Japan to Tighten Cybersecurity Procurement for Local Governments Japan will require local governments to buy only IT equipment certified as low cybersecurity risk to curb data leaks and foreign supply-chain …
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Technology
Japan Measles Cases Near Post-Pandemic High as Pediatric Society Urges Vaccinations
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaMeasles cases in Japan near post‑pandemic high as 236 infections confirmed by early April Measles cases in Japan reached 236 by early April 2026, nearing last year’s post‑pandemic peak of …
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Technology
Japan pledges all possible measures to restore safety in Strait of Hormuz
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan pledges “all possible measures” to restore safety in the Strait of Hormuz Japan pledges to act with international partners to restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait …
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Business
Japan signs $20 billion contract for first warship export to Australia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan warship export advances as Mitsubishi wins A$20bn frigate contract for Australia Japan warship export advances as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins A$20bn deal to build three general-purpose frigates for Australia, …
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Technology
LDP, Japan Innovation Party Open Talks but Split on Article 9
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaLDP and Japan Innovation Party Split as Joint Panel Opens Article 9 Revision Talks Ruling coalition parties opened working-level talks Friday on an Article 9 revision, but persistent disagreements over …
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Business
Sony secures 60 billion yen subsidy from Japan to boost semiconductor output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony semiconductor subsidy: Japan to provide up to ¥60 billion to boost device production Japan will give Sony up to ¥60 billion to expand semiconductor device production for smartphones and …
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Technology
Japan signs historic deal to supply 11 Mogami-class frigates to Australia
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan to Supply 11 Upgraded Mogami-class Frigates to Australia in Largest Postwar Defence Export Japan and Australia sign landmark deal for 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates, the largest postwar Japanese defence …
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Budget eSIMs for Japan: reliable plans under US$10 for short trips Find reliable, low-cost options: budget eSIMs for Japan under US$10 — picks, tested speeds, and practical tips to stretch …
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Japan interest rates rising toward 3% threaten debt control and growth agenda
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan interest rates risk outpacing growth as 10-year JGB yield nears 29-year high Japan interest rates could top economic growth as 10-year JGB yields near 29-year highs, complicating national debt …
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Politics
Japan Moves to Criminalize National Flag Desecration Amid Free Speech Debate
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRuling coalition advances national flag desecration law as Diet debate opens Ruling coalition seeks a national flag desecration law in Japan, sparking debate over punishable acts, penalties, scope and protection …