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Government 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, …

Grutto Pass 2026: Explore 107 Tokyo Museums, Gardens and Zoos for ¥2,500 Discover Tokyo’s cultural sites with Grutto Pass 2026 — a two-month pass granting access to 107 museums, gardens, …

SusHi Tech Tokyo and TIB Named Core Hubs in Tokyo’s Drive to Build Global-Scale Startups Tokyo names SusHi Tech Tokyo and TIB core startup hubs, launching SusHi Tech Global Startups …

Beirut airstrikes kill about 100 as residential districts hit in “Black Wednesday” attacks April 8, 2026: Israeli airstrikes struck central Beirut, killing roughly 100 and striking neighborhoods previously spared, raising …

DeepSeek V4 launch escalates competition in generative AI DeepSeek unveils V4 model on April 24, 2026, intensifying rivalry in foundation models and challenging established U.S. firms in generative AI. DeepSeek …

Pan Pacific launches Robin Hood grocery chain in Aichi to offer ultra-low food prices Pan Pacific opens Robin Hood grocery chain in Aichi, offering ultra-low prices like ¥85 rice balls …

Riga Royal Hotel Launches Girls’ Night Sleepover with Complimentary Yukata and Festival-Ready Suites Riga Royal Hotel’s girls’ night sleepover package offers summer suites, a complimentary yukata to keep, festival styling …

World Health Day 2026: WHO Urges Global Unity and Launches “Stand with Science” Campaign WHO’s World Health Day 2026 urges global solidarity and scientific investment to tackle climate, epidemics and …

One Health Summit in France: WHO Unveils Global Network, Rabies Target and Avian Influenza Strategy At the One Health Summit on April 7, 2026, the World Health Organization and international …