Iran war: U.S. and Iran sign memorandum, tanker traffic resumes through Strait of Hormuz U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to halt the Iran war, and ship movements …
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Manga rights propel Japanese films onto global market after Cannes spotlight
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese intellectual property draws global film industry focus at Cannes Japanese intellectual property, led by manga content rights, took center stage at the Cannes Film Market in May 2026, sparking …
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Nippon Life Holds Up to $3 Billion Paper Profit in SpaceX Stake
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNippon Life Sees Up to $3 Billion Paper Gain from Longheld SpaceX Stake Nippon Life’s decade-long investment in SpaceX could be worth as much as $3 billion on paper, according …
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Japanese supply chains face prolonged disruption and higher prices after Iran deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan firms warn supply chains may not return to normal after Iran war disruptions Japanese firms warn supply chains may not return to pre-conflict norms after Iran war disruptions, spurring …
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Suntory unit launches vending machines printing custom idol and anime acrylic cards
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSuntory Unit Expands Vending Machine Network with On‑Demand Custom Acrylic Cards Suntory Beverage unit is rolling out Tag-Live! vending machines that print on-demand acrylic cards of pop idols and anime …
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Typhon midrange missile systems deployed to Japan for exercises, launchers to stay
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. to Deploy Typhon Missile System Launchers to Japan for Exercises; Launchers to Stay in Country U.S. military will send Typhon missile system launchers to Japan for joint exercises in …
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Japanese megabanks projected to pay record ¥2 trillion in dividends
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan megabanks dividends to reach record ¥2 trillion as lending rates rise Japan’s three megabanks are set to pay a combined ¥2 trillion in dividends this fiscal year, a record …
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Chigirishima Island Resembles Nagasaki’s Battleship Island but Remains Operational
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChigirishima Island: Japan’s industrial islet that resembles Battleship Island but remains active Chigirishima Island in the Seto Inland Sea stands out for its ship‑like industrial silhouette, a working islet formed …
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Japan chipmakers’ equipment sales to China drop 10% amid Beijing push
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s chipmaking equipment sales to China fall 10% as Beijing boosts domestic vendors Japan’s top five chipmaking equipment makers posted a 10% decline in combined sales to China for the …
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Tang Chang Private Museum debuts near Bangkok, revealing works unseen for decades
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTang Chang Private Museum near Bangkok opens with monumental diptych by Tang Chang Tang Chang Private Museum near Bangkok opens inaugural show, revealing a monumental diptych by Chang Sae-tang and …