seiten leicht über, die ober hat eine zusätzliche Stellenauflage, die an den Rändern leicht nach oben gebogen ist.
ALT text detailsWie SW Aufnahme eines schmalen Tors aus Stein an der See, im Hintergrund weitere Landschaft. Zwei Stelen führen leicht angeschrägt nach oben, eine Querstelle durchbricht, eine deckelt diese oben. Dabei stehen die Querstelen an beiden Seiten leicht über, die ober hat eine zusätzliche Stellenauflage, die an den Rändern leicht nach oben gebogen ist.
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The president of public broadcaster NHK has apologized after the organization failed to allow an employee who was sexually assaulted by a program cast member to work in a different department after a leave of absence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Nippon Paper Industries President Akira Sebe has expressed the company's condolences over the deaths of nine people after a chimney collapsed at a plant in Kumamoto Prefecture following last week's major earthquake. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Has the recent improvement in Tokyo and Seoul's bilateral ties become durable, or is it still vulnerable to the historical and political disputes that have repeatedly pulled the relationship backwards? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Old next to new.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to uphold Japan's long-held non-nuclear principles in a speech Thursday paying tribute to those killed and injured 81 years after the city was devastated by a U.S. atomic bomb. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan and the United States last week started working-level talks on Tokyo's host nation support for U.S. forces in Japan, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan has lodged a protest after Russia notified Tokyo that it would conduct military exercises near Russian-held islands off Hokkaido. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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An intriguing new book, "A Glossary for Other Worlds" helps us reinterpret reality "when familiar language is too narrow." japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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As bears become an increasing threat in the Tohoku region, organizers of three major summer festivals in the area are taking measures to prevent the animals from coming near audiences. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Century-old Japanese-style inn Kinparo in Kumamoto Prefecture, the main building and main gate of which are nationally registered tangible cultural properties, suffered extensive damage in the July 28 quake. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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U.S. involvement in Japan's yen intervention strengthens Tokyo's position while creating new risks and uncertainties for both countries. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Every Aug. 6 should renew the global commitment to reducing and ultimately eliminating nuclear weapons. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has expressed support for a world without nuclear weapons after his proposal for debates without taboos on nuclear policy sparked controversy, including among atomic bomb survivors. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Support in Japan for accepting more foreign workers has fallen below 60%, while more than one-third of people oppose the idea, a public opinion poll has revealed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A police officer fatally shot a man who came at him wielding a knife in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture — a rare incident in Japan as police are subject to strict restrictions regarding the use of handguns. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The image depicts a street scene from what appears to be mid-20th century Japan, given the style of clothing and overall atmosphere. A group of people is walking down an urban street; their attire suggests it might be cool weather as most are wearing coats or overcoats with hats for headwear. In the foreground, there's a man dressed in dark clothes holding what seems to be a child wrapped in cloth on his back, indicating that he could be traveling with family. The second individual walking beside him is older and wears glasses; they have a mask around their chin instead of covering their nose and mouth completely, possibly due to the temperature or local custom at the time. The background includes other individuals wearing coats who are also in motion on the street. Some buildings can be seen along with what looks like market stalls or shops lining one side of the road. A bicycle is being carried by a person further back from the camera, adding to the sense of movement and daily life captured here. The overall black-and-white tone gives it an aged feel. The photograph captures a slice-of-life moment that provides insight into social norms and fashion in Japanese urban environments during its era.
ALT text detailsThe image depicts a street scene from what appears to be mid-20th century Japan, given the style of clothing and overall atmosphere. A group of people is walking down an urban street; their attire suggests it might be cool weather as most are wearing coats or overcoats with hats for headwear. In the foreground, there's a man dressed in dark clothes holding what seems to be a child wrapped in cloth on his back, indicating that he could be traveling with family. The second individual walking beside him is older and wears glasses; they have a mask around their chin instead of covering their nose and mouth completely, possibly due to the temperature or local custom at the time. The background includes other individuals wearing coats who are also in motion on the street. Some buildings can be seen along with what looks like market stalls or shops lining one side of the road. A bicycle is being carried by a person further back from the camera, adding to the sense of movement and daily life captured here. The overall black-and-white tone gives it an aged feel. The photograph captures a slice-of-life moment that provides insight into social norms and fashion in Japanese urban environments during its era.
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U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass will not attend this year's peace ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki to honor the victims of the 1945 atomic bombings of the cities, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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North Korea has accused Japan of reviving the ambitions of a "war criminal state" in response to Tokyo's expanding defense capabilities, saying it will pursue unspecified "additional military options." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Cases involving sexual deepfakes targeting children more than doubled in number in Japan in the first half of 2026, the National Police Agency has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture had affected 53 cultural properties, including those at World Heritage sites. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda at their meeting in May to buy Japanese government bonds if necessary to curb rising long-term interest rates. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Immigration Services Agency released a draft ministerial ordinance to introduce a five-year period of stay for holders of the Type 2 specified skilled foreign worker status from early January next year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A Vietnamese national in his 30s has made a statement suggesting he killed a 91-year-old woman from Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, according to investigative sources. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A third-party panel at Shogakukan found that the publisher encouraged human rights violations by hiring a male manga artist who had committed sexual misconduct as an author for a new series under a different pseudonym. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The disaster response following last week's devastating earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture is transitioning from search and rescue to stabilizing survivors' lives and preventing disaster-related casualties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Misinformation, including AI generated material, has been circulating online in the aftermath of the July earthquake in Kumamoto, pushing political views and conspiracy theories. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The income requirement the government introduced for those seeking permanent residency may be applied to applications submitted as early as April of this year, according to the officially unveiled revised guidelines. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Three lions have died at a Tokyo zoo while several others have fallen ill, most likely due to extreme heat, following several weeks of record-breaking temperatures across Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Many municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture are struggling to hire workers, prompting them to recruit former workers who had left due to family reasons or who had changed jobs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Donations to quake-hit Kumamoto via hometown tax system reach ¥730 million japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The proportion of people in South Korea who have a good impression of Japan rose 1.9 percentage points to 54.3% in 2026 from the previous year, a survey by South Korean think tank the East Asia Institute shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Ukraine's relations with Japan have not met Kyiv's "high expectations," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, months after Tokyo eased some of its onerous restrictions on the export of lethal weapons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Following last week's earthquake, variety store operator Habita said two employees who had evacuated were sent back on the company's orders into a shopping mall that then collapsed in an explosion in Kumamoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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In Hiroshima, "peace tours" conducted on bicycles offer participants a glimpse of life in the city before, during and after the U.S. atomic bombing of 1945. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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China's growing military actions are Japan's top security challenge and "must be addressed through overall national strength and cooperation with allies and like-minded nations," Tokyo's annual defense report says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions — including one in Japan — in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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"Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island" is the most anticipated film in Japan, grossing ¥2.24 billion in its opening weekend, and has taken over most movie screens during the school summer vacation period. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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LDP members are concerned that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food could negatively affect the ruling party's performance in the 2028 House of Councilors election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi traveled to Kumamoto Prefecture on Monday, where she spoke to victims of the July 28 earthquake that has killed at least 38 people, and left over 9,200 staying in 210 evacuation shelters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A tour is now running in Hiroshima offering views of the city's reconstruction following the U.S. atomic bombing 81 years ago — aboard a streetcar that survived the blast. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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A former justice minister has called for an independent investigation into Japan's public prosecutor's offices following a succession of recent scandals that has cast doubt on the service's ability to investigate itself. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Temperatures in Kumamoto Prefecture rose above 40 degrees Celsius for the first time ever on Monday, adding to the plight of people in the prefecture hit by a powerful earthquake last Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima plans to create a new exhibit area for children in fiscal 2028, including a "selective viewing" area where they can choose not to view images deemed to be too distressing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The opposition Democratic Party for the People plans to refrain from joining the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party for the time being. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Emergency doctor Tomoko Sato found herself torn between two urgent demands in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture: caring for a surge of incoming patients and protecting her own children. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Japan's Defense Ministry is considering using commercial cloud services to manage highly classified information, such as defense secrets, that has so far been handled through its own systems. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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In this month's look back on news stories of the past, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine earlier than expected in 2001. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, will install security cameras in the Diet building starting in fiscal 2027. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Cheap, concealable drones and missiles can impose disproportionate costs in wartime, forcing Japan to rethink deterrence. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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One in four people in Japan believes that more advanced artificial intelligence will replace their friends and families in the future, a Jiji survey on communications has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Visitors at a Tokyo shop selling Kumamoto products have formed long lines every day since Tuesday's massive earthquake in the southwestern prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Princess Aiko arrived in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Saturday to observe a traditional rite for the reconstruction of the Grand Shrines of Ise, a major Shinto shrine complex in the city, which is held once every 20 years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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The way fifth-graders responded to a recent medical emergency in Kobe shows how digital natives navigate technology, prompting questions over whether smartphones are a dangerous distraction or an essential safety tool. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Since its introduction in 1989, Japan's consumption tax has been raised three times and now accounts for about 30% of total national tax revenue, making it the nation's largest core tax category. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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As understand it, will still be under cleanup at that time.

Hard to believe the govt thinks this is a good idea, but perhaps the media blackout around Fukushima makes it more politically/socially palatable in ?

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Japan has decided to revise its nuclear energy policy guidelines to include a target of rebuilding two to five nuclear power reactors by the 2040s. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Two people have been sent to hospital after an explosion occurred at a three-story apartment building in Ichikawa, in Chiba Prefecture, on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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An animal hospital in quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture has opened it doors for evacuees and their pets. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Survivors of a large earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture earlier this week were battling against intense heat Saturday, as the estimated death toll rose to at least 36. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/

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Osaka police have arrested two Vietnamese men for allegedly converting e-bikes into throttle-equipped electric mopeds that require a driver's license, in violation of the road traffic law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan has adopted a basic policy on measures to support public-sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators for the early detection of cyberattack threats. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Signs of recovery were beginning to emerge in the city of Kumamoto on Friday, as major transportation routes disrupted by Tuesday's large quake resumed operations and as the death toll inched up to at least 35. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan has launched the National Intelligence Bureau in a bid to modernize the nation's intelligence system, with the upgrade seen as the foundation for a broader overhaul. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's early political troubles stem from controversial legislative choices and weak communication, and she must refocus on voters' economic concerns to stabilize her leadership. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government received 12,059 applications in the six months through March for its epidural subsidy program for childbirth — well above its projection of about 9,500. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan announced its new basic plan for immigration control and residency management, outlining measures aimed at tightening rule enforcement and cracking down on rule violations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan has conducted its first test launch of a Tomahawk cruise missile from a warship, a milestone in its efforts to deploy the weapons as part of a new military strategy to increase long-range strike capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Japanese government has signed an agreement to become an associated country of the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation program. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Twenty-five cats trapped inside a Japan shopping mall that was gutted in an explosion following a major earthquake have been rescued, the operator has said, triggering relief on social media. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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For decades, Seiichi and Sanae Yamaguchi have planted rice every spring in rural Tochigi. Modern machinery has allowed them to keep farming into their 70s — but it has also changed who is needed on the farm, and who may one day take over. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The education establishment's monolingual approach is putting students' learning and success at risk. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will donate 200,000 New Taiwan dollars (about ¥1 million) to support areas affected by Tuesday's powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A third-party investigation by three lawyers has confirmed workplace harassment by Takeharu Yamanaka, the mayor of Yokohama. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stressed the significance of resuming a program that allowed former residents of Russian-held islands off Hokkaido to visit their ancestors' graves. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a plan Thursday to lower the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1% for a two-year period starting next April. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has called on Japanese companies to expand investment and trade in the Southeast Asian country at a business event in Yangon. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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As Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Kumamoto, its foreign residents drew on lessons from the devastating 2016 quakes — checking on neighbors, translating warnings and rushing to secure emergency supplies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Following Tuesday's powerful earthquake that shook Kumamoto, private shelters, volunteer organizations, and online communities are racing against time to locate runaway animals frightened by the tremors. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Laotian police have detained 51 people, including five Japanese nationals, during a raid on a hotel in northern Laos suspected of serving as a base for fraud operations, local media has reported. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Tokyo police referred a former Japan Post Holdings employee to prosecutors for allegedly receiving bribes linked to a post office rebuilding project in the capital, sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The death toll for a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has risen to 28 as rescuers race against the clock to find survivors before the crucial 72-hour mark. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Judicial and prosecutorial authorities have dismissed 48-year-old prosecutor Masahito Nishida for having an inappropriate relationship with a woman he had investigated. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi saw the sharpest drop in her approval rating this month, raising the question of whether it is due to the growing pains of a new administration or indicative of deeper structural problems. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Moscow is set to name an uninhabited island that forms part of a territorial dispute with Tokyo after Richard Sorge, a Soviet spy who operated in Japan before the Pacific War. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on quantum technology in areas including supply chain resilience, research and development, commercialization, startup support and human resource development. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Aeon mall destroyed in a post-quake explosion in southern Japan on Tuesday had just reopened last month as a new entertainment complex to commemorate its recovery from a deadly tremor a decade ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The number of Japanese people living in the country as of Jan. 1 fell below 120 million, logging the sharpest drop on record from a year before, the internal affairs ministry said Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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One of the two major fault zones that caused one of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes was likely behind Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the same area. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is finalizing a plan to lower the consumption tax rate on food products from the current 8% to 1% for a two-year period from April, and could make a formal decision as early as Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Taiwanese officials were among the first to express their support after Kumamoto was struck by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's domestic rice consumption in the year from July 2025 has hit a record low of 6.83 million tons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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From the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 to the most recent devastating earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan has experienced powerful temblors over the past 15 years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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At least two people have been confirmed dead after an explosion caused a shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture to collapse following a massive earthquake. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan will add 226 employees to its immigration agency in an emergency staffing increase aimed at speeding up residency reviews and cracking down against individuals who overstay their visas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's ruling party wants to overhaul the nation's intelligence system to incorporate new laws against illicit foreign interference, broader intelligence-gathering powers and an independent foreign intelligence agency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in the Kyushu region on Tuesday, registering up to shindo 7, the highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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With the extended parliamentary session concluded after an agreement was reached on a bill to establish a second capital outside Tokyo, the race among local governments for that position is heating up. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A private high school in Kyoto has been searched on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death following a fatal boat accident in March during a field trip in Okinawa. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The certification of four food banks by Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency is the first such recognition for food banks under the country's certification program. Food banks collect surplus food to support people in need. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is considering requiring individuals deemed "high-risk" stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices under a new proposal aimed at preventing offenders from approaching victims. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has asked Japan for cooperation to counter pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for ICC member countries to withdraw from the court. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Fukuoka High Court has ordered the Kumamoto Prefectural Government to jointly pay damages with the Japanese government over a wrongful conviction in a 1985 murder case in Kumamoto. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 to lift Japan's low birth rate, according to official data. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Did Japan and China's top diplomats speak at a regional summit last week? Tokyo claims they did. Beijing says that wasn't the case. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The government plans to create a system in fiscal 2027 to certify small and midsize businesses in rural areas that provide child care support for local communities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' new chairperson, Keisuke Yokoo, has emphasized the firm's determination to continue supporting Fukushima Prefecture over 15 years after a triple meltdown at its plant located there. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #311

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In a news conference in Tokyo, outgoing British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom underscored her confidence about relations between the U.K. and Japan under the leadership of new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Business development firm Global Partners has become an internet sensation through clips of high-octane pep rallies and workers being reprimanded, rejecting "soft" modern workplace culture it sees as hindering growth. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An expert committee of the Justice Ministry has broadly approved a draft report on civil liability for the unauthorized use of the voices of famous individuals through generative artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Anthony Albanese's melon joke after Sanae Takaichi's visit revealed which women leaders the world feels safe mocking. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Takaichi did not rule out the possibility of introducing a numerical target for the foreign population in Japan when the government compiles a basic policy on foreign nationals by the end of March. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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After closing out the 158-day parliamentary session with all Cabinet-sponsored bills enacted, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi now faces the test of whether she can turn political stability into results voters can feel. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Concerns are mounting over the Shiokaze shortwave radio program for abducted Japanese in North Korea, as the number of radio transmitters is dwindling. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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More foreign nationals are volunteering at fire corps in Japan amid a continuing shortage of hands, but as the work is classified as special government service, there are restrictions as to what they can engage in. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A draft of tough new measures for acquiring permanent residency in Japan has triggered concern among some potential applicants, as the government seeks to tighten immigration controls. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The transformation of the U.S. Forces Japan into a "warfighting" force has made quick progress, its commander said, as it expands its headquarters while working closely with its Japanese counterpart organization. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan has started this year's services for former Japanese residents of Russian-controlled islands off Hokkaido to pay their respects to their ancestors at sea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A total of 45 local governments and regional groups across Japan had offered to host regional offices of the country's disaster management agency, expected to be launched in November. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #311

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The Philippines, Japan and the U.S. completed their latest round of joint defense exercises in the South China Sea as tensions between Manila and Beijing escalate in the contested waterway. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Long lines formed from early morning at grilled eel stores and restaurants across Tokyo on Sunday, this year's Day of the Ox, with the popular delicacy attracting customers despite scorching temperatures. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The UNESCO World Heritage Committee have added Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites to the World Heritage List as a cultural property. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Kazuya Ono, who survived the 2016 mass stabbing at the Tsukui Yamayuri-en residential facility, has gone from institutional care to independent living, offering a hopeful vision for disability rights in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan's wedding gift custom has stayed fixed at outdated amounts even as inflation sharply raises the real cost of weddings, revealing how social traditions remain rigid after decades of deflation. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to face intense questioning from the opposition on Monday after her ruling coalition passed a divisive bill by a razor-thin margin at the end of the parliamentary session. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan plans to tighten its guidelines for permanent residency in October, media reports say, including implementing tough new rules such as a requirement that incomes be higher than the average for Japanese households. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, celebrated his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo remains flooded with fan letters from around the world. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A memorial ceremony was held to remember the 19 victims of the 2016 mass stabbing at a care home for people with disabilities in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A send-off event was held at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi for 22 assistant language teachers and others selected to be dispatched from India to Japan under the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program this year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday reiterated that enough crude oil supplies have been secured in the country for the time being. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A growing cohort of Japanese women without children are working to build a life and community for themselves that isn't grounded in motherhood. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Temperatures continued to soar across a swath of Japan on Saturday, hitting the "brutally hot ‌day" threshold for a fifth straight day. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A last minute compromise between Japan's ruling party and opposition forces on a bill to create a secondary capital led to its passage in the opposition-controlled Upper House by just two votes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's average life expectancy rose for both men and women in 2025, a health ministry survey has shown, with the increase believed to be the result of a decrease in disease-related deaths. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Defense Ministry has said that a Russian military IL-20 reconnaissance plane intruded into Japanese territorial airspace over the Northern Territories, which are controlled by Moscow and claimed by Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Lawmakers remained divided Friday over a secondary capital bill, prompting talk of another extension of parliament and an opposition leader threatening a no-confidence motion against Sanae Takachi's government. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Kazuya Hara, director of Cabinet intelligence, will be the head of a new national intelligence bureau, effective on July 31, the government said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan on Friday solidified plans to establish an experts' working group to examine the country's approach to accepting foreign nationals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park will be temporarily designated as a no-fly zone for drones during the Aug. 6 annual peace ceremony commemorating the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the city. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Defense Ministry is facing questions following news reports that a Ground Self-Defense Force intelligence unit compiled personal information on Japanese academics and nonprofit officials. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's new ruling coalition under Prime Minister Takaichi is struggling to govern effectively as misplaced priorities, weak coordination with partners and stalled economic relief measures drive down public support. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Kozo Okamoto, the last surviving member of a group of Japanese militants behind the 1972 Lod Airport massacre in Israel, has died at the age of 78 after a long illness. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan has decided to change the English name of its upper chamber of parliament, the House of Councilors, to the Senate. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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With the U.S.-Iran ceasefire having fallen apart, the war in the Middle East is again threatening repercussions that is forcing Japan back to the drawing board regarding its economic and national security strategies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A UNESCO panel on Thursday urged Japan to enhance exhibits at the Sado Island Gold Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Niigata Prefecture, to provide a comprehensive view of the mining history. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A Russian spy at the center of an operation to smuggle high-tech weapon components into Russia has left Japan after his activities were disclosed by The New York Times, a Ukrainian intelligence official said Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her visiting Solomon Islands counterpart, Matthew Wale, confirmed that the two countries will strengthen their ties based on Tokyo's Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An exchange program for young people in Japan and Russia is expected to resume in August after a seven-year break, a Japanese Foreign Ministry official said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is still trying to secure passage of legislation establishing a secondary capital before parliament's extension ends, while talks on economic relief for households remained stalled. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A ceremony was held in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, to mark the completion of public housing built for people hit hard by the powerful Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The top diplomats of Japan and China have had their first exchange since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments about possible Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan crisis in November. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's parliament extension has played havoc with lawmakers' overseas travel plans, as a Lower House committee turned down a trip request from some ruling lawmakers but approved others' plans during it. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's swing parties — the nationalist Sanseito and the centrist Democratic Party for the People — are struggling to maintain the momentum and distinct political identities that powered their rise. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The managing director of one of Switzerland's most prominent euthanasia firms died while climbing Mount Fuji. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Dangerously high temperatures in Japan have sent more than 10,000 people to hospitals for heatstroke in a single week, more than double the same period last year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A total of 155 police officers and other personnel were disciplined in Japan in the first half of 2026, up by one from a year earlier, the National Police Agency has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi suggested Wednesday that Japan needs to promote discussions on future national security policies, including nuclear deterrence, amid the severe security environment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An expert panel of the health ministry on Wednesday broadly agreed on a plan to make it mandatory for businesses handling dietary supplements to report health issues associated with such products. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara defended Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after the leader's social media post about being unable to get enough sleep drew criticism for running counter to workstyle reform efforts. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The government is planning to increase the number of employees at the Immigration Services Agency by about 200 starting next fiscal year, informed sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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More prefectural chapters of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan oppose than support the opposition party's possible merger into the Centrist Reform Alliance, a survey has shown. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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What the new Imperial House Law reveals about the politics of historical memory. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, which advises the health minister, approved the application of public health insurance to RiHeart, a cardiac muscle cell sheet that uses induced pluripotent stem cells. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A House of Councilors committee on Wednesday approved a bill to ease requirements for appointing poll watchers under the law on national referendums for amending the Constitution. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces growing criticism over the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party's lack of unity after their disagreements led to an extension of the current session of parliament. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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New findings from Japanese researchers suggest that streetlights and higher urban temperatures may be altering cicadas' daily rhythms, leading some to extend their cries well past sunset in Tokyo and other urban areas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening ⁠heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius in some cities in what the government has ​newly designated as a "brutally hot ‌day." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A consortium for constructing a tunnel for the planned extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line was found to have engaged in fraud regarding concrete quality control tests. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Canada will join Japan, Britain and Italy's Global Combat Air Program as an observer, marking the advanced fighter jet program's first expansion beyond the three founding members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Long-term safety has been confirmed after neural progenitor cells derived from iPS cells were transplanted into patients with spinal cord injuries, a team of researchers at Keio University has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Victims of a stampede that occurred at a fireworks event in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, were remembered Tuesday, the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Two brothers in India have made their manga debut in Japan after being discovered by a major Japanese publisher searching for international talent. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Approval ratings for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dropped in the latest polls as she pushed ahead with some divisive bills despite voters' concerns about the cost of living. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's post-deflation economy requires policies that encourage households and institutions to invest more at home. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A team of scientists in Japan has identified the "seed" of a protein believed to trigger Alzheimer's disease, a discovery boosting hope for the development of a new therapy for the neurodegenerative condition. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan just got a tiny bit closer to revealing how substantial its increases in defense spending in the coming years are expected to be. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Low-income families in Japan are reducing their children's food intake and limiting air-conditioning use as rising prices deepen financial pressure during the school summer holidays, a survey has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Assets held by the 465 members of the House of Representatives who won seats in the lower chamber of the parliament in February's general election averaged ¥32.78 million, a Jiji Press tally showed Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A search for the remains of former Japanese troops and others who died in the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines during the Pacific War started on the coast of southern Taiwan on Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is considering a project to financially support vocational schools engaged in human resources development for local essential services, from medical care to construction. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Tokyo has for the first time made public a live-fire drill by the Chinese military inside Japan's EEZ, releasing images of the destroyer firing a machine gun near Okinotorishima island over the weekend. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Crown Princess Kiko attended a charity concert on Monday aimed at supporting patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, a state-designated intractable disease. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A Japanese research team including the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo aims to carry out clinical research to temporarily transplant pig kidneys to a human fetus with a severe kidney disease. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The possible addition of the Asuka-Fujiwara ancient capitals in Nara Prefecture to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites is generating local excitement in the region. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A police officer fired a warning shot after a car rammed into a convenience store in the city of Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, early Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The mayor of a small city in Japan has become the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave, a decision that has drawn some criticism at home and attracted international media attention. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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When Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi visits Manila for ASEAN meetings this week, a familiar face will also be in attendance: his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is sweltering through dangerous heat as temperatures climbed above 35 degrees Celsius on Monday across much of the country, with the rainy season officially having come to an end. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Increasingly, the greatest value in culture lies not simply in creating beloved characters or stories but in owning the experiences built around them. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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An Ainu tribe in Hokkaido filed a lawsuit against the central government seeking the return of ancestral remains that had been taken from their graves, as the Indigenous group continues fighting for cultural recognition. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A brother of one of the victims of the Kyoto Animation arson attack seven years ago has created a letter-writing set out of his regret that he was unable to say thank you to his sister. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A tiny ecosystem with a variety of organisms has been found in the cap of a plastic bottle recovered by a research ship of a Japanese government institution off Kochi Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Patients in Japan will need a My Number card registered for health insurance use or a special certificate to receive insured medical treatment starting next month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A fire broke out at Camp Asaka of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force on Monday, with fire authorities and others working to confirm details of the situation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Osaka Bar Association has been working to support member lawyers experiencing physical and mental health problems, many of them stemming from heavy workloads and pressures unique to the legal profession. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, or Nihon Hidankyo, has reported that 1,999 children and grandchildren of atomic bomb survivors participate in activities at entities linked to the group. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A challenge for Team Mirai is how the fledgling Japanese opposition party should confront the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, also head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A man in Miyagi Prefecture quit his job and began training to make "kokeshi" dolls. Now an award-winning craftsman, he's trying to preserve the tradition. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Japanese government said Sunday that it will provide patrol boats and communications equipment to the Cambodian military. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Senior members of the nation's Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces have opened accounts on X, formerly Twitter, to counter China's cognitive warfare by disseminating accurate information quickly. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Rising property prices — not the falling currency alone — may ultimately drive tighter monetary policy. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Merit-based appointments and long-term planning help build stronger national soccer teams, not favoritism or political interference. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Takaichi administration has realized a revision of the Imperial House Law, making major progress in talks left hanging since the 2000s. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has urged Japan to more openly debate nuclear weapons' role in the country's defense, a rare instance of a sitting Cabinet member broaching the highly contentious issue. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration is expected to struggle during the current session of the Diet, which has been extended until July 25. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan will raise the caps on out-of-pocket medical expenses as part of changes intended to curb ballooning national medical costs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Tokai have signed an agreement to begin construction on a section of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev train line in the prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A memorial service was held on Saturday for the victims of a deadly arson attack at Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio in Kyoto seven years ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The United Nations has expressed its support for inclusive policies that advance women's rights, in response to Japan's revision of the Imperial House Law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A former Japanese minister has blamed Indian authorities for a delay in completing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious high-speed rail corridor backed by funding and technology from the East Asian nation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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In urban Japan, where space is scarce, opposition to data centers is growing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Long before air conditioning, people around the world came up with ingenious ways to beat the heat. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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China is reviving the pre-World War II historical label of "new militarism" as part of a broader propaganda campaign to shift attention from its own actions and undermine Japan's security ties. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Parliament has extended its current session through July 25 in order to further discuss a bill on establishing a secondary capital outside of Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Twenty-three people, mainly students, sustained injuries after an unknown substance was sprayed at a municipal junior high school in the city of Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture, on Friday morning. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's parliament on Friday enacted a bill to prevent the unauthorized sales of domestically developed agricultural products overseas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A former nurse arrested for allegedly killing a patient at a hospital in Chiba Prefecture by mixing feces into his IV drip had researched whether a feces injection could kill people, investigative sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The use of biomass plastic, derived from renewable resources such as plants, to make garbage bags is spreading in Japan in response to supply disruptions of naphtha due to the Middle East conflict. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's parliament on Friday enacted a bill to revise the retrial system for the first time since the Code of Criminal Procedure was established in 1948. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Upper House has passed a package of bills aimed at preserving the country's imperial family, paving the way for the first major revision of the Imperial House Law since its establishment in 1947. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Upper House passed legislation that criminalizes the desecration of the national flag, with support from parts of the opposition despite concerns that the measure could infringe on freedom of expression. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A Jiji Press opinion survey has found that 39.5% of respondents support the government's proposal to allow sons of paternal-line male descendants from former imperial family branches to ascend the throne. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A health ministry expert panel broadly agreed on a plan to introduce a notification system for smoking-oriented facilities as part of efforts to prevent passive smoking. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Washington's shift from liberal‑values diplomacy toward a Christian‑nationalist framework is weakening the traditional basis of the U.S.-Japan alliance and turning religious freedom into a selective diplomatic tool. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The top leader has changed for Kudokai, a legally designated yakuza crime syndicate based in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission announced. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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With time running out to pass a key piece of legislation on establishing a backup capital, a last-minute extension of Japan's current parliamentary session appears likely. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet fell by 5.3 percentage points from the previous month to 49.0% in July, going below 50% for the first time since she took office, a Jiji Press poll found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's education ministry has released results from this fiscal year's national achievement test, which highlight persistent weaknesses in proportional reasoning and reading comprehension. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A group of researchers in Japan has unraveled the pathogenic mechanism of osteosarcoma, which frequently develops in the bones around the knees during adolescence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's ruling and opposition parties reached an interim agreement to introduce a new income-linked benefit program in fiscal 2029, while staying divided over a proposed cut to the consumption tax on food. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Susumu Tonegawa, the first Japanese laureate of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, has died. He was 86. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The prospect of a merger between the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Centrist Reform Alliance may be in doubt due to the two parties' opposing stances on a package of bills on the imperial family. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has signed a pact with New York University to explore the possibility of establishing a campus in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's government has revised its guidelines for artificial intelligence-related policies, calling for constantly strengthening measures against cyberattacks in light of serious risks posed by cutting-edge AI models. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Concluding that progress was not sufficient, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee developed a draft recommendation that urges Japan to reform exhibits at gold mines on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan welcomed around 21.1 million foreign visitors in the first six months of 2026, a 2.0% drop from last year and down for the first time in five years, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Police arrested a former nurse on suspicion she killed an inpatient at a hospital in Chiba Prefecture in January by mixing excrement into his IV drip. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The number of people who received government compensation for death and illnesses related to overwork hit a record for the fifth straight year in fiscal 2025, pointing to worsening conditions for the nation's workers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's ruling coalition has adopted a plan to extend the Hokuriku Shinkansen from the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, to Osaka through Kyoto on a route that takes it near — but not directly to — Kyoto Station. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Parliament enacted a bill Wednesday to promote measures for proper maintenance and management of sewerage facilities in response to the 2025 sinkhole incident in the city of Yashio in Saitama Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Tokyo District Court sentenced a 44-year-old man to 16 years in prison for fatally stabbing a woman while she was livestreaming on a street in Tokyo's Takadanobaba district in March last year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are rising sharply across Japan, with infections exceeding the government's warning threshold in 27 prefectures and marking the first outbreak in two years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Social media influencer Reika Kuroki was sentenced to two years and six months in prison, suspended for four years, over tax evasion. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Momentum is growing for creating a bureau in the Defense Ministry focused explicitly on boosting international cooperation, with defense chief Shinjiro Koizumi saying the burden his ministry is facing has hit its limit. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A former executive of an event business in Japan was found guilty of violating the antimonopoly law by rigging bids linked to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday, as anxiety over the animal grows following a surge in deadly maulings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Preventive measures are gradually taking root at companies one year after ordinances aimed at preventing customer harassment came into effect in Tokyo and other areas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Two more former Japan Post workers were found to have been involved in bribery at the postal service provider, an internal investigation revealed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Organizers of Japan's summer events — "matsuri" festivals and fireworks shows — have started to reschedule them to avoid extreme weather such as heat waves and heavy rain that have become more prevalent in recent years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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In hot, humid Tokyo, workers are starting to overcome embarrassment to come to work in shorts, an unusual choice in a country where formal business attire is still the norm. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Tokyo District Court sentenced a captain of All Nippon Airways to one year and eight months in prison for grabbing the buttocks of a female flight attendant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An international conference to discuss the management of Pacific bluefin tuna stocks ended without reaching an agreement on catch quotas in Nagasaki on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Osaka police sent papers to prosecutors accusing a smoker of causing a fire that killed two firefighters in the city last year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Kyoto District Court rejected a lawsuit seeking an injunction to suspend operations at the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at Kansai Electric Power's Oi nuclear plant in Fukui Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Rising interest rates are leading to higher interest rates on loan-type scholarships for university students in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Measures against heatstroke and extreme cold at evacuation centers are set to be enhanced under a revision to the central government's basic disaster management plan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is closely watching with concern the U.S. government's plan to urge signatories to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, the top government spokesperson said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Despite turbulence, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has retained unusually strong public support, with her Cabinet's approval ratings remaining close to levels recorded when parliament convened in February. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Police have arrested a 53-year-old man in Toyama Prefecture for allegedly planning indiscriminate killing in Tokyo and preparing a knife for the potential rampage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's overseas remittances topped ¥1 trillion for the first time in fiscal 2025, which ended in March, as the country sees a rise in foreign workers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Fifteen percent of hospital doctors in Japan work over 960 hours of overtime per year, a health ministry survey has shown, despite yearslong efforts to address overwork in the medical industry. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Hungary's Pride march shows that political change does not automatically erase legal barriers, while Japan's different path highlights the gap between social acceptance and full LGBTQ+ rights recognition. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A 48-year-old Turkish man arrested on suspicion of violating immigration law died while in police custody in Tokyo on July 2, according to media reports quoting the Metropolitan Police Department. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The old assumptions guiding global security and the Japan-U.S. alliance are breaking down, requiring policymakers to rethink their strategies from the ground up rather than rely on outdated frameworks. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The number of elementary school children on waiting lists for after-school care facilities in Japan fell for the second straight year, preliminary data showed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Azerbaijan can work with Japan in the defense industry, among other sectors, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said during a forum meeting in the Azerbaijan city of Shusha. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Justice Ministry has come up with a draft report calling for the protection of the voices and images of famous individuals as the use of generative artificial intelligence grows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An inquest panel decided it was inappropriate for public prosecutors to not indict the head of a political group that criticizes NHK over his alleged intimidation of a local assembly member in 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The defense ministers of Japan and Vietnam have affirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral security cooperation in support of the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The government is expected to establish a national intelligence council as early as this month to strengthen its command over intelligence gathering and analysis. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Upper House has passed a bill to establish a new disaster management agency and legislation aimed at curbing the online spread of election-related misinformation and defamation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is facing several more days of dangerous heat at the same time as two tropical disturbances could develop into tropical storms in southern waters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Gunma Prefectural Police have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of attacking another man, who was later confirmed dead, in a facility that supports people with disabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Yoko Iha, a former sixth grader who survived a U.S. military jet crashing into her classroom in Okinawa, has shared her experience for the first time, 67 years on. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is undertaking an ambitious effort to build a centralized intelligence agency for the first time since World War II, and it is turning to partners in the West for help. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An equestrian club at Hiroshima University has turned horse manure into a community initiative aimed at creating a recycling-oriented society. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A 44-year-old man has been arrested in the city of Saiki, Oita Prefecture, after four people were stabbed in a parking lot. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Sino-Japanese ties have taken another hit, this time over Tokyo's joint statement with 13 other nations marking the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal's dismissal of Beijing's claims to the South China Sea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Six out of 10 respondents to a survey in Japan on this year's summer holidays said they are relying on generative artificial intelligence to make travel plans. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Liberal Democratic Party has signed off on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first economic and fiscal policy guidelines, part of a broader push to beef up Japan's defense industrial base and boost drone production. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan wants to get rid of its utility poles. The problem? Removing them is far more difficult — and expensive — than most people realize. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A much-changed Ireland ran in five tries to secure a bonus-point 36-20 win over Japan in a scrappy Nations Championship performance in Newcastle, Australia, on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/0

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Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of Russian spies were expelled from the world's capital cities. Many turned up in an unexpected place: Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan, the U.S., the Philippines and 11 other countries have released a joint statement marking the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal's dismissal of China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Agricultural and fishery experience programs in a northeastern areas of Japan ravaged by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami have been attracting a young audience. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #311

