Fujikawaguchiko earthquake: Lower-6 tremor shook hotel and town, elevators halted as inspections begin Fujikawaguchiko earthquake produced a brief vertical jolt followed by seconds of horizontal shaking in Yamanashi; officials and …
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Centrist Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito agree to set up council
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoThree-party talks set up council to explore centrist merger Leaders of the Centrist Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito agreed on June 26, 2026 to establish a consultative council …
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Japan advances unbeaten after Moriyasu’s Nagatomo substitution against Sweden
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan World Cup: Moriyasu’s Late Substitution Helps Japan Advance Unbeaten, Sets Up Brazil Clash Japan advances through the World Cup group stage undefeated after a 1-1 draw with Sweden on …
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Imperial succession bill unveiled allowing former male-line adoptions to confer succession
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment unveils Imperial Household Law revision to allow adoption of former imperial males Government unveils Imperial Household Law revision on June 26, 2026 to allow male-line adoptees from former imperial …
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Mogi Replaced as Chief Cabinet Secretary Aide Over Public Funds Hotel Scandal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment replaces Chief Cabinet Secretary aide Mogi Tadashi after hotel-stay scandal Government names Sasaki Keisuke as successor; Mogi admits staying with acquaintance during official METI trips, personnel change effective June …
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Japan seeks World Cup knockout berth after 0-0 halftime against Sweden
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan vs Sweden: Japan holds 0-0 at halftime and needs a point to reach World Cup knockout stage Japan must earn at least a draw against Sweden to secure progression; …
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Japan government finalizes plan to amend Imperial Household Law, allow male-line adoptions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision: Government to allow adoptions from former princely houses as an “exception” Japan on June 24, 2026 set an outline for an Imperial Household Law revision to …
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Flag desecration bill begins Diet debate as criminal law scholar questions deterrence
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Begins Diet Debate on Bill to Criminalize Flag Desecration Lawmakers opened deliberations on June 24, 2026, over a flag desecration bill that would make damaging the Japanese national flag …