Kaori Sakamoto retirement announced at Kobe press conference as skater addresses future Kaori Sakamoto retirement: The 26-year-old Japanese star held a press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026, after …
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Trump Beijing Visit Seeks Practical Gains as China Readies Moves on Taiwan
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump’s visit to China opens on May 13, 2026, with Taiwan a central focus Trump’s visit to China begins May 13, 2026, with talks on trade, Iran and Taiwan. Tokyo …
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Antarctic Treaty meeting urged to safeguard science as tourism and tensions rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Urges Scientific Focus at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting amid Tourism, Climate and Geopolitical Strains Japan calls for stronger safeguards for Antarctic science as the Antarctic Treaty meeting faces rising …
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Nagano power outage cuts electricity to about 478,320 homes after lightning strike
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLightning Causes Major Nagano Power Outage, Leaving Nearly 480,000 Households Without Power Lightning triggered a Nagano power outage on May 12, 2026, cutting electricity to up to 478,320 households and …
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Japan Basketball Association discloses ¥14 million improper expense claims repaid by staff
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Basketball Association Confirms Â¥14 Million in Improper Expense Claims Japan Basketball Association says a former staffer claimed Â¥14 million in improper expenses for friendlies; the amount has been repaid …
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Claude Mutos prompts Japan to order cyber defenses for critical infrastructure
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan orders urgent cybersecurity measures after concerns over AI "Claude Mutos" Japan moves to strengthen cyber defenses after high-performance AI "Claude Mutos" raised fears it could expose weaknesses in critical …
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Labor Ministry Proposes Guidelines to Curb Outsourcing Abuses of Disabled Workers
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan to Tackle Outsourcing Employment for People with Disabilities After Reports of Poor Working Conditions Japan to regulate outsourcing employment for people with disabilities after probes found isolated work, unpaid …
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Calbee Announces Monochrome Packaging for Chips Amid Ink Shortage
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoInk supply disruption forces Calbee to switch 14 snack packages to black-and-white Ink supply disruptions tied to Middle East tensions force Calbee to switch 14 snack packages to black-and-white; food …
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Takaichi, stresses strong US-Japan ties
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Meets U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo to Discuss Economic Ties and Strategic Investment Japan and U.S. officials met in Tokyo to discuss economic coordination, critical minerals and …
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Japan Cabinet Office upgrades economic assessment after March coincident index rises
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Cabinet Office March Coincident Index Rises to 116.5, Baseline Assessment Upgraded Japan’s Cabinet Office: March coincident index 116.5 (2020=100), up 0.3 points; baseline assessment raised to ‘upward phase’ after …