Muslim group prayer at Ichikawa park prompts city review and threatens long-running multicultural exchange event Ichikawa reviews park-use rules after Muslim group prayer during Eid at Gyotoku Mosque sparks social …
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LDP draft recommends multiyear fiscal rules with flexible debt-to-GDP ratios
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLDP Draft Seeks Multi-Year Targets and Flexible Debt-to-GDP Ratios to Guide Japan’s Fiscal Policy Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposed on June 18, 2026, a draft calling for multi-year management …
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Japan and Italy Agree to Deepen Space Cooperation and Strengthen Satellite Rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-Italy space cooperation to deepen as Takaichi and Meloni prepare Rome talks Japan-Italy space cooperation to deepen as PMs Takaichi and Meloni meet in Rome on June 15, 2026, pledging …
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China unveils strict outbound investment rules, warns of retaliation against foreign firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina issues new outbound investment rules to tighten control over overseas deals China issues new outbound investment rules to curb overseas deals for national security, warning of retaliation against discriminatory …
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Tokyo apartments exploit hotel-registration loophole to bypass short-term rental rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShort-term rental loophole fuels surge of apartment hotels in downtown Tokyo Japan grapples with a short-term rental loophole as operators convert individual apartments into registered hotels, prompting complaints from residents …
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Mount Fuji announces 2026 climbing rules: ¥4,000 fee, 4,000 daily cap
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraMount Fuji rules for 2026: fees, reservations and caps reshape summer climbs Mount Fuji rules for 2026 require a ¥4,000 trail fee, timed gate access, and new reservation systems for …
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Electric vehicles: Japan and automakers urge EU to revise subsidy rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Toyota Urge Revisions to EU EV Subsidy Rules Tying Aid to In‑Bloc Assembly Japan and automakers, led by Toyota, urge the EU to amend proposed ‘Made in Europe’ …
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Indonesia announces ride-hailing commission cut to 8% and new insurance rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrabowo Orders Ride-Hailing Commissions Cut to 8% at May Day Rally President Prabowo orders ride-hailing commissions cut to 8% and new insurance rules for drivers, pledging relief for transport workers …
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Japan’s Takaichi rules out fuel-saving measures and supplementary budget
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan 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 …
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Italy World Cup replacement proposal rejected by sports minister Italy rejects suggestion to replace Iran at the World Cup; sports minister Andrea Abodi says reinstatement is not possible and teams …