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MILITARYJun 22Japan’s defence outreach to counter China’s military rise hits hidden roadblocksJapan seized the spotlight at last month’s Shangri-La Dialogue, stepping into a vacuum left by the Chinese defence chief – who skipped the forum for a second year – and using the stage to sharpen its warnings over Beijing’s military rise. Speaking in Singapore on May 31, the final day of the security forum, Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pushed back against Beijing’s accusation that Japan is engaging in a “new militarism” and instead took aim at China’s growing military capabilities...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJun 22Japan university eyes clinical trials for womb transplantsA medical university in Aichi Prefecture said Monday it will prepare to conduct clinical trials for womb transplants within the next few years. Fujita Health University said it…Japan Today
WORLDJun 22Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 JulyJapan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJun 22Slimy beans : Japanese natto disgusts and delights the worldJapanese natto, a food known for its slimy texture, is described as both polarizing and globally recognized for its unique qualities.news.tuoitre.vn
POLITICSJun 22In her first India trip as Japan PM, Sanae Takaichi likely to visit Guwahati on July 1-3Indian Express
CONFLICTJun 22China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during aircraft carrier drillsChina has accused Japanese warplanes and ships of carrying out multiple “provocations” and surveillance operations during a carrier group’s deployment to the western Pacific for live-fire exercises. State broadcaster CCTV released a video on Monday showing at least four “close-range” encounters, and said the Liaoning carrier group had “warned off” the warships and surveillance planes. It included footage of Japanese warships as well as clips of aircraft, at least one of which appeared to have...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiryThree elephants whose transfer from Malaysia to Japan earlier this year sparked public anger over their alleged mistreatment are now at the centre of a corruption investigation over claims that Putrajaya did not receive the money linked to the move. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Monday it had opened a formal investigation into the movement of the elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – from Zoo Taiping in the northern state of Perak to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. MACC said it was...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Japan’s latest live-fire drill is about offence, not defence: PLA DailyChina’s military mouthpiece on Monday warned that the weapons and operational methods seen in Japan’s largest annual live-fire drill symbolised the Self-Defence Force’s acceleration towards offensive capabilities as part of its military expansion. “Japan’s military forces will become more offensive, more dangerous and more oriented towards actual combat. Japan will race forward on the road of ‘re-militarisation’,” according to the article in PLA Daily. The warning came as tensions between...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Japan revived military - industrial complex poses growing threat to peaceThe article suggests that Japan's revitalized military-industrial complex is increasingly perceived as a threat to global peace. It discusses the implications of Japan's defense industry growth.en.people.cn · China
WORLDJun 22Japan's 2nd World Cup match draws 30.2% viewership in Tokyo areaViewership for the terrestrial broadcast of Japan's second World Cup Group F match against Tunisia averaged 30.2 percent in the Kanto region surrounding Tokyo, an audience research firm…Japan Today
WORLDJun 22Japanese natto disgusts and delights the worldSticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one mouthful at a time.…Japan Today
BUSINESSJun 22Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".BBC World
WORLDJun 22Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup winJapanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJun 22US - Japan military drills raise concernMilitary drills conducted by the US and Japan are reportedly causing concern. This indicates potential regional instability or reactions to military exercises.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
CONFLICTJun 21Human experiments involving animal blood by Japanese military suspected during invasion of China : mediajapanherald.com · Japan
WORLDJun 21Japan Vs Sweden Set for 2026 FIFA World Cup in ArlingtonJapan and Sweden are scheduled to play each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington.el-balad.com · Egypt
WORLDJun 21Group F : Slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden , Japan rout Tunisia 4 - 0In Group F matches, the Netherlands convincingly defeated Sweden, while Japan achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over Tunisia. These are results from recent sporting competitions.cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
POLITICSJun 21Japan Takaichi breaks bread to assuage party malcontentsJapan's Takaichi is attempting to reconcile disagreements among party members. This highlights internal political efforts to maintain party unity.english.kyodonews.net · Japan
BUSINESSJun 20A quiet year isn’t a safe year: What Asia’s protection gap means for JapanEvery April, there’s a temptation in Japan’s re/insurance market to look at the previous year’s loss numbers and draw conclusions from them. Last year was relatively quiet. Asia’s...japantoday · japan
BUSINESSJun 20China resumes gallium exports to Japan after 4 - month pause as rare earth magnet sales surgeChina has resumed exporting gallium to Japan after a four-month interruption, coinciding with a surge in sales of rare earth magnets. This development impacts international trade and critical material supply chains.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHJun 20Japan to enhance global cooperation on AI risksThe draft revision of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan highlights the growing risk of cyberattacks that exploit AI.japantimes · japan
BUSINESSJun 20Bank of Japan governor to resume work next week after early dischargeThe Governor of the Bank of Japan is set to return to work next week following an early discharge. This provides an update on a significant economic leader's status.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
DISASTERJun 20Japan man arrested for confining 5-year-old girl in garbage binThe girl, who was uninjured, was inside the bin for about five minutes.straitstimes · singapore
POLITICSJun 19Russia sounds alarm bells over Japanese remilitarisation Russia has expressed significant concern regarding what it perceives as Japan's remilitarisation efforts. This indicates escalating geopolitical tensions and differing views on regional security dynamics.morningstaronline.co.uk · United Kingdom
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