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Fukushima University condemns YouTuber’s mocking video as channel issues apology Wakatte.TV’s video mocking Fukushima University and its radiation research drew backlash; the university issued a Sept. 1 statement and the …

Nissan stake in Mitsubishi sparks takeover talk as lockup nears end Nissan stake in Mitsubishi draws fresh takeover speculation as lockup period nears its 10th anniversary, opening options for Honda, …

Rising Rates Push Condominium Investment into a Chain of Rent Increases in Tokyo Higher interest rates force Tokyo condominium investment owners to raise rents, squeezing tenants and prompting calls for …

AI-Manipulated Photo of Kumamoto Earthquake Victim Sparks Outrage and Police Probe A circulated AI-manipulated photo of a 71-year-old Kumamoto earthquake victim has drawn condemnation after the altered image showed the …

India’s 72.8 Billion Rupee Push for a Rare-Earth Magnet Industry Sparks Industry Debate India’s 72.8 billion rupee incentive programme to establish a rare-earth magnet industry has attracted a wave of …

FIFA subsidiary plan sparks boycott threat as UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC unite UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC threaten to boycott FIFA tournaments over a proposed FIFA subsidiary to commercialize the World …

FIFA Plan to Sell World Cup Minority Stake Sparks Rift Between AFC and Asian Federations FIFA’s proposal to sell a World Cup minority stake has created a sharp divide as …

Japanese and South Korean stocks plunge as US tech sell-off and Chinese chip competition weigh on Asian markets Japanese and South Korean stocks plunged on July 28, 2026 after a …

Asuka-Fujiwara world heritage spurs new hotels and cautious tourism strategy in Asuka Village Asuka-Fujiwara world heritage listing drives growth in village lodging while authorities and residents seek sustainable, slow-paced tourism …