Japan seeks entry to NATO’s DIANA accelerator, aiming to join as first non-member Japan seeks to join NATO’s DIANA accelerator to gain access to dual-use technologies and deepen defence-industry cooperation …
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Japan immigration approves three schools to teach Japanese under new training program
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan immigration program hit by bottleneck as only three schools certified to teach Japanese Only three schools in Japan are certified to teach Japanese under the new training program for …
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Toyama kombu offers umami-filled culinary experiences on Sea of Japan coast
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyama kombu draws food tourists as kombu workshops revive coastal tradition Toyama kombu is drawing food tourists to the Sea of Japan coast, where Kombu House workshops and local producers …
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Bank of Japan weighs further bond purchase cuts amid Takaichi circle caution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Weighs Further Cuts to Government Bond Purchases as Tokyo Voices Caution Bank of Japan considering further cuts to government bond purchases next year as Prime Minister Sanae …
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Alphabet launches record 600 billion yen-denominated bond sale in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAlphabet yen bonds reach ¥600 billion in record foreign issuance in Japan Alphabet sells ¥600 billion in yen-denominated bonds in a multi-tranche deal, the largest-ever foreign issuance in Japan and …
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Japan announces 26-man World Cup squad, Nagatomo and Endo selected, Mitoma and Morita excluded
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan World Cup squad revealed: Nagatomo, Endō selected as Mitoma and Minamino miss out Japan names 26-man World Cup squad on May 15, 2026, with veteran Yuto Nagatomo and Liverpool …
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Japan Announces 26-Man World Cup Squad as Moriyasu Assesses Injured Stars
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan World Cup squad to be revealed as Mitoma fitness clouds final 26-man selection Japan World Cup squad to be announced May 15; coach Hajime Moriyasu faces decisions over injured …
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Japan Unveils 26-Man World Cup Squad as Moriyasu Assesses Injuries
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan World Cup squad to be announced May 15 as coach weighs fitness of key players Japan World Cup squad announced May 15, 2026; coach Moriyasu will assess Kaoru Mitoma’s …
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Japan Meteorological Agency introduces kokusho-bi for days hitting 40°C
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKumagaya Thermometer in Saitama Marks New "kokusho-bi" for 40°C Days Kumagaya’s thermometer in Saitama now marks "kokusho-bi", the Japan Meteorological Agency’s new term for days reaching 40°C, with twice-daily temperature …
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Shimanami Japan reports record 173,279 bicycle rentals as inbound tourism surges
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoShimanami Japan bicycle rental records 173,279 hires in fiscal 2025 as inbound tourists surge Shimanami Japan bicycle rental set a record with 173,279 hires in fiscal 2025 as inbound visitors …