Port Island revitalization: Kobe invests more than Â¥2 billion to revive aging artificial island Kobe is spending over Â¥2 billion on a Port Island revitalization project to counter depopulation and …
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Port Island residents submit two-year revitalization proposal to Kobe city
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPort Island regeneration: Residents deliver two-year proposal to Kobe City amid aging and hollowing Kobe’s Port Island regeneration advances as residents’ federation submits a two-year proposal in May 2026 to …
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Trump Rejects Iran Proposal and Warns of Possible New Military Strike
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump rejects Iran proposal, warns of possible retaliation as mediation falters President Trump rejects Iran proposal to end hostilities, saying on May 2, 2026 the terms are unacceptable and warning …
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Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Iran
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIdemitsu Maru Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Signals Iran’s ‘Special Consideration’ for Japan Iran allowed Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru to pass the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomatic move amid a …
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Japan constitution debate: NHK poll shows 38% support, 52% want other priorities
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNHK Poll on Constitution Day: 38% Back Constitutional Amendment, Majority Want Other Issues Prioritized NHK poll on May 3, 2026 shows 38% favor constitutional amendment while 52% say other issues …
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Sendai bear shot in emergency operation after hours-long standoff with drone support
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSendai bear shot after hours-long standoff in city centre, drones and hunters aided operation A man-sized bear that spent more than ten hours within a Sendai condominium complex was killed …
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Iran May Deploy Mine-Equipped Dolphins Against US Navy in Persian Gulf
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIran May Deploy Mine-Equipped Dolphins as Gulf Naval Standoff Continues Amid a protracted U.S. maritime blockade, Iranian officials have raised the prospect of using mine-equipped dolphins against U.S. naval forces …
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Islamic burial in Japan fuels local protests and prompts calls for dialogue Growing opposition to Islamic burial in Japan has sparked demonstrations and heated local debates, raising questions about integration …
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Japan Unveils New FOIP, Takaichi Urges Rule of Law in Indo-Pacific
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Announces Revised FOIP in Hanoi, Calls for Southeast Asian Autonomy and Resilience PM Sanae Takaichi unveiled a revised Freedom and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, …
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Japan, Vietnam sign joint economic security pact on energy and critical minerals
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan, Vietnam sign joint document to bolster economic security and supply chains Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi and Vietnam’s Le Minh Hun signed a Hanoi agreement on May 2, 2026 to …