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Japan's internal affairs ministry has begun considering the introduction of artificial intelligence agents at local governments to combat labor shortages. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's space agency said Saturday its prototype reusable rocket successfully completed the first liftoff and landing test, marking a step forward in the cost-cutting technology dominated by SpaceX. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Ukraine may be looking to Japan for help building Patriot air-defense missiles, after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington would give Kyiv a license to manufacture the advanced weapons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is set to advance collaboration with the public sector, academia and industries on research and development for dual-use technologies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The agriculture ministry said Friday that it has registered "Japanese tea" under its system designed to protect goods with specific geographical origin as intellectual property. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A set of key bills that propose controversial measures aimed at preserving Japan's imperial family has cleared the country's Lower House, and is set for debate in the Upper House. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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University of Tokyo researchers revealed Friday that they have identified a neural mechanism that allows the brain to develop an aversion to others. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Amid an increasing number of foreign tourists in Japan, over 70% of accommodations in the country said they are understaffed, according to the government's white paper on tourism released on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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This season's first batch of saury fetched a record price of ¥700,000 per kilogram for some large fish at Tokyo's Toyosu wholesale market on Friday morning. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has revealed a growth plan that calls for ¥370 trillion of domestic investment through 2040 to fortify Japan economically and geopolitically against China. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The government must strengthen the institutions, social compact and economic fundamentals on which currency confidence ultimately rests. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Tokyo can no longer afford to outsource the protection of the sea lanes that sustain its economy. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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More LNG tankers have resumed transiting the Strait ⁠of Hormuz in recent days, ship-tracking data showed, and 22 Japan-linked vessels have left the Gulf since Tuesday, Tokyo said, despite renewed fighting. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Housework, child care and nursing care present bigger obstacles to women than to men for recurrent education, the government said in its 2026 white paper on gender equality. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands Friday, prompting warnings of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and ​flooding in what could be the region's ‌most ‌destructive storm in years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Venezuela's ambassador to Japan has appealed to the Japanese public to keep his country in their hearts following last month's major earthquakes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A logistics cooperation framework was established among Japan's Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force, the Australian Air Force said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to propose a system that would allow, for security purposes, administrative agencies to intercept private communications without a court warrant, informed sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Reiwa Shinsengumi leader Taro Yamamoto said he would step down as head of the Japanese opposition party and retire from politics, citing health issues and a speeding scandal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A power struggle is brewing among former members of a now-defunct faction of the LDP that was once led by the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A group of nearly 150 Japanese academics said they had petitioned lawmakers over a bill that criminalizes the act of damaging the national flag, arguing it threatens the right to freedom of expression. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An 18-year-old man from Tokyo's Katsushika Ward has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a cyberattack on the operator of the Kaikatsu Club internet cafe chain, investigative sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The municipal assembly of Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture, has unanimously approved an ordinance to impose a tax on owners of vacant housing in the city, aiming to increase supplies of homes for families with children. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Over 43,000 AI deepfakes that used celebrities' likenesses without their consent were created over a two-month period last year, leading to copyright losses of up to ¥4.5 billion. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Some flights and ferries to and from locations in Okinawa Prefecture have been canceled ahead of the approach of a massive and very powerful typhoon from Friday afternoon. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Citing a lack of scientific evidence regarding their health risks, Japan's health ministry said it will hold off on strengthening regulations concerning secondhand smoke from heated tobacco products. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japanese summer travel budgets increased for the first time in three years to an average of ¥58,902 ($363) this year, according to a recent survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The National Police Agency has signed an agreement with three major e-commerce site operators to share information and prevent fraudulent transactions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A male prosecutor in Tokyo had a relationship with a woman whom he had questioned in a political funds scandal involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, informed sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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As Japan prepares to revise key security documents, ruling coalition partner the Japan Innovation Party is pitching acquiring nuclear-powered submarines and a possible review of the nation's nonnuclear principles. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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U.S. President Donald Trump said a U.S. aircraft carrier had been attacked by "the Islamic Republic of Japan," apparently intending to say the Islamic Republic of Iran, while speaking about U.S. actions against Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prominent Japanese soccer player Kaoru Mitoma was involved in a minor traffic accident in Tokyo on Wednesday after he hit a cyclist with his car. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's parliament has enacted a bill designed to stabilize rice supply and demand, meaning various businesses will now have to report inventory, shipments and sales volumes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japanese fishermen have reported an abnormal surge in the number of the once-endangered bluefin tuna this year in what experts say may be partly due to changing migratory patterns linked to climate change. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's House of Representatives is expected to approve a bill to revise the Imperial House Law as early as Friday after opposition parties on Wednesday agreed to return to parliamentary debates in the Lower House. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Five Japanese mobile phone carriers said that they will postpone offering mobile phone numbers with the new 060 prefix , initially slated to be introduced in July or later. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Representatives from 127 countries and regions plus the European Union are expected to attend this year's Aug. 6 ceremony in Hiroshima to honor the victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the city. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Parliament enacted a bill Wednesday to add six islands to Japan's list of inhabited border islands eligible for state aid to promote settlement. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The number of elementary and junior high school students in Japan eligible for government assistance with school expenses fell for a 13th year in fiscal 2024, according to a newly released education ministry report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Sony's shift to digital-only PlayStation games reflects an industry trend that boosts profits and convenience but reduces consumer ownership and the ability to resell or lend games. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Given the recent influx of Asian black bears into Tokyo's outskirts, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is looking to lift its ban on hunting bears for the first time in around 20 years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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NATO and Japanese officials have voiced their shared concerns over China's military activities, including a long-range missile launch this week, as Tokyo seeks to keep the military alliance engaged in the Indo-Pacific. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura have agreed to postpone parliamentary debate of a bill to reduce the number of seats in the Lower House to a later session of parliament. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan received reports of 19,417 personal data breach cases in fiscal 2025, the second-highest annual total on record, eclipsed only by the previous year's 21,007 cases, according to a report by a government commission. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The LDP plans to propose stronger enforcement against suspected violations of shareholder disclosure rules by activist investors, including by providing more resources to the securities watchdog, ​a senior lawmaker said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Visitors paid their respects to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a floral tribute stand in Nara as they marked four years since his fatal shooting. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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From bags and bicycles to surfboards and suitcases, the Japanese secondhand market is booming abroad, with quality-conscious buyers in other Asian countries increasingly tapping into the circular economy trend. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The India-Japan summit showed how Tokyo, New Delhi and Canberra can lead as the U.S. falters. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the National Space Agency of Singapore have signed a pact to cooperate on promoting the peaceful use of space on the sidelines of the Spacetide 2026 space conference in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A Japanese court has sentenced a former worker at a care home in Ibaraki Prefecture to 20 years in prison for the 2020 murder of an elderly resident. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Three people, including a former executive of a now-defunct nonprofit organization that supported those with incurable diseases, were arrested in Japan on suspicion of brokering an overseas organ transplant for fees. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says five retired MSDF Abukuma-class destroyer escorts will be delivered to the Philippines within two to three years — the clearest remarks yet on the delivery timeline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A 49-year-old woman from Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, has been arrested for allegedly sewing her roommate's lips together. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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ASEAN's ability to shape regional affairs depends on whether Southeast Asian nations can turn their calls for greater agency into meaningful action amid a changing global order. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Though the closely watched high-speed maglev line project has cleared a major hurdle with much-awaited consent from Shizuoka Prefecture's governor, challenges that include soaring costs and worker shortages remain. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is considering establishing a new bureau at the Defense Ministry to oversee international coordination and boost defense cooperation with like-minded countries, government and ruling coalition sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Serbia's president reflects on a Japanese leader who believed that even distant nations could be bound by trust, respect and shared purpose. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Tokyo police sent to prosecutors papers on Fujipassc and three men linked to the Japanese construction company for allegedly bribing a Cambodian government employee. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An Ishikawa Prefecture airport damaged during the 2024 earthquake has been given a Pokemon-themed rebrand with over 100 paintings of Pokemon characters and limited-edition merchandise and meals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's long-stalled high-speed maglev line has finally gotten the green light from holdout Shizuoka Prefecture, allowing the much-anticipated project to move forward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is facing questions about whether to extend the current parliamentary session, set to end July 17, to allow more time for debate, especially on two controversial bills. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Ambulance crew in Tokyo face a growing risk of being subjected to violence while on duty, with 24 such cases reported last year — the highest number in the past five years — according to a Tokyo Fire Department survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The government will establish a new council to overhaul legal frameworks governing development and use of artificial intelligence, seeking to advance what is described as AI transformation to address population decline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Japan Coast Guard says it has expelled two Chinese coast guard ships from waters near disputed islands also claimed by Beijing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Osaka has again outranked Tokyo in an annual livability survey, with both securing high scores for healthcare and infrastructure. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Expectations that rice prices will fall in Japan in the months ahead are increasing among rice growers and traders, an industry group has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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At least eight ships controlled by Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines are heading out of the Strait of Hormuz using a route close to Iran, including some of the last trapped oil tankers to exit the waterway. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan should engage in discussions involving all stakeholders on whether and how to reform its public medical insurance system, Kenporen's deputy head says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Maintaining stability in Europe, with which Japan shares fundamental values, serves the country's interests, Japanese Ambassador to NATO Osamu Izawa said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Residents across the Chugoku region on Monday mourned over 300 people who lost their lives in a rain disaster that hit the area in 2018. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan faces limited upside from immediate yen intervention as a stronger U.S. dollar and deep global forex markets reduce the effectiveness of action, making restraint the more likely near-term approach. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The number of people in Japan who have tried cocaine in the past reached a record high of around 350,000 in fiscal 2025, a recent survey conducted by a research group at the health ministry found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A 15-year-old Japanese student has been arrested on suspicion of fraudulently canceling the subscriptions of about 46,800 accounts on the Bandai Channel video streaming service by exploiting a system vulnerability. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Defense Ministry has introduced an electric scooter-sharing service at its Ichigaya headquarters in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to help employees travel around the 25-hectare site. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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As the clock ticks down to the Reconstruction Agency's dissolution, Fukushima residents are concerned about a possible loss of focus on reconstruction under a new Disaster Management Agency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #311

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For 34 years, a team of Japanese doctors, dentists and nurses has been carrying out a volunteer mission to Vietnam, where they provide free surgery to people born with cleft lips or palates. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The number of reported fraud cases in Tokyo involving scammers posing as police officers dropped 38.8% from a year earlier in the first five months of 2026, Metropolitan Police Department sources said Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Incumbent Shiga Gov. Taizo Mikazuki won his fourth term by a landslide in an election on Sunday, defeating three other rivals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Women are becoming increasingly visible in Japan's fish markets as the country shifts toward a more gender-neutral society, making inroads into the traditionally male-dominated industry. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japanese police served fresh arrest warrants on three people on Sunday, including a 44-year-old man believed to be an executive of one of Asia's largest international fraud organizations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Foreign Ministry is considering easing its evacuation advisory for Iran and three other Middle Eastern countries in response to a deal between Washington and Tehran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's Hayabusa2 probe flew past an asteroid Sunday in one of the closest encounters ever attempted by a spacecraft of its kind — part of a mission that could provide data on how to defend Earth from collisions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is taking lessons on "new ways of warfare" from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts and making them its own, with the government considering making "new ways of defense" a key tenet of the country's new security policy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A memorial ceremony was held in Kumamoto to mark the sixth anniversary of the heavy rain disaster that left 67 people dead and two others unaccounted for. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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As U.S.-Europe relations weaken and competition with China intensifies, Japan is expanding its Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy to reinforce economic security and international cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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With the U.S. Fed expected to keep borrowing costs higher for longer, Asian property owners have fortified their finances to withstand economic headwinds and seize opportunities when growth rebounds. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Philippines' ambassador to Japan has emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and economic affairs as the two countries prepare to mark a key anniversary. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The government is considering providing financial support to cover the training costs of helicopter pilots used for firefighting, disaster relief and medical emergencies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision on whether to attend intensive Budget Committee discussions at parliament appears to hold the key to breaking the deadlock in the ongoing parliament session. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The number of fire or smoke incidents apparently caused by lithium-ion batteries during garbage disposal and collection in Japan hit a record high of 36,760 in fiscal 2025, according to provisional government data. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Britain, Italy and Japan have awarded a £4.6 billion ($6.14 billion) contract to industry ⁠joint venture Edgewing to build the new Global Combat Air Program fighter jet. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi plan to visit the Turkish capital of Ankara from Monday through Thursday to attend NATO summit-related events. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's tax revenues in fiscal 2025 rose 12.0% from the previous year to ¥84.22 trillion, hitting a record high for the sixth consecutive year, the Finance Ministry has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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New legislation set for debate in parliament would allow Japan's princesses to stay in the imperial family after marriage, instead of becoming commoners. Would they choose to leave or stay? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Families mourned 28 victims of a major mudslide that struck the city of Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture in 2021, reading aloud each of their names and observing a moment of silence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Kyoto University is expected to become the third recipient of state aid designed to support universities with potential to produce world-class research results, according to an education ministry report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Iran war exposed Japan's reliance on imported oil but has not led to a fundamental policy shift to rapidly embrace renewables. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Japanese government has unveiled its new fee structure for residence permits that it plans to implement from October, which would see applicants pay multiple times more than current rates. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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With only three eligible heirs, Japan considers reforms that could reshape its monarchy. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Takashi Tachibana, the leader of a political group critical of NHK, has been referred to prosecutors by Tokyo police for suspected defamation of Ayaka Otsu, a political rival, investigative sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Russian Ambassador to Japan Nikolay Nozdrev has no plans to attend a peace ceremony in Hiroshima on Aug. 6 commemorating the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the city, the Russian Embassy in Tokyo has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's parliament will get two more women's toilet cubicles, officials said, after a petition by 58 female lawmakers called for more facilities to match their improved representation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency has held a memorial ceremony in Dhaka to mark the 10th anniversary of a 2016 terrorist attack, in which 20 hostages were killed, including seven Japanese workers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The baby hatch at San-ikukai Hospital in Tokyo's Sumida Ward has accepted 20 newborns during its first year of operation, the hospital has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Group of Seven nations will discuss standards on artificial intelligence security and defense, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Centrist Reform Alliance, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito on Thursday agreed that the three opposition parties should establish a new political structure by autumn. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Tokyo police have arrested four people over an attempted theft at a multistory parking lot at Haneda Airport in the capital's Ota Ward in January. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is gradually transforming Japanese-language education from a volunteer-driven system into a professional, government-supported network to better serve its growing foreign population. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved to tighten ties with India during a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday amid mounting concerns over supply chain issues, energy security and China. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Tokyo District Court decided it would show the video recordings of an interrogation by prosecutors during oral proceedings next month for a trial in which a man sued the state over alleged unlawful questioning. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party wants to prioritize the proposed revision of the Imperial House Law in parliamentary debates, LDP Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan's National Police Agency plans to add to the category of illegal information social media posts that facilitate romance scams, other fraud and what are known as "dark part-time jobs." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Five people were hospitalized after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-center post office, reports and officials said, as Japan grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan agreed during two-day unofficial talks in Yokohama to cooperate to prevent unreasonable eel trade restrictions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The 2026 World Cup featured a record nine Asian teams, but after Japan's loss to Brazil, only Australia remains in the tournament. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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An increasing number of local assemblies across Japan are opening their chambers to residents for limited periods to give students a place to study, for example, and sometimes to serve as wedding venues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japanese police arrested nine individuals Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a special fraud case using Sierra Leone, western Africa, as a base. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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An 81-year-old man from a former imperial family branch said a plan allowing the imperial family to adopt male, paternal-line descendants of former branches "seems unrealistic." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The head of an Indian defense research institute praised Japan's recent decision to lift its ban on arms exports and voiced hopes for the joint production of warships. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The number of hibakusha survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had fallen to 91,105 as of the end of March this year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business she built from scratch but may now have to give up as Japan tightens visa rules. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan tripled its departure tax on Wednesday as part of a push to address the growing number of inbound tourists. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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"Karakuri ningyo," traditional Japanese mechanical puppets, were demonstrated at a recent event at Japan House London, which promotes Japanese culture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Two Japanese nationals detained in the Chinese city of Dalian in May were arrested in mid- and late June, respectively, Japanese government officials have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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The Nagano Prefectural Police arrested 46-year-old Keisuke Iijima on Wednesday after a woman and girl were found dead at his home in Tomi, Nagano Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Chubu Electric Power Co. continued to commit earthquake risk data fraud involving its Hamaoka nuclear power plant even while regulators were investigating the practice, Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A set of revised bills on measures to prevent the number of Japan's imperial family members from dwindling included a controversial clause that could affect the imperial succession line. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and have 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sectors by 2040, the government said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan has added a new mobile phone number prefix — 060 — amid an expected shortage of phone numbers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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After months of uncertainty over funding and concerns about delays, Japan's joint next-generation fighter program with Britain and Italy appears poised to move into its next development phase. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Japan is considering revising rules to allow state ownership of some defense production facilities as it seeks to secure a stable domestic supply of ammunition and other critical equipment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Tokyo holds choke points of its own across the chip supply chain, but its best answer is to keep the coalition together, not to retaliate in kind. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A man has admitted during the first hearing of a lay judge trial to stabbing a woman to death in Tokyo's Takadanobaba district in March last year while she was livestreaming. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set a target for growing Japan's economy to a value of $6.8 trillion in nominal gross domestic product, by fiscal year 2040 as she champions her vision for a strong economy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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After the Centrist Reform Alliance's crushing defeat in February's Lower House election, the opposition is now weighing whether to extend the hastily arranged merger to the Upper House. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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This month in Japanese history: rural uprisings, postwar diplomacy, the arrest of ex-Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and the Akashi stampede. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/

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A Tokyo court convicted a section chief at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for stalking a female subordinate and illegally entering her home, sentencing him to two years in prison, suspended for five years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Police are investigating a suspected fatal bear attack in Aomori Prefecture, a local official has said, with deaths caused by bears in recent months at an unusually high level. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japanese government has adopted a bill to revise the Imperial House Law to secure an adequate number of imperial family members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The estimated amount of food wasted by Japanese households and food-linked businesses in fiscal 2024, ending March 2024, fell to the lowest level since data collection started in fiscal 2012, government data shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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As the clock ticks down to the conclusion of the current session of parliament, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces the question of whether to invoke a 60-day extension to get two controversial bills passed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A bill that criminalizes the act of damaging the national flag cleared Japan's Lower House by a majority vote on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The government will alter its Arctic policy in fiscal 2027, the first time since the policy was drawn up in 2015, amid the growing importance of the region, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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LDP lawmaker Hirofumi Nakasone expressed regret over a controversial remark that it is impossible for Princess Aiko to ascend to the imperial throne. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The government's regulatory reform panel called for easing building standards for data centers amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Thai criminal court sentenced a woman to 7½ years in prison for trafficking her daughter into sexual services at a massage parlor in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prosecutors sought a life sentence for a gang member over the 2013 murder of the president of dumpling restaurant chain Ohsho Food Service, at a hearing of the trial at Kyoto District Court. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's government has indicated it will fight a lawsuit claiming rulings by 37 judges to deny bail for a former adviser to Ohkawara Kakohki, who died of cancer while facing wrongful charges, were illegal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japanese government plans to stop putting too much focus on cost effectiveness when assessing the feasibility of public works projects, sources said Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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China Coast Guard vessels have been asserting Beijing's claims to waters within Japan's exclusive economic zone south of Okinawa Prefecture's far-flung Yonaguni Island and east of Taiwan, Tokyo said Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese startup PorMedTec has announced that it plans to conduct clinical trials of transplanting pig kidneys to humans at two hospitals in Japan as early as 2028. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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As more men in Japan are using incontinence pads and adult diapers amid an aging society and rising numbers of cancer patients, many facilities are placing sanitary boxes in men's restrooms to meet their needs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Citing their health and anxiety about being sent to mainland Japan, many older adults living on Okinawa's remote islands are unwilling to evacuate in the event of a contingency over Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A spate of defense deals in recent weeks have highlighted Japan's emergence as the focal point of allied efforts to build a manufacturing base needed to sustain deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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In a country where same-sex marriage isn't recognized and the legal definition of a family is based on married couples, LGBTQ+ people hoping to start a family in Japan face high hurdles in accessing fertility care. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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No injuries were reported after a train derailed at Kyoto Station on Monday morning, Kintetsu Railway said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Cabinet Office has put together a new set of guidelines for municipalities to prepare for major earthquakes, clarifying methods for estimating the number of first-aid staff and ambulances needed for relief. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Yokoze recorded a rare net migration gain in 2025, but town leaders know the challenge isn't over. Instead, they're trying to slow decline by attracting newcomers, entrepreneurs and fresh ideas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Some ¥3 million in donations from across Japan is helping the efforts to preserve the remains of an elementary school where a total of 84 students and staff members died in the March 2011 tsunami. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #311

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An international workshop on the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear accident was held in the town of Futaba in Fukushima Prefecture on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #311

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The Japanese and Indian governments are considering a plan to establish a joint task force for cooperation in stockpiling liquefied natural gas in light of lingering tensions in the Middle East, sources said Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Akihiro Miwa, the renowned Japanese singer and actor known for the hit song "Yoitomake no Uta" and his acclaimed stage performance in "Black Lizard," has died at the age of 91. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Despite surveys consistently showing high public support for recognizing same-sex marriage, Japan still does not offer same-sex couples the same legal rights and benefits granted to married couples. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A cut of 45 House of Representatives proportional representation seats pushed by the ruling coalition will severely affect smaller opposition parties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi was set to hold talks with his South Korean counterpart in Seoul on Sunday in a sign of the neighbors' vastly improved ties in the defense area. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The government plans to set a goal of reducing annual heatstroke deaths to below 1,000 in a review of its current action plan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The amount of spent fuel generated at Japanese nuclear power plants that were reactivated under new safety standards totaled about 1,450 tons as of the end of May this year, sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #311

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China and Russia sent bombers and fighter jets for a "joint strategic air patrol" in airspace over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific on Saturday, the Defense Ministry in Beijing said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture early Sunday, the latest in a spate of temblors to shake the area. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has tasked industry minister Ryosei Akazawa with drawing up an action plan by the end of August to address the energy risks that became apparent amid the Middle East conflict. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A senior Japanese lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have agreed to work toward boosting relations between their countries. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary agreement with Airbus to cooperate on a possible Japanese anti-submarine version of a European defense drone. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japanese and Indian governments will establish a framework to promote vehicles that run on biogas, viewed as an environmentally friendly energy source. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japanese government has presented a funding plan for its proposal to reduce the 8% consumption tax rate on food items to 1% for two years starting next April. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Japanese park famous for "snow monkeys" soaking in hot springs will cap daily numbers after a surge in visitors and cases of bad behavior including bathing with the animals, an official has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Two tropical storms were bringing heavy rains to parts of Japan on Saturday, just hours after a powerful earthquake shook Yamanashi Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Yamanashi and surrounding prefectures at 10:29 p.m. on Friday evening, prompting concern of possible landslides after days of heavy rain. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Lower House committee approved a bill Friday banning the desecration of the national flag, highlighting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's efforts to win over the growing ranks of conservative voters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Beijing's claim that the waters east of Taiwan are its "coastal waters" runs counter to international law. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The first government blueprint on policies supporting women under the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spotlights measures to support their health in different stages of life. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Rain is forecast to strengthen in both the western and eastern regions in Japan as two tropical storms could make landfall on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A "very strong" verification system is needed in Iran following the Middle East conflict to ensure that the country does not develop nuclear weapons, the U.N. atomic watchdog chief said Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's parliament has enacted a bill to reorganize the Air Self-Defense Force to add space operations into its fold. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Luffy and other major characters from the global sensation "One Piece" Japanese manga and anime series have joined a wax museum in Paris. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tochigi Prison, Japan's largest prison for women, is a microcosm of what female prisons across the nation face: from the increasing foreign population and rising recidivism to a high percentage of mental health issues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The names of the 11 members of a prosecution inquest panel in the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, have been leaked, it was learned. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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With Japanese voters in their 20s and 30s increasingly turning to online platforms for information to guide their voting decisions, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her administration are leaning into social media. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The U.S.-Japan alliance is entering a new phase in its effort to deter China, one that increasingly relies on dispersed, land-based missile forces positioned along a string of islands stretching from Japan to Borneo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Philippine authorities say they have detained in Manila a Japanese national suspected of being a senior member of a group involved in a series of robbery cases across Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Cabinet Secretariat improperly handled 9,424 sets of administrative documents containing specially designated secrets last year, a government report has shown. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Expert witnesses invited by Japan's opposition parties have taken issue with a government bill to reform the country's retrial system and have demanded amendments to it. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Sapporo District Court on Thursday sentenced three youths over a robbery resulting in death, in which a 20-year-old college student was beaten to death by six people in a park in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, in 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Eighteen officials of two government agencies received notice in 2025 that they had been certified to be eligible to handle critical economic security information. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's industry ministry plans to establish a council to consider ending Cool Japan Fund, a public-private initiative aimed at promoting Japanese culture and products overseas, according to sources. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Canada's defense minister said he had discussed the advanced fighter jet program being pursued by Japan, Britain and Italy with his Japanese counterpart to learn more about ​what he described as a "promising initiative." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's parliament enacted a bill that introduces numerical standards for defining dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, which had been vague under the existing law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Defense Ministry has denied claims that the SDF "harassed" a Chinese aircraft carrier strike group during more than 40 days of "far-seas combat training" — the latest heated exchange between the two countries. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Two tropical storms are expected to approach mainland Japan this weekend, and their simultaneous arrival is complicating forecasts for the coming days. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A group of Japanese researchers announced they have begun a clinical trial of a medical material derived from cow tendons to be used in people who need the anterior cruciate ligaments in their knees reconstructed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he and his wife, Empress Masako, received from the Netherlands and Belgium during their state visits to the two European countries. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The number of people with dementia or suspected of having the condition who were reported to have gone missing in Japan in 2025 has fallen for the second year in a row, police data shows, but remains at a high level. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A 28-year-old woman died after being found bleeding heavily in a parking lot in Gunma Prefecture early Wednesday, while a man believed to have fled the scene later died in a car crash in neighboring Saitama Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A teacher at a Tokyo elementary school where a fire broke out last week has said she was drying laundry in a room to store musical instruments, police sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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While an alleged scandal for Sanae Takaichi remains at the forefront of parliamentary deliberations, legislative action to regulate the use of online content for political influence is playing out in the background. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Punch, the viral baby macaque, recently had a laser pointer aimed at him by a visitor, prompting his zookeepers to speak out about the harm such acts could cause to the animal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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°Gemeinsam stark° im Untergrund!

Ein SW Foto eines alten Baumes mit Eichen-artiger Oberfläche und stark ausgeprägten oberirdischen Wurzeln. Im Hintergrund sind die Wurzeln weiterer Bäume zu sehen.
ALT text detailsEin SW Foto eines alten Baumes mit Eichen-artiger Oberfläche und stark ausgeprägten oberirdischen Wurzeln. Im Hintergrund sind die Wurzeln weiterer Bäume zu sehen.
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A growing number of Japanese railway operators are introducing artificial intelligence-based systems to help prevent accidents involving trains at level crossings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A male worker at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been indicted on charges of stalking a subordinate in her 20s, including following her and entering her home without permission, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit northern Japan on Thursday morning, registering a rare upper 6 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 in the town of Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture. No tsunami warning has been issued. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Tokyo suburb has announced an emergency spending plan to buy 700 anti-bear sprays for schools and community organizations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Shizuoka Gov. Yasutomo Suzuki plans to approve the construction of a local section of the planned Chuo Shinkansen high-speed maglev line. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan must develop its own strategy to strengthen submarine cable resilience by balancing security and infrastructure cooperation with private technology firms as global competition and geopolitical risks grow. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Policy panels from the ruling LDP and its Japan Innovation Party coalition partner have separately submitted national security proposals to the government, as differences persist over defense and nuclear stances. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Progress on a bill to create a backup capital in Japan shows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is listening to the Japan Innovation Party despite concerns within the Liberal Democratic Party about that and other ideas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Two storms are expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Japan this week, with the Japan Meteorological Agency urging people to be cautious. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday started to see substantive discussions on a bill to criminalize the act of damaging the national flag. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito wished for lasting friendship and cooperation between Japan and Belgium in a speech at a banquet hosted by Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Brussels on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo's further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is racing to use its manufacturing strengths to compete in physical AI, but structural limits and strong U.S. and Chinese advantages raise doubts about whether it can capture value beyond hardware. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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China's tightening export controls on dual-use materials and strategically important rare earths are beginning to disrupt Japanese industry — including the defense sector. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Two Japanese nationals have been detained in China on suspicion of smuggling goods subject to export restrictions — possibly rare-earth related products. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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*hust
Natürlich,
°Weihnachten (aber im Sommer!)°

Kein Problem:

Den Shimanami Kaido radelte ich bei um die 30° C entlang. (Am 18.10.24 👀)
Daher das Fotografiebedürfnis bei diesem Weihnachtsaufsteller vor dem FamilyMart-Kombini Minimarkt.

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Vor einem FamilyMart Konbini, einem Minimarkt mit Snacks und Erfrischungen, ist hochkant ein roter Aufsteller mit einem grünen Tannenbaum und panierten Hähnchenteilchen, die gugelhupfartig drapiert sind. Im Schaufenster spiegelt sich der blaue Himmel.
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The Hyogo Prefectural Police arrested a 50-year-old woman on Tuesday on suspicion of abandoning her former husband's body, which was found in a freezer in his apartment in Kobe on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's industry ministry and the International Atomic Energy Agency have agreed to cooperate on the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMR). japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Debate on constitutional revision is intensifying in commissions on the Constitution in both chambers of the Diet, Japan's parliament, during the ongoing special session. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The venue for an upcoming Japan-India summit may be changed from Guwahati in the northeastern Indian state of Assam to New Delhi due to time constraints. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Ground Self-Defense Force member revealed Tuesday that his post-traumatic stress disorder, caused by harassment, has been recognized as an on-duty illness. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to skip an upcoming two-day NATO summit in Turkey from July 7, prioritizing parliament proceedings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Yasuko Onaga, who was a student nurse mobilized for the now-defunct Japanese military during the Battle of Okinawa in the closing days of World War II, is sharing her memories and urging that war never be repeated. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Supreme Court has upheld lower court rulings ordering the dissolution of the controversial religious group known as the Unification Church. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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With less than a month left in the parliamentary session, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is working to pass key legislation that includes a plan to create a backup capital — a key goal of the Japan Innovation Party. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Tokyo District Court has found former lawmaker Yasutada Ono not guilty of part of his alleged failure to report some political funds in a high-profile slush fund scandal involving factions of the LDP. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Iran is racing to court some of Asia's largest oil buyers as a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver takes effect, a temporary lifeline that should allow Tehran to resume exports and begin clearing a backlog of cargoes. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026

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A memorial ceremony was held in Okinawa to mourn some 200,000 people who died in a fierce ground battle fought in the southernmost Japan prefecture 81 years ago in the late stage of the Pacific War, part of World War II. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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As Japan heads into summer, the country's consumer affairs watchdog has issued a warning over a rise in air conditioner repair scams. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Shohei Tsuiki, who survived the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945 at the age of 18, still remembers brief but unforgettable exchanges he had during World War II with a detained Dutch national. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Lawmakers plan to submit a bill on aid for surviving civilian victims of the Pacific War, part of World War II, to the ongoing session of parliament in early July, in the first such move in 38 years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A severed body believed to have passed nearly 15 years ago has been found in a freezer in an apartment in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Große, verschachtelte Bürogebäude mit vielen beleuchteten Fenstern dominieren das Bild. Unten in der Mitte hochkant eine Werbefläche, die in vier unterschiedliche Farbflächen in gelb, rot und blau bunt vom Rest der sehr dunklen Szene abhebt. Rechts unten ist von fern noch etwas Straße mit roten Rücklichtern und einigen Zebrastreifen und bunten Straßensignalleuchten zu erkennen
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Japan aims to double the proportion of female university students majoring in engineering by 2040, in a bid to address the low representation of women in areas such as artificial intelligence, and aviation and aerospace. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Police have arrested six people for allegedly trying to smuggle 49 kilograms of gold bars worth about ¥1,075 million from China by concealing them inside life-size dolls. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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China has accused Japan of "dangerous" close-in reconnaissance and "provocative harassment" during more than 40 days of "far-sea combat training" by a Chinese Navy aircraft carrier flotilla. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Amid the crowds of tourists gathered at Japan's temples, gardens and historic neighborhoods, another sight has become increasingly common: tour guides old enough to be retired, leading the way. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A ceremony was held in Tokyo on Monday to restore the honor of leprosy patients in Japan, who had suffered severe discrimination based on the government's past forced isolation policy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The transport ministry has lifted the upper limit on the number of drones that can be operated by a single pilot at the same time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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People in Japan's most walkable municipalities log nearly twice as many daily steps as those in the least walkable ones, a study by a team of researchers at the University of Tokyo found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Asahikawa District Court sentenced a 23-year-old woman to 27 years in prison over the 2024 death of a 17-year-old high school girl who was made to sit naked on the railing of a suspension bridge before falling. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is looking to completely digitalize its airport customs system by 2030 — and do away with paper forms for declarations — to handle the inbound movement of people and goods more efficiently. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Despite strong global demand for Japanese culture, especially in Central Europe, Japan's state-backed Cool Japan Fund has failed to invest effectively in the regions where that demand is growing fastest. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said that any cut in the consumption tax on food products and beverages would last only two years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is relying heavily on volunteer probation officers to support rehabilitation, but aging, shortages and safety fears are putting growing strain on the system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese police have ⁠arrested a 44-year-old man suspected of being a top executive of Prince Group, a multinational network accused of running ​vast scam center operations, local ‌media have reported. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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On an official visit to Belgium, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako had dinner with Belgian King Philippe and his family at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, a retreat of the family. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Fukushima Prefecture town has eased entry restrictions in some areas within what is known as the difficult-to-return zone, heavily contaminated following the 2011 meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #311

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Japan and South Korea have become better at preventing their ties from fraying in recent years but have been less successful at turning stability into concrete gains. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese businesses are stepping up their efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in a bid to improve their management of human resources. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Shunichi Suzuki, secretary-general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Sunday expressed a negative view on extending the current session of the Diet. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The U.S. military will deploy its powerful Typhon midrange missile system to Kagoshima Prefecture for joint exercises with the Self-Defense Forces from Monday, a move sure to anger China. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is building a 21st-century military, but it is running out of 21st-century citizens to man it. Does automation hold the key to this manpower crisis? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Despite years of awareness campaigns, walking while using a smartphone remains a persistent and dangerous problem in Japan — just ask my mother. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The cause of a fire at an elementary school in Tokyo's Kita Ward is believed to have been accidental, with no third-party involvement, according to police sources. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The mayor of Yubari, Hokkaido, says that pay cuts for city government employees, which have been in place ever since the city fell into insolvency 20 years ago, will be scrapped at the end of the current fiscal year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Belgium on Saturday following the conclusion of their state visit to the Netherlands. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A committee has ruled that the prosecutors' decision not to indict Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito on charges of violating the public offices election law was appropriate. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, currently on a state visit to the Netherlands, planted a cherry tree at a park near Amsterdam on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki on Friday promoted Japanese rice at a supermarket near Paris. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japanese government has decided to raise the fees for visas for foreign nationals by revising a related Cabinet order, with the higher rates taking effect July 1. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's transport ministry has revealed new cost estimates for eight candidate routes for the planned extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The leaders of Japan's parliament have broadly approved an outline of a bill to revise the Imperial House Law as part of efforts to secure a sufficient number of imperial family members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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As Europe's rival fighter project falters, Tokyo positions itself as a hub for next-generation defense cooperation linking Europe and the Indo-Pacific. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Public prosecutors have said that they will not seek to prove guilt in a retrial of a man who received a life term and later died in prison, increasing the likelihood that he will be acquitted at an early date. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan plans to let municipalities ban private lodgings in residential areas, giving local governments more power to respond to complaints over noise, litter and disruptive guests. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A bill set to make it easier to conduct a national referendum on constitutional amendments after parliament approves them has cleared Japan's Lower House. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A fire burned part of an elementary school in a densely populated area of Tokyo on Friday, leaving 10 people, mainly children, injured. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito visited Leiden University on Thursday during his state visit to the Netherlands, holding talks with students learning about Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito has attended a luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at a museum in The Hague. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese mother sues state over teen’s ‘hostage justice’ death japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A young Japanese golden eagle that was born at a Tokyo zoo was released in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, as part of efforts to bring the species back to the area. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Nihon Hidankyo, the winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, is set to make a decision next year on whether to continue or disband as hibakusha enter their twilight years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called for stronger cooperation with Japan in areas including technology and security. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Jiji monthly opinion poll showed that 38.2% of respondents back parliament's proposal for two measures to secure a sufficient number of imperial family members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet fell by 5.1 percentage points from the previous month to 54.3% in June, a monthly survey by Jiji showed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A court has sentenced a 50-year-old woman to 2 years and six months in prison for killing a pregnant woman in a car accident last year that led to her child being left with a severe disability. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The world's first virus-based drug for esophageal cancer has been approved in Japan, a breakthrough that Oncolys BioPharma president Yasuo Urata says could help preserve patients' quality of life. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese and South Korean defense authorities are considering making Japanese refueling support for South Korean military aircraft a regular arrangement, sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito expressed a wish for peace in a speech at a banquet hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima as he reflected on World War II, when Japan and the Netherlands fought each other. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's police force said it has dispatched a liaison officer to Bangkok as part of a broader push to crack down on fraud groups operating out of Southeast Asia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The number of people who met with mountaineering accidents in Japan reached a record high of 3,623 in 2025, National Police Agency data shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Hamburg-Ottensen: eine Hokusai-Adaption gegenüber des Lessingtunnels. Wer diese Düsternis durchquert😱, freut sich auf das Licht der tanzendenden Schaumkronen am Ende des Tunnels.

