Japan–Iran friendship spotlighted as Idemitsu Maru clears Strait of Hormuz Japan–Iran friendship draws attention after the Panama‑flagged Idemitsu Maru transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 28, 2026, ending a …
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Kirishima Returns to ōzeki as New Banzuke Reflects March Triumph Kirishima returns to ōzeki on the Japan Sumo Association banzuke after his March Haru basho victory, reshaping the top ranks …
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Business
Japan forced to boost polyethylene and xylene imports from China amid naphtha shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Turns to China as Middle East Turmoil Triggers Naphtha Shortages and Surge in Polyethylene Imports Middle East disruption cuts naphtha supplies, forcing Japanese firms to import more polyethylene and …
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Business
Manufacturers in Japan and Germany adopt physical AI to boost production precision
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Germany Step Up Physical Artificial Intelligence on Factory Floors Japan and Germany are adopting physical artificial intelligence on factory floors to boost speed and precision, now with AI-enabled …
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Japanese phone numbers enable overseas fans to buy Japan concert tickets
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraWhy a Japanese phone number can make or break your concert ticket hunt How to buy concert tickets in Japan: why a Japanese phone number is required, how visitors can …
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Technology
Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Dissent Signals Hawkish Path
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaBank of Japan Holds Policy Rate at 0.75% Amid Middle East Uncertainty Bank of Japan keeps policy rate at 0.75% as it assesses impact of Middle East conflict; three board …
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Japan police arrest 99 in international Operation Cyber Guardian child abuse crackdown
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan police take action against 99 suspects in international crackdown on online child sexual abuse material Japanese police moved against 99 people aged 14–72 in an international sting targeting online …
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Politics
Japan launches expert panel to revise security documents, prioritizing AI and drones
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan launches expert panel to revise security documents, highlighting drones and AI preparedness Japan will revise its security documents this year, focusing on drones, AI and funding for higher defense …
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Politics
Japan launches panel to revise National Security Strategy and consider defense spending
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment launches expert panel to revise National Security Strategy ahead of 2026 deadline Japan convenes an expert council to revise its National Security Strategy, sparking debate over defense spending increases, …
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Japan lifts special earthquake risk advisory after 7.7 quake off Iwate
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan lifts special advisory after 7.7 magnitude quake off Iwate, warns risk remains Japan lifted its special advisory after a 7.7 magnitude quake off Iwate on April 20, but officials …