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Japan's Itochu to invest $9.5bn, eyes retaking trading house 'triple crown' Japan's Itochu to invest $9.5bn, eyes retaking trading house 'triple crown'

Japan's Mirumi plush robots aim to go worldwide with cute glances Japan's Mirumi plush robots aim to go worldwide with cute glances

Capsule toys capture overseas visitors in Japan's latest cultural craze Capsule toys capture overseas visitors in Japan's latest cultural craze

Did Japan raise yen intervention line to 157? Sharp volatility draws speculation Did Japan raise yen intervention line to 157? Sharp volatility draws speculation

Japan's startup ambitions collide with harassment concerns Japan's startup ambitions collide with harassment concerns

Japan's moonshot nuclear fusion tech finds earthbound applications Japan's moonshot nuclear fusion tech finds earthbound applications

Japan's Asahi places global bet on beer-brewing byproducts Japan's Asahi places global bet on beer-brewing byproducts

Japan denies plans for extra budget as yen, bond markets remain volatile Japan denies plans for extra budget as yen, bond markets remain volatile

US treasury secretary to discuss weak yen in Japan next week US treasury secretary to discuss weak yen in Japan next week

Japan moves toward exporting surplus destroyers to Philippines Japan moves toward exporting surplus destroyers to Philippines

Japan medical startups need more than tech to break into US: VC executive Japan medical startups need more than tech to break into US: VC executive

Japan seeks more involvement in Angola oil, minerals during Africa tour Japan seeks more involvement in Angola oil, minerals during Africa tour

Japan's IHI, Mitsubishi Heavy race to train nuclear plant workers Japan's IHI, Mitsubishi Heavy race to train nuclear plant workers

Japan to buy another 20m barrels of UAE oil to bypass Hormuz blockade Japan to buy another 20m barrels of UAE oil to bypass Hormuz blockade

Japan's NYK Line plans shipping network in fast-growing East Africa Japan's NYK Line plans shipping network in fast-growing East Africa

High-speed plastic fiber cables for AI centers headed for production by Japan company High-speed plastic fiber cables for AI centers headed for production by Japan company

Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI. Oil prices also held the week's steep losses due to hopes Washington and Tehran will conclude the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the start of March, choking off a fifth of the world's crude.

Dutch frigate arrives in Kochi as part of efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation The Dutch delegation called on Rear Admiral Prakash Gopalan; discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in the maritime domain

Japan to Host ADB Annual Meeting in Nagoya Japan will host the Asian Development Bank’s 60th Annual Meeting in Aichi-Nagoya in May 2027, marking six decades of partnership and outlining future regional development priorities.

West PH Sea: Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced an updated version of her country’s regional strategy in Vietnam last weekend, underlining Tokyo’s growing reliance on Southeast Asia at a time of intensifying great-power rivalry.   Takaichi met her Vietnamese counterpart, Le Minh Hung, on Saturday in Hanoi, where the two leaders oversaw the signing of six cooperation agreements, including on disaster-resilient

China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII China condemned what it called Japan’s first “offensive missile” test overseas in eight decades, saying Tokyo’s “neo-militarism” and intensified arms race had gained momentum and threatened regional stability. During the “Balikatan 2026” joint drill led by the United States and the Philippines on Wednesday, Japanese forces fired a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile in the Philippines. According to China, it was the first time Japan had launched an “offensive” weapon abroad since World War II.

Japan online shops probed after listing schoolgirls’ old indoor shoes for sale at up to US$320 Battered school indoor shoes, reportedly worn by graduating schoolgirls, have appeared in online shops in Japan, sparking fierce criticism over the fetishisation of young women. Removing outdoor shoes before entering homes, schools, companies and other public buildings is a deeply rooted custom in the country, tied to cleanliness and respect for shared spaces. Known as uwabaki, Japan’s traditional indoor shoes are typically white and shaped like ballet flats.