Eine helle Altbaufassade eines mehrstöckigen Gründerzeit-Gebaudes. Auf der gesamten Breite des Erdgeschosses, über sechs Fenster hinweg sind mehrere Wellen im Stil Hokusais "Großer Welle von Kanagawa" modern umgesetzt. Der Blick ist aus dem Tunnel kommend, noch mit etwas Tunneldecke am oberen Rand im September 2023 aufgenommen worden.
ALT text detailsEine helle Altbaufassade eines mehrstöckigen Gründerzeit-Gebaudes. Auf der gesamten Breite des Erdgeschosses, über sechs Fenster hinweg sind mehrere Wellen im Stil Hokusais "Großer Welle von Kanagawa" modern umgesetzt. Der Blick ist aus dem Tunnel kommend, noch mit etwas Tunneldecke am oberen Rand im September 2023 aufgenommen worden.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has acknowledged without endorsing a ruling and opposition party conference chair's proposal to lower the consumption tax rate on food to 1% beginning next April and to offer cash payments. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japan Innovation Party, the junior partner in Japan's ruling coalition, plans to call for the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines in a set of proposals ahead of an update of security policy later this year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up her first G7 summit, securing support for stronger supply chain resilience while pressing leaders to keep Indo-Pacific security risks in view — two key goals at the meeting. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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°Auf der anderen Straßenseite° lag der Fuji. "Klimawandel"-bedingt am 31. Oktober 2024 immer noch ohne die markante Schneekappe. 🗻

Eine Straßenflucht in einer nur niedrig bebauten japanischen Ortschaft. Am Ende ist der Berg Fuji zu sehen. Im Vordergrund ein abbiegendes Auto im Anschnitt und links oben eine Ampel im Anschnitt.
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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has questioned China's official military spending figures in a fresh sign that Tokyo is taking a tougher line in response to Beijing's claims that its rival is pursuing "new militarism." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in May dropped 3.6% from a year earlier to 3,559,900, marking its second consecutive month of decline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Defense Ministry has started land reclamation work in a new area east of Cape Henoko in Okinawa Prefecture for the planned relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma air station. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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More than half of national government employees in Japan do not want to relocate for work, the National Personnel Authority said, underscoring growing resistance to the long-standing practice in the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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An activist investor campaign at Kadokawa has triggered debate over whether stronger monetization of Japan's gaming and anime franchises would improve performance or undermine creative quality and fan trust. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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More than a century after the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Brazil, their legacy extends far beyond agriculture. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will begin a scholarship program that provides a maximum of ¥8 million per year to top-level students who are looking to pursue higher education abroad. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Opposition party Sanseito has submitted a bill to the Upper House to call for the setting up of a new agency that comprehensively deals with policies on foreign nationals in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Studio Ghibli fans, rejoice: The animation powerhouse will open a pop-up store in Los Angeles later this month, bringing a wide selection of merchandise to the U.S. for the first time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's parliament enacted a bill Wednesday to revise the Civil Code to overhaul the country's adult guardianship system for certain people such as those with dementia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tokyo police have arrested a man with possible ties to anonymous and elusive quasi-gangster groups on suspicion of defrauding a woman several times using a mobile payment service. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Sacred Tree Over 450 Years Old Has Fallen at Shimogamo Shrine.

After hearing that Shimogamo Shrine’s sacred Japanese chinquapin tree (estimated to be over 450 years old) had fallen in Tadasu no Mori on June 16, I went to see it for myself.

The ancient tree had watched over the forest for centuries, but is believed to have fallen due to age-related deterioration. It is expected to be preserved as a memorial site.

Even this morning, people could be seen paying their respects to the fallen sacred tree.
📸06/17/2026

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The president of a tour boat operator has been sentenced to five years in prison over a boat sinking in 2022 off the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido that left all 26 people on board dead or missing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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An opposition lawmaker's remark that those who enlist in the Self-Defense Forces are economically disadvantaged has rekindled a longstanding debate in Japan over the SDF's characterizations in political discourse. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Sacred Tree Over 450 Years Old Has Fallen at Shimogamo Shrine.

After hearing that Shimogamo Shrine’s sacred Japanese chinquapin tree (estimated to be over 450 years old) had fallen in Tadasu no Mori on June 16, I went to see it for myself.

The ancient tree had watched over the forest for centuries, but is believed to have fallen due to age-related deterioration. It is expected to be preserved as a memorial site.

Even this morning, people could be seen paying their respects to the fallen sacred tree.
📸06/17/2026

#japan #tree #shrine #culture #kyoto
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Drei Neonziffern leuchten im Wasser: eine gelbe 8, eine grüne 9 und eine rote 6.
ALT text detailsDrei Neonziffern leuchten im Wasser: eine gelbe 8, eine grüne 9 und eine rote 6.
Eine Kunstinstallation: auf einer Wasserfläche sind sehr viele bunte, neonfarben leuchtende Ziffern im Wasser zu sehen. Am hinteren Rand steht vor einer hellen Wand eine dunkelhaarige Person, die sich den Raum ansieht. Der Raum ist durch schmale dunklere Elemente vertikal und horizontal gegliedert.
ALT text detailsEine Kunstinstallation: auf einer Wasserfläche sind sehr viele bunte, neonfarben leuchtende Ziffern im Wasser zu sehen. Am hinteren Rand steht vor einer hellen Wand eine dunkelhaarige Person, die sich den Raum ansieht. Der Raum ist durch schmale dunklere Elemente vertikal und horizontal gegliedert.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit, exchanging views on the Indo-Pacific even as the crisis in the Middle East continued to dominate the gathering. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant to conduct monitoring of treated water being discharged into the ocean. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is moving with unusual speed to deepen defense partnerships across the Indo-Pacific following the easing of military export restrictions, with Indonesia emerging as one of the clearest beneficiaries. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake, measuring a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture at 7:46 p.m. on Tuesday. There was no threat of a tsunami. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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In a worrying development for bookworms across Japan, the number of bookstores in the country has dropped below 10,000 for the first time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Researchers in Japan have identified 25 new biomarkers for cyanide poisoning, a finding that could sharpen criminal investigations and improve forensic testing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is highly likely to enact legislation that would criminalize vandalism of the national flag, after the opposition Democratic Party for the People threw its weight behind the bill. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted on-site inspections for six ice cream makers for allegedly forming a price-fixing cartel to secure profits for each other rather than responding to rising ingredient costs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Bear sightings and attacks have continued across Japan as the animals have begun to encroach further into urban areas, terrifying residents and causing disruptions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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While on an official trip to the Netherlands, Emperor Naruhito visited Het Loo Palace, a museum adjacent to Het Oude Loo Castle, where he is staying with Empress Masako. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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An outbreak of E. coli at a Costco store in Nagoya has led to at least five people falling ill, including a child who remains in serious condition. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japanese government has adopted a basic plan under a law aimed at promoting understanding of LGBTQ+ people and other sexual minorities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proposed a new framework to G7 leaders for coordinating critical mineral stockpiles among the grouping and like-minded countries, amid China's tight grip on key supply chains. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tokyo prosecutors have decided to suspend indictment against Shinnosuke Abe, the former manager of the Yomiuri Giants, who had been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of assaulting his eldest daughter. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Zwei lange Holzkisten im Außenbereich eines Tempels (nicht im Bild), die an der schmalen Seite hintereinanderliegen. In jeder Kiste sind sechs schwarze Fächer, in denen zwölf weiße Kerzensorten mit unterschiedlichen japanischen Schriftzeichen für unterschiedliche Fürbitten und Gebete zu kaufen liegen. Über dem japanischen Text steht auf Englisch "a Prayer Candle"
ALT text detailsZwei lange Holzkisten im Außenbereich eines Tempels (nicht im Bild), die an der schmalen Seite hintereinanderliegen. In jeder Kiste sind sechs schwarze Fächer, in denen zwölf weiße Kerzensorten mit unterschiedlichen japanischen Schriftzeichen für unterschiedliche Fürbitten und Gebete zu kaufen liegen. Über dem japanischen Text steht auf Englisch "a Prayer Candle"
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Dona mirant a càmera. Aquesta dona tenia un petit bar on feia esmorzars tradicionals japonesos (truita, peix, sopa de miso, etc.). Va aprendre l'ofici de cuinar treballant en una base americana i per això, també, parlava força bé l'ànglès. Al cap d'uns anys hi vag tornar per saludar-la i el bar havia canviat de propietari i d'esil.
ALT text detailsDona mirant a càmera. Aquesta dona tenia un petit bar on feia esmorzars tradicionals japonesos (truita, peix, sopa de miso, etc.). Va aprendre l'ofici de cuinar treballant en una base americana i per això, també, parlava força bé l'ànglès. Al cap d'uns anys hi vag tornar per saludar-la i el bar havia canviat de propietari i d'esil.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, have agreed to promote the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet in cooperation with Britain. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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With just a few weeks left in the current session of parliament, bills related to the Japan Innovation Party's policy goals of creating a secondary capital and reducing the number of Lower House seats remain in limbo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Another 10 crested ibises have been released into the wild in the city of Hakui in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Central Japan Railway, or JR Tokai, is set to operate a specially colored bullet train on its Tokaido Shinkansen line from Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Toyoji Sudo, mayor of Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture, was found dead in a drainage ditch in the town of Yachiyo, also in the prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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There is currently no legal provision allowing victims in Japan to participate in or observe pretrial procedures involving the court, prosecutors and defense lawyers, and such requests are said to be rarely approved. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese farmers are being charged more for imported fertilizer products amid uncertainties in the Middle East due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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This summer, a shuttered elementary school in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, is to begin a new life as a museum celebrating some of Japan's most iconic and rare sports cars. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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@thejapantimes needs the oil. Instability in the Middle East is not a particulalry big deal for her.
Israeli expansion should worry everyone.
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Japan hopes a U.S.-Iran peace deal will bring the volatile situation in the Middle East to a swift conclusion and for a final agreement on outstanding matters to be reached as soon as possible. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Many prefectures and municipalities in Japan are enacting ordinances to help businesses combat "customer harassment," but while some say it's now easier to take a stand against such customers, harassment continues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watched the live broadcast of Japan's World Cup draw with the Netherlands alongside Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and British leader Keir Starmer have agreed to bolster supply chain resilience, citing "serious concerns" over export restrictions on critical minerals, in a veiled swipe at China. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A court in Nagoya has sentenced a former teacher of an elementary school in Yokohama to eight years in prison for sharing illicit voyeuristic images of children in a private online chat group of teachers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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As Japan prepares to revise its three strategic security documents, a debate is emerging over how to adapt to new forms of warfare, including how best to counter China's fleet of advanced bombers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Komazawa University professor Naotaka Kimizuka has praised the ongoing visit to the Netherlands and Belgium by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as "extremely significant." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's imperial family has a male-only lineage for emperors — and the potential male heirs are dwindling. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Chiba Prefectural Police arrested television personality Bobby Ologun on Sunday on suspicion of nonconsensual sexual intercourse with a female acquaintance. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Keir Starmer will meet Sanae Takaichi on Sunday as uncertainty mounts over their joint fighter jet program with Italy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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German Ambassador to Japan has expressed strong expectations for Japan's possible participation in a European military drone development program. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's opposition parties have criticized PM Takaichi for asking the ruling bloc first to work out details related to securing a sufficient number of Imperial Family members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Amsterdam for an official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese political parties are considering having social media users bear the responsibility of not spreading false or wrong information during election campaigns. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Opposition party Komeito plans to have its members in parliament join the Centrist Reform Alliance before the start of an extraordinary parliamentary session expected for the fall, informed sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's internal affairs ministry has released an online visualization tool that makes it easier to analyze the fiscal conditions of local governments. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan and Canada can work more closely together to accelerate the real-world adoption of artificial intelligence, an expert at a Toronto-based, cutting-edge research institute says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese startup Heartseed has said it conducted a clinical trial to inject via catheter small masses of heart muscle cells produced from iPS cells into patients with severe heart failure. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to boost international cooperation to ensure free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and resilient supply chains for vital goods including energy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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President Donald Trump's use of Japanese anime-style imagery on his social media account has not gone over well in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Artificial intelligence cannot convince a frightened young person their voice matters. Only people can. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Consultation requests made to consumer affairs centers across Japan in 2025 regarding social media topped 100,000 for the first time, nearly double the level in 2021, a government report showed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Drunken driving accounted for about 10% of accidents involving specified small motorized two-wheel vehicles, including electric kick scooters, in Japan in 2025, a government white paper on traffic safety showed Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A parliamentary panel Friday approved a bill submitted by the government to reform the country's retrial system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan has revised its basic plan that outlines measures to be taken over the next decade in preparation for a possible powerful earthquake occurring directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Nearly 40% of Japan's older adults — those age 65 and over — want to continue engaging in paid work, primarily for financial reasons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Liberal Democratic Party has proposed tougher land acquisition controls in security-sensitive areas and stricter screening of foreign residents. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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What does it mean to be neurodivergent in a society built on unwritten rules? As more Japanese adults receive autism and ADHD diagnoses, many are finding answers to lifelong struggles — and learning how to navigate a culture that prizes harmony, conformity and "reading the air." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Ankara from July 6 to 8 to attend a NATO summit for the first time since taking office last year, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The government has started work on drawing up a bill to revise the Imperial House Law, after the country's legislative branch compiled its consensus on measures to secure a sufficient number of imperial family members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The H3 Launch Vehicle No. 6 successfully lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 9:53 a.m. on Friday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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While refraining to comment on a recent proposal, Emperor Naruhito said Thursday he hopes a plan that wins public support over the number of imperial family members will be created. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan will secure the same volume of crude oil imports in July as it did the year prior, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murder after the body of a 17-year-old high school girl was found in the city of Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday approved a bill to cut the number of proportional representation seats in the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, by about 10%. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The National Police Agency instructed prefectural police departments to establish cooperative frameworks with rental storage and parcel delivery businesses to help in the fight against lone-wolf terrorism. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Former Liberal Democratic Party President Yohei Kono, who died Monday, is widely known for issuing a landmark apology in 1993 over "comfort women" who suffered under Japan's military brothel system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A group of high school students in Tokyo arrested over allegedly assaulting a boy and trying to extort money from him may have used ChatGPT to decide how much to demand, according to media reports. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A manga on North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals, which mixes facts with fiction, has been published in Japan in order to draw attention to the decades-old issue. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Osaka Prefectural Police arrested 41 people over an alleged social media scam that defrauded about 2,300 people across Japan of roughly ¥650 million in total last year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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°Wer wohnt denn hier?°
Über 14 Generationen hat der Samurai-Clan Maeda in der Burg residiert. Hier ist nur eines der Eingangstore davor zu sehen.
[17:40 Uhr am 13. Oktober, intensives Zikadenzirpen im Hintergrund]

Edit: fehlendes Hashtag und Tierart ergänzt.🌿

Fortgeschrittene blaue Stunde, wolkenloser früher Abendhimmel. Ein im Hintergrund erleuchteter Vorhof zur Burg wird durch ein massives Gebäude und (jetzt noch geöffnetem geöffnetem) Tor geschützt.
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Japan's foreign student boom is drawing in a new wave of Nepali students who see the country less as a traditional study destination and more as a structured route into work and long-term opportunity. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Psychiatrist Francesco Panto thinks anime can benefit others and is trialing whether it can be used as a method of therapy, particularly for people who would otherwise struggle to ask for help. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Yohei Kono, a former speaker of Japan's House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, died on Monday at the age of 89, people close to him have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Canada plans to take part in a joint project involving Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet as an observer, Japanese government sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Democratic Party for the People will launch talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to modify a bill that would criminalize vandalism of the national flag. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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With many people shying away from becoming surgeons due to the job's challenging work environment, moves are underway in Japan to develop artificial intelligence tools designed to provide support. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A parliamentary panel on Japan's imperial family, of which there are only 16 members, has approved a draft proposal that would help prevent the number of royals from further dwindling. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Philippines intends to pursue talks on maritime borders with Japan despite opposition from Beijing, Manila's Foreign Affairs Secretary said, as China said it launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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In Japan, a recent case over the illegal sale of Mounjaro — a drug meant to treat diabetes but often misused simply for weight loss — is sparking debate over health and female beauty standards. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Parliament approved legislation to allow the use of digital textbooks as official teaching materials in classes, making them eligible for free distribution to students at public elementary, junior high and high schools. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Older folks in Japan are embracing "oshikatsu" activities in support of their favorite idols, a trend that experts say could help them find purpose in life. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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After unsuccessful attempts to find food, Adelie penguins in Antarctica tend to reach new foraging grounds by moving in groups, a team of Japanese researchers has discovered. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to deepen energy and security ties, as Japan moves to boost supply chain resilience and cooperation on maritime issues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Nara Prefectural Police have arrested seven people — including a man who described himself as a "messenger of God" — on suspicion of confining a company executive's teenage son to a relative's house. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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As Tokyo considers transferring retired military equipment to the Philippines and Indonesia, it is not simply offloading aging hardware — it is planting the seeds of multidecade security partnerships. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said Tuesday that its unmanned Hayabusa2 probe will observe asteroid Torifune on July 5 as the spacecraft makes a high-speed flyby. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is looking at a proposal to automatically reduce the number of proportional representation seats in the Lower House if a ruling-opposition panel fails to reach a deal within a year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is cautious about closer military ties between China and North Korea, following Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest visit to Pyongyang. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The older sister of former death row inmate Iwao Hakamata has called for prosecutors to fully disclose evidence in relation to a review of Japan's retrial system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A dayslong bear hunt in the capital of Tochigi Prefecture ended Tuesday after the animal was shot with a tranquilizer gun and captured, easing residents' fears. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Masatomo Suzuki, a 40-year-old Japanese sailor, aims to compete in the 2028 Vendee Globe — a solo, nonstop, unassisted around-the-world yacht race. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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With naphtha-made products still in short supply for end users, Sanae Takaichi's government now faces questions on whether to try to resolve the supply chain bottleneck by applying two laws to punish hoarders. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Japanese team of researchers has found that cats prefer silver vine, known in Japan as matatabi, over catnip, both regarded as cat attractants. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Metropolitan Police Department sent papers to prosecutors on Shinnosuke Abe, former manager of the Yomiuri Giants, on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Following a revision to Japan's hometown tax donation program, which offers tax breaks to donors, the government wants to discourage donors from focusing too much on "good deals" offered through generous return gifts. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Thai police have detained a 31-year-old Japanese man believed to be a ringleader of a fraud group based in Cambodia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a video on social media depicting himself as the protagonist of the popular Japanese anime series "Naruto," drawing criticism from some people. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday mentioned the need for a bilateral acquisition and cross-servicing agreement (ACSA) with Japan, but noted the public mood might present an obstacle. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The education ministry plans to launch a model project in fiscal 2027 to provide basic Japanese-language instruction for school life and classes to children of foreign nationals living in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Several experts of a government panel have expressed caution in response to a proposal to revise Japan's policy of not allowing nuclear weapons to be brought to the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prosecutors on Monday demanded a 27-year prison term for a woman suspected of killing a 17-year-old girl in Hokkaido in 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Treating prior citizenship for politicians as too sensitive for public discussion sends the wrong signal to voters. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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An opposition lawmaker has hit out against Japan's recently tightened immigration rules, cautioning that they could tarnish the country's image with a shift toward exclusionism and xenophobia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A decision Japan and the Philippines made late last month to begin talks to delimit a maritime boundary between the two countries represents a "big step" forward, said an expert on the law of the sea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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People mourned the victims of a 2008 indiscriminate stabbing incident in Tokyo's Akihabara district on Monday, the 18th anniversary of the rampage that led to the deaths of seven people and injuries for 10 others. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A program that allows children to take authorized leave from school on weekdays to spend time with family for educational activities is taking root across Okinawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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When a friend asked Hideko Igarashi to be a storyteller and share the experience of losing her family in the March 2011 tsunami, she was reluctant. Now she offers guidance to others on protecting their lives. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #311

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Japan and South Korea's navies have held their first joint training in nearly nine years, in a move Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed as signaling "a new chapter" in bilateral defense cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Children and Families Agency has asked local governments to create councils where suicide prevention-related institutions can discuss ways of supporting youths in the area who are at risk of suicide. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Teachers and students at Ikeda Elementary School in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, are continuing to work on school safety 25 years after a mass stabbing at the school killed eight children. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Ground Self-Defense Force has held a large-scale live-fire exercise in Shizuoka Prefecture, showcasing a Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile launcher to the public for the first time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is experiencing an "inbound wedding" trend as international visitor numbers continue to hit record highs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A tsunami advisory was issued for coastal areas stretching from Ibaraki Prefecture to Okinawa Prefecture on Monday after a large earthquake struck near the Philippines. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Several unpublished documents for anime works by Japanese manga legend Osamu Tezuka are in the possession of Tezuka Productions, Jiji Press learned Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Nearly 15,000 people braved rain to march during Tokyo Pride 2026 over the weekend, as Japan's LGBTQ+ community faces what could be a decisive year for legal rights. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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University students were right to challenge Sohei Kamiya's views on misinformation and discrimination, but open debate and direct engagement are more effective responses than efforts to stifle free speech. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The final decision on whether to reduce Japan's consumption tax rate on food to 0% or 1% will be left to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, an executive of her ruling Liberal Democratic Party suggested on Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced Sunday that the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions have entered the rainy season. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's Supreme Public Prosecutors Office will conduct a harassment survey of prosecutors and other employees nationwide, following a sexual assault case in Osaka. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Local governments in Japan are facing criticism over measures to attract foreign visitors, including subsidizing Shinkansen bullet train fares and waiving admission fees. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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An American ⁠student who disappeared while on a family vacation in Japan was found dead outside Kyoto, his mother wrote in a Facebook post ​Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration is in political hot water due to a magazine report claiming that her campaign posted defamatory videos of her rivals on social media during election time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Ex-residents to hold memorial services near Japan-claimed isles japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The key suspect in last month's high-profile robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture has been placed on the international wanted list, sources said Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is stepping up efforts to reach its goal of procuring a tenth of airline ​fuel from sustainable sources by 2030. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A UNESCO advisory panel has recommended adding the Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites in western Japan to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, UNESCO said Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's 23 wards, dropping trash now comes with a price tag. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan and Indonesia have agreed to start working-level talks on the export of Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta, the latest move by Tokyo to transfer defense equipment to like-minded partners. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The leaders and vice leaders of both chambers of parliament have adopted a draft proposal to secure a sufficient number of imperial family members to ensure stable succession. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with a break-in and robbery in the city of Tachikawa in western Tokyo in December. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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South Korea's chip workers are receiving massive profit-linked bonuses as a result of the AI boom, with their Japanese counterparts getting far less. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A prolonged war with Iran could leave the U.S. in the position of Imperial Japan after the 1942 Battle of Midway: militarily powerful but strategically trapped and unable to achieve its objectives. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Bears have become a "serious threat to public safety and peace" in Japan, with bear incidents and casualties reaching unprecedented levels in fiscal 2025, the government said in an annual report released Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takachi's administration stating Japan has secured enough naphtha for now has failed to prevent people from panic buying naphtha-derived products, fueling on-the-ground shortages for end users. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remains highly popular despite approval rates for her administration declining in two of three recent media polls amid concerns over the effects of the conflict in the Middle East japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan could fall prey to a ⁠new form of colonialism in the AI era if it fails to keep pace with the technology's rapid development, the country's digital minister warned on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A push by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party to criminalize the desecration of the national flag is reviving a long-running debate over the limits of political expression. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Authorities in the city of Fukushima are on the hunt for an "extremely intelligent" bear that is said to have unlatched a window while evading capture and turned on a water tap to drink from. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Brokers working for shady immigration firms have long been suspected of being behind some foreign nationals obtaining business manager visas in Japan through questionable means, which helped lead to tighter restrictions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Japanese and U.S. governments have announced a five-year plan to jointly provide $1 billion for the development of scientific technologies using artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan needs to rebuild between two and five aging nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s to secure stable ​power supply, the industry ministry said in ‌a policy proposal on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan will set a new target of more than halving the possible damage from a potential major earthquake that occurs directly beneath Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Japanese court has sentenced a former elementary school teacher to three years and six months in prison for possessing naked images of girls created by generative artificial intelligence, among other acts. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The number of improper DNA analysis cases a former Saga Prefectural Police forensic employee conducted rose to 239 from the 130 identified in an internal probe, the National Police Agency said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering cutting 45 proportional representation seats in the House of Representatives in Japan's parliament, a senior party official has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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With many recent reports of air conditioner fires that were unrelated to product defects, product safety experts are calling on consumers to ensure the environments around air conditioners are maintained appropriately. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tropical storm Jangmi could be just a harbinger of an intense typhoon season to threaten Japan this year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Kyoto police are searching for a 20-year-old American man who went missing last week during a family trip to Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A man in Kyoto has filed a lawsuit against a hospital in the city, claiming his estranged wife presented someone else's sperm as his and underwent successful fertility treatment using it without his awareness. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Lower House is set to pass a ¥3.11 trillion supplementary budget to cushion households and businesses against higher energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Saitama Prefectural Police have arrested a 43-year-old man for obstructing Hama-Sushi's business operations after a "rage-bait" social media video he posted went viral. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Hyogo Prefectural Police have confirmed that a body found floating in a river in Tatsuno city was that of Kenji Oyama, the suspect in a recent double murder case. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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France's Space Command will host a Japanese liaison officer from July as Paris and Tokyo move to deepen operational cooperation, French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin has revealed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Air radiation levels have fallen to around the national average in about 70% of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has said, releasing the data to mark 15 years since the 2011 nuclear accident. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #311

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Extreme heat increases the risk of preterm births and can also lead to hospitalizations for childhood convulsions, according to new findings published by research teams at the Institute of Science Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has carried forward its pledge to realize temporary consumption tax cuts on food products, but translating it into policy has proven more complicated than once thought. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Taiwan has asked that Japan and the Philippines respect ⁠its rights and territory when they hold talks on their maritime border. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan needs to be part of an Indo-Pacific "balancing coalition" that can constrain China's influence, says Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat of Canada who spent over 1,000 days in Chinese detainment on espionage charges. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is making a push for preconception care, an initiative aimed at encouraging people to acquire knowledge on pregnancy and childbirth, as the country's birthrates continue to fall. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Foreign Ministry issued a passport surrender order for a man wanted by the police for allegedly orchestrating a high-profile robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture last month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's recorded number of births fell to a new low of 671,236 last year, marking the 10th straight year of decline, but the drop by percentage was less severe than previous years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is strengthening its defense capabilities in response to regional threats and U.S. expectations, but uncertainty over U.S. commitment, domestic politics and fiscal limits clouds its long-term security path. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Tokyo police have newly arrested three men believed to have underworld links for their suspected involvement in a robbery on a street in the capital in January in which a group of men lost several suitcases full of cash. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is looking into measures to fight social media addiction among young people, including stricter age verification for users. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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As Thailand's population ages, local governments and communities are stepping up work to support older residents through integrated care initiatives, in some cases drawing on Japanese experience. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Cannabis use is becoming widespread among young people in Japan, with those in their 20s and younger accounting for more than 70% of all cannabis-related police actions in 2025, pushing the total to a record high. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Legal Education Support Association was established amid concern about fewer young people wanting to become legal professionals, and organizes seminars and mock trials in which students can participate for free. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan' Liberal Democratic Party is seeking to have the Democratic Party for the People become a coalition partner as it looks to cement its legislative power after a landslide victory in February's Lower House election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's transport ministry will enhance efforts this fiscal year to prevent wild animals, such as deer and raccoon dogs, from being killed in traffic. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The bodies of four people have been recovered off the coast of the town of Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture, after a man walking along the beach reported seeing a woman floating in the ocean. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Ein Gruß aus Japan zum °Welttag des Fahrrads°. Hier ein Fahrradverleih auf Naoshima, der Insel u.a. mit den vielen gepunkteten Kürbissen von Yayoi Kusama.

Ein kleines gelbes Fahrrad, mit kleinen schwarzen Punkten hängt als Eyecatcher an der Fassade eines Fahrradverleihs. Im Schaufenster ist in gelber Schrift der Preis von 1500 Yen zu lesen. Da Naoshima sehr hügelig ist, empfiehlt sich meistens doch ein ebenfalls günstiges E-Bike.
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Japan's cabinet secretary for public affairs, Kozo Saiki, has officially launched an X account with the aim of spreading more information about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tropical Storm Jangmi made landfall on the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, leading to the issuance of a Level 5 emergency flood warning for the Koza River in the prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Osaka Prefectural Police sent papers on three suspects to prosecutors for allegedly selling and storing Mounjaro, a diabetes medication also known as a weight-loss drug, without permission. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration is considering a 1% tax rate on food instead of a zero percent rate, as it would be easier to implement. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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At first the warehouse is just darkness. Then the eye adjusts, and a stack of sacks slowly appears...yup, sacks. 🌑📦

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A bear attack left four people injured in two factories and a residential area in Fukushima. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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To help further combat a growing trash problem, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward has amended its Ordinance for Creating a Clean Shibuya Together and will now issue a ¥2,000 fine to anyone found littering. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings began removing nuclear fuel from the spent fuel pool of the No. 2 reactor at its tsunami-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Australia will keep modifications to its new fleet of Japanese-designed frigates to a minimum, the head of its Defence Force has said, unlocking unprecedented cross-border logistics and repair capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japanese experts have been helping Sri Lanka begin to restore over 170,000 documents that were damaged by floodwater when the island was affected by Cyclone Ditwah last November. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's government will hold a ceremony on Nov. 22 to mark restoration work being completed on Shuri Castle's main hall in Okinawa Prefecture, which burned down in 2019, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Iran's president has told Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that his country would work to ensure smooth passage of Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A Chinese aircraft carrier strike group has conducted exercises in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said, as China lashed out at Japan over its growing security ties with Manila. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a bill that criminalizes vandalism of the country's national flag. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The government plans to promote public knowledge about gender and sexual diversity in its first basic program designed to promote understanding of LGBT people and other sexual minorities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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With Japanese sandfish known as hatahata experiencing poor catches due to rising sea temperatures, fishery industry members in Akita Prefecture are urging a fishing ban. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tropical Storm Jangmi is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across a swath of Japan from Tuesday to Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Our archives feature looks at news from past Junes: From a royal funeral in colonial-era Korea and a postwar campaign to help abandoned children, to the Ali-Inoki super fight and the tragedy of the Osaka school massacre. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Welcome to Takanawa Gateway City, Tokyo's newest megadevelopment that wants commuting to feel less like surviving a crowd and more like entering a luxury wellness retreat. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Takanawa Gateway City may look like the future, but the land beneath it has thousands of years of history. From ancient settlements and seaside post towns to rail yards and bullet trains, we trace the many lives of Shinagawa along Tokyo's ever-changing southern coast. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The share of pregnant women in Japan who underwent prenatal checkups mainly for fetal chromosomal abnormalities quadrupled to 11.5% in 2023 from 3.2% in 2011, a research team said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Japan is responding to increasingly extreme summer heat with cooling technology, expanded air-conditioning and more casual office attire, though the push to allow shorts at work has sparked a backlash. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Hama-Sushi said it might consult the police after a video showing a person pouring what appeared to be dish soap onto sushi at one of its conveyor-belt sushi restaurants went viral online. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Tropical Storm Jangmi is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across a swath of Japan from Tuesday to Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made no direct mention of China when fending off Beijing's claims of a "new militarism" emerging in Japan, underlining a push by Tokyo to avoid a further deterioration of ties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of trespassing, with the intention of committing a robbery, at a private residence in the city of Koganei, western Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The father of a volunteer soldier from Fukuoka Prefecture who died in Ukraine three and a half years ago says he still can't come to terms with his son's death. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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China's Coast Guard says it conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas claimed by China. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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A series of fires in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, at a mosque and other facilities associated with the Pakistani community has drawn attention to some of the issues foreign residents face when coexisting with the local community. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Osaka Prison in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, is working on a model program that supports inmates with developmental disorders to help them better reintegrate into society. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The Philippines has expressed an interest in several Japanese-made missile systems, the country's defense chief has said, in what could lead to Tokyo's first-ever export of such a weapon. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Crested ibises were released into the wild on Sunday in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, marking a first on the island of Honshu for the birds. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi won his third four-year term in Sunday's gubernatorial election in the central Japan prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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The death toll from a chemical tank rupture at a plant of a U.S. unit of Japan's Nippon Paper Industries has totaled 11. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, affirmed Sunday that talks will be launched on the export of surface-to-ship missiles from Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Hiroshima Prefectural Confederation of A-bomb Sufferers Organization on Saturday accepted the resignation of its head, Toshiyuki Mimaki, 84, at a general meeting to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The CRA and Komeito are keen about creating a new opposition party option. Some senior members of the CDP and officials of a major labor union supporting the initiative are also positive about the idea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan is emerging as a leader in space-based solar power technology, with its OHISAMA Project aiming to revolutionize clean energy by transmitting solar power from orbit to Earth. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan's Yo Kitamura won the fifth prize in the cello division of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels on Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's health ministry is set to ban the cannabinol, or CBN, an ingredient derived from cannabis. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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With Sunday marking World No Tobacco Day, experts urge Japan to introduce pictorial warnings about the dangers of smoking on tobacco packages. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A large-scale rally was held in Tokyo on Saturday to seek the immediate return home of all Japanese abductees in North Korea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Sanae Takaichi called on Kim Jong Un to hold talks with her to demand the immediate return of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has delivered a sharp rebuttal of Chinese accusations that Japan is sliding back toward "militarism," using a speech to instead spotlight Beijing and its own military buildup. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have agreed to accelerate the joint production of advanced missile systems, amid growing concerns over Chinese military assertiveness. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's internal affairs ministry plans to set a special category under its existing support program for community-based startups, in order to back up projects using artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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An 18-year-old male on Saturday became the fifth high school student to be arrested over a high-profile robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The parliamentary affairs chiefs of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance have agreed on a schedule to debate the government's draft fiscal 2026 supplementary budget. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan, Australia and New Zealand's defense chiefs have held their first trilateral meeting, signaling the emergence of a new security format as they explore the three-way expansion of Tokyo's Mogami frigate program. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a veiled warning to Tokyo on Saturday, saying that while Japanese defense spending was "headed in the right direction," more must be done. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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New Zealand aims to decide before the end of next year whether to acquire Japan's upgraded Mogami-class warships to replace its aging frigates, Defense Minister Chris Penk told The Japan Times on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Protests against revising the Constitution's pacifist Article 9, which included denunciations of academics as politically compromised, reflect a broader pattern of judging scholarship by affiliation and not substance. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Japanese government has expressed concern over the impact of a sharp increase in private-sector rice imports on domestic rice production in an annual white paper. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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In a bid to curb insurance premium hikes for the working population, Japan has passed legislation to raise co-payments for prescription medications with ingredients and effects similar to over-the-counter drugs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's population has fallen to 123.05 million, early data from the 2025 census shows, shrinking 2.5% in the steepest drop on record and the third straight decline in the nationwide survey conducted every five years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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In what is seen as a controversial move, Japan's policymakers are considering a proposal to allow the reinstatement of former male royals along the male line of the imperial family through adoption. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan has enacted a bill to hike visa-related fees for foreign nationals, enabling the government to use the additional revenue to help cover the administrative costs of managing the country's growing foreign population. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, was little known outside her city until her decision to take maternity leave thrust her into Japan's debate over women in leadership roles. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tokyo police have arrested Shunichiro Sato, a member of Japan's national men's volleyball team, on suspicion of cannabis possession at a pachinko pinball parlor, according to investigative sources. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan will for the first time dispatch SDF officers to the Germany-based NATO command for its Ukrainian mission, the Defense Ministry has announced, in the latest example of stepped-up ties with the military alliance. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism ⁠of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of the U.N. Charter. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The transport ministry called on infrastructure operators to take measures against the misuse of high-performance artificial intelligence models, including U.S. startup Anthropic's Claude Mythos. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan and the Philippines have agreed to elevate ties to a level Japanese officials have characterized as "just short of a formal alliance," during a historic visit to Tokyo by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Osaka High Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling rejecting the Nuclear Regulation Authority's safety approval for two reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear plant in Fukui Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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U.S. defense industrial bottlenecks are slowing weapons production and undermining allied modernization efforts, driving renewed focus on coordinated Indo-Pacific defense cooperation with Japan playing a central role. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A new ferry service to serve booming tourism between Taiwan and Japan has begun on a ship that could be used to evacuate ​people on southern Japanese islands to the mainland in the event of a war ‌in the ‌region. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's ruling and opposition parties have agreed to require videos and images related to election campaigns made using artificial intelligence to be labeled as "AI-created," aiming to tackle misinformation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Osaka Municipal Assembly has approved a proposal to establish a statutory council to discuss a system for what is known as the Osaka metropolis plan, paving the way for talks on an envisioned third referendum. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A man who allegedly masterminded a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture left Japan from Narita International Airport for China following the arrest of another person involved in the case, investigative sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The National Police Agency has inked a pact with major banks in Japan aiming to hasten its response to special fraud cases, allowing authorities to freeze accounts that receive fraud proceeds more quickly. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's health ministry plans to begin providing about ¥470 million in aid this fiscal year to medical institutions that conduct a large number of organ transplants from brain-dead patients. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan introduced a revamped weather warning system Thursday, ahead of the country's rainy and typhoon seasons. The improved system features five alert levels for flooding, heavy rain, landslides and storm surges. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's consumer safety watchdog is calling for the creation of industrywide standards for personal trainers, after finding that accidents during one-on-one fitness instruction are on the rise. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed that stalkers be fitted with GPS devices in order to protect victims, as part of an urgent proposal on preventing the spread of special fraud and stalking cases. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese government officials visiting Russia said their visit was aimed at protecting the assets of Japanese companies doing business in Russia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The mayor of a German city has called on Japan and Germany to cooperate in developing the space sector, saying it should be made more autonomous to counter SpaceX founder Elon Musk. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Japan is looking into a plan to provide additional benefits for households with children under a proposed refundable tax credit system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A Shiden Kai World War II fighter aircraft of the now-defunct Imperial Japanese Navy has been recovered 81 years after it sank into the ocean off the city of Akune in Kagoshima Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Recent bear sightings have led to temporary closures and restricted outdoor activities at schools across Japan, with local education boards struggling over how to safely continue offering classes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Nuclear Regulation Authority will consider a law revision aimed at making any falsification in nuclear reactor safety screening applications subject to criminal penalties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Canada's reset of relations with China highlights how Japan, facing far greater strategic exposure over Taiwan, must balance engagement with Beijing alongside deterrence, alliance coordination and economic resilience. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The 18-year-old daughter of former Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe said that she had consulted ChatGPT before reporting an alleged physical altercation with her father to the child guidance center. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Parliament on Wednesday enacted legislation featuring a measure to allow local governments to issue debt securities in a digital format. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese media seemed stunned by how quickly baseball manager Shinnosuke Abe of the Yomiuri Giants was arrested following his daughter reporting being assaulted, showcasing a child protection system designed for speed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese police have issued an arrest warrant for a man in his 40s thought to be the mastermind behind a robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Rice consumption in Japan fell to its lowest level in seven years in fiscal 2025, as soaring prices pushed more consumers toward cheaper alternatives. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's new intelligence reform bill, passed Wednesday, offers insights into the contours of the country's new political reality. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A welcoming ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, attended by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Toshifumi Suzuki built Japan's konbini culture through unconventional, customer-focused ideas, while Seven & I's struggles since his exit have raised doubts about whether removing him improved the company. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Naumann's elephant in the Japanese archipelago went extinct about 10,000 years earlier than previously believed, with climate change highly likely to have played a significant role, a Japanese research team has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Fashion trends that disregard gender norms, such as men using parasols and women wearing neckties, are spreading among young people in Japan, especially those in Generation Z. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Women in Japan are more likely than men to view the disproportionately heavy burden of housework and childcare placed on them as a major factor behind the country's low birth rate, a survey has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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China's Liaoning aircraft carrier is conducting drills this week with the country's newest frigate, the Type 054B, for the first time in the western Pacific near a remote Tokyo island, Japan's Defense Ministry has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized the importance of a government bill to reform the country's retrial system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Top diplomats from "the Quad" sought to breathe fresh life into the four-nation grouping during talks in New Delhi on Tuesday amid concerns about the strength of the bloc. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Fraud committed by older adults has evolved into murder-robberies committed by teenagers, as the foot soldiers hired by quasi-gangster groups known as 'tokuryū' have become younger over the years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Some 85,000 students in Japan's public schools — a record number — need help learning Japanese, according to results of a government survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's House of Representatives passed a bill to revise the personal information protection law that includes introducing fines for businesses that repeatedly commit violations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday sentenced the representative of the Japan Cosmetic Association to one year in prison for bribery linked to joint research with the University of Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A Japanese voice actor has filed a lawsuit against the operator of TikTok, demanding the deletion of videos using a voice he claims was created by AI to imitate his voice without permission. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Tokyo District Court has imposed suspended prison sentences on two former executives of Japanese artificial intelligence developer Alt after finding them guilty of window dressing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which documents the world's first atomic bombing in August 1945, will be reservation-only from Aug. 8 to 16, as part of its efforts to ease seasonal congestion. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The welfare ministry held a ceremony on Monday to add the remains of 193 Japanese war dead to a national cemetery for unidentified Japanese individuals who died abroad during World War II. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Idemitsu Maru, the first Japanese oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since war broke out in Iran, has returned to Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Three defendants pleaded guilty Monday in the first trial hearing over the fatal assault of a 20-year-old university student in a park in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, in October 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Teachers are struggling to cope with students who refuse to go to school, leading to an increase in their workload — and they're not exactly sure how to face the challenges. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A woman accused of being involved in the 2024 fatal fall of a teenage girl from a suspension bridge in Hokkaido pleaded not guilty Monday, telling the court she neither intended to kill the victim nor caused her to fall. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tokyo authorities are investigating a mysterious odor at a luxury mall in the city's Ginza shopping district that has left more than a dozen people complaining of feeling unwell. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Nearly three decades after the Kobe child murders, the father of one of two elementary schoolchildren killed by a 14-year-old boy in 1997 is still seeking the truth behind the tragedy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping strongly criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over Japan's "remilitarization" during his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing earlier this month, according to a media report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Though still limited in scope, some schools and municipalities in Japan are teaching comprehensive sexuality education, which includes topics such as sexual diversity and gender equality. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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He left home for an evening walk around 4 p.m. and never came back. As Japan's population ages, thousands of people with dementia are reported missing every year — and some are never found. One daughter turned her search for her father into advocacy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Police on Sunday obtained an arrest warrant for a 42-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of murdering one of the two victims in a suspected murder case at a house in Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner and opposition parties, expressed support for the creation of an emergency clause to extend lawmakers' terms of office in the event of massive disasters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Despite record Switch 2 sales and blockbuster movie success, Nintendo's shares are plunging as investors worry about rising costs and the company's lack of announced hit games for the crucial holiday season. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Deep dive into the good and not so good issues when travelling around Japan on an small expedition ship trying to capture photos. I'll share some advice to get the most from your journey, and share a bunch of lovely images from my recent gig with Heritage Expeditions.

