Japan moves to block Shine Muscat seedling exports under revised law Japan enacts law to curb unauthorized Shine Muscat seedling exports and expand breeder rights, aiming to stem losses estimated …
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Revised Imperial Household Law enacts male-line succession but stability concerns remain
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision passed on July 17 prioritizes male-line succession July 17 revision to Imperial Household Law favors male-line succession by adopting heirs from former branches, passed amid doubts; …
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Japan Approves Revised AI Basic Plan Tightening Cybersecurity and AI Sovereignty
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoCabinet Approves Revised AI Basic Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Pursue AI Sovereignty Japan approves revised AI basic plan July 14, 2026, tightening cybersecurity, seeking AI sovereignty and prioritizing vertical …
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Vanuatu and Australia Sign Revised Security Pact to Bar Foreign Military Bases Including China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement, barring foreign military bases Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra on June 29, 2026, a bilateral treaty that formally commits Vanuatu …
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Japan Passes Revised Foreign Exchange Law Expanding Review of Overseas Investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan tightens foreign investment oversight with revised Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Japan’s parliament approved revisions to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act on May 29, 2026, strengthening …
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Aomori Earthquake Revised to Magnitude 7.7 as JMA Updates Time and Depth
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSanriku earthquake off Aomori: JMA revises magnitude to M7.7 after strong shaking A powerful Sanriku earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on April 20, 2026, at 4:52 p.m. …