WPS: Japan, Philippines to launch working-level destroyer export talks Japan and the Philippines agreed Tuesday to establish a framework for working-level talks on the export of used destroyers to the Philippines, with the two countries sharing concerns over China’s maritime assertiveness. The agreement was reached at a meeting in Manila between Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro. Last month,

Japan’s hikikomori recluses are growing old. So are their carers Japan has long grappled with what to do about hikikomori – the social hermits who seal themselves off from the world, sometimes for years, retreating from all human contact. In the past, these recluses were thought of as a youth problem: troubled teenagers, rudderless young men.

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties CANBERRA, 04 MAY 2026 (AAP)—Australian foreign minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation’s leader. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Canberra on Sunday ahead of talks with Anthony Albanese at Parliament House.  The visit, which marks 50 […] The post Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties appeared first on Island Times News .

Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’ Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called for “advanced discussions” on revising the pacifist constitution, as large demonstrations were held nationwide to oppose any changes to the country’s supreme law. Speaking during an official visit to Vietnam, Takaichi said the constitution, which was written by US occupation forces after the second world war, “should periodically be updated to reflect the demands of the times”. Continue reading...

Arrow Electronics Integrates Chip One Stop's E-Commerce Capabilities into arrow.com, Strengthening Its Omnichannel Customer Engagement in Japan Laying the Foundation for Long-Term Growth in Japan Through Seamless Customer Experiences and Trusted Local Expertise TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 May 2026 - Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW), a global technology solutions provider, today announced the integration of Chip One Stop's ...

Wildfires that scorched forests in northern Japan, reportedly the second biggest in over 30 years, have been brought under control after 11 days, officials have said.

Wildfires that scorched forests in northern Japan, reportedly the second biggest in over 30 years, have been brought under control after 11 days, officials have said. Hundreds of firefighters and more than 1,000 military personnel had battled the blazes since late April, as they burned around 1,600 hectares (4,000 acres) across the mountainous Iwate region. The affected area is almost five times the size of New York City’s Central Park.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a keynote policy speech Saturday on the future of the Vietnam -Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and updates to Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) Vision.

Italian Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes, will start Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, the fourth round of the Formula One World Championship, from pole position after topping Saturday's qualifying session at the Miami International Circuit. The championship leader, who will start from pole for the third consecutive time, outpaced four-time world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). McLaren's Lando Norris, the reigning world champion, qualified fourth.

Japan's Kochi prefecture is offering financial incentives to encourage young singles to use dating apps, one of many initiatives aimed at combating a declining birth rate.

The Japanese film "Exit 8" starts from a simple, even primal concept, to build an experience of psychological tension that directly dialogues with its origins in video games. Adapted from a game that became an online phenomenon due to its enigmatic premise, the film preserves the competitive essence: repetition, attentive observation, and growing discomfort in the face of something banal. Read more (05/02/2026 - 13:00)

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Japan on Saturday in the Nara prefecture region, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the German Center for Geosciences (GFZ) announced.

From Japan to Washington, passing through Garça in São Paulo, cherry blossoms bloom like ambassadors of peace.

Government made demands of in Kyoto [10 sources]

Japan engaged in clashes in Tokyo [3 sources]

Japanese criticized in Japan [8 sources]

Reports of conflict in Tokyo [4 sources]

Government made demands of in Kyoto [10 sources]

Japan fought with Philippine in Tokyo [3 sources]

Thai fought with Japan in Japan [7 sources]

Japan engaged in clashes in Tokyo [3 sources]

Aflac rejected in Japan [10 sources]

North West rejected Industry in Japan [10 sources]

Automaker reduced relations with in Kanagawa [3 sources]

Automaker reduced relations with in Kanagawa [3 sources]

Japanese criticized in Japan [8 sources]

Don’t panic, but countries in our region are increasingly considering nuclear weapons, writes Anna Fifield. T his story was originally published on the author’s Substack, Between Giants . The stakes could hardly be higher as diplomats at the United Nations conduct their five-yearly review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) – the landmark agreement to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, signed by 191 member states.