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The Imperial Household Agency is making arrangements for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Kumamoto Prefecture in late September. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Amid the war in Iran, the U.S. has informed Japan that there would be delays in the delivery of the U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Japanese side, according to a Financial Times report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Tokyo for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will focus on defense and energy amid China's growing military assertiveness and turmoil in the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Hibakusha in Hiroshima and Nagasaki also voiced their disappointment and anger over the latest NPT meeting. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The education ministry is considering adding new courses to "kōsen" technical colleges beyond those in industrial fields, such as agriculture, as well as manga and animation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The team said its analyses indicated that crabs evolved just once to sideways-walking animals about 200 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period from a forward-walking ancestor. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Police in Okinawa Prefecture have sent papers to prosecutors on a U.S. Army soldier in his 20s for allegedly sexually assaulting an adult female acquaintance and causing injury. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa said Saturday ⁠there were no formal bilateral talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, though the two had a brief conversation before a dinner on Friday, without disclosing details. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, will attend a banquet with the Philippine president on Wednesday — the first time he attends an event to welcome a state guest. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Liberal Democratic Party has broadly approved a draft outline of a bill to punish public vandalism of the Japanese national flag and the posting of videos and images of such acts on social media. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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It was the first time since the current basic education law was enacted that the education ministry has found a case in violation of the law on the grounds of political neutrality. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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China has cut Japan off from several heavy rare earths and other materials for ⁠at least four months, suggesting Beijing is using its control over critical minerals as diplomatic leverage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's push for stricter language requirements exposes a growing tension between inclusive language education policies and enduring expectations that fluency should resemble native Japanese speech. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A murder-robbery case in Tochigi Prefecture involving tokuryū quasi-gangster groups is highlighting how 'tokuryū' groups are adapting to police crackdowns. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Rising bond yields in Japan have triggered fears of a "Truss-style" crisis, but the situation is better understood as policy normalization backed by solid fiscal metrics. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japanese researchers say they have identified how key proteins in nerve cells decline with age, a finding that could one day help lead to therapies to preserve brain function. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Tokyo High Court on Friday upheld a lower court's guilty sentences for a bus operator's president and former employee over a 2016 ski tour bus crash in the town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, that killed 15 people. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed government officials to consider offering speedskating star Miho Takagi the People's Honor Award, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A collection of 206 books recording the names of 202,053 people who died due to the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945 was opened to ventilate their pages in the air, for preservation, in the city on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan will add stronger crackdown measures and cyber patrols in a renewed push to take the number of foreign nationals unlawfully staying in the country to zero, the Immigration Services Agency said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Parents say cycling with young children is already a challenge, and that stricter enforcement of age limits on child-seat use as well as other rules adds stress to a mode of transport heavily relied on by urban families. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The scale of the Liberal Democratic Party's new National Power Research Group and participation by some of the party's heaviest hitters would've been unusual even for its former factions, let alone for policy research. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The health ministry on Thursday ordered Kissei Pharmaceutical to add a warning to the package insert of Tavneos, a drug for vasculitis, or blood vessel inflammation, after the deaths of 20 patients who took the medicine. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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An Osprey transport aircraft of the Ground Self-Defense Force is expected to use a U.S. military base in Okinawa Prefecture for the first time in an upcoming exercise with the U.S. side. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The 48th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting ended its 11-day session in Hiroshima on Thursday, without reaching an agreement on key issues, including the protection of emperor penguins. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan fears that growing U.S.-China rivalry, combined with Beijing's gray-zone coercion and Washington's increasingly transactional foreign policy, could leave Tokyo economically vulnerable and strategically exposed. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco) said Thursday that its employees had recorded court proceedings of some civil cases related to the company in violation of the Rules of Civil Procedure. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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In a first for Japan, a city mayor is set to take maternity leave later this summer. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The executive director of the U.N. World Food Program expressed appreciation for Japan's continued contributions during her visit to the country this week as the organization struggles with financial difficulties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet inched up 0.3 percentage point from the previous month to 59.4% in May. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Heated tobacco products may be more harmful than regular cigarettes, producing greater amounts of cancer-causing substances, a health ministry panel said Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tokyo police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion he drove while drunk a vehicle modified to look like an unmarked police car, before crashing it into a utility pole, in the capital last December. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A team of Japanese researchers has discovered traces of an asteroid collision in Hokkaido that may have caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period about 66 million years ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A survey to determine the suitability of a remote island in the Ogasawara Islands chain as a final disposal site for radioactive nuclear waste began Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A key suspect in last week's robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture apparently attempted to flee to South Korea after the incident, investigative sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Police arrested a 37-year-old former employee of Japan Post on Wednesday over aggravated bribery in connection with a contract for collection services. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Two employees of Japanese real estate developer Mori Building were wounded in a knife attack in Shanghai on Tuesday, the company's president has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Stricter criteria for the business manager visa has left many foreign owners, some of whom have been in Japan for decades, out in the cold and facing a frantic scramble to pack up and leave the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Teenage suspects in last week's high-profile robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture have said that they had been threatened with the killing of their families and friends if they did not take part in the crime. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Environment Ministry has said it will start surveys in late June on bear habitats and populations in the Tohoku northeastern region and some areas in nearby Niigata Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan fears Trump's shift from confronting China to accommodating Beijing could weaken U.S. deterrence in Asia and leave Tokyo more exposed to Chinese pressure. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan faces growing economic and geopolitical challenges as globalization gives way to a more fragmented world shaped by strategic rivalry, decentralized energy markets and alternative financial systems. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The number of foreign tourists coming to Japan fell in April after hitting a record the month prior. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan will have enough electricity to meet demand during the sweltering summer months, the government said in its latest analysis of the supply situation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Eels bred in captivity will be sold in Japanese shops for the first time, in a move that could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A hall linked to Buddhist saint Kukai on the island of Miyajima burned to the ground on Wednesday, local police and firefighters in the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A body missing its upper half was found in the mountains of Okutama, western Tokyo, on Tuesday, prompting authorities to investigate the possibility of what could be Tokyo's first recorded fatal bear attack since at least 2006. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara won a silver-gilt medal — the second-highest honor in the main Show Garden category — at the Chelsea Flower Show that opened in London on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The liquidator of the Unification Church, a controversial religious group ordered to disband, began accepting claims from victims who were forced to make large donations to the group. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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With summer still ahead, it's a peak time for the air conditioner business in Japan, but shortages linked to the Iran war and a shrinking labor force could mean pricier units and lengthy installation delays. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A register of people who died as a result of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 has been aired at a memorial park in the city as part of efforts toward its upkeep. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has called on Japan's government to consider making My Number personal identification card ownership mandatory. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Two high courts on Tuesday ruled that the February general election for the House of Representatives was constitutional in terms of vote-value disparities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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More than six months after the 2025 Osaka Expo closed, buildings, artworks, construction materials and equipment from the venue are being repurposed in communities across the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake, measuring a strong 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, struck Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesday. There was no threat of a tsunami. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A death-row inmate says she's been surveilled 24/7 for 24 years. Now, she's suing the Japanese government for a breach of human rights. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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knife attacked three people around noon on Tuesday at a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai World Financial Center, a Japanese-developed office building in the city's financial district. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's Fair Trade Commission raided nine construction companies and a government-linked railway infrastructure agency over alleged bid-rigging for a Hokkaido Shinkansen line extension project. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan is being urged to help strengthen ASEAN autonomy and institutional unity as countries such as Vietnam seek to balance economic ties with China while avoiding dependence on either Beijing or the United States. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan's House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to establish a disaster management agency, which will oversee the government's disaster prevention and response measures. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Four 16-year-old boys arrested over a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture last week first met the couple suspected of ordering them to commit the crime on the day of the incident, investigative sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Nearly half of foreign residents in Japan say they have experienced some form of discrimination in their everyday lives, most often housing related, a government survey found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss Japan's evolving defense and security posture at a meeting next week with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in talks also likely to involve another subject: Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Favorable sentiment toward the United States is declining among the Japanese public, according to a survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Monday to continue upholding multilateralism led by the United Nations, at a meeting with visiting U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Rice paddy pic No. 22.

Square monochrome shot of receding lines of rice plants sitting in shallow water. In the top third of the shot are the shadowy reflections of buildings also receding to a vanishing point. If it weren’t for a large antenna on the nearest roof on the left this could be a set in a Western movie. In the foreground the surface of the water is covered in what looks like oatmeal.
ALT text detailsSquare monochrome shot of receding lines of rice plants sitting in shallow water. In the top third of the shot are the shadowy reflections of buildings also receding to a vanishing point. If it weren’t for a large antenna on the nearest roof on the left this could be a set in a Western movie. In the foreground the surface of the water is covered in what looks like oatmeal.
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Japan's government compiled a package of measures that will enhance cyber defense systems for critical infrastructure operators in 15 industry sectors including telecommunications, finance and medicine. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic security cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is eyeing a deal with South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung on a framework for the joint stockpiling of crude oil with Southeast Asian nations during her visit to his hometown of Andong. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The government supplied antiviral drug Avigan from its stockpiles to Britain on Friday in response to a hantavirus outbreak, health minister Kenichiro Ueno has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The number of arrests made over a break-in resulting in murder in Tochigi Prefecture rose to six after a couple thought to be the masterminds behind the crime were arrested, in addition to four high school boys. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became an internet sensation this year, police have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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When parenting fatigue, illness or work obligations leave parents temporarily unable to look after their children, a government program in Japan known as "child short-stay" is offering them a lifeline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A native of Fukushima Prefecture who moved to Kumamoto Prefecture, one farmer said the earthquakes his two home prefectures experienced galvanized him to contribute to regional revitalization. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The U.S.-China rivalry is increasingly centered on semiconductor and rare-earth chokepoints as Japan tries to revive its chip industry and secure a strategically vital role in global supply chains. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Who will be eligible to receive benefits in Japan under a proposed refundable tax credit program is seen as a key issue due to the differences in the eligibility criteria each political party is seeking. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's Foreign Ministry has released a booklet publicizing its official development assistance in other countries in collaboration with a popular Japanese overseas travel guide series. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Isolated and lost, Akiko Hashiguchi nearly added her and her son's names to a long list of murder-suicides in Japan. Now she hopes her story will serve as a lesson for others. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to announce plans soon to compile an extra budget in response to rising commodity prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura says he intends to run in the next Osaka gubernatorial election on the condition that a referendum on what is known as the Osaka metropolis plan be held before his current term ends. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A South Korean presidential spokesperson said that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be welcomed with treatment equivalent to that for a state guest during her two-day visit to the country from Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Fuji-san & rapeseed flowers.
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Opposition parties are set to grill Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a party leaders' debate on Wednesday over her delay in preparing an extra budget to combat the oil crisis. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture and met with people affected by a massive rain disaster that hit the region in 2018. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency plans to introduce a new food-labeling system that will enable consumers to scan QR codes on processed food packages to access detailed product information. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Renho, who previously served as executive deputy leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has lost an election for the leadership of the party's Tokyo chapter. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese police arrested two more 16-year-old boys in connection with a robbery-murder incident targeting an elderly woman in Tochigi Prefecture, sources said Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tohoku Electric Power has said that it will halt the No. 2 reactor at its Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture for inspection, following the detection of a trace of radioactive steam. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Defense Ministry is considering exports ⁠of surface-to-ship missiles to the Philippines, local media has reported, as Tokyo adopts a more assertive regional security role amid concern about China. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Kissei Pharmaceutical, which sells Amgen's drug Tavneos in Japan, is recommending doctors stop prescribing it, adding to pressure on the firm over a medicine that's attracted scrutiny from health regulators worldwide. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks over the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday after his visit to China for talks with leader Xi Jinping, with Trump offering a "detailed explanation" of the summit japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake, measuring a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, struck the Tohoku region on Friday evening. There was no threat of a tsunami. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 24-year-old unemployed man for allegedly luring a junior high school girl into prostitution last year in the Kabukicho area of Shinjuku in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The LDP has presented a draft outline of a bill that calls for punishing not only public vandalism of the Japanese national flag but also sharing such acts on social media. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's Cabinet approved a revised bill that allows prosecutors to appeal a court's retrial order only in exceptional cases, paving the way for the retrial system to be revised for the first time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The cabinet has approved a revision bill of the copyright act that will allow artists and record companies to receive royalties on songs that are played in commercial facilities as background music. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tochigi Prefectural Police on Thursday arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery-murder in connection with a deadly home invasion that killed a woman in the town of Kaminokawa, Tochigi Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A tiny galaxy discovered more than 13 billion light-years from Earth may offer the clearest evidence yet of the universe's earliest stars, according to a recent study by a Japanese-led research team. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's health ministry plans to require individuals starting in March 2027 to pay additional costs out of pocket for prescription drugs similar to medicine that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit South Korea for two days from Tuesday to hold a summit meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung for better bilateral ties, the Japanese government said Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that the government is rushing to take measures against the cybersecurity threats posed by the Mythos artificial intelligence model, describing such efforts as a "race against time." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Nine Japanese political parties agreed to oblige social media platform operators to work to lessen the negative impact of disinformation, misinformation and slander on their platforms during elections. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning to visit Britain and Italy ahead of a Group of Seven summit in France in June. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Police have arrested two Vietnamese construction workers for allegedly entering and trying to burgle a house in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward where a high-profile family murder occurred around 25 years ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Japanese government is considering providing electricity and city gas subsidies from July to September, when energy demand for cooling is expected to grow. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Cyclists have been fined under the recently introduced "blue ticket" system in around 2,100 cases during the first months of its implementation, the National Police Agency has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan is being forced to confront the tradeoff between cheap services, rising wages and limited immigration as labor shortages and tighter visa rules strain the economy. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A team at the Institute of Science Tokyo has developed a drug candidate that may extend the period during which motor functions lost due to a stroke can be recovered, which is currently limited to about two months. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A Japanese research group says it has identified the scientific mechanism that explains why crows are black. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's Supreme Court has requested a related parliamentary commission file a petition with the Judge Impeachment Court to seek the dismissal of a judge indicted for alleged habitual gambling via an online casino site. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may consider raising security spending in line with initiatives of other nations and alliances, including NATO's plan to increase such outlays to 3% to 5% of gross domestic product. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Japanese government is moving forward with efforts to strengthen its intelligence capabilities, a centerpiece of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's policy agenda. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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As part of local revitalization efforts, a railway operator in Toyama Prefecture has been selling the right for people to have their original music played in its trains. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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An experimental COVID-19 pill developed by Japan's Shionogi cut the risk of infection among people exposed to the disease at home. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Once a rival for Japan's top job, Toshimitsu Motegi is now emerging as one of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's most important allies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A Liberal Democratic Party panel on Wednesday approved a government proposal to ban prosecutors "in principle" from appealing a retrial order. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Problem: Japan is currently facing a crisis of record-breaking bear attacks. In 2025 and so far in 2026, bears have killed 13 people and injured over 200 others. The Device: Developed by Ohta Seiki, a machine parts firm in Hokkaido, the robot is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red LED eyes and blue LEDs in its tail.



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Ahead of another brutally hot summer, a team of Japanese researchers has found that people who have suffered from heatstroke are twice as likely to develop cataracts. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A health ministry panel has approved healthcare coverage for Sumitomo Pharma's Parkinson's disease treatment Amchepry, making it the world's first commercialized medical product derived from iPS cells. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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City-designated trash bags in Japan are running low as the conflict in the Middle East leads to shortages driven by panic-buying. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Japanese government considers a drop in applications for business manager visas to be a positive outcome following the tightening of eligibility requirements, immigration chief Kimi Onada says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Philippines has become a key Indo-Pacific pivot, anchoring a growing network of allies, including the U.S. and Japan, aimed at deterring China and strengthening regional security and economic cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A Japanese restorer is playing a major part in a project at a state museum in the historic German city of Dresden to shine a spotlight again on ukiyo-e traditional woodblock print and other long-buried Japanese artworks. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tokyo police have arrested a couple and their son on suspicion of confining and abusing their daughter in a locked closet at their home in January, in a case believed to have involved prolonged abuse and neglect. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The opposition Centrist Reform Alliance has decided to accept proposals by a government panel to ensure a sufficient number of imperial family members, paving the way for talks on revising the Imperial House Law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Children who have been physically abused by their parents are more likely to turn to juvenile delinquency than those who have not, Kyoto University researchers have found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Police arrested a 16-year-old boy Tuesday for allegedly spraying a liquid that caused a strange odor on a train running in Kanagawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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In the case of a person seeking to be legally registered as nonbinary, the Osaka High Court has said that the family register system, which only allows for male and female designations, infringes on the Constitution. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A draft outline for an emergency clause to possibly be added to Japan's Constitution calls for extending lawmakers' terms of office and allowing the Cabinet to issue emergency ordinances such as after natural disasters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese potato chip giant Calbee shocked social media this week when it said it would ship 14 products in black-and-white packaging starting May 25. The cause? Printing-ink shortages due to the Iran war. Why is Japan's government insisting there's nothing to worry about?

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Japanese potato chip giant Calbee shocked social media this week when it said it would ship 14 products in black-and-white packaging starting May 25. The cause? Printing-ink shortages due to the Iran war. Why is Japan's government insisting there's nothing to worry about?

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The Tokyo District Court rejected an African refugee's claim seeking to overturn the government's decision to turn down his naturalization application, saying his Japanese abilities were insufficient. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Asian black bear sightings in Japan have reached an all-time high of 50,776 in fiscal 2025, the environment ministry announced Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism will top the agenda at talks on Antarctica opening in Japan on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will take differing approaches toward Taiwan again this year over their annual peace ceremonies to commemorate victims of the 1945 bombings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A new support group has emerged within the Liberal Democratic Party with the aim of consolidating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's power and preventing the rise of other groups that could mount a challenge against her. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A former employee of a unit of security company Alsok has been arrested on suspicion of stealing money from automated teller machines he was assigned to manage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will make official visits to the Netherlands and Belgium as state guests from June 13 to 26. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Ruling and opposition parties agreed to hold the first debate between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and opposition party leaders during the ongoing session of parliament on May 20. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A private high school in Niigata Prefecture, one of whose students was killed in a microbus crash last week, said it had requested buses in the past through the local bus operator that had sent the microbus. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan does not expect a major domestic impact from the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Canada is recalibrating relations with China and other partners to reduce its vulnerability to U.S. economic pressure while avoiding deeper dependence on Beijing. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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For many Americans, moving to Japan is the dream, but practical factors, including language, make it more of a fantasy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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An Okinawan schoolboy all of 7 years who is hard of hearing has already come to terms with the fact that everyone is born different. He has other strengths: his speed and a cheerful personality. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Amid the chronically low birth rate in Japan, some private secondary schools in Hiroshima are going coed in the hopes it will secure for them a stable number of students by broadening the pool of entrance exam takers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A Japanese national who disembarked from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Britain aboard a charter flight arranged by the British government, Japan's Foreign Ministry said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration used the lull in domestic politics over the Golden Week to advance its "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy across Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Passengers of a train running in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sunday reported a strange odor, and a woman was sent to the hospital. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan is diversifying shipping routes for crude oil from the Middle East as the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan will consider whether to call China a "threat" in the upcoming revision of its three major security-related documents by year-end. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan will fully digitalize civil litigation procedures May 21, allowing litigants to resolve their disputes online without ever attending court japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The fifth Japan Parade event to promote Japanese culture was held in Manhattan, New York, on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan still faces a tough road ahead over the construction of a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant in Aomori Prefecture, whose completion date has been moved back 27 times. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's Golden Week diplomatic push highlights a growing focus on economic security and strategic outreach, but its compressed timing and lack of institutional flexibility raise doubts about how strategic it truly is. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Osaka police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of killing a woman at a hotel in the city's busy Namba district and taking her My Number card and other belongings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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More local governments are extracting phosphorus from sewage sludge for fertilizer, aiming to reduce the country's reliance on imports amid increasing global prices reflecting the Middle East tensions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Koji Suzuki, the Japanese author known for horror novels including "Ring," died at a Tokyo hospital Friday. He was 68. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Police in Indonesia's Surabaya have detained foreign nationals, including Japanese, for suspected involvement in fraud, according to Indonesian media reports. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Portrait colour shot. A study of a central rice plant with dagger leaves surrounded by other out of focus clumps of rice seedlings. The deep green of the leaves contrast the steely blue of the waters lapping at their bases. Gently undulating waves of silky azure approach the viewer warping the shadows cast by the plants. Squiggly brush stroke flourishes create a great sense of calm.
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The Pentagon has released an initial trove of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings — including two videos of what it calls unidentified anomalous phenomena spotted near Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Despite being heavily restricted, an increasing number of young people in Japan are using nicotine-vaping devices known as "nicopuff." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A group of Ainu indigenous people in Hokkaido has started a lawsuit demanding that the remains of 279 Ainu ancestors held by a state facility be returned to their descendants. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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With the Nikkei 225 stock average hitting record highs, Japanese police are warning of online investment scams, particularly fake websites that display large profits and encourage additional investments. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Punch, the lonely monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture, is growing up. But he's still a star. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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From sinking a mock enemy ship to counterlanding drills near Taiwan, Japan played an unprecedented role in military exercises in the Philippines, highlighting Tokyo's growing role in the regional security architecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A town assembly in Akita Prefecture passed a no-confidence motion on Friday against its mayor, who has been unconscious for months following a brain hemorrhage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Three years after Japan reclassified COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza, efforts to overhaul government communication during health crises to stamp out misinformation remain a work in progress. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A new defense cooperation agreement positions Jakarta as a key partner in securing one of the world's busiest maritime corridors. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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SoftBank chairman Masayoshi Son is seeing large paper gains from his OpenAI investment, but shifting AI market dynamics, liquidity constraints and growing competition are raising doubts on whether the bet will pay off. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japanese authorities confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026, with media reports saying police were also investigating two other possible cases. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A man arrested on suspicion of killing his 11-year-old adopted son in Kyoto Prefecture told investigators the boy had said, "You're not my real dad!" — a remark police say may have contributed to his motive to murder. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Major Japanese opposition party the Centrist Reform Alliance will back a proposal for securing more imperial family members through adoption, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan and South Korea held their first vice ministerial security talks in Seoul on Thursday, reaffirming the importance of bilateral ties and trilateral cooperation with the U.S. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Four China Coast Guard ships sailed in Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, on Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Police have arrested three people including a member of the municipal assembly of Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on suspicion of accepting bribes in relation to construction of a new municipal government building. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A 17-year-old high school student has been killed in a microbus crash in Fukushima Prefecture, while the driver of the vehicle has been arrested. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The father of an 11-year-old boy who was found dead in Kyoto Prefecture in April may have abandoned his son's body close to a mountain near his home soon after killing the boy, investigative sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The possibility of the hantavirus transmitting between humans is low, even if an infected patient were to enter the country, Japan's health ministry said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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In a recent survey of people in Japan who have experienced sexual violence, 93% of respondents said they wanted authorities to take steps to prevent "secondary victimization," or victim-blaming, during investigations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Gone in 60 seconds: Across Japan, water meters are being stolen from homes at an alarming rate, presumably because they contain copper, whose price has climbed in recent years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Over 60% of people in Japan plan to do something for their mother or mother-in-law for Mother's Day on Sunday, a survey by Tokyo-based research company Intage found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan's two ruling parties are set to speed up talks on selecting a route for the planned extension of the Hokuriku bullet train line. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Film commissions are giving local communities in Japan an economic boost as demand grows for more diverse shooting locations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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China uses trade policy and investment to bind African economies to its own, secure resources and expand influence, outmaneuvering the U.S. and Japan as it positions itself as the continent's primary economic partner. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan plans to expand financial support so prefectural governments can make public high schools more appealing, amid concerns a shift to free tuition at private high schools could reduce public high school applications. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan plans to fast-track talks with South Africa on a yen-denominated energy loan, while promoting its technology to reduce carbon emissions in a country that still generates most of its electricity from coal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan did away with another postwar taboo on Wednesday, firing off Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles for the first time from the Philippines during joint military drills Wednesday that included the U.S. and others. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Japanese government is launching a pilot program for Gennai, a generative artificial intelligence platform developed for internal use by civil servants, in a bid to boost adoption of the technology. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Kyoto police plan to rearrest a 37-year-old man on suspicion of murdering his 11-year-old son, whose body was found in a wooded area a few kilometers away from the family residence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to continue the diplomatic policy approach of her mentor and former leader Shinzo Abe during her latest tour of Vietnam and Australia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A classical swine fever outbreak has been confirmed at a pig farm in Shizuoka Prefecture, with about 2,900 pigs to be culled there, the Shizuoka Prefectural Government said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Based on the agreement, reached at a meeting of the Japan-EU Digital Partnership framework in Brussels, Japan and the EU will promote talks on measures against illegal content on social media and other platforms. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tollgates on Japanese expressways are being replaced with those accepting only vehicles equipped with an electronic toll collection (ETC) system at an accelerated pace. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Um die allermeisten °Touri-Hotspots° in Japan habe ich einen großen Bogen gemacht. Die 3D-Katze in Tokio war aber der Treffpunkt, an dem ich auf eine befreundete Berliner Bloggerin wartete.
Mein Abschied, ihr (Wieder)-Einstieg in Japan.

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For the families of long-missing children, closure is often replaced by a unique form of grief, devoid of the chance to say goodbye. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tokyo's lodging of a protest with Beijing over the installation of structures in the East China Sea marks the latest in a series of incidents between the two Asian rivals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan and the Philippines have agreed to establish a new body involving key defense officials from both countries, in a move expected to pave the way for an "early" transfer of used MSDF warships to Manila. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese astronomers have found a thin atmosphere on a small celestial body beyond Neptune's orbit. Previously Pluto was the only such body thought to have supported an atmosphere, due to its stronger surface gravity. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A tanker loaded with Russian crude oil docked at a pier connected to Taiyo Oil's refinery in western Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Hokkaido police arrested a 46-year-old woman Tuesday on suspicion of murdering her 6-year-old son at their home in the city of Sapporo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Social media posts critical of the Justice Ministry's attitude are increasing over content of a draft bill to reform Japan's retrial system, which has drawn severe objections — and even angry outbursts — from lawmakers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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During a visit to Moscow, Japanese lawmaker Muneo Suzuki said that Russia might attempt to arrange a meeting of the two nations' foreign ministers in July. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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One Japanese is among the passengers of the MV Hondius, the cruise ship on which a hantavirus outbreak occurred during a voyage in the Atlantic Ocean. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera indicated Monday that Tokyo would keep a close watch on any remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about Taiwan in his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The defense ministers of Indonesia and Japan have signed a cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Japanese government is working to secure sufficient supplies of key raw materials such as oil and naphtha amid strong concerns over possible shortages arising from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The Liberal Democratic Party is losing local elections despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval ratings remaining historically high after her more than six months in office. Should she be worried? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The estimated population of children under 15 stood at 13.29 million in Japan as of April 1, down for the 45th straight year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The yen jumped in Asia on Monday, as traders remained on edge over the potential for Japanese authorities to step back into the market after last week's intervention to curb declines. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tokyo is trying to reinvent itself as the world's most startup-friendly city by leveraging its stability, strengths in robotics and artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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With more schools opting not to keep classroom pets, veterinarians in Aichi Prefecture are lending out guinea pigs to schools and helping students care for the animals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Strong winds across Japan disrupted transport services as the nation observes the Golden Week holidays, with weather warnings issued as a rapidly developing low-pressure system moved eastward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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May Day came and went last Friday in the City of Lights, prompting reflections on its meaning in France compared with Japan. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Bankruptcies among medical and nursing care providers in Japan have risen to their highest number since 1988, according to credit reporting agency Tokyo Shoko Research. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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In a bid to more quickly support households struggling financially in emergencies such as natural disasters, Japan is considering digitalizing applications for emergency special loans under its welfare fund program. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japanese scientists are making a push toward adopting artificial intelligence in medical research and diagnoses with the aim of freeing staff from time-consuming repetitive lab work and cutting down on human error. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The city of Osaki, in Miyagi Prefecture, is bracing for a uncertain future as its population continues to decline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting Australia to strengthen ties with one of her country's strongest allies as she seeks to build on an updated regional strategy laid out in Vietnam. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Elderly people and others are still cautioned against the risk of contracting the virus during the country's ongoing Gold Week holiday period. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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As Japan marked the 79th anniversary of its Constitution, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled a renewed push to amend Article 9, the pacifist clause renouncing war. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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China, India, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam have balanced global engagement with domestic capacity-building and decision-making. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The first tanker carrying Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East may arrive in Japan as early as Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has told his Iranian counterpart that Japan strongly hopes that Iran and the United States will soon resume talks and reach a final deal to end their conflict. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A memorial park dedicated to mourning the victims of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster opened in Fukushima Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ #311

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Eighteen of Japan's 47 prefectural governors recognize the need to revise the country's Constitution, according to a new survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Tourist spots across Japan have been affected by water shortages, partly due to low rainfall since last summer. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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The northeastern town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, declared that the forest fire that broke out on April 22 has come under control. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A member of Japan's leading group of atomic bomb survivors called for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the United Nations on Friday, saying the bombs are "weapons of the devil." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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For teenage girls in Japan, buying emergency contraception remains difficult due to high costs and a lack of privacy, despite it being made available over the counter three months ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Soaring oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East are threatening to deal a final blow to a storied Japanese institution: the sento, or traditional public bathhouse. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to deliver an update of Japan's decade-old "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy" in a speech in Hanoi, as Tokyo looks to shore up regional ties to counter China's clout. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A century after Collingwood Cherry Ingram helped preserve Japan's cherry trees, a new initiative inspired by him and Masatoshi Asari aims to plant sakura in Ukraine and support war victims through humanitarian aid. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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After a nationwide search, Tokyo police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly injured five people, including two high school boys, with a hammer in western Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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As bears come out of hibernation across Japan, local municipalities are warning residents to prepare in case of bear attacks, with one fatal incident already reported in April. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Amid a grim year for global press freedom, Japan surpassed the U.S. in the 2026 press freedom index. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Two people died, including a 24-year-old Japanese learner pilot, and 10 people were injured after a light aircraft crashed into a hangar at an airport in South Australia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A final resolution remains out of reach for victims of Minamata disease despite 70 years having elapsed since official confirmation of the neurological disorder caused by methylmercury discharged by a chemical firm. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Japan has announced that 115 nations and regions have taken part in a joint statement calling for promoting education on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prominent Japanese tanka poet Hirohiko Okano, who served as a poetry selector for the annual Utakai Hajime New Year's poetry-reading ceremony at the Imperial Palace, died on April 24 at the age of 101. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during phone talks to ensure that all ships can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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A zoo employee has been arrested for allegedly burning his wife's body in an incinerator at the Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, with the suspect having made statements suggesting he also killed her. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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From a deadly Kobe riot to Kim Jong Nam's Disneyland deception, Japan's past headlines tell a strange story. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is planning to visit South Korea in late June to hold talks with his South Korean counterpart, Ahn Gyu-back. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Environment Ministry plans to begin a health survey as early as this year of residents of coastal areas hit by the outbreak of Minamata mercury poisoning disease. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's representative at the conference said "the introduction of nuclear weapons is not permitted" under the country's nonnuclear principles and that its use of nuclear energy is "exclusively for peaceful purposes." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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While pundits dream of multipolarity, Tokyo must navigate a world dominated by U.S.-China rivalry as it is. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan is moving to become a major arms supplier in Asia to shore up regional security as U.S. leadership wanes, but must act faster and compete with South Korea to make that strategy work. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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If ChatGPT had taken the entrance exam for Japan's top university in 2026, it would have been assessed as top of the class and admitted for scoring higher than any human test takers, a recent study shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japanese government is seeking a stopover by U.S. President Donald Trump in Japan during his planned trip to China in mid-May, Japanese and U.S. government sources said on Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tokyo skyline.

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Tokyo skyline.

