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WORLDOct 7As bear attacks rise in Japan, fearful residents change daily routinesJeff Kingston used to take long walks with his dogs across the hills of Gunma in central Japan. But not this year. He has good reason. Kingston said he has encountered bears in those mountains more than 100 times over the years and been charged by aggressive bears around a dozen times. In 2014, a black bear knocked him down and attacked him across the skull with its claws, leaving a gash that required nine stitches. “This year, I have actively refrained from going into the hills precisely...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong’s first-store appeal grows as more Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands arriveJapanese, South Korean and Thai brands have increased their share of new entrants in Hong Kong’s retail property market by 7 percentage points to more than one-third in the first nine months of 2026, while the demand for shops from mainland Chinese brands has slipped, according to Cushman & Wakefield. A slew of new brands helped lift the combined share of Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands to a three-year high, according to Cushman, which said it expected the trend to continue. This year,...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 6Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in BakuAkari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 6Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan OpenNovac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 6Alcaraz wins Japan Open, claims first title since wrist injury comebackCarlos Alcaraz has won the Japan Open for a second consecutive year, claiming his first title since returning from a right wrist injury. The post Alcaraz wins Japan Open, claims first title since wrist injury comeback appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 6Their Majesties and Princess Aiko visit 'Japanese Art Collection at the British Museum' exhibitionTheir Majesties and Princess Aiko visited the 'Japanese Art Collection at the British Museum' exhibition. This event signifies royal engagement with cultural institutions and international art displays.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDOct 6PGA Tour heads to Japan, and Europe has a strong field at the Spanish OpenThe PGA Tour is scheduled to take place in Japan, while the Spanish Open in Europe will feature a strong field of competitors. This indicates upcoming international golf events.mississippivalley · united states of america
WORLDOct 6What to know after U.S. Marine arrested for murder in JapanPolice said they arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.CBS News
WORLDOct 6Japan holds first ‘competitive sleeping’ contestSleep deprivation is seen these days as a major health issue - not least of all in Japan where people sleep less on average than in any other OECD country. Now, a new contest for "competitive sleepers" is hoping to encourage people to snooze for longer. The Tokyo competition, dubbed "Matt Race", saw dozens of participants fitted with sleep tracking devices sprawl on comfy mattresses to slumber for up to 90 minutes Monday, competing for the top prize of over two million yen ($14,000).France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 6Japan says it told China survey ship to leave Tokyo's economic watersThe Japanese coast guard said on Tuesday a Chinese survey ship had left Tokyo's exclusive economic zone after being ordered repeatedly to stop research operations that Japan said…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 6Ray Dalio flags China and Japan pulling back from U.S. debt - reportA report indicates that Ray Dalio has noted China and Japan are reducing their holdings of U.S. debt. This development could have implications for global financial markets and U.S. fiscal policy.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 6Japan PM Takaichi defends skipping G7 online meetingJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her absence from a Group of Seven online meeting, responding over social media to some critics who questioned why she did not attend despite her apparently free schedule. “This was a last-minute meeting arranged by the chair, France, and allowed for substitute representatives. I understand that UK Prime Minister Burnham did not attend in person and had someone fill in for him, and that European Council president Costa was also absent,” she posted...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 6Anger in Japan after arrest of American soldier for murder of woman: 'We are fed up with this'De arrestatie van een Amerikaanse marinier op verdenking van de moord op een vrouw leidt in Japan tot opschudding. Op de zuidelijke eilandengroep Okinawa worden al protesten gehouden tegen de Amerikaanse militaire aanwezigheid. De politie pakte zondag de 20-jarige marinier op die gestationeerd is op de Amerikaanse vliegbasis Futenma. Devin Jacob Ballard wordt ervan verdacht in de vroege zaterdagochtend in een hotel in Naha, de hoofdstad van het eiland, de 39-jarige Anna Yagi te hebben gewurgd en haar portemonnee en rugzak te hebben gestolen. Volgens Japanse media ontkent de marinier betrokkenhNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 6As Japan’s Population Shrinks, a City Is Accused of Padding Census NumbersThe police are investigating how about 3,000 nonexistent residents were added to official data for Toyama.NYT World
WORLDOct 6Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa - AP NewsAnger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa apnews.comAP News
BUSINESSOct 6India’s bullet train tangle leaves Japan fumingFlagship high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, cost overruns and tensionsFinancial Times
MILITARYOct 6Marine’s arrest for murder in Japan fuels anger over US military presenceThe alleged murder of an Okinawan woman by a US marine has put newly elected Governor Genta Koja under intense pressure, raising questions about whether the incident could deepen opposition against the American military presence just as Okinawa assumes greater importance in Japan’s regional security strategy. Koja only took office on September 30 after campaigning on economic issues rather than the dispute over American troops based in the prefecture, which has dominated local politics for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5The New Nixon Shock? Why Japan Fears a Trump-Xi DealSome history helps explain why the symbolism of the China-U.S. summit matters so much to Tokyo.The Diplomat
MILITARYOct 5Murder in Okinawa: The US military’s history of alleged crime in JapanThe murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 5Can Japan Optimize Its Record Defense Budget?All nine priority areas require substantial spending, and the investment needs to be sustained over many years to come.The Diplomat
WORLDOct 5This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320 kilometresJapan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 5Football: Doan nets winner as Japan down New Zealand to win Kirin CupRitsu Doan scored the 71st-minute winner as Japan saw off New Zealand 2-1 to secure the Kirin Cup on Monday in manager Hajime Mori Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLDOct 5Japan bids farewell to Asian Games after fortnight of turmoil and recordsThe 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit ​up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, with the torch handed to organisers of the next event in Doha 2030.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 5US marine, 20, accused of murdering and robbing Japanese woman at hotel in OkinawaThe Independent World
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