Japan Defense Minister Frames Japan-Australia Military Ties as “Friendship Between Soldiers” Government clarifies Self-Defense Forces stance after Koizumi’s X post; he says term was used to explain top-level cooperation and …
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ANA and JAL announce international fuel surcharge increases amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoANA, JAL Announce Advance Fuel Surcharge Hikes on International Flights Japan’s two largest carriers, ANA and JAL, raised international fuel surcharges on April 20, 2026, citing surging kerosene prices tied …
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ANA and JAL announce international fuel surcharge increases amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoANA, JAL accelerate international fuel surcharge hike amid Middle East tensions Japan’s two flag carriers announced on April 20, 2026, that international fuel surcharge increases will be implemented earlier than …
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Sanriku offshore earthquake strikes, Aomori shaken as Iwate reports 80 cm tsunami
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSanriku offshore earthquake on April 20, 2026 shakes Aomori; tsunami of 80 cm observed in Iwate Sanriku offshore earthquake on April 20, 2026 shook Aomori and prompted tsunami warnings from …
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Aomori Earthquake Revised to Magnitude 7.7 as JMA Updates Time and Depth
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSanriku earthquake off Aomori: JMA revises magnitude to M7.7 after strong shaking A powerful Sanriku earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on April 20, 2026, at 4:52 p.m. …
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Togane mayoral election: Former education board member Yamashita defeats three-term incumbent to become city’s first female mayor A decisive victory in the Togane mayoral election on April 19, 2026, saw …
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Takaichi Cabinet Approval Holds at 64% as Inflation Response Divides Voters
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi cabinet approval rating holds at 64% as public splits over price measures Nationwide telephone poll (April 18–19) finds Takaichi cabinet approval rating at 64%, disapproval 24%; public is divided …
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Subashiri roadside station operator accused of unlawful occupation, town threatens legal action
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMichi-no-eki Subashiri operator keeps doors open after contract expired, town threatens legal action A private operator continued regular sales and services at Michi-no-eki Subashiri after its management contract expired on …
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Trump Administration Links Iran Strikes to Christian Rhetoric and Savior Imagery
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Iran military action framed as ‘God’s will’ after Easter amid AI ‘Jesus’ image and mounting casualties U.S. President Trump framed the Trump Iran military action in religious terms after …
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Iran announces full reopening of Strait of Hormuz, military reasserts control
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIran’s Araghchi Tweets to Open Strait of Hormuz, Military Says Control Restored Amid U.S. Blockade Iran’s foreign minister said he would open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during …