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Over 70% of health insurance societies whose members are employees of large Japanese companies and their families are projected to log deficits in fiscal 2026, the National Federation of Health Insurance Societies says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police are searching for a 44-year-old man on the run who allegedly attacked two high school boys with a hammer in western Tokyo on Wednesday morning. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A government ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa Era on Wednesday was attended by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and around 5,620 others. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine at the summit. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Izumisano in Osaka Prefecture is seeking to open a "baby hatch" during the current fiscal year through March 2027 that would allow parents who are unable to care for their infants to leave them safely and anonymously. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Indonesia will lend a breeding pair of endangered Komodo dragons to Japan under an agreement signed Wednesday between zoos from the two countries that emphasised the project's conservation merits. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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すべてが先に提示される店構え。部位も値段も、余計な引きはない。🍖🏮

A frontal view of a small restaurant with a wooden exterior. A large menu board with Japanese text and prices is mounted above the entrance, and a row of yellow paper lanterns hangs just below it. Two metal exhaust pipes extend outward above a frosted window, and sliding glass doors form the entrance at street level. A green crate sits on the ground near the doorway.
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New Zealand officials rejected an application to install a statue commemorating so-called "comfort women," after Tokyo suggested it could harm diplomatic relations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An exhibition on the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki began Monday in the lobby of the United Nations' headquarters in New York, coinciding with a review conference for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Authorities say they have finally begun to bring the wildfire in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, under control and plan to lift evacuation orders in most areas as the blaze stretches into its seventh day. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A Japanese man acquitted of the 1986 murder of a junior high school girl following a retrial has filed a claim for about ¥40 million ($250,000) in state compensation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The National Institute of Technology and Evaluation has recommended consumers switching from fluorescent lighting to LED ones to replace not only the lamp itself but also the entire fixture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Sexual abuse of patients has occurred at 15.5% of hospitals and other medical facilities in Japan, a government survey found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Cash register systems must be updated to implement the food tax cut. One industry source said work for a 1% rate would need only three to six months, whereas a 0% tax rate would require building new systems from scratch. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A flooded rice paddy criss crossed with neat rows of seedlings taking their hold in the soft soil. Along the top edge of the frame are the reflection of nine or ten power line posts and off to the left, apartment buildings. The water is unruffled and reflects overcast skies.
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Japan's House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for immigration procedures, making it likely to be enacted during the current parliamentary session ending in July. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Rice paddy pic No. 3.

Edited for chronology.

A flooded rice paddy criss crossed with neat rows of seedlings taking their hold in the soft soil. Along the top edge of the frame are the reflection of nine or ten power line posts and off to the left, apartment buildings. The water is unruffled and reflects overcast skies.
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The government is considering creating programs teaching Japanese language, culture and social rules to foreign nationals and making attendance of the programs a factor in residency screenings, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Strait of Hormuz remains closed as the situation in the Middle East shows no sign of being resolved. How does this affect Japan? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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This might be a good desktop background image. One species of this flower is commonly called Baby Blue Eyes.

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📍Itsukushima Jinja, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

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Japan's Lower House has approved reform bills that will establish a mechanism to increase out-of-pocket expenses for patients prescribed drugs with ingredients and effects similar to those of over-the-counter drugs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A Japanese prosecutor who accused her boss of rape has said she will resign after her office rejected a request for an independent probe into harassment within the organization. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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As war in the Middle East pushes fuel prices to record highs, Australia and Japan are seeking closer coordination with regional partners on energy security, highlighting the need for a more cooperative approach. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Revising Article 9 would not change how China or North Korea view Japan's military strength, but could reinforce hostile narratives, increase regional suspicion and reduce Japan's room for calibrated ambiguity. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Police in Japan have taken action against 99 people ranging in age from 14 to 72 in the country as part of an international crackdown on online child sexual abuse material, the National Police Agency said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido announced its summer opening will be postponed after a male employee admitted to disposing of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The war in the Middle East is putting pressure on the Japanese government to consider energy-saving measures, a challenge for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she seeks to calm public anxiety over potential shortages. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has entrusted a letter addressed to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is slated to visit the Southeast Asian nation this week. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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South Korea's Ambassador to Japan Lee Hyuk emphasized the need for stable security cooperation between the two East Asian neighbors amid an increasingly uncertain international situation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The number of Japanese visitors to South Korea as medical tourists, including for aesthetic treatments, stood at about 600,000 in 2025, up 36.0% and ranking second after Chinese, the South Korean government said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan lifted a special advisory warning of an increased risk of major earthquakes after a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor hit the country's north and prompted a tsunami alert. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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To better address drug misuse among young people, Japan will impose stricter controls on the sale of certain over-the-counter medications to those under the age of 18 from May 1. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The South Korean stock market's remarkable recent performance reflects not only successful government initiatives but also the rapid rise of individual investors. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A startup has filed for approval of a drug to treat chronic kidney disease in cats, offering hope for an affliction that currently has no definitive cure. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A few perspectives on the expedition ship called Heritage Adventurer. Pretty good way to scoot around Japan. Plenty comfy and nice to wake up in a new port each morning.

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Light across the decking
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Last light over the ocean
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Hibakusha, the survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have called for the abolition of nuclear weapons in a demonstration in New York. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that Japan would neither impose fuel-saving measures nor compile a supplementary budget, signaling confidence in the country's energy response amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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After losing his family home in Iwate Prefecture in a tsunami triggered by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, volunteer firefighter Ryota Haga is fighting to save his town as a wildfire now threatens to consume it. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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As a rural district in Shimane Prefecture ages, monkeys are moving in and causing havoc for the area's dwindling number of farmers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A few perspectives on the expedition ship called Heritage Adventurer. Pretty good way to scoot around Japan. Plenty comfy and nice to wake up in a new port each morning.

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Light across the decking
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Last light over the ocean
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Pulling into Fukuoka
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Once consumed by compulsive buying disorder, Ryo Hanamori is now hoping to help others struggling with addiction through his own self-help group in Fukushima Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's transport ministry has launched a training program to help people with visual impairments use white canes to navigate railway station platforms safely, as part of efforts to prevent falls and other accidents. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A letter written by the late Japanese historical novelist Ryotaro Shiba praising Takeshi Kaiko as one of Japan's foremost 20th-century writers has recently been found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Support for Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki is wavering ahead of the prefecture's Sept. 13 gubernatorial election due to changes in the political landscape as a result of the February general election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A strong earthquake rattled Hokkaido early Monday, the U.S. and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to hit the island nation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Crude oil procured from the United States by Japanese oil distributor Cosmo Oil arrived in Japan on Sunday for the first time since the start of U.S. attacks on Iran in late February. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Industry minister Ryosei Akazawa has visited Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture to inspect its operations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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More than 1,000 firefighters in northern Japan battled to contain wildfires for a fifth straight day, as the blazes pushed closer to residential areas and forced more than 3,000 residents to evacuate. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Visitors are flowing into barely inhabited towns of Fukushima prefecture, attracted for the most part by the very catastrophe that drove their residents away: the wrecked nuclear plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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For decades, the Indo-Pacific security architecture has resembled a wheel: the U.S. as the hub, with Japan, South Korea, Australia and the Philippines as its primary spokes. That model is now undergoing a quiet upgrade. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tokyo police arrested a 47-year-old man on Saturday on suspicion of killing a 29-year-old woman in an apartment in Tokyo's Roppongi district in 2018. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki on Saturday announced his intention to run in the Sept. 13 gubernatorial election in hopes of securing a third term. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A memorial ceremony was held Saturday to mourn more than 100 victims of a fatal train derailment that occurred 21 years ago in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japanese government and ruling parties have begun seriously studying the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Hundreds of firefighters were battling wildfires in the forests of northern Japan on Saturday, as authorities urged more than 3,200 people to evacuate from their homes, government officials said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An Justice Ministry panel has agreed that the voices of individuals should be protected under publicity and portrait rights, amid a rise in the unauthorized use of celebrities' voices by generative AI. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Kyoto police are warning the public about misinformation spreading on social media regarding the high-profile case in which an 11-year-old boy was found dead and his 37-year-old father was arrested this month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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As cases rise, health minister Kenichiro Ueno said Friday he will call for nationwide vaccinations to prevent measles. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said Friday that it will launch an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on June 10. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Finance Ministry has released an estimate finding that a planned extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line to Sapporo could fall to a level that would make it unprofitable. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police in Fukuoka Prefecture have arrested a 30-year-old mother on suspicion of murdering her 4-year-old daughter at a mother-child support facility. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan has asked the organizer of the World Baseball Classic, which sold exclusive rights to Netflix to broadcast the 2026 tournament in Japan, to consider ways to allow more people to watch the event in the future. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The number people working to revitalize nonurban areas in Japan after moving from urban areas under a government-subsidized program totaled a record 8,196 in fiscal 2025. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Firefighters on Friday continued to battle two wildfires that broke out earlier this week in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, with the blazes prompting evacuation orders for over 2,500 people. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Half of expectant or new mothers who need financial support in Japan say they cannot prepare sufficient child care products, a survey has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will make the first state visit to Japan by a Philippine president in over a decade next month, at a time of deepening security cooperation between the two countries. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan does not lack qualified candidates to be the BOJ governor; what it lacks is a public institutional process capable of recognizing them. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Starting July, Japan will lower application fees for 10-year passports to around ¥9,000. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Mine-Akiyoshidai, a karst plateau in western Japan, has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty signatories need to make concessions to avoid failing to adopt an outcome document for the third straight time, a U.N. high representative said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Bereaved families and others on Thursday mourned victims of a sightseeing tour boat's sinking in Hokkaido on the fourth anniversary of the accident, which killed 20 people and left six others missing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Local governments along proposed shinkansen high-speed rail routes in Japan are stepping up efforts to advance plans for lines that have remained in the planning stage for more than half a century. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tokyo police have found an oil leak in the hydraulic system of an attraction at an amusement park in the city where a fatal accident occurred, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Finance Ministry has proposed a drastic reduction in medical school enrollment, considering an expected surplus of doctors due to the country's declining population. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A district court in southwestern Japan has dismissed a claim for damages by people with disabilities who said that the unmanned operations of stations by Kyushu Railway violated their freedom of movement. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The older sister of a former death-row inmate has reiterated her criticism of a planned revamp of Japan's retrial system, particularly over a proposed restriction on the use of newly disclosed evidence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japan Transport Safety Board has proposed the introduction of multi-language warnings and pictograms at railroad crossings in the wake of a deadly accident involving a foreign tourist at such a junction last August. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Members of a Lower House panel focused on revising Japan's Constitution discussed on Thursday a potential new "emergency" clause to deal with national crises. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A University of Tokyo study has found a link between symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the severity of chronic pain as reported by sufferers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's organized criminal group ranks fell to a record low in 2025 amid a shift in the criminal landscape that has seen the rise of loosely organized "tokuryū" crime groups. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence council designed to strengthen the government's intelligence capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Mythos, a powerful new AI model, signals a turning point in cybersecurity, where advanced AI tools may democratize powerful hacking capabilities faster than governments and companies can respond. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A district attorney in the U.S. state of Wisconsin has indicted a Japanese researcher for adding chemicals to a coworker's water bottle, according to U.S. media reports. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Distorted narratives and disinformation have long tainted international perceptions of the Japanese people. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Netflix has become the latest to capitalize on Japan's 1980s delinquent subculture with its reality show "Badly in Love," which has maintained a weekslong top 10 presence, including in South Korea and Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reaffirmed their nations would work to help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, such as ensuring passage through the Strait of Hormuz. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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False information, including claims of an "artificial earthquake," has spread on social media following a quake on Monday in northeastern Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Employees on loan to Toyota from three major Japanese nonlife insurance companies have taken out information from the automaker without permission. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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At least ¥40 billion ($250 million) in deposits and savings have been secured during the liquidation process of the Unification Church in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan will host the FIBA Women's Basketball ⁠World Cup in 2030 and France will host the men's tournament in 2031, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said on Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/0

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Some members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party responded positively when told of a plan by opposition parties to form the Centrist Reform Alliance, former CRA co-leader Yoshihiko Noda has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Emperor Naruhito will attend a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa Era, to be held at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall on April 29, the Imperial Household Agency has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The National Institute of Technology and Evaluation is asking the public to exercise caution when buying secondhand goods, warning that they could cause accidents such as explosions and fires. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A nationwide survey by the health ministry shows that about 23% of some 13,000 sauna facilities across Japan do not have emergency buttons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Two ex-convicts have been arrested on suspicion of robbery causing injury after they allegedly attacked a woman at her apartment in Yokohama. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The visit by economic growth strategy minister Minoru Kiuchi to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo during the Shinto shrine's spring festival was the first such visit by a member of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japanese drone company Terra Drone said its Terra A1 interceptor, developed with a Ukrainian partner, has moved from the lab to the front lines, entering active combat use in Ukraine. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Justice Ministry and the Liberal Democratic Party have been at odds over how to revise Japan's retrial system, which has been criticized for procedures that can take decades. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The average budget for this year's Golden Week stands at ¥27,660, down 5.4% from a year earlier, according to a survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A group of users of Timee's short-term job app are suing the Japanese staffing service over last-minute cancellations of "spot work" contracts, which they argue are illegal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is seeing the number of measles cases rise this year, with a total of 299 recorded as of early April, according to a report from the Japan Institute for Health Security. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's decision to lift restrictions on lethal arms exports marks a shift toward a more "normal" security posture aimed at strengthening deterrence and regional stability despite criticism from China. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The government-backed Japan International Cooperation Agency is working on introducing the country's maternal and child health handbooks in Nepal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's sweeping relaxation of arms export controls has been welcomed with a wave of interest from partners eager to diversify supply chains and deepen defense-industrial cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japanese government will proceed with a literature survey on the feasibility of constructing a final disposal facility for highly radioactive waste on Minamitorishima, a remote island in the Ogasawara Islands chain. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is a reliable American ally despite criticism over defense-related burden-sharing that has maintained stable relations with Washington amid rising trade pressure and diplomatic strain under U.S. President Trump. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Japanese government has adopted an action plan aiming to invest a total of ¥1 trillion across the public and private sectors by 2030 to secure recycled resources. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to deliver an address on Japan's foreign policy during a trip to Vietnam early next month, government sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's Finance Ministry says it will issue commemorative ¥1,000 coins marking the 100th anniversary of the 1926 start of the country's Showa Era. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Following Monday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake, and with authorities issuing a "subsequent earthquake advisory," households in Japan need to be prepared in case a larger earthquake strikes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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As crimes in Japan grow ever more complex, the police force is eager to see new recruits. But with application numbers declining, the police academy is hoping to change its image by easing some of its rules. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A worker in her 20s is in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest after being caught in the equipment of an amusement park attraction in Tokyo while inspecting it on Tuesday, according to authorities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Monday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake striking off the Tohoku coast, which experienced the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, left many wondering why it hit the same area again. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The total length of sewer pipes in Japan that have been judged to require countermeasures due to risks such as cave-ins has reached 748 kilometers, the infrastructure ministry has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Here's a few textures from Uwajima. This little port is on the western side of Shikoku, south of Hiroshima. This was about a week ago. Still loads of sakura about then :)

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Black Kite at dawn
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Tokyo police searched a rental office in the capital over a body abandonment case allegedly committed by the president of an information technology company, investigative sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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More than four years after the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2021, efforts are underway to rescue the new Japan National Stadium from the potential fate of becoming a white elephant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made an offering to a shrine seen by Japan's neighbors as glorifying its wartime past, in a move that stops short of a visit but may still anger China and other neighboring nations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's opposition parties are seeking to bolster their presence in local assemblies, raising the possibility that unified local elections in spring next year will be highly competitive. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, have reaffirmed the need to cooperate on efforts to help stabilize the situation in the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has marked six months in office, after becoming the country's first female leader in October last year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The incident occurred at the Ground Self-Defense Force's tank unit at the Hijudai maneuver area in Oita Prefecture, and unconfirmed reports said the three may be unconscious. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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In a major policy shift, Japan has revised its arms export restrictions, paving the way for lethal weapons transfers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Here's a few textures from Uwajima. This little port is on the western side of Shikoku, south of Hiroshima. This was about a week ago. Still loads of sakura about then :)

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Black Kite at dawn
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this was last week's app icon.

Kotoba is a "Lightning-fast offline Japanese–English dictionary" by @haydntrowell

The new icon for Kotoba in GNOME style on a purple background. A beige book with a brown Japanese 言 character for "speak". Three fresh green leaves are popping out from all sides of the book.
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Yūki Adachi, who admitted to killing his 11-year-old adopted son last week, had told others his son went missing before a schoolteacher called to say that the boy had not come to school, investigators say. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's support ratings remained high by historical standards despite a slight dip in some polls as the public weighed her handling of the impact of the war in Iran on Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A municipal junior high school in Osaka Prefecture is letting students take the lead, an initiative that has culminated in a redesign of its uniform, a library and a classroom, and even the school's guidelines. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An international team, including four Japanese researchers, has won the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for precisely measuring the magnetic moment of muons, tiny subatomic particles. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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China sent naval vessels through a waterway near Amami Oshima off Kagoshima Prefecture for training in the Pacific Ocean in apparent pushback against a Maritime Self-Defense Force warship transiting the Taiwan Strait. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An adult bear that appeared in a residential area in Sendai was destroyed under the country's emergency culling system Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The president of a Tokyo information technology company, who has been arrested for allegedly abandoning the body of a male executive, may have wiped up bloodstains left by the victim in the office. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A smartphone used by the father of an 11-year-old boy who was found dead has a web history of searching for ways to abandon a body, investigative sources said Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The LDP and JIP plan to resume working-level talks on cutting the number of the House of Representatives seats by 10%. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is actively engaging in summit diplomacy with leaders across Asia, Europe and the Middle East as the crisis over Iran drags on. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Riverside in Dotonbori Osaka, Japan. #photography #streetphotography #japan
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Lantern in Uwajima.
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A growing number of foreign tourists are heading to hair salons during their visits to Japan, and businesses are banking on the trend. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The economic impact of the Iran war is starting to hit Japan's inbound tourism industry as travelers from Europe cancel their reservations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Kyoto Prefectural Police believe that a public restroom is one of the locations where the father of the victim left the corpse. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Was a bit busy during my Japan voyage last week so haven't had a chance to share many photos from the trip. Aside from the photo zine above of course.

So will be posting a few square layouts on this thread, starting with a few from Uwajima. The locals put on a nice welcome as our ship comes into port, dressing up some fishing boats with flags and giving us a big wave.

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Same flags are used ashore for the farewell.
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A little drumming for the goodbye
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With Sunday marking seven years since a woman and her daughter were killed by a runaway car in Tokyo's Ikebukuro, the lead investigator on the case is urging people to remember the lessons learned from the incident. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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High crude oil prices reflecting the turmoil in the Middle East have hit the Japanese fishing industry hard, including through surges in costs for fuel and related equipment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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North Korea fired off at least one apparent ballistic missile on Sunday, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said, the latest in a flurry of weapons tests by the nuclear-armed country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The elder sister of former death-row inmate Iwao Hakamata, 90, who was acquitted in a high-profile retrial, on Saturday criticized the Justice Ministry's bill to reform the nation's retrial system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is on pace to log its highest number of annual measles cases this year since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 236 patients confirmed by early April. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan will take "all possible measures" to improve the situation in the Strait of Hormuz amid hope for a deal to end the war in Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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As the Liberal Democratic Party and its partner, the Japan Innovation Party, seek to move forward on revising the Constitution, there's one thing they can't agree on: Article 9, the pacifist clause. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is making progress toward its goal of bringing defense spending to 2% of GDP, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said, with spending for this fiscal year set to rise to just short of that threshold, at 1.9%. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake, measuring an upper 5 on Japan's shindo seismic intensity scale, struck northern Nagano Prefecture at 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, accoridng to the Japan Meteorological Agency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tokyo police have arrested the president of Linux Japan, an information technology service provider in the capital, on suspicion of abandoning a body. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan sealed its largest-ever defense export contract with Australia on Saturday, in a major breakthrough for the country's defense industry. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering skipping a visit to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo during its three-day spring festival that starts Tuesday, informed sources said Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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China said the presence of a Self-Defense Forces vessel in the Taiwan Strait is provocative, in a sign that ties between Asia's two largest economies continue to be strained. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The father of a boy in Kyoto Prefecture who was found dead earlier this week has admitted that he strangled his son, investigative sources said Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The smartphone issue has been framed as "children and screens." A more accurate description is "families and screens." japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan's iconic department stores, once central to urban culture like Shibuya, are rapidly declining due to e-commerce growth, tourism-driven sales and changing consumer behavior. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Starting this summer, Japan's weather agency will begin referring to days with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius with a new name — "kokushobi," a description that translates as "severely hot day." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Dashboard camera footage was partially deleted from a car driven by a father who was arrested after his son's body was found in a forested area in Kyoto Prefecture, investigative sources said Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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People age 65 or older accounted for three-quarters of the nearly 77,000 cases of solitary deaths across Japan in 2025. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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When roughly 30 envoys to NATO descended on Tokyo this week — the largest delegation of its kind ever to visit — they had a clear objective: to explore how the partnership can be translated into tangible cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Ten years after the second of two major earthquakes in Kumamoto, a mother continues to visit the site of a bridge collapse that took her son's life. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's Justice Ministry said it would launch a panel to examine civil liability for the unauthorized use of people's likenesses and voices, as concerns grow over misuse driven by generative artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Opposition party Team Mirai will consider whether to join the ruling coalition if requested to do so by the Liberal Democratic Party, leader Takahiro Anno has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's Upper House has begun constitutional revision talks, and four key themes have already emerged as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes to advance an amendment by next year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japanese police have arrested 13 Japanese men in their 20s to 50s on suspicion of involvement in a crypto asset fraud scheme after they were transferred from Indonesia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Public prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison sentence for the president of the operator of a tour boat that sank off Hokkaido in 2022, leaving more than 20 people aboard dead. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed that a House of Representatives council on the electoral system include a plan to reduce the number of seats in the lower chamber of parliament in future discussions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tepco has resumed commercial operations of a reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, marking the first commercial restart by the company since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet has declined 0.2 percentage point from the previous month to 59.1% in April, a monthly survey shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Fukuoka Prefectural Police on Thursday sent papers to public prosecutors on former Suntory Chairperson Takeshi Niinami for allegedly violating the narcotics control law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The series of earthquakes in April 2016 claimed the lives of a total of 278 people in Kumamoto and neighboring Oita Prefecture, including deaths from indirect causes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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As more companies pivot to AI, translators are having to grapple with lower pay, higher expectations, and doubts about the future of the industry itself. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Nagoya District Court has sentenced a 42-year-old former elementary school teacher who started a group chat encouraging the sharing of indecent images of young girls to two years and six months in prison. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Time magazine placed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on its 2026 list of the 100 most influential people, with Tokyo's governor writing in an introduction that it was a "historic moment" when she was elected. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Toshimitsu Motegi reiterated the importance of keeping the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. in place in his latest phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The speaker of the House of Representatives has said that a bill to revise the Imperial House Law to secure a sufficient number of imperial family members should be enacted in the ongoing session of the Diet. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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One month after two boats capsized off Okinawa Prefecture, leaving two people aboard dead, authorities are continuing their investigations into details of the incident. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police have arrested a 37-year-man on suspicion of abandoning his son's body in the case of a missing 11-year-old boy in the city of Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's relationship with NATO is moving beyond broad political dialogue into more "concrete" forms of cooperation across key strategic and security areas, Tokyo's ambassador to the alliance said in an interview. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Foreign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The health ministry decided to lift restrictions on organ donations from individuals who have stayed in Europe, a measure introduced to combat variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japanese government is considering imposing a one year limit on court proceedings that will be initiated by prosecutors' appeal against a retrial ruling. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Iran war's economic fallout has exposed governments' poor preparedness for major geoeconomic shocks and highlighted the need for broader, better-integrated economic security planning. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan will provide $10 billion in financial support to nations in Southeast Asia to help them cope with soaring crude oil prices due to the war in the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A Thai woman pleaded not guilty over her involvement in forcing a 12-year-old Thai girl to offer sexual services at a massage parlor in Tokyo, saying she was unaware of the child's age. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Two Japanese graduate schools have announced a plan to boost the recruitment and career development of foreign doctoral talent amid an intensifying global competition for skilled workers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A section of a road in Saitama Prefecture that had been closed following the formation of a sinkhole due to a damaged sewer pipe in January 2025 was partially reopened to traffic Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, as U.S. President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Though the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, Princess Aiko, has proven to be incredibly popular in Japan, political reluctance to overturn centuries of precedent will likely keep her from ascending the chrysanthemum throne. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is tightening up the rules for its most common visa category by requiring applicants for certain jobs to submit proof of language proficiency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police have raided the family home of an 11-year-old boy who was missing for three weeks before he was found dead in the mountains of Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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After making 1,200 clones over two decades that started off with a single mouse, Japanese scientists have discovered, there is a limit on how many times a mammal can be cloned before suffering "mutational meltdown." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's Finance Ministry has disclosed the seventh and likely final set of documents related to a document-tampering scandal linked to the dubious sale of state-owned land to school operator Moritomo Gakuen. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has served a fresh arrest warrant on a Ground Self-Defense Force member accused of trespassing at the Chinese Embassy in the Japanese capital last month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has denied claims that the national anthem performance by a Ground Self-Defense Force sergeant at a Liberal Democratic Party convention constituted a political act. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An internal study from the Centrist Reform Alliance confirmed what many political observers had already concluded — the attempt to fuse the CDP and Komeito faced structural flaws from the start. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A government survey in 2025 showed that 4.5% of respondents often or constantly feel lonely, up 0.2 percentage point from the previous year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Young Japanese are rapidly embracing investing through programs like NISA amid rising markets, and while critics warn of "NISA poverty," the trend largely reflects a positive shift toward asset-building. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Stains have been found on the Bussokuseki stone imprint of Buddha's feet, a Japanese national treasure at Yakushiji Temple, in Nara, prefectural police officers have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police on Tuesday conducted an autopsy on a body found a day earlier in the mountains of the rural city of Nantan in Kyoto Prefecture that is thought to be that of an 11-year-old boy reported missing since March 23. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's transport ministry says that tighter portable charger restrictions on flights will be introduced on April 24. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's role in large-scale joint military drills in the Philippines this month will be larger than anticipated, with the SDF sending about 1,400 personnel, multiple warships and aircraft, as well as anti-ship missiles. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's parliament began deliberations on a bill to create a disaster management agency, which is set to serve as the government's command center for disaster prevention and response. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Nine economies, including Japan, Russia and China, began their annual talks on saury fishing quotas in the North Pacific, with Japan seeking to reduce the quotas amid declining stocks partly caused by overfishing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Restoration work continues at Kumamoto Castle one decade after a pair of earthquakes battered it, with the goal to fully reopen it pushed back from fiscal 2037 to fiscal 2052 due to the complexity of the reconstruction. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Residents mourn the victims of a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck Kumamoto Prefecture and nearby areas 10 years ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The GSDF has established two new offices to promote the use of drones, as Japan ramps up a push to further develop its unmanned capabilities and take lessons from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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It is becoming even more uncertain whether some 40 Japan-linked ships trapped in the Persian Gulf will be able to leave the area through the Strait of Hormuz in the near future. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Underutilized fish, often overlooked due to low market value or limited distribution, are gaining popularity in Japan through online sales. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal 2024 fell 1.9% from the previous year to a record low of about 1.05 billion tons in terms of carbon dioxide, the Environment Ministry has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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During a search for a missing boy, Kyoto prefectural police on Monday found a body that may be that of a child in the mountains in the city of Nantan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif, agreed to work together to ease tensions in the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Opposition parties are calling for mandatory advance notification to parliament of arms exports that exceed a certain monetary threshold. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The site of the U.S. Futenma air base in Okinawa Prefecture has yet to be returned to Japan, although 30 years have passed since the two nations agreed on the transfer. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A study to determine the suitability of Japan's easternmost island of Minamitorishima as a permanent nuclear waste disposal site has received the nod from the local government. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An unprecedented delegation of roughly 30 ambassadors to NATO is set to visit Japan from Wednesday, marking the largest high-level mission to the country by member states. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan stopped accepting visa applications for foreign restaurant workers under the specified skilled workers program as the number of those allowed to work in the restaurant sector is nearing the limit of 50,000 workers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Wild Japanese deer and boars are expected to spread across most of Japan, except for major urban areas, by 2050, a study by a research team has suggested. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A former day care worker has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl, according to Tokyo police. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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U.S. threats toward Iran reflect a strategic mindset shaped by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where mass destruction was normalized and used to justify annihilation as a legitimate policy tool. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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An eco-tourism operator based in Okinawa Prefecture has launched a new kind of tour that measures underwater carbon dioxide concentrations in real time while passengers observe the seafloor through a glass-bottomed boat. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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As tourists and business travelers flock to Hokkaido, discussions are under way to improve rail access to the island's air travel hub. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tokyo is "closely monitoring" a planned U.S. military operation to "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz, the Japanese government said Monday, following failed peace talks over the weekend. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The education ministry plans to conduct a probe of school operator Doshisha over a fatal boat accident that occurred last month during a study trip to Okinawa involving students of a high school run by the organization. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Aichi Prefectural Government is performing demonstration tests with the aim of launching Japan's first commercially operated autonomous bus service on an expressway in fiscal 2027. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning a body believed to be that of a missing teenage girl, in a mountainous area of Bungoono, Oita Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police on Sunday found a pair of black sneakers of the same brand as those worn by an 11-year-old boy who went missing last month in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A memorial ceremony was held in Kumamoto Prefecture on Sunday for the victims of powerful earthquakes that hit the prefecture 10 years ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday sought a one-year timeline for efforts to propose a constitutional amendment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Taiwan Tourism Administration is promoting travel to the island in Tokyo's busy Akihabara district on Saturday and Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Around 20 followers of the Jehovah's Witnesses have sued the Japanese government, seeking to confirm the invalidation of its guidelines on the abuse of children born to parents devoted to a particular religion. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The head of a Japanese consortium established to expedite the development of a smart contact lens said Friday that the group aims to put such products into practical use around 2030. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan has gifted the United States 250 cherry blossom trees to mark the country's 250th anniversary this year, with a planting ceremony held in Washington on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were injured after a female acquaintance allegedly stabbed them at the Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo on Friday night, local police said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Heavily indebted Japan should rethink outlays on programs aimed at helping women, the environment and foreigners, according to a summary of responses to an online government survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors in Japan, will launch a campaign urging financial institutions not to invest in or give loans to companies that manufacture nuclear weapons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party unveiled its new policy vision on Friday, recognizing the party's "critically needed" goal of revising the Constitution to respond to the changing international order. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan slightly downgraded its assessment of relations with China in its annual foreign policy report released Friday, as ties between the two Asian giants remain strained over views on Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Thirty years after Tokyo and Washington agreed on a handover, Japan takes the fact that the site of the U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa Prefecture has yet to be returned to Japan "seriously." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Returning to Japan which they first toured more than half a century ago, legendary British rock band Deep Purple paid a ⁠courtesy call to their high-profile superfan — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police in Kyoto are struggling to uncover clues two weeks after the mysterious disappearance of an 11-year-old boy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japanese researchers are using 800-year-old books and trees to help them predict dangerous solar events. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said officials would release an extra 20 days' worth of oil reserves from the country's stockpiles, the world's largest, beginning in May. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The ruling parties on Thursday proposed establishing a constitutional amendment drafting committee soon within the Commission on the Constitution in the House of Representatives. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki visited Matchamon, a cafe in Tokyo that serves matcha-based drinks, and exchanged views with executives there about the impact of the Middle East war on expansion and tea production. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A study is planned to analyze the impact of bear appearances on the daily lives and mental health of older residents in Akita Prefecture, which had the largest number of bear attack victims in Japan in fiscal 2025. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Two women were found dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment in the city of Izumi, Osaka Prefecture, with authorities launching a murder investigation into the case. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The government Friday adopted a support program for the so-called employment "ice age" generation, planning to implement assistance measures intensively over three years through fiscal 2028. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The government is set to delay the submission to parliament of a bill aimed at amending the country's retrial system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's handling of the Self-Defense Forces officer's trespass at the Chinese Embassy highlights the difference between personal misconduct and state responsibility, with "regret" used instead of a formal apology. OK? japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Recent discussions about allowing U.S. allies to develop nuclear weapons raise the risk of eroding the nonproliferation framework and weakening trust in American security commitments. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The University of Tokyo will place its affiliated hospital under the direct control of its central administration, following a series of bribery scandals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's increasingly strict immigration control measures have been yielding quantifiable results for two years, even as foreign arrivals surge to record levels, according to newly released government data. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Hokkaido government has returned a hunting rifle to a 77-year-old hunter following a court ruling that set aside the revocation of his license after he shot a bear at the request of local authorities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The introduction of handbooks for crime victims comes in response to calls from support groups to reduce the mental burden on victims caused by having to repeatedly explain their experiences to support staff. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is keeping a close watch over the situation in the Middle East as uncertainties hang over a fragile truce between the U.S. and Iran, a day after the two sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Amid concern over stability of Middle Eastern oil supplies, and knowing the impacts of earthquakes, floods and the pandemic, Japan and the region face an opportunity to secure more stable supplies through cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A group led by prominent Japanese architect Kengo Kuma will design a new wing for the National Gallery in London, the museum has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Some Japanese refiners are seeking to speed up deliveries of U.S. crude following disruptions caused by the Iran war, opting for smaller ships that can transit the Panama Canal rather than sail around Africa. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Calls for a supplementary budget to address energy prices have already begun to grow among parties in Japan's parliament, just after the enactment of the government's fiscal 2026 budget this week. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The government has decided to add 17 airports and ports to its list of designated facilities to allow the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard to use them even in peacetime. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A Japanese water plant is harnessing the natural process of osmosis to generate renewable energy that could one day become a common power source. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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While the United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, 42 Japan-linked ships still cannot leave the Persian Gulf due to Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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At a meeting this week, the Japanese and Australian defense chiefs delivered a clear message: crises elsewhere — including in the Middle East — must not come at the expense of Indo-Pacific security. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Russia's ⁠Foreign Ministry says that Moscow has summoned the Japanese ambassador in protest over ​an investment made ‌by a ‌Japanese startup in ​Ukrainian interceptor drone technology. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul to discuss Japan-South Korea relations and the international situation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An Iwate University team said that it had confirmed that cats' appetites wane once they get used to the smell of their food. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire deal in its war with the U.S. and Israel, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz topping the agenda. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A higher number of young people in Japan are living with low expectations for themselves and their country when compared with their peers in other nations making up the major global powers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan and Australia are deepening defense ties, with a focus on jointly developing and producing long-range missiles and drones, Australia's defense chief has said, as concerns mount over strained U.S. weapon stockpiles. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan wants to significantly boost the number of women in the Self-Defense Forces by the mid 2030s as it struggles to convince young people to enlist. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is establishing a central intelligence agency to unify fragmented services, expand analytical capacity and develop foreign and human intelligence capabilities amid rising regional threats. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Fukuoka Prefectural Police have arrested five more people with alleged links to Philippines-based Japanese crime ring JP Dragon on suspicion of fraud and theft. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Less than 20% of people in Japan who showed interest in new medications for Alzheimer's disease went on to receive one, mainly because they were not medically eligible or they decided against it for fear of side effects. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan is set to introduce fines on businesses that repeatedly commit serious violations of the country's personal information protection law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A group of Japanese researchers confirmed that Rapaza viridis, a eukaryote, sends proteins derived from its own genes to chloroplasts it takes from green algae to have them then conduct photosynthesis. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tokyo DisneySea will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year with a "Sparkling Jubilee" featuring park-wide decorations and shows that will run from April 15 until the end of March next year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Odakyu Hakone will launch a new gondola equipped with a surround sound system on its ropeway in the popular tourist and spa resort town of Hakone. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Three workers died after falling during crane dismantling work at a steel plant in Japan, as authorities continued their search for a worker who remained missing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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relaxes laws to make itself the ‘easiest country to develop ’ - theregister.com/2026/04/08/jap "Opting out of personal data use won't be an option because Minister says that's a 'very big obstacle' to AI adoption" race to the bottom continues

