Sub-capital bill stalls as opposition refuses vote, Diet enters tense final hours Government-led Sub-capital bill faces stalemate as opposition blocks committee vote ahead of scheduled July 25 session end. The …
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AI-generated music surges in Japan and challenges human songwriters and karaoke catalogs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI-generated music accelerates into Japan’s market as karaoke and copyright debates intensify AI-generated music reshapes Japan’s music market as a Kochi golf course song made with Suno highlights rapid production, …
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Takaichi cabinet pushes through imperial law, criminalizes flag desecration
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Cabinet Accused of Disregarding Parliament as Controversial Laws Passed Japan’s Takaichi Cabinet has been accused of sidelining the Diet while pushing through amendments to the Imperial Household Law and …
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Yen plunges to 39-year low near 163.8 per dollar after Houthi attack
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYen Weakness Accelerates as Dollar Climbs into Mid-163s on Geopolitical and Fed Rate Concerns Yen weakens to mid-163 per dollar on July 23 as Houthi attacks lift oil prices and …
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Secondary capital bill draws expert warnings as ruling parties push quick passage
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSub-Capital Bill Faces Expert Backlash as Diet Panel Prepares Fast-Track Vote Japan’s House of Councillors special committee heard sharp criticism on July 23, 2026, as experts questioned the legal design …
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LDP Urges PM Takaichi to Rest After X Post Saying 0–3 Hours Sleep Had Become Normal LDP policy chief Kobayashi told Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to "please sleep" after her …
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Sagamihara Tsukui Yamayuri-en 10th Anniversary Raises Questions About Progress on Disability Discrimination
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSagamihara massacre: Ten years on, survivors and families confront memory, fear and calls for change July 26, 2016’s Sagamihara massacre left 19 residents of the Tsukui Yamayuri En facility dead. …
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Alphabet reports 24% revenue rise to $119.8B amid AI data center spending concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAlphabet earnings rise 24% as cloud and ads drive $119.8B quarterly revenue Alphabet earnings rise as cloud and ads lift revenue 24% to $119.8B for quarter ended June 30, 2026; …
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Takaichi submits secretary’s statement admitting meeting but denying role in slander videos
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Submits Secretary’s Statement Amid Inquiry into Defamatory Video Allegations Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on July 22 submitted a written statement from her official secretary to the House of Representatives …
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Junglia Okinawa marks first anniversary, pivots to Okinawa identity to boost attendance
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJunglia Okinawa Marks First Anniversary, Turns to “Okinawa-ization” to Boost Attendance Junglia Okinawa faces attendance pressure after year one; the park will lean into Okinawa-focused experiences and local partnerships to …