Politics

Japan Tightens Rules on SNS Misinformation in Elections; New Laws Take Effect March 1, 2027 Diet approves measures to curb SNS misinformation in elections, requiring platforms to label AI-created images …

Minimum wage rises but buying power slips: Osaka breakfast test shows erosion of hourly wage value Minimum wage talks have resumed as policymakers confront persistent price rises, and a simple …

England vs Norway: Bellingham Double Sends England into World Cup Semifinals England defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time as Jude Bellingham scores twice to send England into the World Cup …

Medical helicopter landing forces 30-minute pause in Fukuoka high school baseball game A medical helicopter landed at Ogori City Baseball Stadium on July 11, 2026, temporarily halting a Fukuoka high …

Team Kobataka drives Takaichi coalition agenda as key bills near passage Meta description: Team Kobataka, led by LDP policy chief Kobayashi, is steering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition agenda through …

Shohei Ohtani Withdraws From 2026 All‑Star Game After Left Knee Inflammation Shohei Ohtani has withdrawn from the July 14, 2026 All‑Star Game because of inflammation in his left knee; the …

Moriyasu Accepts Short-Term Return, Continues as Japan Coach Through 2027 Asian Cup Japan coach Moriyasu has agreed to a short-term continuation, accepting the JFA’s offer to lead the national team …

Imperial House Law amendment passes Lower House, headed for enactment after centrist backing Imperial House Law amendment passed the Lower House on July 10, 2026, after centrist lawmakers shifted to …

Narita Airport new runway: Chiba and nine municipalities agree to support NAA’s compulsory land acquisition application Chiba and nine municipalities agreed on July 10 that Narita Airport new runway land …