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POLITICSOct 2"Society wanted to kill me": Yuho Asaka, 70 years of struggle against Japanese eugenicsPORTRAIT - Née avec la maladie des os de verre dans un Japon qui stérilisait encore les « déficients », Yuho Asaka a consacré sa vie à l’émancipation des personnes handicapées. Un documentaire rend hommage à cette militante infatigable, qui a contribué à faire abolir la législation eugéniste de son pays.Le Figaro International
MILITARYOct 2Ukraine seeks Japan's cooperation on drone interception technologyUkraine wants to cooperate with Japan on developing drone interception technology and other areas as Russia's attacks continue, a former Japanese defense minister said after talks with President…Japan Today
WORLDOct 2Chinese judoka accused of biting Japanese opponent at Asian GamesJapanese judo officials said they had never seen anything like it after eventual champion Rin Maeda appeared to be bitten by her Chinese opponent at the Asian Games.…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 2Japan's unemployment rate rises to 2.5% in August, above expectationsSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Could Lady Gaga be "The Cure" for a Japanese convenience store's labor shortage?Lady Gaga is teaming up with Japanese convenience chain FamilyMart to recruit for the short-staffed company. Japan faces labor shortages nationwide as the workforce ages. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.CBS News
BUSINESSOct 1Your Hawaii Down Payment Could Buy an Entire House in JapanThe article illustrates a significant difference in real estate values by noting that a down payment for a house in Hawaii could potentially purchase an entire home in Japan. This comparison highlights stark economic disparities between global property markets.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Japan increases residency fees by 2000% amid "anxiety" over foreignersPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it more difficult for immigrants to remain in the country. Critics argue this is harming Japan's ability to address labor shortages.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Controversy: Japan scrutinizes popular animal cafesThe Japanese government will launch its first official investigation into this type of establishment. They seek to set rules to regulate a business that continues to grow.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 1Dell with Japan's largest power generator plan AI infrastructure projectDell and Japan's largest power generator are planning a joint project for AI infrastructure. This signifies a major collaboration in advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and related infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 1Why Japan is looking to Ukraine’s front lines to overhaul its defencesJapan is increasingly tapping into Ukraine’s war experience against Russia as a valuable source of intelligence on military technologies that could strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities. A visit to Kyiv this week by senior ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker and former Japanese defence minister Itsunori Onodera demonstrates this interest, analysts say, against the backdrop of Tokyo’s mounting regional security concerns. Onodera arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 1Gimmick or recipe for success? Japan's convenience stores test AI flavoursJapanese convenience store chains are turning to AI for dessert ideas. Some are unexpected mashups.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 1Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residencyJapan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. The post Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 1In his career swan song, Kei Nishikori loses to Frances Tiafoe at Japan OpenKei Nishikori had an emotional farewell to his tennis career at the Japan Open on Thursday. Nishikori lost 6-4, 6-4 to second-seeded Frances Tiafoe in the first round.…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 1Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residencyJapan on Thursday toughened requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 1Japan's manufacturing PMI moderates to 54.1 in September; BOJ signals quicker hikesJapan's manufacturing PMI moderated in September, and the Bank of Japan has signaled quicker interest rate hikes. This indicates shifts in economic activity and monetary policy in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Survey by Japan central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month – Winnipeg Free PressA survey conducted by Japan's central bank indicates that business sentiments have improved for the sixth consecutive month. This suggests a positive trend in the country's economic outlook.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
WORLDOct 1Want permanent residency in Japan ? Here how the rules are getting tougherJapan's permanent residency rules are reportedly becoming tougher. This affects individuals seeking to secure long-term residency in the country.sbs.com.au · Australia
POLITICSOct 1Japan's Sanae Takaichi announces new tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residencyThe measures come as the country’s conservative leader Sanae Takaichi looks to deliver on election promises, which were spearheaded by vast immigration reforms, in her historic supermajority election victory in February.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Global bond sell-off deepens as Japanese yields jumpEuropean debt hit with bout of selling after US 10-year borrowing costs strike highest level since 2002Financial Times
BUSINESSSep 30Japan's short-term minpaku lodgings still going strong, despite local ordinances aimed at restricting themMinpaku, short-term private lodgings for travelers, may include residential properties, apartments or rooms in homes. As of July of this year, 42,070 minpaku were in operation nationwide. Friday…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 30Japan forms first national intelligence agency , eyes its own CIAJapan has established its first national intelligence agency, aiming for a similar structure to the CIA. This marks a significant development in Japan's national security and intelligence capabilities.thehindu.com · India
WORLDSep 30Why does Japan have so few trash cans and yet its streets remain clean?La pénurie de poubelles au Japon est due à une combinaison de facteurs allant d'une attaque meurtrière survenue en 1995 à des normes de coexistence profondément ancrées.BBC Afrique
HEALTHSep 30Japan Hospital Performs World’s First Surgery Using Heart Muscle Stem CellsSheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, were transplanted into the heart of a woman in her 50s during the hour-long surgery performed on Tuesday. The post Japan Hospital Performs World’s First Surgery Using Heart Muscle Stem Cells appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 30Japan stocks rise as Asian equities gain ahead of US inflation dataJapanese stocks have risen, mirroring gains in Asian equities, in anticipation of upcoming US inflation data. This reflects current trends and expectations in global financial markets.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore