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POLITICS3d agoFormer Japanese PM’s wife Akie Abe meets RSS general secretary Dattatreya HosabaleA communique issued by the RSS said the meeting focused on ways to strengthen India–Japan relations, with particular emphasis on civilisational ties, cultural cooperation and people-centric initiatives.The Hindu
BUSINESS3d agoJapan’s Sumitomo Bakelite expands China chip packaging materials output amid AI boomJapanese semiconductor materials giant Sumitomo Bakelite plans to expand production of advanced chip packaging materials in China and Singapore, marking the second such announcement for its Chinese operations in less than four months as artificial intelligence drives demand for more sophisticated semiconductors. The Tokyo-based company said on Friday that it would add production lines for mould underfill (MUF) materials and compression-moulding granules at its facilities in Suzhou, eastern...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoJapan to buy Ukrainian interceptor drones from SkyFallJapan's Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to purchase interceptor drones manufactured by Ukrainian company SkyFall.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoJapanese Foreign Minister speaks with Rubio after assassination in Okinawa and ICC sanctionsEl diálogo entre los responsables de relaciones exteriores de Japón y EE.UU. se centró en el asesinato en Okinawa y sanciones a la CPI. Rubio ofreció cooperación.Pese a las tensiones por las sanciones, ambos líderes acordaron reforzar la alianza bilateral, enfrentando un entorno de seguridad desafiante.Clarín
POLITICS3d agoWhither Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles?A highly contentious debate is in the offing.The Diplomat
DISASTER3d ago2 men die in float festival accidents in JapanTwo men died and more than a dozen others were injured Saturday when floats overturned during annual festivals in Osaka Prefecture. In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man became trapped beneath a float that overturned while he was riding it with other participants, police said. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital, while seven others were injured. A float at a different event in Izumiotsu also toppled, killing a 48-year-old man who was among those trapped underneath, according to the prefectural...South China Morning Post
HEALTH4d agoJapanese brewer designs “wobbly” beer glass to encourage responsible drinkingA craft beer producer in central Japan is hoping that its U-shaped “wobbly” glass will encourage people to drink water along with their beer, in a bid to prevent excessive alcohol consumption and dehydration. The “Wobbly Beer Glass by Yona Yona Ale”, produced by Yoho Brewing based in Nagano prefecture, has been on sale since August amid growing awareness of the need for responsible drinking. The idea is that the glass, divided into two sections, will tilt if a balance between beer and water is...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoEuropean states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctionsSeveral US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS4d agoPrudential of Japan's new business suspension extended to Jan. 31, 2027Prudential of Japan's new business suspension has been extended until January 31, 2027. This decision impacts the company's operations and market presence for the specified duration.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY4d agoJapan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killingAssembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY4d agoUS-Japan-Poland strategic triangle can encourage a ‘peaceful war’As Russian President Vladimir Putin watched the final stage of the massive Tsentr-2026 military exercise in the Urals recently, Chinese troops were training alongside forces from Russia, Belarus and other countries. More than 47,000 military personnel joined the exercise, which incorporated lessons from the war in Ukraine. The symbolism extends beyond Chelyabinsk. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Chinese military exercises with Belarus – and now China’s participation alongside Russian and...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoThe B side of Japanese longevityIt is more comfortable to marvel at a foreign statistic than to ask uncomfortable questions about one's own society.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoJapan reboots DOGE-style spending review in hunt for funds for Takaichi pledgesJapan’s government said on Friday it would reboot its spending review, widening scrutiny of tens of billions of dollars in public funds and subsidies as it seeks funding…Japan Today
POLITICS4d agoRussia requests ICC leaders' extradition, drawing Japan protestJapan Today
POLITICS5d agoOkinawa demands revision of US troop agreement in Japan after woman's murderLa prefectura de Okinawa exige revisar el acuerdo sobre tropas de EE.UU. tras el arresto de un marine por un crimen en la región insular.La asamblea regional pide al ejército estadounidense disculpas y medidas para evitar incidentes similares, tras un caso que generó protestas oficiales.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoJapan angry after Russia seeks extradition of ICC chief targeted by USA senior Japanese government spokesperson said it was regrettable that the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office had requested that Dutch authorities extradite International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and eight other officials. “Time and again we have conveyed to the Russian side that measures targeting individuals connected to the ICC are unfair and unacceptable. We find it regrettable that the Russian side has nevertheless requested various nations to extradite these individuals,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoWebinar: How to buy and sell a property in Japan as a foreignerLearn how to buy & sell a property in Japan as a foreigner. The webinar will be held online from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)…Japan Today
CYBER5d agoJapan Sees Sharp Rise in Web Data Leaks Amid Mobile API Abuse and Metabase AttacksAttackers behind a string of personal data leaks at Japanese organizations have abused APIs for mobile apps and targeted known software flaws, the JPCERT Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC) said. The Tokyo-based center, which takes incident reports, based its October 8, 2026 alert on those reports and other information. The alert names no attacker and no affected organization. JPCERT/The Hacker News
MILITARY5d agoHow expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over TaiwanJapan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen Sword 27, which runs from October 19 to 29, will involve about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and 260 aircraft, up from about 33,000 personnel, 30 ships and 250 aircraft in 2024. About 12,000 US...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoTrump pushed Xi to end Japan freeze, but Chinese leader unmovedUS President Donald Trump pressed Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during last month’s summit to end a deep freeze in relations with Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, the South China Morning Post reported. Trump raised Japan’s grievances over Chinese restrictions imposed following Takaichi’s comment in November that the Japanese military might intervene in the event of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, according to Thursday’s report, which cited people familiar with the discussions. Beijing regards Taiwan as...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoFinnish woman held on suspicion of smuggling cocaine into JapanThe Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Drug and Firearm Control Division and the Haneda Customs Branch of Tokyo Customs have arrested a 56-year-old unemployed Finnish woman on suspicion of…Japan Today
POLITICS5d agoTrump urged Xi to mend ties with Japan, lift export controls: Hong Kong mediaU.S. President Donald Trump urged his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to repair ties with Japan and lift Beijing's export curbs on Tokyo during their talks in September in…Japan Today
BUSINESS5d agoJapan bankruptcies hit 13-year high in FY2026 first halfThe number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan hit a 13-year high for the April-September period as rising prices and labor costs squeezed smaller businesses, a credit research company…Japan Today
BUSINESS6d agoAndhra plans Japan-style industrial clusters to link MSMEs to global supply chains, says T.G. BharathThe State has built a pipeline of 714 projects worth ₹22.6 lakh crore, with a potential to create 19.3 lakh jobs, says Industries and Commerce MinisterThe Hindu
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