LDP Approves Bill to Bar Prosecutors from Appealing Retrial Orders Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on May 13, 2026 approved a government-drafted bill to effectively bar prosecutors from appealing court …
Japan’s Antarctic research marks 70 years of scientific and practical achievements Japan’s Antarctic research marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, reflecting seven decades of polar science that have advanced climate …
ABeam: AI, Costs and Visas Threaten Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Economy ABeam Consulting warns rising costs, visa hurdles and AI could undermine Vietnam’s role in Japan’s economy, despite Vietnamese workers’ …
Takaichi Revises "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" to Prioritise Economic Security On May 2, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a revised "free and open Indo-Pacific" plan emphasising energy, critical materials …
Yen Surges to Mid-155s After Tokyo’s ‘Final’ Warning and Suspected Intervention Japan’s yen jumped from about ¥157 to roughly ¥155.5 in a rapid late‑afternoon move, marking a second straight day …
Japan to Forego Fuel-Saving Measures, Takaichi Rejects Supplementary Budget Sanae Takaichi says Japan will not impose fuel-saving measures or compile a supplementary budget while securing alternative oil supplies amid Hormuz …
Japan Sells Mogami-class Frigates to Australia as Template for Warship Exports Japan’s sale of Mogami-class frigates to Australia showcases a low-crew warship design and fuels Tokyo’s push to expand defense …
Tokyo Nihonbashi Parade Draws 50,000 to Honor Japan’s Milano Cortina Olympians and Paralympians About 50,000 people watched a 700-meter Nihonbashi parade in Tokyo on April 25, 2026 honoring Japan’s Milano …
New 青切符 (blue ticket) system tightens bicycle traffic enforcement across Japan Japan’s new aokippu (blue ticket) system, launched March 25, 2026, streamlines penalties for minor bicycle traffic offenses amid lane …
LDP Subcommittee Draft Recommends Penalties Under AI Law for Noncompliant Operators LDP subcommittee draft urges penalties under Japan’s AI Law for malicious AI operators who fail to comply with government …
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