Tokyo bets on matcha to preserve threatened tea fields Tokyo backs matcha production to save threatened tea fields, offering subsidies, training and export support to help farmers tap rising overseas …
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Politics
Survey Finds Low Public Support for Takaichi and Ishin’s Three Priorities
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoConstitutional amendment ranks last as voters prioritize pensions and healthcare, poll finds A March–April 2026 joint voter survey found constitutional amendment was the top priority for just 1% of respondents, …
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Business
Indonesia to Activate Bond Stabilization Fund Next Week to Support Rupiah
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia to Activate Bond Stabilization Fund Next Week to Support the Rupiah Indonesia will activate a Bond Stabilization Fund next week to shore up the rupiah and counter capital outflows, …
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Politics
Prime Minister Takaichi launches JiB parliamentary caucus to shore up LDP support
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Allies Form "JiB" Parliamentary League to Bolster Prime Minister’s Faction A new parliamentary league called JiB — short for “Japan is Back” — has been launched by Liberal Democratic …
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Politics
Japan constitution debate: NHK poll shows 38% support, 52% want other priorities
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNHK Poll on Constitution Day: 38% Back Constitutional Amendment, Majority Want Other Issues Prioritized NHK poll on May 3, 2026 shows 38% favor constitutional amendment while 52% say other issues …
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Sendai bear shot in emergency operation after hours-long standoff with drone support
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSendai bear shot after hours-long standoff in city centre, drones and hunters aided operation A man-sized bear that spent more than ten hours within a Sendai condominium complex was killed …
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Politics
Constitutional revision support narrowly divided under Takaichi government, Asahi poll finds
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAsahi Poll Shows Public Split on Constitutional Revision Under Takaichi Administration — 47% Support, 43% Oppose Asahi poll: 47% support, 43% oppose constitutional revision under the Takaichi administration; public divided …
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Usain Bolt Urges Strong Support Team for Gout as Australian Sprint Sensation Prepares for Diamond League Debut Usain Bolt urges Gout to build a strong support network to stay focused …
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Health
WHO launches World Health Day 2026 campaign urging global support for science
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraWorld 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 …