Lieutenant applied coercive pressure in Shinjuku [4 sources]

Hiker rejected in Shizuoka [10 sources]

Osaka criticized Residents in Osaka [10 sources]

Reports of conflict in Asahiyama [4 sources]

Japan coerced School in Kuromi [5 sources]

Reports of threats in Japan [3 sources]

Japanese engaged in clashes in Kyoto [3 sources]

Hiroshima engaged in clashes in Hiroshima [8 sources]

Japan protested against in Ibaraki [4 sources]

Tourist coerced Police in Asahikawa [3 sources]

The Us coerced Mexico in Japan [8 sources]

Reports of conflict in clashes in Tokyo [6 sources]

Reports of conflict in Tokyo [6 sources]

Honda threatened Japan in Japan [4 sources]

Japanese fought with Army in Japan [4 sources]

Japanese threatened American in Toho [7 sources]

Japan assaulted United States in Japan [5 sources]

Dprk fought with Japan in Japan [10 sources]

New Zealand fought with Japanese in Japan [3 sources]

Hiroshima engaged in clashes in Hiroshima [8 sources]

Tokyo applied coercive pressure in Tsukiji [8 sources]

Austin criticized in Japan [5 sources]

Japan criticized in Nobu [6 sources]

Japanese criticized in Japan [5 sources]

Japan criticized China in Japan [10 sources]

Reports of political tensions in Japan [10 sources]

Tokyo applied coercive pressure in Tsukiji [8 sources]

Japanese applied coercive pressure in Asahikawa [6 sources]

Reports of conflict in Asahikawa [8 sources]

Conocophillips issued threats in Tokyo [10 sources]

Lieutenant applied coercive pressure in Shinjuku [4 sources]

Japan made demands of in Japan [5 sources]

Japan protested against in Ibaraki [4 sources]

Hannover protested against in Japan [6 sources]

Los Angeles rejected in Japan [4 sources]

Fares Johannes, I don't know what to do with 'Tate Eba', but he wants to be given the opportunity to put him in the middle of the day. Omunyasha ou weedula 25 okwa shivika nawa okupitila komalungula eshi a kala alushe ta many ouvidio tava yolifa ovanhu.  Ngeenge owa hange Tate Eba ta popi ta hepaenene okupopya ewi lomunailonga woradio yoNBC koshiwambo... The post Tate Eba ta xwaxwameke oipindi monooli appeared first on New Era .

Kumamoto applied coercive pressure in Nagasaki [10 sources]

Staff Member criticized in Sapporo [6 sources]

Reports of conflict in Japan [20 sources]

Reports of conflict in Toyohashi [6 sources]

Community made demands of in Japan [5 sources]

China criticized in East China Sea [8 sources]

Companies applied coercive pressure in Kuramae [3 sources]

Japan rejected in Aika [4 sources]

Tokyo protested against Persian Gulf in Tokyo [5 sources]

Saitama carried out assault in Saitama [10 sources]

Boss rejected in Tokyo [8 sources]

Japan confirms ship passage through Strait of Hormuz Tokyo has consistently urged Iran to ensure free, safe navigation for all vessels, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says

Toyota rejected Company in Japan [5 sources]

Konrad Benjamin, a former school teacher who is behind the social media account Punters Politics, tells a Senate inquiry into taxing gas that the issue has fired up his near million followers. Meanwhile the executive director of the Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, says 'the Japanese government is getting more revenue from taxing Australian gas than the Australian government is'. The Greens-led inquiry will hear from gas companies, environmentalists, economists and government departments Ignore ‘self-serving’ claims from gas giants and implement 100% tax on windfall profits, Ken Henry says Continue reading...

Japanese issued threats in Japan [3 sources]

Japan’s Summer Sonic music festival to debut in Bangkok in 2024 A popular annual music festival in Japan will be making its Bangkok debut next year. Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival announced via its socials that the inaugural Summer Sonic Bangkok 2024 will take place for two days on Aug. 24-25 at Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani.  Although no acts have been revealed yet, the festival…