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Japan energy security initiative POWERR Asia targets regional oil stockpiles and financing to bolster Asia-Pacific resilience Japan’s energy security initiative POWERR Asia aims to build regional oil stockpiles and financial …

Epic Games app store in Japan launches on iPhone without local developer titles Epic Games launches its iPhone app store in Japan but local developers are absent, raising questions about …

Tourist Pasmo to debut in May 2026, offering souvenir-ready IC cards for international visitors Tourist Pasmo launches May 2026: a souvenir-friendly IC transport card for international visitors sold at Narita …

China launches national children’s blood and DNA database to study brain disease China’s Institute for Brain Research launches a national children’s blood and DNA database of 33,000 samples to map …

Japan 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 …

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 …