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More Japanese companies are introducing sick-child care as an employee benefit, as working parents returning from parental leave struggle to find care if their children suddenly fall ill. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A former teacher is serving as a storyteller at the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum in Fukushima Prefecture, where he recounts stories of children who died in the 2011 disaster. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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Two senior public servants recalled the challenges they faced as female workers, 40 years after Japan enforced the law on equal opportunity and treatment between men and women in employment in April 1986. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A scaffold around the height of 12-story building collapsed in Japan on Tuesday, leaving three workers in a critical condition and one missing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's fiscal 2026 budget was enacted Tuesday following its approval in the Upper House, the first time in 11 years the spending bill has failed to pass before April 1. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The cost to attend a private university in Tokyo has risen to record levels, according to a survey, with 91.6% of parents of first-year students at such schools describing the financial burden for enrollment as "heavy." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police and other authorities have arrested a Pakistani man and five others for allegedly smuggling into Japan 270 kilograms of stimulant drugs worth about ¥14.3 billion from the United Arab Emirates. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Police investigators continued their search Tuesday for an 11-year-old boy who went missing on March 23, focusing on mountains near his home in the city of Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A monthslong internal investigation at the University of Tokyo found at least 21 cases of ethics violations among its faculty members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visited a facility that houses permanent exhibits of items damaged in the March 2011 disaster, in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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In the largest scam loss recorded in Japan, a woman in her 80s in Ehime Prefecture lost approximately ¥1.2 billion in a suspected special fraud case that largely took place over social media, police announced. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's industry ministry has asked major oil wholesalers to sell fuel directly to medical institutions and public transportation operators affected by supply disruptions amid the worsening situation surrounding Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's government has adopted a bill to designate digital textbooks as official materials on par with printed versions and to make them eligible for free distribution in elementary and junior high schools. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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An aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture boasting the world's largest collection of jellyfish has welcomed back visitors after a revamp, adding even more species to its exhibits. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Mizuho Fukushima has been reelected as leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party, at a time when the party faces internal divisions and the daunting task of reversing its decline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Retrial and wrongful conviction experts have released a joint statement opposing a Japanese government council's controversial proposal to reform the retrial system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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U.S. President Donald Trump has chided Japan and other allies for not supporting the United States in the war against Iran, even as Tokyo ramps up diplomatic moves to help end the conflict. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The family of a wrongfully arrested man who died while in prolonged pretrial detention sued the state Monday, seeking to hold judges accountable for repeatedly denying him bail. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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After a woman was fatally stabbed by her stalker at a Pokemon store in Tokyo, revelations that the offender had previously been arrested for stalking her begs the question: Why could the murder not be prevented? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A Japanese shipping firm said on Monday that an Indian-flagged tanker owned by its subsidiary had passed through the Strait of Hormuz and was en route to the South Asian country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she is looking to hold talks with Iran's leader as the clock ticks on the U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat to bomb key Iranian infrastructure. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A 47-year-old woman who survived the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake while pregnant has worked to express her gratitude for being saved by teaching people how to eat healthily and prepare fermented emergency food. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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Japanese soldiers joined military drills with the U.S. and the Philippines on Monday, becoming the country's first "combat-capable" troops to train in the Southeast Asian nation since the end of World War II. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visited Fukushima on Monday to inspect reconstruction efforts following the March 2011 disaster. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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In Miyagi Prefecture, the trend of children refusing to attend school has become visible in elementary and junior high schools as children often experience problems that parents and teachers can fail to notice. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The opposition Democratic Party for the People has said it is eyeing a change in strategy after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's huge election victory in February. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Parliamentary debates over upgrades that would bring Japan's intelligence practices more in line with its security partners risk costing political capital to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Kyoto Gov. Takatoshi Nishiwaki, 70, won a third term in a gubernatorial election on Sunday, defeating his rival candidates, Nobuo Fujii and Satoshi Hamada. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan has secured enough supplies to cover at least four months of its demand for naphtha, said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan plans to strengthen its defense system in the Pacific Ocean as part of the revision of three security-related documents slated to be made by year-end, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Taiwanese artist Wang Wen-chih created one of the highlights of this year's Taiwan Lantern Festival. Now he hopes for more cultural exchange with Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Hosting this year's Taiwan Lantern Festival, the southern city of Chiayi showcased many historic sites with deep roots in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tensions in the Gulf region are more likely to reinforce the relationship between Japan and the UAE than disrupt it. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan should lead efforts toward U.S.-Iran ceasefire japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Two elementary school-aged sisters from Tokyo discovered a rare cicada fossil possibly 300,000 years old when they broke open a rock sold as a souvenir by a museum. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A son of the former leader of the now-defunct Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult has filed a lawsuit against the government, seeking damages for an attempted inspection of his home. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Even as Japan dips into its vast reserves of oil, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is fueling concerns about higher prices for everything from gas at the pump to plastic toys sold in ¥100 shops. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have voiced opposition to a draft bill that would continue to allow prosecutors to file appeals over retrials. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A liquefied petroleum gas carrier affiliated with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has become the second Japan-linked vessel to navigate the Strait of Hormuz under a de facto blockade. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Self-Defense Forces conducted weapons protection missions 11 times in 2025 to safeguard foreign military ships and aircraft. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A group of investigative lawyers has critcized the University of Tokyo over its recent corruption scandals, urging the prestigious national university to reform its governance system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's Children and Families Agency has established a system to subsidize costs required for procedures to seize salaries and assets to secure child support payments from former spouses. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's government is planning to consider carefully whether it will ask companies and the general public to cut back on electricity and petroleum product consumption, several government sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A man was arrested Friday night after claiming responsibility for pouring gasoline and igniting it in the middle of a busy crossing in front of Tokyo's Shibuya Station, authorities said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A series of fatal accidents and regulatory violations involving regenerative treatments not covered by insurance have occurred in Japan, prompting health authorities to review related systems. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning a visit to Australia, seeking to ​discuss supply chains for rare-earth ‌elements and ‌cooperation on safe navigation ​in the Strait of Hormuz, a media report said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Prices of rice sold from March 23 through Sunday in Japan averaged ¥3,935 per 5 kilograms, marking a seventh straight weekly decline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Iran conflict is creating an Asian energy crisis, forcing countries like Singapore, Japan and others to confront dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and pursue diversification in fuel supplies. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum attracted 2,580,926 visitors in fiscal 2025, hitting a record high for the third straight year, amid a tense security environment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japanese government's fiscal 2026 budget is expected to be enacted as early as Tuesday, as it appears the ruling coalition has secured a majority of votes in the Upper House. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Equating U.S. imperfection with authoritarian oppression is not moral clarity — it is strategic suicide. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Police arrested a record 6,832 people for marijuana-related cases in 2025, with 70% of them under the age of 29 and increasingly accessing the drug through social media. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Tohoku University has launched a joint project with SoftBank to develop generative AI technology dedicated to disaster prevention. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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Scam sites posing as sellers of the viral Bonbon Drop stickers have surged in recent months, reaching 532 in March, according to cybersecurity firm Trend Micro. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Japanese government has adopted a bill to revise the staple food law to require rice producers to make proactive efforts to align their production with demand. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Cabinet approved amendments to a law that will give police in Japan stronger ammunition to crack down on money laundering by scammers by allowing them to set up dummy bank accounts. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's order for hundreds of Tomahawk missiles from the United States is under threat as the American-Israeli war with Iran burns through inventories. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The government adopted a bill designed to overhaul Japan's adult guardianship system for people with dementia, for example, with the aim of improving user convenience amid an aging society. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito should merge with the Centrist Reform Alliance fully, including at the local level, CRA leader Junya Ogawa said in an interview on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japanese police took action against 12,178 people over crimes related to "tokuryū" anonymous and transient crime groups in 2025, the National Police Agency said Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Unification Church followers are preparing to set up a new organization that may not have legal status, following a Tokyo High Court order to dissolve the religious group, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The number of people in Japan who plan to travel abroad during the upcoming Golden Week holiday period is expected to rise 8.5% from a year earlier to 572,000. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The central government and Okinawa Prefecture have decided to hold the first field drill to evacuate residents of the prefecture's remote islands under the civil protection law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's plans to develop a next-generation fighter jet with Britain and Italy have taken a step forward, as the Global Combat Air Program awarded its first joint international contract. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Plastic is widely used in medicine, and the shortage of a key ingredient has patients in Japan worried about the availability of life-saving equipment as the Iran war continues to disrupt supply chains. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Nuclear Regulation Authority has approved a plan to ease the timeline given to nuclear power plant operators in the nation for installing anti-terrorism facilities at the plants. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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While the ongoing energy crisis featured prominently in this week's summit between French and Japanese leaders, they also signed agreements set to outlast the current turmoil and boost their nations' strategic autonomy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A psychiatrist who runs a clinic in Tokyo's Kabukicho area has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a patient. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The National Police Agency has issued structural reform guidelines to address the challenges of maintaining public safety as crimes become more specialized and international and amid population decline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has given up on enacting the government's fiscal 2026 budget bill this week. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The traditional gender roles in Japanese agriculture are beginning to shift, giving way to a more flexible division of labor that draws on individual strengths and is breathing new life into the farming business. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The number of visitors to facilities to pass down the lessons of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region has continued to decline after peaking in 2023. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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Whenever a woman breaks the glass ceiling in Japan, new outlets are quick to narrow their focus to gender. This needs to change, says journalism professor Kaori Hayashi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have agreed to work closely over the situation surrounding Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Ogasawara village office said Wednesday that Mayor Masaaki Shibuya will later this month tell residents how he will respond to a government request to survey Minamitorishima as a possible nuclear waste repository. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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As Trump focuses on "Western Hemisphere primacy," what does credible deterrence look like for Japan? japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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AI translation and algorithm changes on X unexpectedly connected American and Japanese users through shared content, highlighting the social media platform's promise of cross-cultural exchange. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Fifteen years after the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear disaster and the death of his family, Norio Kimura can't stop asking who pays the price for Japan's "cheap" nuclear power? japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The coalition agreement between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party calls for damaging Japan's flag to be made a crime during the current Diet session, citing protections for foreign emblems. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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In Japan, strong institutional endorsement may be key to getting more people to buy organic foods, Japanese and U.K. researchers have found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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South Korea praised Japan's 1995 war statement expressing remorse and apology over its past colonial rule in Asia, including the Korean Peninsula, newly disclosed diplomatic records have shown. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A winery in the town of Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, has taken off as a community hub for local residents. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #311

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Sony Group is stepping up efforts to encourage more women to pursue studies and careers in science and engineering. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A survey has found a gap in social media operators' transparency on measures to deal with defamation and problems linked to generative artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Japan's ruling coalition parties have agreed to drop a requirement for local governments to establish special wards to be in the running to become the country's backup capital. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The Takaichi administration has started discussing a possible easing of working-hour regulations, raising concerns among labor officials that work-style reforms introduced in recent years could be rolled back. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan, but a recycling breakthrough has given them a new lease of life, one hot mess at a time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A nonprofit organization in Osaka Prefecture has launched a crowdfunding campaign to continue its "doctor jet" service, which transports critically ill patients to medical facilities by air, amid a funding shortfall. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake, measuring lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, struck Ibaraki Prefecture on Wednesday. There is no threat of a tsunami, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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It was 75 years ago this month that Gen. Douglas MacArthur wrapped up his work in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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Foreign ski instructors and guides operating illegally in Japan have sparked concerns that the practice could disrupt public order, create unfair competition and raise safety issues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/

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The prime minister is wise to accelerate the integration of science and technology with national security and diplomacy. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The opening of a 3,500-meter third runway at Narita International Airport, currently under construction, is set to be delayed beyond the original date of March 2029 due to difficulties acquiring the planned site. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Indonesia will loan two Komodo dragons to Shizuoka Prefecture, where it is hoped the endangered reptiles will be able to breed, and will receive some red pandas and giraffes in return, an official has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan has adopted legislation to introduce to automobile-related laws numerical thresholds for excessive speed and alcohol levels, clarifying where the crime of dangerous driving causing death or injury may be applied. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will introduce its joint custody system on Wednesday, marking a sweeping overhaul of the country's family law under a revised Civil Code, the first of its kind in over a century. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The leaders of Japan and Indonesia on Tuesday pledged to coordinate closely on energy security, as oil and gas prices soar due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan is set to expand its child-rearing aid from April. by raising insurance payments for all households, including allowing any child to enroll in nursery facilities regardless of whether or not their parents work. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government urged China on Monday to lift sanctions against a member of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party who heads a suprapartisan group of Japanese lawmakers seeking closer ties with Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The stereotype of associating pink with women remains deeply entrenched in society, appearing in products such as toys and household goods, but the trend is often cited as an example of gender bias. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's Environment Ministry is aiming to raise the annual number of foreign visitors to national parks in the country to 14 million by 2030, up 1.4 times over last year's total. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Public prosecutors have indicted Maki Takubo, former mayor of the city of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on suspicion of violations including contravening the local autonomy law through alleged academic fraud. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Im Souterrain des Tadao Ando-Museums fühlte es sich einen Moment so an, wie ich es mir im °Jenseits° vorstelle.

[Bin vermutlich eine Idee zu andächtig durch seine Architektur und Werkschau gelaufen.]

Ein abstrakter dunkler Raum aus Sichtbeton, der von oben indirekt sanft beleuchtet wird. Konisch zulaufend endet der Wandbereich vor dem Deckenbereich in einem Lichtring. Eine kreisrunde Betonplatte hängt unsichtbar befestigt von oben als Deckel herab, lässt aber das Licht im Randbereich durch, wodurch eine meditative Stimmung erzeugt wird.
ALT text detailsEin abstrakter dunkler Raum aus Sichtbeton, der von oben indirekt sanft beleuchtet wird. Konisch zulaufend endet der Wandbereich vor dem Deckenbereich in einem Lichtring. Eine kreisrunde Betonplatte hängt unsichtbar befestigt von oben als Deckel herab, lässt aber das Licht im Randbereich durch, wodurch eine meditative Stimmung erzeugt wird.
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A growing number of women in Japan who were deceived by men pretending to be single into entering a sexual relationship are pushing for the practice to be made a criminal offense. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Supreme Court has upheld lower court rulings sentencing a 27-year-old man to 10 years in prison for attacking then Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with an explosive during an election campaign event in April 2023. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan has for the first time deployed its homegrown longer-range missiles and new hyper velocity gliding projectiles to military bases as the country's "counterstrike capability" begins to take shape. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Four advanced F-35A stealth fighters have arrived at the U.S. military's Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture, marking the first deployment of the aircraft there by U.S. forces, it has been learned. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's deregulated utility market was meant to give consumers more choice, but complaints about misleading electricity and gas contracts continue to pile up. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to address public concerns about a shortage of medical devices caused by the war in the Middle East, saying her government was working to ensure stable supply. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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ADHD medication Concerta is in short supply as diagnoses, especially among adults, are on the rise in Japan. Here's what to know. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Misreading the U.S. president's signals could result in profound economic and security costs for Japan. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Lower House on Monday passed an emergency ¥8.56 trillion stopgap budget that is also expected to be approved in the Upper House, providing funding for basic services until April 11 at the latest. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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For the first time, international students at nursing care schools in Japan have outnumbered their Japanese peers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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China announced sanctions on Monday against a Japanese lawmaker over his visits to Taiwan, as Beijing and Tokyo lock horns in a monthslong diplomatic row. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The health ministry is set to begin regular vaccinations for respiratory syncytial virus, which can cause pneumonia in infants. The vaccine will be administered to women in their 28th to 36th weeks of pregnancy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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More and more older people in Japan are taking up short-term resort jobs, particularly those with accommodation included, as they embark on their "second life" post-retirement. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo is accelerating efforts to bolster a "coalition of the willing" — a group of nations aiming to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for crude oil shipments. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan over the weekend marked the 10th anniversary of the implementation of its landmark national security legislation, as the scope of the SDF's activities continues to expand. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan adopted its fiscal 2026 campaign policy on Sunday, stopping short of specifying when it will decide whether to merge into the Centrist Reform Alliance. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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On day 4 of my first Japan trip 20 years ago, I made a day trip to Nikko to see Toshogu Shrine. Back in Tokyo in the evening, I went to Ueno Park to watch the locals go about their cherry blossom season activities.

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ALT text detailsNikkō Tōshō-gū is a famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. It is known for its elaborate architecture and intricate carvings, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. It is known for its elaborate architecture and intricate carvings, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
ALT text detailsNikkō Tōshō-gū is a famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. It is known for its elaborate architecture and intricate carvings, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of the settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed by hemophilia patients in Japan who contracted HIV through the administration of untreated blood products. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Defense Ministry will establish a new office focusing on how best to defend Japan's vulnerable Pacific flank, according to Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Now that the Japanese government's fiscal 2026 budget bill will likely not be enacted by the end of fiscal 2025 on Tuesday, some in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to pass the budget on April 7. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department on Sunday searched locations related to a Ground Self-Defense Force member accused of trespassing into the Chinese Embassy in the Japanese capital this month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japan Meteorological Agency said Saturday that its sample Somei Yoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward has reached full bloom. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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For the first time since the end of World War II, Japanese combat-capable troops will return to the Philippines — not as occupiers, but as close partners. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Supreme Court on Friday backed a hunter seeking to cancel the revocation of his gun license that was decided after he shot a bear at the request of a municipality in Hokkaido. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Shizuoka Prefecture's special committee has approved environmental conservation measures for a section of the planned Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government has adopted a new basic plan to promote research and development activities on technologies for military-civilian dual-use goods. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office on Friday decided not to indict Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito and two others in connection with the leaking of the private information of a whistleblower who died in July 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan was home to a record 4.12 million foreign residents as the end of 2025, an increase of 9.5% from a year earlier. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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⁠Japan has expressed its regret over the break-in at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo by a knife-wielding Japanese military officer, but that is "far from enough," the ​Chinese foreign ministry said on ‌Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's Cabinet approved a bill to create the National Intelligence Secretariat and Council, but placing the prime minister in charge without independent oversight risks conflicts that could undermine effectiveness japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan is set to impose a "singles tax" next month as part of financing for measures to boost fertility rates, but it's not a tax and not levied on singles. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japanese spacecraft startup ispace has said it will further delay ⁠a U.S. government-sponsored lunar mission to 2030 and cut its global workforce, in a strategic shift after two failed lunar landings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Foreign residents in Japan holding the country's specified skilled worker status totaled a record 390,296 at the end of 2025, the Immigration Services Agency said Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A 21-year-old female employee of a Pokemon store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district was fatally stabbed Thursday night by her former partner and stalker, who then stabbed himself to death in front of shoppers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government adopted a stopgap budget plan with about ¥8.5 trillion in general-account spending on Friday to cover expenditures for the first 11 days of fiscal 2026. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government on Friday adopted a new target to increase the number of regions implementing measures against overtourism from 47 in 2025 to 100 by 2030. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The realities of the Iran war has opened a window for stronger Japan-Ukraine ties. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The municipal government of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, agreed on Thursday to pay ¥70 million to settle the high-profile case of a 14-year-old girl who was found dead from hypothermia in March 2021 after being bullied. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will double the residency requirement for naturalization and expand screening periods for tax and social insurance records starting April 1, bringing the criteria to the level required for permanent residency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The bereaved family of a former adviser to Japanese machinery maker Ohkawara Kakohki, who died while being wrongfully charged with illegal exports, plans to file a damages lawsuit. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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"Life is a never-ending learning process": Haruo Obata, an 86-year-old man who is known as a "super volunteer" for his disaster relief work, is going back to school. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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A court in Lyon, France, on Thursday sentenced a Chilean man facing murder charges over a case in which a Japanese woman went missing in France in 2016 to life in prison. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The MSDF's Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan's first vessel capable of firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Police filed a record 83 criminal cases of home-renovation fraud last year, with the cost of damages rising to ¥15.1 billion, recent police data shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Tokyo District Court has sentenced the leader of a sex-worker scouting group to four years and six months in prison for violating the employment security law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Police in Hokkaido have referred the operator of a now-closed zoo and its former president to public prosecutors on suspicion of violating the city planning law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's top court is expected to issue a unified ruling as early as next year on whether law provisions that do not allow same-sex marriage are constitutional. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo is strengthening its own defense-industrial base while indirectly reinforcing Taiwan's security. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Tax hikes on tobacco products and corporate income will go into effect on April 1, the first of several levies that will be used to help fund an increased defense budget. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government's decision to downgrade its characterization of its relations with China in its forthcoming diplomatic blue book has raised questions about what this means for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's China policy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Cabinet Office and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government have held the first meeting of a council on measures to deal with volcanic ash falling in the Tokyo metropolitan area from Mount Fuji in the event of its eruption. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The U.S. government says it has approved support for Japan's development of upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles, which are launched from the ground, travel at supersonic speeds and fly in irregular trajectories. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Students in the inaugural class of an Ainu craft school in Hokkaido are set to graduate soon, after completing their training to acquire skills of the Indigenous ethnic group. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Anesthetics and medical narcotics used in painless child delivery do not affect babies' health or drug concentrations in umbilical cord blood, a Japanese study has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The world's first hydrogen-powered hotel opened its doors in the town of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, on Wednesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Sending an MSDF minesweeping unit to the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire is reached could be an option for Japan to take to help ensure the safety of the waterway. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Cancer is expected to affect one in every two people in Japan. In response, more businesses are strengthening support systems for affected employees while also promoting awareness within the workplace. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Overblown praise for Japan on social media has residents feeling exasperated and tired of selfie-taking tourists. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The SDF would be able to conduct the mission under the SDF law if the mines are abandoned. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Starting April 1, cyclists in Japan will be subject to new traffic rules — here's what to know. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Tokyo District Court has found a former Tokyo police inspector guilty of leaking investigative information to a scouting group believed to have illegally brokered placements of women to sex parlors and hostess bars. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The IEA chief said he is "ready to move forward" with an additional release of oil reserves "if and when necessary," after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asked the agency "to prepare to implement an additional release." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Various aspects of generative artificial intelligence are set to be taught in Japanese high school textbooks that will be used starting in fiscal 2027. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo police have launched a website about anonymous and transient criminal groups, outlining details of the latest fraud methods. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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More than 90% of patients receiving Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab in hospitals across Japan have been able to continue treatment without strong side effects, a group of researchers has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Too many U.S. allies are clinging to the wishful idea of "pragmatic engagement" with China. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan's dependence on imported fuels and critical materials, exposed by Middle East tensions, underscores energy security as a strategic link between policy, corporate decisions and economic stability. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Justice Ministry has held the first meeting of its expert panel on prostitution control, with participants discussing making it a crime to pay for sex. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A total of about 54,600 metric tons of treated water containing tritium, a radioactive substance, were discharged from the company's crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government has begun compiling a provisional budget, signaling growing concern that the Takaichi administration will be unable to pass the budget by the end of the fiscal year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Tokyo High Court has upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a former MUFG Bank employee to nine years in prison for allegedly stealing customers' assets worth ¥390 million from safe deposit boxes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government plans to designate more underground facilities as temporary emergency shelters that will protect people in case of armed attacks. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will downgrade its description of ties with China from "one of its most important" in an annual diplomatic report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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China has lodged ⁠a strong protest and made representations with the Japanese after what it described as a "forceful break-in" at its embassy in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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An imperial visit to Iwate and Miyagi prefectures has been postponed as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have persistent cold symptoms, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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An exhibition of haiku poems and drawings themed on cherry blossoms by Japanese and U.S. elementary school children began at the Japan Information and Culture Center in Washington on Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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With the arrival of spring, humans aren't the only ones getting out after a long winter. Hibernating bears are waking up, reviving concerns about increased encounters with humans in rural and urban areas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will this month begin prioritizing for heart transplants patients who are at high risk of dying within one month without the procedure. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government approved a draft revision to the drone law that calls for expanding no-fly zones from within 300 meters of important facilities, such as government facilities, to within 1 kilometer. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the April 2016 earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, an exhibition showcasing reconstruction efforts has opened in collaboration with the popular manga series "One Piece." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Osaka High Court sided with a lower court in finding a 30-year-old woman not guilty over the death in 2018 of her then 77-year-old husband, a businessperson nicknamed the "Don Juan of Kishu," in Wakayama Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rejected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reported interest in holding a summit with Kim, saying talks wouldn't happen simply because Japan wants them. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Opposition group the Democratic Party for the People is struggling to maintain its relevance in national politics after the Liberal Democratic Party won a historic victory in last month's general election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will allow joint custody starting April 1, bringing high expectations for sidelined parents — and fear to survivors of domestic abuse. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will introduce joint custody of children for divorcing couples for the first time this April. Here's what you need to know. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government would consider compiling a stopgap budget, based on the assumption that its fiscal 2026 regular budget will not be passed by the March 31 end of fiscal 2025. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Select spots in north-central Kyōto: the Buddhist temple Chōtokuji (長得寺) with its unusual okame zakura (オカメ桜) cherry blossoms, the World Heritage Shintō shrine Shimogamo Jinja (下賀茂神社) with lingering plum blossoms, and the Kyōto Imperial Palace (京都大宮御所) with its spectacular early-blossoming weeping or hanging sakura (枝垂れ桜) cherry blossoms. Several varieties of sakura at different stages converge for a brief moment as spring begins.

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Okame zakura at Chōtokuji near Demachi Yanagi Station
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Rounded bridge, matching vermillion torii, and plum blossoms remaining at Shimogamo shrine
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A study showed that around ¥3.2 billion in advertisement revenue might have been lost in the span of one month due to the illegal streaming of Japanese TV shows on YouTube. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government on Monday dismissed a claim by the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. that Tokyo had committed to sending naval ships to the Middle East amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Hiroshima Castle's keep in the city of Hiroshima has closed after 68 years as a museum due to structural aging. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was praised for her handling of U.S. President Donald Trump in her first visit to Washington as Japanese leader, but challenges remain regarding U.S. and Japanese relations with China. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government is considering revising requirements for permanent residency, including mandatory language proficiency and other moves that could place foreign residents under continuous evaluation. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Environment Ministry will mandate water utilities, primarily those run by municipalities, to conduct regular inspections for PFAS, starting in April. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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At a hospital by a river in northern Dhaka that carries the name of Aichi Prefecture, a 30-year promise to care for the needy lives on. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Though the salt industry is facing headwinds as domestic salt consumption falls, one company in Okinawa Prefecture is overhauling its entire production method to become more environmentally friendly. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's government urged people not to panic-buy toilet paper as social media posts suggest many are starting to stockpile daily necessities while they worry about the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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In the first such handover since May 2023, Hiroshima returned the remains of an atomic bomb victim, who was identified through DNA analysis as having been 13 at the time, to bereaved family members. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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When the 2011 earthquake and tsunami struck Minamisanriku, over 50 people sought safety at the disaster management office. Only 11 survived. Jin Sato, former mayor and one of the survivors, is sharing lessons learned. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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What do Japan's creation myths, an Isle of Women and a mushroom-wielding street performer have in common? A surprisingly wise lesson about laughter. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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People in Japan plan to spend ¥6,383 on average for cherry blossom viewing this year, down 13.8% from the previous year, amid consumer concern over inflation, survey shows japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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TEPCO said Sunday that the resumption at the No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant came a day after the replacement of a damaged part that led to the suspension of power generation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan ⁠could consider deploying minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese and German defense chiefs have agreed to expand cooperation and ramp up activities between their armed forces in response to an increasingly volatile global security environment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan does not need to abandon its pacifist identity. It needs to stop hiding behind it. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Japan Innovation Party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, approved its policy agenda for 2026. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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"It could take 20 years before birth defects from rubella become common again."

"Unvaccinated children have to grow old enough to become pregnant."

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March 19, 2026
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"It could take 20 years before birth defects from rubella become common again."

"Unvaccinated children have to grow old enough to become pregnant."

"We will see babies being born who are blind, deaf and have heart disease."
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March 19, 2026
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Local police searched a transport company based in Hiroshima Prefecture on Saturday, a day after a truck driver of the firm was arrested over an accident that left six people dead in a tunnel in Mie Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on Friday morning and laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Inui Street at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo was opened to the public Saturday for this year's spring season. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reportedly said Tehran is prepared to temporarily lift its de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to allow Japanese-related ships to transit the crucial waterway. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Ukraine is ready to share the benefits of its hard-won military experience with Japan, Kyiv's envoy to Tokyo says, offering both front-line lessons and battle-tested weapons that could reshape cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Takaichi should anchor the Indo-Pacific through strength, openness and hardened engagement. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Victims of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult's sarin nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subway system were remembered 31 years after the incident that left 14 people dead and more than 6,000 injured. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Four major mobile phone carriers in Japan have announced a plan to launch "Japan Roaming," which will allow users to connect to the available lines of other companies if communication failures occur following disasters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Major conveyor-belt sushi chains in Japan are stepping up efforts to secure sustainable marine resources amid the harsh situation facing the fishing industry. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Several people died following a four-vehicle collision and subsequent fire inside the Nonobori tunnel in Kameyama, Mie Prefecture, in the early hours of Friday, Mie Prefectural Police said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Although a vast area of the Fukushima town of Namie remains a so-called difficult-to-return zone, businesses are reviving its fisheries industry through methods that differ from sea-based fishery operations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Kyoto University professor emeritus Heisuke Hironaka, who won the Fields Medal in 1970 for his research on the resolution of singularities on an algebraic variety, died on Wednesday at age 94. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tepco has postponed the start of commercial operation of the No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture to replace parts susceptible to vibrations from the generator. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Nagoya Station's redevelopment project, being planned in anticipation of the maglev shinkansen, has been delayed again with an undecided start date. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Decades before Sanae Takaichi became Japan's prime minister, she was an intern to U.S. Rep. Patricia Schroeder in Washington, and has said the experience "made me what I am now." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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One year before the International Horticultural Expo 2027 kicks off in Yokohama, public awareness of the event remains low, a Kanagawa Prefectural Government survey found, highlighting the need to build momentum. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government approved a bill aimed at helping provide financial support to Japanese companies' overseas projects deemed critical to Japan's economic security. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Donald Trump stunned Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her first visit to the Oval Office as Japan leader by invoking Tokyo's 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor as a parallel to the U.S. war against Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japan Tourism Agency plans to set up a panel to draft guidelines for a dual pricing system charging higher fees at tourist facilities for foreign nationals and visitors from outside local areas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and said he believed Japan is "stepping up to the plate" on Iran, as the two held closely watched talks at the White House. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's health ministry announced it has designated cannabis-derived cannabinol (CBN) as a "designated drug," banning its manufacture, import, sale and use starting June 1, except for limited medical purposes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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J-pop boy band Arashi, beloved nationwide, has embarked on its final concert tour, drawing massive crowds of fans eager to catch a last glimpse of the legendary group. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japanese police received 98,289 requests for consultations over domestic violence in 2025, the highest tally on record. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The book "Alone in Japan" examines the country's plummeting birthrate but leans on cliches, showing that understanding declining fertility globally requires moving beyond cultural stereotypes to practical solutions. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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An international research team including Japan's Yamashina Institute for Ornithology said that it has discovered a new bird species in the Tokara Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Police in Japan handled a record number of stalking cases in 2025, data from the National Police Agency shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Automated voice guidance featured anywhere from water heaters to bullet trains has become ubiquitous in Japan, yet few people might stop to consider why such services almost always use female voices. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan has rejected a report by U.S. spy agencies describing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks over a possible military intervention in a Taiwan crisis as "a significant shift" for a sitting Japanese leader. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Fifteen years after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Japan is seeing growing momentum behind "phase-free" design, a new approach to disaster preparedness that integrates emergency functionality into everyday items. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing an AI platform which will allow public employees to generate applications to assist with their work. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The war in Iran is beginning to impact inbound travel to Japan, with the conflict resulting in canceled flights and closed airspace. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2% in February from a year earlier, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan is rolling out subsidies for fuel products to keep gasoline prices — which have risen to record highs due to the war in Iran — capped at around ¥170 per liter. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026

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Movie posters, film cels and illustrations of iconic anime characters went under the hammer as Christie's auction house aims to broaden its Japan art offerings. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese Association for Acute Medicine and three other academic societies have proposed new guidelines for determining when to end life-sustaining treatment for patients. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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For Azusa Matsuura, the first woman to head the Japan Coast Guard School, one of the biggest obstacles in her career in the male-dominated service was her own self-doubt. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, one former plant worker tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Japan's long-term economic vitality depends on securing skilled talent, strategically investing in productivity-enhancing sectors and restoring generational balance amid a rapidly aging, supply-constrained society. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Osaka High Court ruled Tuesday that a defendant's withdrawal of his appeal against the death sentence in the Kyoto Animation arson-murder case is valid. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's health authorities are raising the alarm over measles amid recent outbreaks, including group infections at a dining establishment in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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AI translation of literature should be questioned because literary translation requires human interpretation and cultural understanding that machines cannot provide. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan has launched a new "International Peace Mediation Unit" in an effort to play a more active role in mediating deescalation of the Iran war. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Rising electricity demand and Middle East tensions are pushing Tokyo to rethink how it defines energy security. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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U.S. President Donald Trump has abandoned his call for Japan and others to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, an abrupt about face just ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Washington. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Shigeaki Mori, the hibakusha survivor of the August 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima who was embraced by then-U.S. President Barack Obama in 2016, died Saturday at the age of 88. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Tokyo court has rejected a lawsuit challenging Japan’s restrictions on voluntary sterilization by women. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A group of researchers including an associate professor at Yamaguchi University has found that most female Japanese rhinoceros beetles mate only once in their lifetime, which is rare for an insect. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Four men aboard a fishing boat were confirmed dead after their vessel collided with a cargo ship in waters near Misawa city, Aomori Prefecture, throwing the crew members overboard, according to a report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had hoped to discuss a range of issues with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week, but it is now clear that Iran will take center stage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government has adopted a bill to set up a Japanese version of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, aiming to prevent overseas leaks of information and technologies crucial to national security. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan has removed the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane and designated by the government as a special natural monument, from its list of threatened species thanks to a population recovery. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japanese government officials deny the possibility of an immediate Self-Defense Forces deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. But with U.S. President Donald Trump calling for support, discussions are sure to intensify. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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An abandoned scam compound on Thailand’s northeastern border with Cambodia houses scattered documents containing Japanese individuals' personal information. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki is planning to seek a third term as the prefecture's governor, sources say, amid debate over a planned U.S. military base relocation and recent setbacks for the All Okinawa coalition. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she "respects" two proposals the government's expert panel made to ensure a sufficient number of imperial family members, indicating she does not intend to give preference to either. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Cherry trees have begun to bloom in the cities of Kofu, Gifu and Kochi, the first blooms of the season, the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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All the essential ingredients to make the DNA and RNA underpinning life on Earth have been discovered in samples collected from the asteroid Ryugu. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Saitama District Court sentenced a man to life in prison for murdering three members of a family, including a U.S. citizen, in the city of Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, in December 2022. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Hospitals and clinics offering sleep disorder treatments will soon be able to prominently highlight this area of expertise, following a recent health ministry decision to ease rules on advertising their specialties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan was facing growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the clock ticked down to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s talks with Trump in Washington on Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The education ministry released a draft revision to operating guidelines for the law, calling for strengthening measures against voyeurism. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A panel of experts established by the Foreign Ministry launched discussions on how better the country's overseas development assistance should be provided to meet its strategic needs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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According to a survey covering some 2,000 LGBTQ+ people over three years to 2024, 54.9% of respondents said in the final year that their workplaces did not have any specific measures for sexual and gender minorities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The 1996 releases of Pokemon Red and Green and Resident Evil launched two franchises that have endured for decades through careful management and expansion beyond gaming. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A high school student and the captain of a ship died after two boats capsized on Monday off the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A housing shortage is stalling migration to towns in Fukushima Prefecture looking to put the March 2011 nuclear meltdown behind them. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Suspects in a high-profile ¥423 million robbery case in Tokyo in January purchased luxury items or repaid debts after the incident, investigative sources have said, after seven were arrested. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan’s Environment Ministry is looking to use underwater acoustic devices from fiscal 2026 to keep Hokkaido's Kuril harbor seals from stealing salmon and mackerel from fishing nets. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo is not currently planning to deploy the SDF to the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, after U.S. leader Donald Trump called for Japan and others to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing a delicate balancing act as it pushes its proposed budget through parliament, amid opposition protest, before the fiscal deadline of March 31. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The appearance of mysterious white foam from maintenance holes near U.S. military facilities in Okinawa Prefecture has left residents increasingly concerned that it might be hazardous to health. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Nippon Izokukai, a Japanese association for war-bereaved families, is ending its 30 years of memorial services due to aging participants. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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South Korea's Foreign Ministry said Sunday that 211 people, including two Japanese, have been evacuated from the Middle East on a South Korean military transport aircraft. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Hundreds of vendor booths like this one are found along the narrow covered street of the Nishikikoji Market.

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A growing number of women in Japan are building careers and taking on greater responsibilities in industries long dominated by men, including maritime transportation and construction. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Parliamentary deliberations on a bill to establish a national intelligence council in Japan may prove difficult as the opposition is worried that such an organization's activities could lead to human rights violations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Komeito leader Toshiko Takeya has sounded positive on the party's future integration into the Centrist Reform Alliance, a peer in the Japanese opposition camp. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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°Anstrengung° und gleichzeitig eines der Highlights meiner Japan-Reise: Meine Radtour auf dem Shimanami Kaido, einer der schönsten Radstrecken weltweit: Sehr radgerechte 70 km über sechs Inseln, die durch 7 Brücken verbunden sind.

Wegen der vielen phantastischen Ausblicke hatte ich nur knapp die Hälfte am 1. Tag eingeplant. Unvergesslich, dass das bei 30°C am 18.10.24 tolle Fotostopps gab, aber auch ziemlich anstrengend war.

