Sagamihara 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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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 …
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John Lee links handover anniversary to Communist Party amid second term speculation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJohn Lee Frames Hong Kong Handover Anniversary with Communist Party Commemoration Amid Second-Term Talk Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee tied the July 1, 2026 handover anniversary to the Chinese …
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Apple Daily shutdown marks fifth anniversary as Hong Kong press freedom erodes
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFive Years Since the Apple Daily Closure: Hong Kong Security Law Reshapes Regional Media On the fifth anniversary of the Apple Daily closure, reporters and press freedom advocates say Hong …
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Ikeda Elementary School 25th Anniversary Mother becomes outreach counselor, urges teacher support
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIkeda elementary school attack survivor’s mother marks 25 years and becomes outreach counselor to support teachers and school safety On June 8, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the Ikeda elementary …
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Xi Jinping to visit Pyongyang on June 8 for 65th treaty anniversary
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi Jinping visit to Pyongyang set for June 8–9, 2026, CCTV says China’s Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8–9, 2026, to mark the 65th anniversary of a bilateral …
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Xi Jinping to Visit Pyongyang on June 8 for 65th Treaty Anniversary
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi visit Pyongyang to begin June 8, CCTV says, marking 65th anniversary of China–DPRK treaty Chinese state broadcaster CCTV announced a two‑day visit to Pyongyang by President Xi Jinping beginning …
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Japan’s Antarctic research marks 70th anniversary and launches million-year ice study
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan’s Antarctic research marks 70 years of scientific and practical achievements Japan’s Antarctic research marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, reflecting seven decades of polar science that have advanced climate …
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Chungking Mansions marks 65th anniversary as renovated hub for refugees and travelers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChungking Mansions Marks 65th Anniversary as Refuge and Budget Hub in Hong Kong Chungking Mansions, the sprawling Kowloon block known for its low-cost guesthouses and multicultural community, marks its 65th …