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Iwaya social media backlash shifts votes in Oita’s 3rd district Online criticism of Takeshi Iwaya spread rapidly on video platforms, reshaping voter behavior in Oita and testing politicians’ resilience. The …

Nara Park Deer Population Rebounds to Record High as Foreign Tourists Return Nara Park deer have rebounded to a record high as foreign tourism resumes, officials say, renewing attention on …

Makino takeover bid rejected over foreign co-investors raising government approval risk Makino takeover rejected as Tokyo private equity bid falters amid concerns that foreign co-investors would make government approval unlikely, …

Durham High Closure Spurs Calls for Tighter Oversight of Foreign Investors in Private School Closures Abrupt Durham High shutdown highlights risks of private school closures linked to foreign investment, prompting …

LDP to Urge Introduction of Administrative Interception for Security, Proposal Due July 28, 2026 LDP to ask government on July 28, 2026, to adopt administrative interception for national security, targeting …

ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila spotlights South China Sea clashes, Myanmar and wider security crises ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila (July 22–24) drew global counterparts as the Philippines-led …

Starlink in Taiwan: Taipei Loosens Foreign-Ownership Rules for Satellite Operators Taipei relaxes foreign-ownership limits for satellite operators, opening the way to Starlink in Taiwan as officials seek partners to avoid …

ASEAN Divided Over Myanmar Engagement as South China Sea Tensions Shadow Manila Talks ASEAN foreign ministers failed to reach consensus on Myanmar engagement during a meeting in Metro Manila on …

South China Sea Tensions Rise After China Coast Guard, Philippine Navy Clash Near Second Thomas Shoal A screenshot and video of a July 20 clash at Second Thomas Shoal have …