Ein Rastplatz mit Rasen und grünen Hecken für Radfahrende mit Blick auf eine hohe Brücke, die zur nächsten Insel führt. Sonniges Wetter, das Wasser unter der Brücke strahlt blau. Im Vordergrund ein Gedenkstein mit ein Metallplatte, auf der zwei Radfahrende und ein Zitronenbaum zu sehen sind. Im oberen Bereich sind die Sehenswürdigkeiten am Horizont aufgeführt.
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The ruling bloc pushed the government's draft fiscal 2026 budget through the House of Representatives on Friday as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is adamant on securing its enactment by the end of the current fiscal year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government met with residents of Chichijima, an island in the Ogasawara chain, to explain the possibility of using another island in the chain as a disposal site for highly radioactive waste. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Over 300 people in Tokyo marked the 30th anniversary of the settlement reached in high-profile lawsuits filed by hemophilia patients who were treated with HIV-tainted blood. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Donald Trump’s call for Japan and others to send warships to the Hormuz Strait to help secure the safety of commercial vessels puts pressure on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi just days ahead of her visit to Washington. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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In recent days, the White House has posted videos on X showing military strikes against Iran that feature elements from Nintendo's Wii Sports video game and popular manga series "Yu-Gi-Oh!" japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japanese police arrested seven individuals on Saturday on suspicion of stealing three suitcases containing a total of ¥423 million in cash from a group of people in Tokyo in January. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Japanese government-chartered flight carrying 222 evacuees from the Middle East arrived at Narita International Airport near Tokyo from the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to strengthen the country's defense capabilities during a speech at the National Defense Academy of Japan on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The U.S. is sending more than 2,200 Marines based in Okinawa Prefecture and an amphibious assault ship homeported in Nagasaki Prefecture to the Middle East, media reports said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump will confirm cooperation for a U.S.-led trade bloc initiative on supply chains for key minerals at a bilateral summit in Washington next week. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan intends to join the Golden Dome missile defense initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help with missile production due to the Middle East war and other conflicts, two sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The porthole window of a modular unit from Japan’s now-demolished Nagakin Capsule Tower, on display at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. Built in 1972, the tower was a radical experiment in urban living, consisting of prefabricated micro-dwellings that were attached to central cores and could (in theory) be replaced and rearranged as needed. More information and photos in the link in the comments.

A circular glass window set in a white wall. A triangle of accordion-like folds extends from a central metal disk to the lower rim, and appears to be a cleverly designed shade that can be expanded by rotating it around the circumference of the window. Through the glass we see the interior of a very small room, awash in warm yellow light from a half-spherical fixture in the ceiling. In the far wall is a narrow door with a rounded top and bottom, opened to reveal a glimpse of a toilet in a tiny bathroom. We also glimpse part of a painting hung on the adjacent wall. Another doorway leads out to a hallway in the rest of the MoMA exhibit. As the display is close to one of the museum’s windows, the porthole window also reflects the snow-covered street outside.
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A seven-year prison sentence has been finalized for a 23-year-old U.S. Marine charged with sexually assaulting and injuring a woman in Okinawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government on Friday approved its latest basic plan for gender equality, which calls for considering giving legal validity to the stand-alone use of maiden names, a key goal of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai’s public trip to Japan for the World Baseball Classic signaled Tokyo and Taipei’s growing willingness to challenge Beijing’s pressure over contacts with Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan and Canada have made genuine strides in some areas of women's leadership while quietly failing in others. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan's prime minister must deploy a disciplined mix of strategic flattery and defense burden-sharing to secure the future of the Indo-Pacific. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Junya Ogawa, who took the reins of the Centrist Reform Alliance a month ago, faces a host of challenges. At the top of his to-do list: rebuilding the opposition party following its humiliating election defeat. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A system to cover the total costs of child delivery through public health insurance was approved in a Cabinet meeting on Friday, as Japan aims to tackle a rapidly declining birth rate. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan is one of 60 jurisdictions in a U.S. trade investigation dealing with forced labor, the second U.S. trade investigation announced in as many days. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026

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The porthole window of a modular unit from Japan’s now-demolished Nagakin Capsule Tower, on display at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. Built in 1972, the tower was a radical experiment in urban living, consisting of prefabricated micro-dwellings that were attached to central cores and could (in theory) be replaced and rearranged as needed. More information and photos in the link in the comments.

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Japan’s ruling and opposition parties wrangled over a ¥122.3 trillion fiscal 2026 budget in a Lower House committee Friday as the ruling bloc sought to clear it by day’s end. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo should press Tehran to free detained journalists and urge all sides in the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel to protect civilians. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan will use its official development assistance to encourage private-sector investment in developing countries, according to its latest annual white paper on cooperation and development. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her participation in a few official events on Thursday after developing cold-like symptoms, days before she’s scheduled to depart for a trip to the U.S. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Japan from March 31 to April 2, followed by a stop in South Korea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved a bill to upgrade the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office to strengthen Japan’s intelligence-gathering and analysis capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are preparing to visit the Netherlands and Belgium from mid- to late June, the government has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Amid an increasingly severe security environment, the Defense Ministry plans to establish a coastal defense system using thousands of drones. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The public approval rate for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet dropped 4.5 percentage points from the previous month to 59.3% in March, a Jiji survey showed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated Thursday that she intends to retain education minister Yohei Matsumoto in his post despite a reported extramarital affair. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Constitution wouldn’t bar Japan from helping with mine clearance around the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran conflict, but Tokyo has no plans to deploy minesweepers to the region, the prime minister has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The U.S. announced it would investigate Japan and other countries for unfair trade practices, and U.S. President Donald Trump could impose tariffs based on findings of Section 301 inquiries. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026

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A Saitama hospital investigating the death of one young cancer patient and severe symptoms in two others, who remain in a critical condition, has found traces of a drug that should not have been used in their treatment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japanese police have confirmed 226 cases of damage from ransomware attacks in 2025, the second-highest annual total, data from the National Police Agency has shown. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A comparison with Japan in 1944 suggests Iran will resist fiercely and try to prolong the war to preserve its regime, while the United States risks strategic failure without a clear plan for victory. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A pipe that had been buried at a sewer construction site in Osaka suddenly shot vertically upward to about 13 meters above ground, nearly touching an elevated road, city officials have said, with the cause still unclear. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Former members of Liberal Democratic Party factions that were disbanded in the wake of a slush funds scandal have been meeting informally since the party’s landslide election victory in February. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tepco will maintain a goal of decommissioning its disaster-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in 2051, a senior official in charge of the project has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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While three prefectures deeply affected by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake have taken the disaster as a learning opportunity, multiple challenges remain regarding tsunami evacuation measures. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Supermarket operators are opening new stores in parts of Fukushima Prefecture from which residents had been forced to evacuate following a nuclear disaster in 2011. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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The Trump administration launched a new trade investigation against 16 trading partners in a move to rebuild tariff pressure. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026

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A Japanese government-chartered flight carrying South Korean nationals, along with Japanese evacuees from the Middle East, arrived at Narita International Airport near Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Many Japanese companies — from Toto to Fujikura — are quietly becoming key suppliers in the AI supply chain but often fail to communicate their transformation effectively to investors and global audiences. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A container ship owned by Mitsui OSK Lines was damaged in the Persian Gulf, according to an NHK report on Wednesday, citing a company official. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan observed a moment of silence for victims of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake on Wednesday, 15 years after the disaster struck the Tohoku region and caused a nuclear meltdown, killing thousands. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Ichikawa City Zoo has issued a statement denying that Punch, the viral baby monkey, was being bullied, following an outpouring of concern online. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Chinese Navy is moving toward an all-nuclear-powered submarine fleet, U.S. officials say, a monumental shift that will give ammunition to proponents of Japan developing its own nuclear subs — at least on the surface. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Former internal affairs minister and Liberal Democratic Party member Ryota Takeda will chair the Japan-South Korea parliamentarians' union, a group of Japanese lawmakers that promotes ties between the two countries. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Those orphaned in a disaster, such as the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, need a supportive environment where they can share their experience of losing family members with others, according to a nonprofit survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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The recent discovery of a 6-year-old's bone fragments has renewed Miyagi Prefectural Police’s commitment to finding the remains of as many victims as possible and returning them to their families. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori has called for further efforts to rebuild areas affected by the March 2011 nuclear disaster. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Some municipalities in three prefectures in northeastern Japan hit hard by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami are struggling with disaster education for children born after the incident. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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A teacher in Kobe has made it his mission to share his experiences of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake with younger generations in hopes of preparing them for future disasters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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About a decade and a half after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the city of Ofunato had its resilience tested once again by the nation’s worst wildfire in 60 years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Major Japanese publisher Shogakukan is in trouble for rehiring a man convicted of sexual assault to write for their manga platform under a pseudonym. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's government adopted on Tuesday a bill designed to eliminate areas underserved by transportation services such as buses and taxis, with measures including calling on municipalities to provide financial support. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A second morning-after pill is now available over the counter in Japan following the commencement of sale of Lesoeru 72. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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As of the end of 2025, the cumulative number of deaths indirectly linked to the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake had reached 3,810, with little sign such losses will cease anytime soon. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Fifteen years after a major earthquake and tsunami devastated Fukushima, 21 industrial parks built in the prefecture’s coastal municipalities are exhibiting varying degrees of success. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Fifteen years after 3/11, we need to reassess the importance of sustained engagement in disaster recovery. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20 #311

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Japan’s Cabinet has approved a bill to sharply raise the legal cap on immigration-related residence fees for foreign nationals — the biggest revision of its kind in more than four decades. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Japanese government panel tasked with discussing groundwater use, including by foreign nationals, plans to compile a report by this summer amid concerns over foreign acquisitions of land and groundwater. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Iran war does not constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan under its security legislation, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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In an about-face, the Democratic Party for the People says it will join a panel on social security while the Centrist Reform Alliance is also seriously considering it after both parties snubbed its inaugural meeting. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan on Tuesday marked the 81st anniversary of the massive U.S. air raid on Tokyo during World War II that is believed to have killed about 100,000 people. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will on March 31 deploy homegrown longer-range missiles in the country for the first time as part of its “counterstrike capability” to deter enemies — and potentially strike far-away targets. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A total of 2,519 people are still unaccounted for in six Japanese prefectures after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tohoku region on March 11, 2011, according to the National Police Agency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Japanese publisher Shogakukan said it has apologized to a sex crime victim for continuing to use an author under a pseudonym despite knowing about his history of sexual assault. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The religious group known as the Unification Church filed a special appeal to the Supreme Court against a Tokyo High Court order to dissolve the group. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Classes held in some of Fukuoka’s hospitals are helping elementary and junior high school students undergoing medical treatment to continue their education. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Vietnamese interpreter in Sendai is supporting his fellow countrymen in detention centers and prisons in Japan by sending them books written in their native tongue. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Ground Self-Defense Force has sent long-range missile equipment to Camp Kengun in the city of Kumamoto, as part of a counterstrike capabilities initiative. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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More than 80% of people in Japan believe a disaster on the scale of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake could occur in the foreseeable future, though most admit to being unprepared for one. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Yukiyoshi Yamano, an independent former mayor of Kanazawa, has been elected governor of Ishikawa Prefecture, defeating LDP-backed Gov. Hiroshi Hase. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Fifteen years after Japan’s Fukushima disaster, its clean-up, if successful, could become a global blueprint for nuclear recovery. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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As the Iran war expands across the Middle East, Japan has accelerated efforts to evacuate its citizens, underscoring Tokyo’s growing security role overseas and diplomatic balancing act between the U.S. and Gulf states. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Recovery following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis has been uneven across northern Japan. What do those efforts reveal about reconstruction as the country prepares for the next megaquake? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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A senior Japanese parliament member said that the government instructed a national oil reserve storage site to prepare for a possible release of crude, as the Iran crisis has cut supply from the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan’s fossil fuel investments tied to deals with the United States show Sanae Takaichi’s government favoring legacy energy over renewables, increasing security and climate risks. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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She made a promise before her friend dies in the tsunami. Fifteen years later, she's finally following through. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued a message on International Women's Day on Sunday, emphasizing the need for women's active participation to foster growth in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A member of the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women called on the Japanese government to confront the country's entrenched gender inequality. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force transport plane arrived at the Maldives to support the evacuation of Japanese nationals in the Middle East. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Fukui Prefecture's deputy governor is leading efforts to promote women's participation in society as the prefecture seeks to reform itself in the wake of the former governor's sexual harassment scandal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The percentage of senior management roles held by women at medium-size companies in Japan stood at 21.5%, — well below the global average of nearly 33%. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Ottawa and Tokyo are on the same page amid intensifying great power competition, with Canada’s defense minister saying his country also aims to boost military and defense ties with like-minded Indo-Pacific partners. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Taiwan’s premier visited Japan on Saturday for the island’s World Baseball Classic victory over the Czech Republic, a move expected to stoke China’s ire as Sino-Japanese ties remain in a deep freeze. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have paralyzed maritime shipping between the Middle East and Japan, disrupting both imports of oil and exports of cars. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's Digital Agency said it will start in May a large-scale test of its generative artificial intelligence platform for administrative tasks. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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An opinion poll by Japan's Foreign Ministry showed Friday that 68.0% of respondents feel that disinformation about international affairs is spreading online. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Canada, Japan and Australia are all in the midst of major buildups in military spending after President Donald Trump has made it clear that they will need to look after their own security. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government is considering using part of its national oil reserves amid the ongoing Iran crisis, which has disrupted global energy supplies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Japanese government will operate chartered flights from Oman and Saudi Arabia on Sunday to transport Japanese citizens in the Middle East back home amid growing regional tensions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant has started its seventh — and final — round of treated water discharge into the Pacific for fiscal 2025. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Japanese film director was jailed for eight years Friday over the sexual assault of two women actors, a court spokesperson and media reports said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Lawyers and family members of an American man convicted of sexual assault in Japan are campaigning for support after a high court ruled that his conviction was based on insufficient evidence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Pollen is dispersing at a higher rate than usual in western Tokyo, causing misery to those allergic to it, though the hay fever season might end sooner because of it. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party-Japan Innovation Party coalition has put up a proposal to relax rules for defense equipment exports, a move that would be a major policy shift for Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Evening settles over a wide cemetery in Nagoya. 🌅🪦

名古屋の広い墓地に、夕方の光。石の墓標が低い日差しを受け、長い影が乾いた地面に伸びていく。🌤️🪨

A wide cemetery spreads across the middle of the frame with rows of stone gravestones and monuments. The low sun sits high in the bright sky, casting long shadows across a dry dirt foreground. A cluster of trees stands to the right, and low buildings from the surrounding city appear faintly along the horizon behind the graves. Above, the sky transitions from bright white near the sun to deep blue with thin textured clouds.
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Happy weekend from Tokyo!

Made a brief visit to the local temple (南蔵院/Nanzōin) this morning, and could feel some positive energy flowing.

Looking towards the Main Hall at Nanzoin Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan
ALT text detailsLooking towards the Main Hall at Nanzoin Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan
Jizō statue at a side hall of Nanzoin Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan
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Ornament at the incense burner at Nanzoin Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan
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Detail of a relief at Nanzoin Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan
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Evening settles over a wide cemetery in Nagoya. 🌅🪦

名古屋の広い墓地に、夕方の光。石の墓標が低い日差しを受け、長い影が乾いた地面に伸びていく。🌤️🪨

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Another Japanese national has been detained in Iran after it was reported last month that NHK’s Tehran bureau chief was arrested. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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More than 60% of unmarried adults under the age of 30 in Japan do not want children, as they are concerned about economic burdens and career disruption, according to a recent survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan and Canada are planning to establish an economic security dialogue, with discussions to be held at the vice minister level and China sitting at the top of the agenda. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Metropolitan police have arrested a director at NHK on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Cherry blossom season is expected to arrive up to a week earlier than usual this year, with blooms forecast to begin in Tokyo on March 19. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan’s Cabinet has approved a bill to establish a planned disaster management agency, which will serve as a central command body for disaster response. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A high court upheld a seven-year prison sentence given to a 23-year-old U.S. Marine charged with sexual assault resulting in injury to a woman in Okinawa Prefecture in May 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan’s government is considering including in its sixth basic plan for gender equality a policy to legalize the use of original surnames alone for individuals who changed their family names due to marriage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Public prosecutors on Thursday indicted a 69-year-old woman on suspicion of fatally stabbing a housewife in Nagoya more than a quarter century ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government has adopted a bill to promote work-style reform for truck drivers by supporting systems that enable logistics firms to relay cargo, allowing drivers to limit their work to day trips. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Suguru Kikuchi, who experienced the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake in Miyagi Prefecture, worked to support recovery and reconstruction following the Noto Peninsula quake. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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A labor ministry survey has shown that 10.5% of workers in the country want to work longer hours. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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From 17th-century merchants to Meiji fiction, the humble umbrella traces commerce, belief and loneliness across Japanese history. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Looking back 50 years ago, a terrorist attack hit Sapporo by surprise. Looking back 100 years ago, the front page of The Japan Times carried news on a milestone achieved by working women. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al Jaber met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo as the war in the Middle East chokes energy flows to Asia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The number of teacher positions unfilled at publicly run elementary, junior high, high and other schools across Japan came to 3,827 as of May 1. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Foreign Ministry raised its travel alert for six countries in the Middle East, in response to the worsening situation in the region following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan plans to introduce a dual-pricing system at national museums by March 2031, in a move that aims to make the most out of tourism revenue. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Toyota’s clash with activist investor Elliot Investment Management shows that even Japan’s most powerful conglomerates must respect minority shareholders. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office and the Fair Trade Commission searched Eneos Wing's Tokyo branch in a second day of raids as part of a probe into alleged price-fixing of gas oil sold to businesses. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan’s Space One launched its third Kairos rocket Thursday morning, but moments later decided it would be difficult to fulfill the unit’s mission and terminated its flight. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Authorities in Southeast Asia have detained a total of 17 Japanese nationals over suspected fraud. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A church once emptied following the massive earthquake and tsunami that crippled a nuclear power plant in Fukushima 15 years ago has returned to its home, recasting itself as a civic anchor with community ties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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The Democratic Party for the People announced it would participate in the multi-party panel on a consumption tax cut, while the leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance signaled his party's willingness to join. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Pentagon’s No. 3 has said Japan knows “better than anybody” about the need to further boost defense spending, just over two weeks before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A research team in Japan has uncovered a part of the mechanism by which a substance found in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red fermented rice triggered kidney damage. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Mark Carney’s Tokyo visit underscores that if Canada wants a meaningful economic and strategic partnership with Japan, it must strengthen rather than hedge against the U.S.-Japan alliance. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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An initiative based on reciprocal kindness that began in the city of Fukushima after the March 2011 disasters is spreading both at home and abroad. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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A court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Hokuriku Electric Power from restarting the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at its Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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In a rare move, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is proposing that a general question-and-answer session over the draft budget for fiscal 2026 be held on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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With high-tech weapons, reorganized units and deeper integration with the Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps’ forward-deployed expeditionary force in Japan is evolving for a more-focused sea-denial role. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government will establish a new national intelligence committee by upgrading the current Cabinet Intelligence Committee. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Tokyo police have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in employing Vietnamese nationals without work permits at a factory in the city of Fukuroi in Shizuoka Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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In its first meeting, a Japanese government expert panel in charge of discussing regulations regarding land purchases by foreign nationals said it aims to submit a policy proposal this summer. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Japanese man living in the United States has been arrested for allegedly splashing an oil-like substance at a shrine in Chiba Prefecture in 2015. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The Chinese Embassy in Japan has called on its citizens to stay vigilant against aggressive individuals who shove or bump into others on purpose. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Fans in Japan hoping to drop in on a sports bar to watch the World Baseball Classic, starting Thursday, might want to think again thanks to the Netflix streaming deal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Space One has canceled the launch of its No. 3 unit of the Kairos small rocket scheduled for Wednesday morning after a safety system was activated 30 seconds before liftoff. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Businesses in Japan are working to address increasingly complex demands and expectations related to workplace anti-harassment measures. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Hiroshima Gov. Mika Yokota has said local communities need to develop “workplaces where women can fully demonstrate their abilities,” to address the issue of young women leaving the countryside. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will determine case by case whether to exercise its right to collective self-defense in the event of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz with missiles from Iran or elsewhere. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The owner of a grand piano damaged in the massive tsunami in March 2011 and later restored performed with one of her students in the lobby of Sendai Airport in Miyagi Prefecture, filling the terminal with music. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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The Unification Church has been ordered to dissolve by the Tokyo High Court in the latest of a series of court cases against the religious group that emerged after the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Workplaces across Japan are starting to provide menstrual pads as companies place a new emphasis on women's health issues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A member of a yakuza crime group has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a New York court after being convicted of trafficking nuclear material as well as drugs and weapons. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The US also seriously miscalculated on the economic impacts Iran can create.

TikTokers Hasan Piker talks the web of economic damage caused by Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan says they had NO warning about the US going to war. The country gets 70% of its oil through the Strait and has less than a year of reserves.

Japan warns the unplanned economic fallouts of war will be an issue for them.

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Handwritten manuscripts of two unpublished short stories written by Nobel Prize-winning Japanese author Kenzaburo Oe (1935-2023) around his 1957 literary debut have been found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A former Nomura Holdings employee who was accused of arson, attempted murder and robbing an elderly client has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Japan court. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Iranians living in Japan have been put through the emotional wringer — worried about their loved ones back home while feeling a mixture of fear, relief and hope — following the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A Japanese panel of experts gave the green light for the health minister to approve the production and sale of Daiichi Sankyo's vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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⚠️🇺🇦Russians war criminal’s attacks on Donetsk region’s civilian residents kills six people, injures 19 more (more) ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/40974

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⚠️🇺🇦Russians war criminal’s attacks on Donetsk region’s civilian residents kills six people, injures 19 more (more) ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/40974

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The passing rates for relevant tests for the conversion of foreign driver’s licenses to Japanese permits have plunged following the tightening of rules for the process. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Trump’s proposal for a colossal Ohio gas plant underscores the unsustainable costs and risks of meeting peak electricity demand with oversized power projects. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Minamitorishima island is being considered for an initial nuclear waste disposal survey and the government is seeking cooperation from Ogasawara village, which administers the remote island. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will discuss Iran when she meets with U.S. President Donald Trump later this month in Washington, as Japan finds itself in a tough spot amid the U.S. attacks on the Middle Eastern nation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Publisher Shogakukan said it will establish a third-party committee to investigate the company's decisions to publish works by two manga artists on its manga app despite knowing of their past sex crimes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday, Naoe Yakiya, director of U.N. Women's Japan office, has underlined the importance of greater diversity among media and advertising professionals to break down stereotypes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she has no involvement with the cryptocurrency “sanae token,” in a post on X, and she warned the public about possible misinformation regarding it. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A prosecutor allegedly sexually assaulted by a senior prosecutor called on the justice minister and the prosecutor-general to create a third-party panel to investigate possible harassment among prosecutors nationwide. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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For three days from Dec. 4, thousands of residents and visitors enjoyed a Shinto shrine festival held in the village of Iitate, Fukushima Prefecture, for the first time in nearly 15 years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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A Japanese court has sentenced a 36-year-old man to life in prison over the 2024 murder of a volunteer probation officer in Shiga Prefecture that sparked discussions over the safety of such public servants. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan finds itself in a tough position amid the United States’ military strikes on Iran, as Tokyo seeks to balance its strong support for the rules-based global order with its need for a robust alliance with Washington. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will not reappoint businessman Joichi Ito to a government committee when his term ends this month, over ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Sankei newspaper said Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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A vending machine in Hiroshima is offering fans of the prefecture the chance to take a piece of it home in the form of cans of air. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan's National Police Agency instructed prefectural police departments nationwide to increase security at facilities related to the U.S. and Israel, following the two countries' military attacks on Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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An evening in early Spring.
I was about to go home when the sky turned into this amazing color and I ended up staying a little longer.

早春の夕焼け。帰ろうとしていたのに空がこんなに綺麗な色になっていて、もう少し公園でうろうろしてしまった。

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Students from Okinawa Prefecture have visited the city of Nemuro, Hokkaido, to learn firsthand about issues related to disputed islands that Russia controls. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Evolving into an unmanned systems hub with lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine war will help Tokyo and its allies defend the region. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Environment Ministry plans to begin full-scale efforts aimed at recycling soil collected during decontamination work at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Ukiyo-e inspired illustrations by Yuko Shimizu

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Authorities in Fukushima Prefecture look to improve access as a lack of medical services is cited as a key reason for why many evacuees are hesitant to return to their homes in the prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #311

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Japanese diplomats like Hiroshi Suzuki, the ambassador to the U.K., are using social media, humor and local culture to build influence, win hearts and project soft power in ways traditional diplomacy cannot. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan says it needs AI to survive demographic decline. Surveys show strong public confidence — even among those who expect jobs to disappear. What happens when optimism outpaces implementation? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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An evening in early Spring.
I was about to go home when the sky turned into this amazing color and I ended up staying a little longer.

早春の夕焼け。帰ろうとしていたのに空がこんなに綺麗な色になっていて、もう少し公園でうろうろしてしまった。

#japan #plumtree #nature #日本　#春　#梅の花 #spring
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As U.S. rekindles relations with Pyongyang, what’s Japan’s role? japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung highlighted the importance of cooperation with Japan and stopped short of criticizing Tokyo or mentioning thorny history issues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in Osaka Prefecture on Saturday following the deaths of a couple in an apartment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Space One on Sunday canceled its third launch attempt, hampering its bid to become the first Japanese private company to put satellites into orbit with a domestically developed rocket. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Delegates from around 20 countries will hold three days of "informal" talks in Japan aimed at salvaging efforts towards a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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The government and ruling parties remain adamant in passing the draft fiscal 2026 budget by the end of the current year through March, as deliberations continue in the House of Representatives Budget Committee. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/

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Japan will take measures to prepare for any and all risks as the U.S. and Israeli forces launch strikes on Iran, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in an X post Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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French President Emmanuel Macron is planning to make an official visit to Japan in early April, a French government official said Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan, the Philippines and the United States held joint military drills near the Bashi Channel, the waterway between the Philippines and Taiwan, for the first time earlier this week. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A growing number of local governments across Japan are making it easier for male workers to take paternity leave. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said she believes that it is appropriate to limit Japan's imperial succession to male heirs from the imperial family's paternal line. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must steer Japan between pressure from China and an unpredictable United States by bolstering defense, diversifying partnerships and asserting strategic autonomy. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Following Beijing’s ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan, Tokyo should consider creating a supply chain for defense equipment that pivots away from China, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Rare earths extracted near a remote island earlier this month could someday provide Japan with a domestic source of the metals as it seeks to cut its reliance on China, but how soon can it be done, and to what extent? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo-based Space One says it plans to launch the No. 3 unit of its Kairos small rocket on Sunday morning. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency is introducing a new system in April that will compel users to pay copyright fees even in cases in which the creator or the copyright holder is not known. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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In a world first, a Japanese team of researchers has developed miniaturized testicular tissues known as testicular organoids from mouse embryonic stem cells in an experimental vessel. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Criticism is mounting over a Kagoshima Prefecture plan to fully subsidize one-way shinkansen fares for foreign tourists. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Police in Tokyo have arrested a woman after she allegedly took the TOEIC English proficiency test while posing as another person. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The education ministry has approved the Institute of Science Tokyo's 25-year plan to strengthen its research capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te honored baseball legend Sadaharu Oh with a special award in recognition of his contributions to cultural exchanges between Japan and Taiwan through sports. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/0

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The challenges for local residents that must be resolved have changed nearly 15 years after Miyagi Prefecture was affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Gov. Yoshihiro Murai said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/ #311

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Dressed in a morning coat and carrying a top hat, Prince Hisahito visited imperial mausoleums in Kyoto to report the completion of his coming-of-age ceremony last September. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A petition seeking to stop the operation of the No. 3 reactor of Shikoku Electric Power’s Ikata nuclear power plant in Ehime Prefecture has been dismissed by a court. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japanese police arrested a man in his 90s Thursday for allegedly defacing a sign at a prosecutor's office in the city of Osaka. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan wants to raises the share of its female pilots from only 2% as of 2024 to 10% by the end of 2035, but there are plenty of headwinds. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The city of Osaka received 21 gold bars from an anonymous donor in November with the instructions: Fix your water pipes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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After a disgraced exit from the top ranks of U.S. tech and media circles, an entrepreneur who had deep ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein secured a second act in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The number of elementary school children in Japan who became victims of sex crimes and other offenses through social media totaled 167 in 2025, the highest level in the past 10 years for which data is available. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed eagerness Thursday to compile a support program for the so-called employment ice age generation within fiscal 2025, which ends on March 31. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The CRA and DPP declined to participate Thursday a panel on temporarily lifting the consumption tax on groceries, where political wrangling had been expected between the ruling and opposition parties. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Nearly half of high school students in Japan use generative artificial intelligence online in their daily lives, a new government report shows. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Police in Japan took action against 1,322 people under the age of 20 last year for crimes linked to "tokuryū" anonymous and transient criminal groups, the National Police Agency said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A Liberal Democratic Party panel on Thursday approved a proposal to strengthen Japan’s intelligence capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Researchers in Japan have identified a previously unknown “third cell” essential for fully regenerating hair follicles, marking a step toward potential new treatments for hair loss. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Public prosecutors on Thursday demanded the death penalty for a 43-year-old man charged with killing three members of a family at their house in Saitama Prefecture in December 2022. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's number of births came to 705,809 in 2025, hitting a new record low for the tenth consecutive year, preliminary figures by the health ministry showed Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists in Japan rose 226 from the previous year and hit the highest level on record since 2006. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Shizuoka Prefectural Government has stepped up efforts to reclaim the region’s status as Japan’s leading green tea grower, after losing the top producer spot to Kagoshima Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has unveiled a new robot arm to be used in a project to remove nuclear fuel debris at its tsunami-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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In the Tohoku region, colorful seasonal flowers bloom to symbolize the resilience of communities hit hard by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/ #311

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Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko will visit the Tohoku region beginning next month to mark 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Imperial Household Agency said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/ #311

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An incident that saw an elevator at Tokyo Skytree stop for about six hours, with 20 people trapped inside, was caused by damage to a cable that supplies electricity and transmits signals, the operator said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The websites of multiple local governments across Japan have become inaccessible, with a cause still unidentified. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The government is considering obliging airlines to refuse boarding to foreign nationals who do not apply for the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or JESTA, or whose applications have been turned down. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s growing obsession with cats has fueled a multitrillion-yen market and nationwide celebrations, even as population trends could slow the feline boom. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Natsume Soseki’s belief that true expression transcends literal wording supports the point that AI handling translation frees people to create rather than convert language. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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In the first such case in recent history, Japan’s top court granted a retrial Tuesday for a deceased man who had been serving a life sentence for committing a murder in Shiga Prefecture in 1984. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings employee has been found by the Nuclear Regulation Authority to have improperly handled confidential documents on a nuclear power plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s immigration agency has tightened guidelines for permanent residency applicants as part of efforts to take a tougher stance on foreign nationals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Gunma Prefecture was ranked the most preferred relocation destination for the second consecutive year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo has "strongly demanded" the release of a Japanese national it says has ‌been ​detained in Tehran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan on Wednesday moved a step closer to allowing the export of lethal arms, as a panel of the ruling LDP approved a proposal calling on the government to ease restrictions limiting defense equipment transfers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prosecutors sought an indefinite prison term for a 36-year-old unemployed man for murdering a volunteer probation officer in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, during his probation in May 2024. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture was brought back online after a scheduled brief halt that was carried out for inspections. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Four scenes from a walk around Okusawa in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo. Quite a pleasant area to explore with a lot of small shops and restaurants.

Showa-era coffee kiosk outside Okusawa Station in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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Flower pots in front of a turquoise-color corrugated metal wall in the Okusawa area of Setagaya in Tokyo, Japan
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"Chanoko" cafe and coffee roastery in the Okusawa area of Setagaya in Tokyo, Japan
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Modern architecture elements in the Okusawa area of Setagaya in Tokyo, Japan
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to be grilled in parliament on Wednesday after she said she had given congratulatory gift catalogs to all LDP lawmakers elected in the Feb. 8 Lower House election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan plans to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles to Okinawa Prefecture’s Yonaguni Island — just 110 km east of Taiwan — by fiscal 2030, defense chief Shinjiro Koizumi said, as tensions with China smolder. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Despite her coalition’s dominance in the Lower House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is asking the opposition to work with her to get the fiscal 2026 budget passed before the current fiscal year concludes on March 31. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Japanese Olympic Committee has identified 1,919 online posts defaming Japanese athletes who took part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, among a total of around 240,000 posts related to Games. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's government is eager to promote entry by companies within the country into Europe's thriving defense market, through industrial partnerships, as the European Union moves to reduce dependence on the United States. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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An annual contest for traditional Japanese short poetry in Tottori Prefecture came to an end this month after 20 years due to signs some of the participants might have used artificial intelligence for their submissions. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Videos of a tiny monkey in a local zoo in Japan clutching a stuffed orangutan after his mother abandoned him has become an unlikely viral sensation online, with millions of people around the world rooting for him. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's government has pushed back a decision on whether to join the Board of Peace, led by U.S. President Donald Trump with the aim of achieving peace in Gaza, amid concerns he may use it to replace the United Nations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Space One has postponed the launch of the No. 3 unit of its Kairos small rocket to March, citing a weather analysis. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan will invite young and midlevel defense officials from Pacific island countries for around weeklong visits from fiscal 2026, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The government has postponed a decision on expanding the number of elderly people required to pay 20% of their nursing-care service costs out of pocket, concerned the move could add to the burden of rising costs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Japan as part of a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour starting Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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After the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's landslide victory in the recent general election, legislation criminalizing the damaging of the Japanese national flag is expected to become a key focus of deliberations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The incumbent mayor of a Hokkaido village who supports a survey for selecting a nuclear waste disposal site secured reelection on Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Emperor Naruhito turned 66 on Monday, ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake in March and the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquakes in April. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo police arrested four men on Monday, including the producer of the seven-female-member artist group XG, on suspicion of drug possession, investigative sources said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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With Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set to tackle work-style reform, Japan’s discretionary work system is expected to become a major focal point. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Twenty people were trapped for about six hours after an elevator at the Tokyo Skytree stalled just 30 meters above the ground on Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A memorial ceremony was held in the city of Toyama to mark 15 years since an earthquake in New Zealand killed 12 students from the area. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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South Korea protested a Japanese government ⁠event regarding a cluster of disputed islands between the two countries, calling the move an unjust assertion of sovereignty over its territory. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan and the U.S. have held regular talks on the United States’ “nuclear umbrella,” the two sides said Sunday, with discussions also focusing on China’s “destabilizing nuclear weapons buildup and testing.” japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Flush with political capital, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory this month has empowered her to push ahead with security and defense goals that, just a decade ago, would have been all but unattainable. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The United Nations' current serious financial difficulties present a good opportunity for U.N. reform, Japan's ambassador to the world body has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The LDP will propose a system which obliges foreign agents to report their activities, sources said Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Ukraine may expect the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to play a role in peace negotiations over Russia's invasion of the country, former Ambassador to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda has suggested. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A ceremony has been held to mark the relocation of two statues of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition, near the Tower of the Sun monument, the symbol of the 1970 expo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The transport ministry plans to cover half of the cost for domestic airlines and local governments managing airports to purchase snowplows and other snow removal equipment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Despite the U.S. Supreme Court finding President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs unconstitutional, Japan is expected to maintain its $550 billion investment and loan pledge to the U.S.› japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Three individuals, including an unsuccessful Democratic Party for the People candidate for the Lower House election, were arrested Friday for allegedly violating the public offices election law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said there was no misunderstanding between Japan and the United States on the planned return of the site housing the U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The ⁠Kremlin has said that relations with Japan had been reduced to zero over Tokyo's "unfriendly" stance toward Russia, and there ​was no ongoing dialogue toward peace. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A cargo ship collided with a recreational fishing boat off Toba, Mie Prefecture, on Friday, leaving two men dead. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The ruling LDP's Research Commission on Security has approved a draft proposal for the government to scrap current rules limiting the scope of defense equipment exports, allowing lethal arms shipments in principle. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shifted gears on sending a higher-ranked official to a Takeshima Day ceremony, in light of improving ties between Japan and South Korea. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Takaichi should consider funding AI subscriptions because widespread use could help Japan overcome language barriers, programmer shortages and productivity challenges. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Amid economic uncertainty and global turbulence, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi offers the world a strong and steady democratic partner. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Japan-U.S. alliance finally becomes a two-way street across the Pacific. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stressed the importance of communication with China in a speech before parliament Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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At a zoo ⁠outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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In her policy speech to parliament, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pitched her “responsible and proactive” fiscal policy as she sought to reassure markets that her goals are not overly expansionary. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A health ministry panel has given conditional approval to two medical products derived from iPS cells, paving the way for the world’s first commercialization of Nobel Prize-winning stem cell research. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Seven officers of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police were referred to prosecutors on Friday for allegedly falsifying traffic violation tickets and related investigation reports. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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China's claim that Japan is returning to militarism is misleading because legal and institutional constraints make such a shift unlikely and current defense reforms reflect responses to changing regional threats. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A 61-year-old man has been arrested in Fukuoka after he allegedly stabbed three people — who he reportedly said he did not know — in a library in the city. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A Japanese member of Doctors Without Borders has expressed a sense of crisis after Israel barred international nongovernmental organizations from operating in the Gaza Strip. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Eighteen lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party have joined a party faction led by LDP Vice President Taro Aso, bringing the faction's membership to a record 60 people. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The cause of the sinkhole that formed in the city of Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, in January 2025 was corrosion in a sewer pipe, an investigation committee comprising experts said in its final report on Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested three Brazilian nationals in a luxury Toyota car theft case. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A panel of experts gave the green light for the health minister to approve the production and sale of two regenerative medical products that use induced pluripotent stem, or iPS, cells. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japanese police will question a man in his 40s on suspicion of using a forged ID card to trespass into the U.S. Navy's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Police have referred to prosecutors a man in Kobe for allegedly attaching a loss prevention tag to the bicycle of a female acquaintance without her consent. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A poll has found that most respondents expect momentum in parliamentary debate over constitutional revision after the LDP’s recent landslide victory in the House of Representatives election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Anime’s universal appeal is being put to the test to see if it can be applied as a new method of therapy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to eliminate the 8% consumption tax on groceries for two years, fulfilling her campaign pledge, but delivering the cut won’t be so simple. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Newly elected Centrist Reform Alliance chief Junya Ogawa does not see his party as a brake for the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, but as an entirely separate vehicle altogether. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The education ministry will allow three national universities to expand their enrollment capacity for international students from fiscal 2026, as the government steps up efforts to compete for global talent. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Unless a long runway is secured at a replacement facility, the U.S. Department of Defense said it would not return the site of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma air station in Okinawa Prefecture to the Japanese side. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion he threatened a junior high school girl into prostitution, in violation of the child welfare law. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan plans to revise its economic security promotion law to support companies with economic security-linked projects overseas. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's transport ministry will provide incentives for logistics service providers to cooperate in the long-distance transportation of cargo, as part of its aims to advance work style reform for truck drivers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tohoku Electric Power has submitted to the Nuclear Regulation Authority a set of corrective measures following the revelation last year of improper performance testing of antiterror equipment at a nuclear plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Ground Self-Defense Force has decided to cancel the dispatch of a V-22 Osprey transport aircraft to the Iron Fist joint exercise with the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa Prefecture, it has been learned. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Executives of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party are busy providing dozens of newly elected House of Representatives lawmakers in the party with instructions about how to behave. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Sanae Takaichi’s election win gives her the political capital to tackle Japan’s voting issues, including religious and union influence, foreign interference and proportional representation flaws. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Two women have successfully given birth using transplanted ovarian tissues that had been frozen before they underwent cancer treatment, a Japanese team has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan accelerated in January, fueling the first monthly drop since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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From 2026, tourists will no longer be allowed to take the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japanese customs authorities seized over 3 metric tons of illegal drugs in 2025, rising 15% from the previous year to mark the second-highest amount on record, the Finance Ministry said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Science requires long-term public investment, not just short-term excellence. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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As the Self-Defense Forces look to better counter regional threats, Japan’s push to increase the range of its munitions is drawing interest from a growing number of foreign firms. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A Japanese prosecutor has sued the state for damages related to a high-profile sexual assault case involving the former head of the Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The main tower of Hiroshima Castle, which stood as a symbol of the city's resilience after World War II, will close on March 22 due to aging. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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False information spread during the campaign for the Feb. 8 general election in Japan was perceived as true by about 80% of voters who encountered it, according to a university survey. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A decade since Tokyo's Shibuya and Setagaya wards introduced Japan's first "partnership system" offering public recognition to LGBTQ+ and other sexual-minority couples, the system has spread across the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Sanae Takaichi is set to be reelected as prime minister Wednesday in parliament, where the ruling bloc has a supermajority in the Lower House. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Donald Trump has chosen three investment projects to be funded by Japan’s $550 billion capital fund, the U.S. president announced on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed credit for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's landslide victory in the latest Lower House election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Iwate Prefecture still faces a host of challenges nearly 15 years after a massive earthquake and tsunami hit northeastern Japan, including Iwate, Gov. Takuya Tasso has said in an interview. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/ #311

