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WORLDSep 15Number of centenarians in Japan tops 100,000 for 1st timeThe number of people aged 100 or older in Japan reached a record high of 107,677 in September, climbing for the 56th consecutive year, health ministry data showed…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 15Japanese delegations flock to China, but thaw hinges on Takaichi mending tiesWith bilateral ties in a deep freeze since late last year, a flurry of planned China visits by Japanese lawmakers and business leaders has been interpreted as an attempt to break the ice ahead of November’s Apec summit in China. However, analysts warned that these efforts to carve out a diplomatic opening with Beijing might not achieve much unless Tokyo sends a clearer signal to mend ties from the very top. Relations reached their lowest point in a decade following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Iceland’s whaling ban plan threatens to leave Japan alone in defending industryIceland’s move towards a whaling ban could leave Japan more exposed than ever as it defends an industry critics say relies on public money, political symbolism and a shrinking domestic appetite for whale meat. The Icelandic government has announced plans to submit a bill early next year to end whaling – a step that would leave Japan and Norway as the world’s only two nations still carrying out commercial hunts. For environmental campaigners, the move has renewed hopes that Japan will no longer...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Korean language classes started in Japanese schools: What Zainichi teachers wanted to conveyAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 14Japan’s Failed Centrist ExperimentThe CDP-Komeito alliance is breaking apart. But a return to resistance-oriented politics may not be the answer for Japan's opposition.The Diplomat
MILITARYSep 14Japan eyes quantum sub-hunting drone sensors as China extends undersea reachJapan is looking to develop submarine-detecting quantum sensors for aerial drones, the latest move in a growing undersea competition pitting China against the United States and its allies across the Indo-Pacific. Released in late August, Tokyo’s defence budget request for fiscal 2027 includes research into a smaller, more capable quantum magnetic sensor, a technology that uses the properties of atoms to detect tiny changes in magnetic fields that could reveal a submarine. The project is one of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Pay to ghost your boss: Japan's resignation businessResignation agencies in Japan help employees leave their jobs seamlessly in just 15 minutes. Young people are especially eager to use their services.DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 14Japan’s Chubu Electric bosses resign over quake data-tampering scandalTwo top executives at Japanese nuclear plant operator Chubu Electric Power would step down following a quake data-tampering scandal, the company said in a statement on Monday. President Kingo Hayashi and Chairman Satoru Katsuno would be replaced, the statement said, and the firm would withdraw applications to restart the Nos 3 and 4 reactors at Chubu’s Hamaoka nuclear plant. Japan is moving to revive nuclear power 15 years after an enormous earthquake and tsunami sent reactors at the Fukushima...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Japan’s central bank set for pivotal moment on ratesGovernor Kazuo Ueda is facing competing pressures from Tokyo and WashingtonFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 14Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial electionGenta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Discussion after 'duel commotion': 50 teachers from Korean schools and Japanese schools face each otherFollowing a "duel commotion," 50 teachers from Korean and Japanese schools are engaged in discussions. This suggests an effort to resolve tensions or issues between the two school communities.Asahi Shimbun
SCI & TECHSep 13Japan debuts first humanoid robot 'ambulance' for on-site repairsJapan tech giant GMO Internet Group has unveiled the nation's first-ever roadside assistance-like 'ambulance' for humanoid robots.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESSSep 13Japan’s WEGO fashion brand is latest firm to feel force of Chinese consumer backlashJapanese fashion brand WEGO has scrapped a plan to launch a new range in collaboration with the hit anime and manga franchise My Hero Academia after it triggered an angry backlash from Chinese consumers. The Tokyo-based company triggered an outcry on Chinese social media after announcing it would release an exclusive range of My Hero Academia-themed clothing. The franchise was widely condemned in China over a 2020 controversy about a character that conducted lethal human experiments – a topic...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 13Catching up on things I missed while I was in Japan … | Big Lychee , Various SectorsA person is catching up on events they missed while traveling in Japan. This suggests a personal account or commentary on various topics.biglychee.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 12The Japanese V6 That Can Make 200 , 000 Miles Look EasyThe article discusses a Japanese V6 engine known for its impressive durability, capable of easily reaching 200,000 miles. It highlights an achievement in automotive engineering.topspeed.com · United States
CONFLICTSep 12Arab News | Japan condemns the Houthis attacks on Saudi ArabiaJapan has condemned attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia, highlighting international concern over regional conflict.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
HEALTHSep 12At the All Japan Corporate Track and Field venue, more than 10 people experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea; some were transported to the hospital.Asahi Shimbun
MILITARYSep 12North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After US , South Korea And Japan End Major Trilateral Military Drillfreepressjournal.in · India
MILITARYSep 12North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after U.S., S Korea, Japan end drillNorth Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, its neighbors said, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan ended their trilateral military…Japan Today
MILITARYSep 12North Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drillsSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 11Former Japan Post chief prosecutor seeks 3 years imprisonment for alleged favors in exchange for Disney goods, watchesAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESSSep 11Gov . Braun says Japan - Midwest summit in Indy boosts trade tiesGovernor Braun stated that a summit between Japan and the US Midwest, held in Indianapolis, has enhanced trade relations. This event aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the regions.wishtv.com · United States
CONFLICTSep 11Japan , Taiwan must strengthen defences against growing Chinese threat : Japanese lawmakerA Japanese lawmaker suggests that Japan and Taiwan should enhance their defenses in response to an increasing threat from China. This indicates ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in East Asia.australiannews.net · Australia
POLITICSSep 11Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking - and domesticatingThe crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has prompted Japan to reassess its policies, leading to a more localized approach. This indicates a shift in Japan's national strategy due to an international geopolitical issue.japanherald.com · Japan
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