Japan to Expand SDF Hospitals’ Capacity with New Beds and Departments Japan will expand SDF hospitals’ capacity, adding beds and new departments at three facilities from Okinawa to Tokyo to …
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ICC chief Tomoko Akane urges Japan to oppose US sanctions threatening court
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS sanctions on ICC leave prosecutor Tomoko Akane appealing to Japan as court faces moment of truth ICC prosecutor Tomoko Akane appealed to Japan on August 26, 2026, after US …
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Japan announces 150,000-ton buyback of government rice reserves to support prices
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan to Launch Government Rice Buyback to Stabilize Falling Prices Tokyo plans a government rice buyback to tighten supply after inventories swelled and rice prices fell, with the Ministry of …
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Japan Anti-Scam Alliance launches with Google, OpenAI and Meta to curb fraud
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Anti-Scam Alliance launched in Tokyo to counter Southeast Asia-linked online fraud Japan Anti-Scam Alliance launched in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2026, as major tech firms and authorities unite to …
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Takaichi administration and Japan First party fuel anti-foreigner sentiment, Waseda study finds
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPolitics, Not Public Mood, Fueled Rise of Xenophobia in Japan, Waseda Study Finds Waseda study finds political leaders, not public opinion, ignited xenophobia in Japan. Shunsuke Tanabe’s surveys show political …
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Japan land ministry seeks tax changes to curb Tokyo condominium speculation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Pursue Condominium Tax Changes in Fiscal 2027 to Curb Speculation Japan’s land ministry will seek condominium tax changes in fiscal 2027 to discourage speculative purchases that are pushing …
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SoftBank Leads Japan in Attracting Young Retail Shareholders with Stock Splits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank Retail Shareholders Surge as Firm Wins Most New Individual Investors in Japan SoftBank retail shareholders rose sharply in fiscal 2025–26, as the company attracted younger, long-term investors through stock …
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India and Japan Sign Pact to Boost Maritime Security and Defense R&D
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia-Japan maritime pact signed in New Delhi to deepen security cooperation and defense R&D India-Japan maritime pact signed in New Delhi, pledging joint patrols, intelligence sharing and defense R&D to …
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Itochu announces plan to build 10 data centers in Japan by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItochu data centers: trading house to invest several hundred billion yen to build 10 facilities by 2030 Itochu will invest several hundred billion yen to develop around 10 data centers …
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Japan tax-free shopping shifts to refund-at-departure system from November 1 2026
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraJapan tax-free shopping overhauled: what travelers must know about the November 1, 2026 refund system Japan tax-free shopping changes on November 1, 2026: shops will charge full prices and refunds …