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Japan’s government is cutting passport fees in a bid to incentivize overseas travel, which has yet to recover from the pandemic. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A 36-year-old man admitted to murdering a private-sector probation officer in charge of him in 2024, while the defense for him argued that he is not mentally competent to bear responsibility for the crime. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The upcoming budget debate is a test of whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi can balance her promise to work with the opposition with the need to move quickly to get it approved by the end of the fiscal year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Yamanashi and eight other prefectures in Japan have formed a framework with the aim of deepening exchanges with India, whose economy continues to rapidly grow. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The University of Tsukuba has issued an apology after one of its associate professors called foreign students “incompetent” and “troublemakers” in a social media post. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will not send any Cabinet minister to an annual ceremony for the South Korean-controlled Takeshima islets, as she looks to keep improving ties with Seoul on an even keel. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan suffers an estimated annual economic loss of around ¥1 trillion due to the “social jet lag” mismatch between sleep patterns on weekdays and holidays, according to a recent study. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan Innovation Party leader and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura has indicated a possibility of returning to national politics. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Fukuoka High Court has rejected an appeal for a retrial for the 1992 murder of two 7-year-old girls in the city of Iizuka, for which a death row convict was executed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has begun sending electricity from its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant in Niigata Prefecture to the Tokyo metropolitan area for the first time in about 14 years. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan has been beefing up its fishery-related aid to Indonesia's remote Natuna Islands in the southern part of the South China Sea, likely in hopes of curbing China's influence in the area. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reiterated her willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted to the reclusive country decades ago. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A proposal to reduce the number of seats in Japan's Lower House may be put on hold after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which houses deep-rooted opposition to the plan, won big in the chamber's election on Feb. 8. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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As many industries in Japan face an acute labor shortage, Team Mirai — a political party that won 11 seats in the Lower House election — suggests foreign workers can be replaced by artificial intelligence. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Supermajorities reduce the need for interparty compromise, but they can actually intensify intraparty competition. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Following the LDP’s landslide victory, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is poised to use the firm base of her administration to support her diplomacy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo District Court handed down a life sentence to a senior member of a Japanese crime ring that was led by individuals called "Luffy." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Retail rice prices in Japan are still above ¥4,000 per 5 kilograms on average, almost double the level before supply shortages hit consumers, even after the government's releases of stockpiled rice to keep prices low. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A 43-year-old man accused of murder and other charges has pleaded not guilty to killing three members of a family at a house in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, in December 2022. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Donald Trump’s rejection of this basic truth — reflected in his dealings with Russia — augurs an age of volatility from which China will emerge a clear winner. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A weakening of a mechanism that produces a sense of satisfaction after drinking could lead to excessive alcohol consumption, a team of Japanese and other researchers has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan has said that it will update the government’s "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy" (FOIP) to better confront new and emerging challenges amid a deteriorating regional security environment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster, evacuees still face a painful choice: Keep ties to hometowns they can’t return to, or transfer residency to rebuild their lives. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/ #311

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Members of the Japan Innovation Party have voted not to hold a leadership election despite the party's sluggish results in the Feb. 8 parliamentary election, allowing Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura to remain its leader. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A food bank in Sendai is seeing a surge in requests for support from foreign students who cannot depend on family back home due to factors such as political instability. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s approval rating remained high, at 41%, following its overwhelming victory in the Feb. 8 Lower House election, a recent Nikkei poll survey showed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The stabbing of three 17-year-old boys — one of whom died — in Osaka’s Dotonbori entertainment district was apparently triggered by the suspect’s harassment of a female acquaintance of the victim. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Cavity rates for kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school students in Japan have all rewritten record lows, an education ministry survey has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Kyoto University's Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior launched a memorial website for a chimpanzee known as a "genius " for her cognitive abilities, one month after she died at the age of 49. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A senior Centrist Reform Alliance official has suggested the party will consider whether to join a proposed national congress for talks on issues including a possible consumption tax cut. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Economist named Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as "the world's most powerful woman," after she led her ruling Liberal Democratic Party to a landslide victory in a snap election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Shizuoka police have raided the home of former Ito Mayor Maki Takubo, who faces allegations of falsifying her academic background, investigation sources said Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Kanagawa police department plans to cancel about 2,700 traffic violations that are believed to have been falsified by some officers. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A 17-year-old boy was killed and two others injured in a stabbing in Osaka’s popular Dotonbori entertainment district around midnight Sunday, police said, adding that they were investigating the case as a homicide. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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China’s top diplomat said “ghosts of militarism” are haunting Japan, warning of “a very dangerous development in Asia,” less than a week after a resounding election victory by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s LDP. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said it has fixed a malfunction found in a measuring instrument for the No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stressed the importance of the rules-based global order at a high-profile defense conference Friday, as concerns over Chinese military moves rise. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan released a Chinese fishing boat captain Friday night, local media reported, one day after the fisheries agency seized the boat, saying the captain had refused to comply with an order to stop for an inspection. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Aging families of missing persons believed to have been abducted by North Korea but not designated as such by the Japanese government are seeking broader support. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is aiming to pass the government's initial budget for fiscal 2026 before the current fiscal year ends next month. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Donald Trump’s narcissism, impulsiveness, and disregard for international norms closely resemble Kaiser Wilhelm II’s flaws, creating risks for global stability and undermining the pillars of international order. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Lower House lawmaker Junya Ogawa was elected leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance on Friday, pledging to strengthen the party’s internal structure after its devastating defeat in Sunday’s election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department sent papers on two U.S. Marines to public prosecutors on Friday, alleging that they broke into restaurants in Tokyo and stole cash. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A health ministry panel has decided to let hospitals raise their medical care costs, allowing for higher staff wages, more inflation measures and expanding telehealth services. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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From Nagatacho’s corridors to rural paddies and local gyms, elections reveal how quickly fortunes shift. Three campaigns in 15 months showed how fragile support can be — and how national power begins far from Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Experts in Japan are calling for greater access to anonymous childbirth services — currently available in only two medical institutions nationwide — to protect both mothers and newborns. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may visit South Korea in March to hold talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Improper DNA analyses by a former employee at the police department of Saga Prefecture may have influenced investigations in 19 cases, the National Police Agency said in a report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The proportion of people in Japan who believe public safety in the country has deteriorated over the past decade stood at 79.7%, according to a survey by the National Police Agency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A total of 336 posts hinting at assaulting dignitaries were made online in the lead-up to the House of Representatives election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan is considering drawing up a national intelligence strategy as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to strengthen the country's intelligence capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The transport ministry plans to provide subsidies for measures designed to ease airport congestion caused by an increase in inbound tourists. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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After months of hesitation, the Japan Innovation Party is set to join Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet, tightening coalition ties and signaling a shift to shared responsibility. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Sanae Takaichi’s election victory is boosting regional support for a stronger Japan as Asian countries seek stability amid U.S. unpredictability and rising Chinese pressure, even as Beijing views her leadership warily. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Fraud cases in Japan soared to a record high in 2025, according to a report by the National Police Agency. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan is accelerating a decade-old plan to extract rare earths from the deep seabed, an ambitious initiative given extra impetus by the country’s drive to cut reliance on Chinese supply. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Despite the rapidly greying, shrinking population of blademakers in Japan, their fine steel swords known as katana are amassing a new generation of fans, particularly younger women, on the back of pop culture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo police are planning to refer members of a powerhouse high school baseball team to prosecutors on charges including making a female student send obscene images. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Following her electoral mandate, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must prioritize restructuring Japan’s China strategy to strengthen deterrence while preserving stability amid shifting U.S.-China dynamics. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The Centrist Reform Alliance is facing serious questions about its future in the wake of a disastrous defeat in Sunday’s general election — starting with picking a new leader. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The government will step up support for expanding content industries overseas, such as games and anime, as overseas sales of Japanese content reached around ¥5.8 trillion in 2023. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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David J. Farber, a pioneering computer scientist whose work helped lay the foundations of modern internet networking, has died at the age of 91. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Germany appears to be considering participating in a joint project among Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet, as its collaboration with France and Spain faces challenges. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's transport ministry has completed notifications suspending a total of 3,333 delivery minivehicles at 1,862 post offices operated by Japan Post over improper driver roll calls. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Bereaved relatives, students, teachers and others gathered to mark 25 years since an incident in which a Japanese fisheries high school training vessel was struck by a U.S. nuclear submarine off Hawaii in 2001. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Singapore’s stalled birthrate reflects a pattern across wealthy Asian economies where higher living standards, shifting values and gender imbalances have made low fertility persistent and resistant to quick policy fixes. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Takaichi’s landslide victory demonstrated that when candidates find compelling issues that affect their lives, young people show up. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan's vote was for a realist in a dangerous neighborhood, not a license for performative nationalism or domestic culture wars. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura says he has agreed to a request from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that a member of his party join her Cabinet. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s big win on Sunday left the opposition camp dividing unequal shares of the political pie. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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With a spectacular election win under her belt, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is now setting her sights on abolishing the food tax and revising the Constitution. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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China’s bid to pressure Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following remarks about a Taiwan crisis has fallen flat, with the LDP’s stunning election victory giving her the political capital to confront Beijing on her terms. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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An oral medicine used to treat chronic kidney disease and heart failure is also effective in treating premature ovarian insufficiency, a team of Japanese and other researchers has discovered. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Debate on constitutional revision and national security intensified online ahead of Sunday’s election following predictions that the Liberal Democratic Party-led coalition would clinch landslide victory. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Almost three weeks of heavy snowfall has killed 46 people and injured 558 others in Japan, fresh data from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency showed Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's landslide victory in Sunday's House of Representatives election, the United States plans to enhance cooperation with the Asian ally in security and economic matters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan is considering revising the anti-prostitution law to possibly include buyers who solicit sex for money as violators, closing a loophole that has been widely criticized. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's Lower House has grown younger, with the average age of election winners being 54.7 years old. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Sake breweries across Japan are struggling to secure funds to purchase the rice used for sake production, as its price has risen sharply. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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After the Liberal Democratic Party won the most seats for a single party in postwar history, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi might be at the beginning of an enduring administration. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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After a crushing debut defeat, Japan’s Centrist Reform Alliance faces a long road back to relevance — starting with a change in leadership. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Female representation in the body has fallen by a notch to its second-highest level despite a record number of 313 women having run in Sunday’s election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Since Japan signed the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007, inclusive education for those with and without disabilities has been growing steadily there. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco) restarted a reactor at the world’s biggest nuclear power plant Monday, after an issue last month delayed the process. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Yasunobu Tsuruta crafted wooden toys with Koshiro Kido, who later died of cancer at 13. In memory of the boy, Tsuruta raises funds in aid of childhood cancer research. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The LDP's Lower House electoral triumph stunned even the most optimistic observers. But the result is less a master stroke of the party than a success of its indisputable architect: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi herself. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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More than 40% of voters who responded to an exit poll during Sunday’s Lower House election want the coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party to continue to govern Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Liberal Democratic Party winning so many seats in the Lower House election on Sunday throws the role of its junior coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, into doubt. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Ein Golden Retriever-Weibchen hat ein Kleid mit vielen Volants in Hellblau und Weiß an. Sie sitzt an einem gelben Pfeiler neben ihrem Herrchen und schaut in die Ferne. Ja, Hunde in menschlich anmutender Kleidung haben wir in Japan sehr häufig gesehen. Diese Mode ist ein Ausdruck dafür, wie gern man seinen Hund hat.
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Prince Hisahito on Sunday attended a presentation event of a national competition for biotopes at schools and child care facilities, held at the Tokyo National Museum. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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quiz musical : cite un musicien d’Asie très célèbre

Paul McCartney in Tokyo, 1966, The Beatles

tags : musiques du monde, appropriation culturelle, le kimono ne fait pas le Sōhei (僧兵, littéralement « moines-soldats »),

le bassiste et interprète du groupe de rock The Beatles, en kimono, jouant du shamisen (luth japonais)
ALT text detailsle bassiste et interprète du groupe de rock The Beatles, en kimono, jouant du shamisen (luth japonais)
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For traditional opposition parties, the results of Sunday's election were a doomsday signal. For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, it was an invitation to lead Japan as she sees fit. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Ken Hirata, a 58-year-old former vice governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, has won the gubernatorial election in the southwestern prefecture, defeating incumbent Gov. Kengo Oishi and another candidate. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Ein Golden Retriever-Weibchen hat ein Kleid mit vielen Volants in Hellblau und Weiß an. Sie sitzt an einem gelben Pfeiler neben ihrem Herrchen und schaut in die Ferne. Ja, Hunde in menschlich anmutender Kleidung haben wir in Japan sehr häufig gesehen. Diese Mode ist ein Ausdruck dafür, wie gern man seinen Hund hat.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election victory holds a foreign-policy lesson for American observers. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Centrist Reform Alliance co-leaders Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito on Sunday signaled their resolve to keep their fledgling party together following a devastating election defeat that could force their resignations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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After his reelection as Osaka governor, Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura now faces the uphill task of pushing for a referendum for a plan to restructure Osaka’s wards into those similar to Tokyo’s. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Liberal Democratic Party is on track for an overwhelming landslide victory in Japan’s Lower House election, NHK projections show. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A gas container using a technology developed by Japanese Nobel Prize winner Susumu Kitagawa is drawing attention for its ability to transport gas more efficiently than conventional gas cylinders. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan will continue to push for a restart of a program for former residents of Russian-held northwestern Pacific islands to visit the graves of their ancestors there, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A male diver died after falling ill during a survey to search for the remains of victims of the 1942 underwater coal mine disaster off Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Snow blanketed swaths of Tokyo on Sunday, as a powerful winter pressure pattern tightened its grip over the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s elections are known for eccentric candidates, but the familiar array of oddballs was absent this time around. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Voters headed to the polls for a Lower House election seen as a referendum on the country’s leadership, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi saying she will step down if the ruling coalition fails to snag a majority. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Saturday to make Japan "more prosperous and safer," including through tougher immigration screening, in a final appeal to voters on the eve of snap elections. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan and Bangladesh have signed an economic partnership agreement for better market access for goods and services and development of related rules. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Momentum for political reform in Japan is faltering, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sidesteps the topic in her campaigning for Sunday's Lower House election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo and the Pacific side of Japan braced for snow Saturday, as weather officials said a winter pressure pattern was expected to hit the areas along the Sea of Japan coast particularly hard overnight and into Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Whatever the outcome of Sunday’s Lower House election, the race will be remembered for having witnessed the full-blown debut of "AI slop" in Japanese politics. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Hikaru Fujita, who is running for a seat in Japan's powerful Upper House as a candidate for the governing Liberal Democratic Party, is testing the country's patriarchal system with two words: "I'm pregnant." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is overwhelming her rivals in a battle to go viral on social media, according to an analysis. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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et toi, tu as prévu quelque chose pour la saint-valentin ?

Fumi Yanagimoto aka 柳本史 Woodblock Prints: Ink on Paper
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un homme serre dans ses bras le chat aimé
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Comedian Nana Takamatsu has held a class at a junior high school in Tokyo to teach students the importance of elections and democracy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Liberal Democratic Party looks set for a huge win in Sunday’s Lower House election, with three media polls showing the party as likely to win well over half of the 465 seats up for grabs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The central question for Japan is no longer whether its past support was justified, but whether it can be sustained. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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America remains an indispensable partner as Beijing actively reshapes the international order to suit its one-party priorities. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan’s health ministry says there is a low risk of a local outbreak of the Nipah virus in the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The conservative grip is slipping in Fukui Prefecture ahead of Sunday's Lower House vote, following a recent gubernatorial election that left major fractures within the LDP. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has shied away from the topics of a proposed consumption tax cut and her alleged ties to the controversial religious group Unification Church. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Kindai University said Thursday that it has achieved the world's first complete aquaculture of blackthroat seaperch, a popular and expensive fish in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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U.S. President Donald Trump has again broken with tradition, offering his “total endorsement” of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Sunday’s election and announcing the pair's planned meeting in Washington on March 19. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo High Court upheld a ruling ordering the government to hand over the remains of Chizuo Matsumoto, former leader of now-defunct religious cult Aum Shinrikyo, to his second daughter. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan is bracing for heavy snowfall over the weekend as the nation prepares for an election on Sunday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fueled by the weak yen. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The option being talked about — whispered, actually — is the nuclear option. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japanese atomic bomb survivors said Thursday that they feared the world was marching toward nuclear war as the last U.S.-Russian arms control treaty expired. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo police have referred two lawyers and a clerical worker at a law firm to prosecutors on suspicion of receiving illegal referrals from an agency that helps people quit their jobs. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prosecutors have sought a life sentence for Toshiya Fujita, a senior member of a crime ring called "Luffy" that is behind a series of robbery and fraud cases across the country. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Yutaka Matsuo, professor of the University of Tokyo’s graduate school of engineering, is among the 40 experts who have been recommended sit on the U.N.’s new panel on AI. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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More nursing care facilities in Japan are offering beauty care for older people, providing makeup and beauty treatments to help improve their quality of life. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A total of 337 police officers and personnel were disciplined across Japan in 2025, according to a National Police Agency tally released Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Former Prime Minister Taro Aso, vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Wednesday dismissed the party's past electoral cooperation with its former coalition partner, Komeito, as "nonsense." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa has been hospitalized and underwent surgery for chronic subdural hematoma, the prefectural government has said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The British Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that diplomat Corin Robertson has been appointed as the U.K.'s next ambassador to Japan, succeeding Julia Longbottom. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Rice gaffe haunts ex-farm minister Eto on campaign trail japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Despite little debate on the matter during campaigning, attention is being paid to the fact that parties in favor of constitutional changes may secure two-thirds of Lower House seats, making major revisions possible. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Several parties are taking a hard-line stance in relation to foreign residents in Japan ahead of the country’s general election, including by proposing population caps. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A video message from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, posted on YouTube by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has garnered over 100 million views — a rarity for a political video. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Ever since Japan’s Lower House election campaigning kicked off late last month, one question has lingered in the minds of many: Where will Komeito’s votes go? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Tokyo High Court will decide on March 4 whether to back a lower court's order for the Unification Church to disband itself, informed sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s long experiment with massive government debt and suppressed interest rates is unraveling as inflation returns, bond yields rise and the yen weakens. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A month of heavy snowfall has revived Japan’s ski resorts after a slow start to the season, drawing renewed interest from Americans and other overseas visitors in search of fresh powder. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tokyo police arrested a 40-year-old nursery school teacher on Wednesday on suspicion of indecent assault on an elementary school boy during an accommodation event hosted by an after-school child care center. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan warned of possible avalanches in the country’s northern regions on Wednesday as the temperature suddenly rose after two weeks of extreme snowfall that paralyzed traffic and collapsed houses. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Team Mirai — a small, 9-month-old party — could win more seats in Sunday’s general election than its more established peers such as the Japanese Communist Party and Reiwa Shinsengumi, the results of a weekend poll show. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A total of 117 lawmakers said they believed Japan should sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a survey by atomic bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo has shown. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A popular annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo on Wednesday, showcasing 210 ice and snow sculptures across three venues. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako met with Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel and his wife, Sabita Paudel, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Sakie Yokota, the 90-year-old mother of a Japanese national abducted by North Korea in 1977, laments the lack of progress in fulfilling her long-cherished wish to bring her daughter back to Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The intense competition faced by Centrist Reform Alliance heavyweights in districts where they have enjoyed solid support for decades shows just how much of an uphill battle Sunday’s election is for the fledgling party. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The new opposition centrist force that was supposed to upend Japan’s political calculus isn’t gaining any ground. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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In the runup to Sunday's general election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to be  avoiding discussing a proposed reduction in the number of House of Representatives seats. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Koichi Hagiuda, an LDP executive who is running in the Tokyo No. 24 constituency, is seeking to fully re-emerge from the party's high-profile slush fund scandal with an election victory. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Thai and Japanese police authorities have met in Bangkok to discuss cooperation against human trafficking after a Thai girl was discovered to have been forced to provide sexual services at a massage parlor in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Three months into being Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is connecting with younger voters in a way her predecessors never achieved. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Japanese parties that best navigate the shortened campaign period will cement their place in the new political landscape. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Consumer problems linked to mail-order drug subscriptions are on the rise in Japan, as refund and cancellation conditions are sometimes difficult to understand. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to appeal his life imprisonment ruling. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s Feb. 8 snap election will test whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the LDP can rebuild a Lower House majority by reclaiming conservative and independent voters as it faces a fragmented opposition. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Electoral candidates in a Hokkaido district are braving the cold to get their messages out before the Feb. 8 election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s Feb. 8 snap election is less about short-term politics than a pivotal choice among competing coalition paths that will determine whether the country can adapt its domestic politics to shifting voter behavior. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The head of a company that helps people quit their jobs has been arrested along with his wife on allegations of illegally referring clients to lawyers in return for payment. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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At least 30 people have died and 324 injured due to heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast over the past two weeks, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged people to stay alert and ensure their own safety. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's Supreme Court has dismissed a U.S. airman's appeal against his five-year prison sentence for kidnapping and sexually assaulting an underage girl in Okinawa Prefecture in 2023. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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An Australian woman has died after her backpack got caught on a ski lift on a Japanese mountain, which left her suspended in midair after she attempted to disembark. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Since late last year, some Japanese officials have been discreetly urging fishermen around the Senkaku Islands — known as the Diaoyu in China — to steer clear of them to avoid escalating a diplomatic clash with Beijing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The net population inflow into the Tokyo metropolitan area slowed for the first time in four years in 2025, data shows, while that into the area made up of Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo and Nara prefectures rose. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A government panel’s subcommittee has approved the outline of a review of Japan’s retrial system that would continue to allow prosecutors to file appeals against a court’s decision to start a retrial. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Despite being coalition partners, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party are facing off against each other in all 19 single-seat constituencies of Osaka Prefecture in Sunday’s general election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A total of 4,562,823 people cast early ballots for the Feb. 8 Lower House election between Wednesday and Sunday of last week, accounting for 4.41% of all registered voters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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As policies related to foreign nationals take focus in the upcoming election, some are calling for improvements to Japanese language education for the children of foreign residents. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation squad has arrested a former Mita Securities executive and four other individuals on suspicion of insider trading linked to a tender offer. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The tourism ministry plans to strengthen financial support for town development efforts by municipalities that utilize historical tourism resources in fiscal 2026. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Sustained high blood sugar levels caused by diabetes and other factors raise the risk of tooth decay as sugars in the blood are transferred to saliva, University of Osaka researchers have found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The president of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed, is reportedly canceling a state visit to Japan amid growing tensions in the Middle East over Iran. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party could secure a two-thirds majority in the Feb. 8 Lower House election, according to an opinion poll conducted over the weekend. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 meters on a Japanese test mission, the government announced, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan’s TV makers have lost manufacturing leadership to China as the industry commoditized, while companies like Sony have adapted by shifting toward higher-value content and technology. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Journalist and media personality Morley Robertson has died at age 63. The U.S. native spent part of his childhood in Hiroshima Prefecture, gaining attention in Japan as a radio personality and commentator. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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As populations decline and residents age in rural communities across the Chugoku region, livelihoods and traditions, including rice production, are either changing or disappearing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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As parties fanned out across the country, Japan’s voters voiced hope for a range of policy measures as the country grapples with a series of challenges — including soaring prices. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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A pharmacy in Okinawa Prefecture has gone online to ensure residents on remote islands hundreds of kilometers away continue to get their supply of medications. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Tourism is booming in Hakuba. So are concerns over housing, prices and daily life. Can the Japanese ski town get the balance right? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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This month 25 and 50 years ago saw The Japan Times reporting on the discovery of Lucie Blackman's body and the beginnings of the Lockheed bribery scandal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her appearance in a television debate program Sunday morning as she injured her hand during the campaign trail for the Feb. 8 general election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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The co-head of Japan's new Centrist Reform Alliance (CRA) has pledged to participate in a multiparty national conference proposed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Over-the-counter (OTC) sales of an emergency contraceptive pill, aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancy, are set to start in Japan on Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Many political parties in Japan are re-evaluating nuclear power nearly 15 years after the country's worst nuclear accident. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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An event was held on Friday to honor Fred Korematsu, a Japanese-American civil rights activist who fought against U.S. forced detentions during World War II. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Victims of an attempted robbery case that happened at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Friday had about ¥95 million in foreign currency stolen in a different incident in the past. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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For the fourth time, two candidates in Tokyo with the surname Suzuki will be fighting for a seat in parliament, this time in the Feb. 8 Lower House election. But a party change could give a needed edge to one of them. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Britain and Japan agreed to strengthen defense and economic ties, visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/

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Japan's social media is abuzz with politics as users air their thoughts on topics ranging from money scandals, immigration and security. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo has advised Chinese citizens again to refrain from visiting Japan, following an incident in which a group comprising Chinese and Japanese nationals was robbed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Public prosecutors have stopped short of indicting Japanese actress Ryoko Yonekura over a suspected illegal drug case. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering treating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a state guest during her possible visit to the United States this spring, according to informed sources. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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China may rethink its escalating pressure campaign on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi if she delivers a resounding victory in a Feb. 8 snap election, officials and analysts say. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japan is facing the tall order of becoming less dependent on rare earth imports from China amid souring ties between Tokyo and Beijing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Amid an acute labor shortage, foreign workers in Japan hit a record high in 2025, totaling 2.57 million as of the end of October. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Police have arrested a 27-year-old male host on suspicion of violating the amusement business law by using a dating app to solicit female customers to a host club in Tokyo. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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China's coast guard patrolled Japan-administered islands in the East China Sea almost daily last year, it said on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Alarm at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa No. 6 was probably a false alarm, while Fukushima-style meltdown was never a possibility given the reactor's design. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A number of post-election scenarios are possible ahead of the Feb. 8 Lower House election, the outcome of which could alter the political landscape in Japan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The number of cases of child abuse in Japan was still high in fiscal 2024, an official of the Children and Family Agency has said, despite a slight decline from a record high the previous year. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Despite Trump’s celebratory claims that TikTok’s U.S. saga is over, the app now faces mounting challenges around growth, competition, governance, user trust and execution that could quickly erode its immense value. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Japan’s fading global profile highlights a deeper diplomatic decline and raises questions about whether Takaichi or Japan’s next leader can restore influence in a shifting world. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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A group of five people carrying cash in suitcases was attacked with pepper spray on a street in Tokyo’s Ueno district on Thursday evening, with the group claiming around ¥423 million had been stolen. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Tokyo police have arrested a 61-year-old man for allegedly registering a fake address to rent an internet server and on suspicions of involvement in a blog that alludes to child prostitution in Laos. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is suspected of concealing the Unification Church's purchases of tickets for her fundraising parties, a weekly magazine reported Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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While pledging to reduce the social security burden on working generations in the lead-up to the Feb. 8 general election, political parties continue to struggle with how to make the system financially sustainable. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A power outage occurred near JR Ueno Station in Tokyo at around 7 a.m. on Friday, prompting the partial suspension of operations on the Joban Line. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Sri Lankan detainee Wishma Sandamali’s death from a combination of factors including dehydration and starvation at an immigration facility in Japan in 2021 could have been prevented, a doctor has testified in court. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A new manga and upcoming anime, "FX Senshi Kurumi-chan," reimagines Japan’s FX trading world, though in reality it remains dominated by older investors. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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The number of foreign passengers on international flights to and from Narita International Airport hit a record high for the month of December. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The president of the University of Tokyo has pledged to strengthen governance at the institution following the discovery of a second bribery case involving its staff in three months. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japan’s suicide death toll fell below 20,000 for the first time on record last year, although elementary, junior high and high school student suicides climbed to a new high. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japanese police had conducted 13 undercover investigations into "dark" part-time jobs through last month, National Police Agency sources said Thursday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Sanseito aims to realize its policy goals by positioning itself as an ally to a popular prime minister while targeting her left-leaning party colleagues at the ballot box. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Two opinion polls released this week suggest the Liberal Democratic Party may secure a standalone majority even without the aid of its junior coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, in the Feb. 8 Lower House vote. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog plans to issue cease-and-desist orders to four road maintenance companies over the bid rigging of contracts for road cleaning services commissioned by Metropolitan Expressway. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A new policy package from Japan's government placed the issue of foreign patients not paying medical fees as a major topic to address, but is it only a matter of them dodging the bill? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Consumption tax and rising prices have been the most frequently mentioned issues on social media ahead of Japan's upcoming election, an analysis has found. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The Supreme Court has instructed courts across Japan to reconsider the use of handcuffs and waist ropes on defendants when entering courtrooms for criminal trials, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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An infielder of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp professional baseball team has been arrested for allegedly using etomidate, a designated drug also known as the "zombie cigarette." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A top Pentagon official discussed strengthening the U.S.-Japan military alliance with a Japanese counterpart in Tokyo as Washington continues to put pressure on its allies in Asia to ramp up defense spending. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A sinkhole up to about 30 meters wide remains open in the city of Yashio in Saitama Prefecture, which has marked one year after the hole formed and a truck fell into it. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The proportion of women running in Japan's general election next month has barely advanced, reports have said, despite a trailblazing win last year by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A Japanese court has rejected a retrial request for a decades-old case that sought to prove the unconstitutionality of sentencing a man believed to have had Hansen’s disease to death behind closed doors. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The head of the University of Tokyo Hospital has stepped down to take responsibility following a series of bribery scandals involving staff at the institution. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japan and Belgium held the opening ceremony at the Egmont Palace in Brussels for events to celebrate 160 years of diplomatic relations. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A Japanese court ordered the government to pay compensation to the bereaved relatives of three hibakusha atomic bomb survivors who returned to South Korea afterward and could not receive relief aid for a long time. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japan is eyeing nuclear-powered submarines as more neighbors in the increasingly fraught region look to the vessels. But are they worth the costs? japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japan may be shifting toward a more creative and coordinated strategy with the U.S. to strengthen the yen through surprise intervention, policy signaling and structural measures beyond Bank of Japan rate hikes. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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China's giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan province, following an emotional goodbye from fans in Tokyo where the pair were born and raised. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The Japan Innovation Party hopes voters in the Feb. 8 Lower House election will see their being on the inside of government as a sign of strength, but the party has long had trouble expanding beyond its Osaka base. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Some local governments are turning to resident-led nonprofit organizations known as "workers' cooperatives" to provide essential services, amid the withdrawal of supermarkets and other businesses. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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An ex-SDF member who was sexually assaulted while serving has reached a settlement with the government and her former colleague after a yearslong legal battle. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Police referred a private lodging operator in Tokyo and two Chinese nationals, including its leader, to public prosecutors on suspicion of offering its services on weekdays in violation of a local regulation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The political parties joining forces to form the the Centrist Reform Alliance are neither centrist nor true reformers. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolution of the Lower House with only 16 days until the election — the shortest in recent history — has left municipalities scrambling to work out the necessary logistics. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The last remaining giant pandas in Japan have set off on their way to China in a move that will leave Japan with no giant pandas for the first time in about half a century. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Tokyo police have arrested the head of what they say is Japan’s largest sex worker scouting ring after a yearlong manhunt. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said the Japan-U.S. alliance would collapse if Tokyo did nothing in the event U.S. forces were attacked during an emergency involving the evacuation of the allies’ citizens from Taiwan. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Online piracy and counterfeit products related to Japanese anime, games and other content caused an estimated damage of ¥10.4 trillion in 2025, an industry ministry survey showed. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Information on the death of a Japanese schoolteacher within a U.S. military base in Okinawa Prefecture in April of last year has been detailed in a recent U.S. Air Force report on the case. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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A Tokyo court has ordered Pyongyang to pay a total of ¥88 million in compensation to four people lured to North Korea by a propaganda program promising a "paradise on Earth." japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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As Japan heads into another general election, it is becoming increasingly uncertain whether conservative voters will make a return to the Liberal Democratic Party. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Campaigning for the Feb. 8 Lower House election kicked off Tuesday, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi facing off against a transformed opposition as she seeks a mandate from voters. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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The Supreme Court has confirmed a lower court ruling in favor of the state in a damages lawsuit filed by 27 children of hibakusha in Hiroshima. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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China warned its citizens against traveling to Japan during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, citing deteriorating public security, with Tokyo and Beijing locked in a diplomatic spat. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority has begun an on-site probe of Chubu Electric Power’s headquarters over earthquake risk data fraud linked to the company’s Hamaoka nuclear power plant. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Kärcher used high-pressure cleaners on the concrete surface of the dam to celebrate two anniversaries:

▫️the Iwayagawachi dam in the Japanese prefecture of Saga, 50th anniversary

▫️the movie figure Godzilla, its 70th birthday 🇯🇵

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A photograph of a huge dam, an aerial view. The dam has been power cleaned leaving a relief of Godzilla, with the words Godzilla and Saga above. To one side and behind green hillsides and trees flank the lake that the dam holds back.
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Beyond the centrist and conservative labels that they use for themselves ahead of Japan’s upcoming election, candidates’ and parties’ policy proposals show that their differences are more nuanced — and confusing. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has fended off criticism over her goals for Japan’s Feb. 8 snap election, arguing that the ruling coalition’s razor-thin majority in the Lower House made it difficult to pass bills. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Tokyo police sent papers to prosecutors Monday on a former specially appointed associate professor at the University of Tokyo's graduate school for allegedly receiving bribes. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Local governments across Japan are stepping up efforts to tackle abusive behavior by residents and other individuals. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Heavy snowfall across northern Japan and the Sea of Japan coast continued to disrupt transportation on Monday, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Nearly 15 years since the meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, local residents are seeing a mismatch between government subsidies creating jobs and people actually returning. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/ #311

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A 35-year-old independent candidate has been elected governor of Fukui Prefecture after his predecessor resigned over a sexual harassment scandal. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Residents in Hokkaido appear to be pushing back against a controversial megasolar project near the Kushiro Wetlands by donating land to a local environmental trust. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Nago Mayor Taketoyo Toguchi, supported by advocates of a controversial U.S. base relocation project, won his third term in Sunday's mayoral election in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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Kärcher used high-pressure cleaners on the concrete surface of the dam to celebrate two anniversaries:

▫️the Iwayagawachi dam in the Japanese prefecture of Saga, 50th anniversary

▫️the movie figure Godzilla, its 70th birthday 🇯🇵

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A photograph of a huge dam, an aerial view. The dam has been power cleaned leaving a relief of Godzilla, with the words Godzilla and Saga above. To one side and behind green hillsides and trees flank the lake that the dam holds back.
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Traders will start the week on heightened alert of Japan government intervention to halt the yen’s recent slide as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of action on abnormal moves. japantimes.co.jp/commentary/20

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Voter reactions varied to candidates of the new Centrist Reform Alliance as they stumped for the Feb. 8 election. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/

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