Flag desecration bill clears Upper House committee amid constitutional warnings New bill to criminalize public damage to Japan’s national flag passed a key Upper House committee on July 16, 2026, …
Upper House panel approves Imperial Household Law amendment, full chamber vote set for July 17 House panel approved Imperial Household Law amendment July 16, allowing female royals to keep status …
2026 Osaka High School Baseball Tournament advances to late stages as fourth-round draw set for July 17 The 108th 2026 Osaka High School Baseball Tournament moves into its late stages …
Spain and Argentina set for World Cup final showdown at MetLife Stadium Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final on July 20, 2026 at 04:00 JST at MetLife …
US military attacks Iran twice on July 15, striking facilities near Strait of Hormuz US military attacks Iran twice on July 15, 2026, targeting missile and defense sites near the …
Yokohama vs Tokai University Sagami: Yokohama builds 5–0 lead in Kanagawa high school baseball fourth-round clash Yokohama vs Tokai University Sagami in Kanagawa high school baseball: Yokohama led 5–0 through …
Income-linked benefit to start April 2029 as Social Security Council agrees on new support for middle- and lower-income earners Social Security Council approves an income-linked benefit to begin April 2029, …
Prime Minister Takaichi Faces Sharp Criticism After Avoiding Answers in 60-Minute Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Takaichi’s refusal to answer key questions during a July 15, 2026, 60-minute party leaders’ …
Takaichi Sidesteps Endorsement of Consumption Tax Cut in Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not endorse a proposed consumption tax cut during the July 15 party leaders’ debate, …
Japan’s inbound tourism slips 2% in first half of 2026 as Chinese arrivals plunge Japan’s inbound tourism fell 2% to 21.08 million in Jan–Jun 2026, driven by a sharp drop …
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