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WORLDOct 12Anti-sexual assault certification set for Japan’s cram schoolsThe move comes ahead of the Dec. 25 launch of a Japanese version of Britain's Disclosure and Barring Service.japantimes · japan
WORLDOct 11Judo: Japan reclaim mixed team world title with eighth gold in BakuJapan reclaimed the Mixed Team World Championship title in Baku, defeating Russia in the final to secure their eighth gold. After overcoming China in the semi-final, Japan sealed victory through Akari Omori, while Russia reached their first-ever mixed team final.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYOct 11Japan weighs railway upgrades as part of defense spending pushJapan is considering railway upgrades as part of an initiative to increase defense spending. This suggests a strategic integration of civil infrastructure with national defense capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 11Japan stands by rule of law as U.S. slaps sanctions against ICCJapan will continue to stand behind the International Criminal Court based on its unwavering belief that the rule of law is important, its top government spokesman said Sunday,…Japan Today
CONFLICTOct 11Invaded by the ex-USSR, claimed by Tokyo: the Kuriles, this archipelago at the heart of tensions between Russia and JapanREPORTAGE - La tension entre la Russie et le Japon s’est ravivée après la visite de Vladimir Poutine, en août dernier, sur cet archipel dont l’URSS s’est emparé en août 1945, notamment quatre îles proches d’Hokkaido, les «Territoires du nord» dont Tokyo revendique la souveraineté.Le Figaro International
BUSINESSOct 11Around 80 Japanese companies considering Ukraine as potential partner – expertAround 80 Japanese companies are currently considering Ukraine a potential partner and want to develop their technologies there.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 11Former Japanese PM’s wife Akie Abe meets RSS general secretary Dattatreya HosabaleA communique issued by the RSS said the meeting focused on ways to strengthen India–Japan relations, with particular emphasis on civilisational ties, cultural cooperation and people-centric initiatives.The Hindu
BUSINESSOct 11Japan’s Sumitomo Bakelite expands China chip packaging materials output amid AI boomJapanese semiconductor materials giant Sumitomo Bakelite plans to expand production of advanced chip packaging materials in China and Singapore, marking the second such announcement for its Chinese operations in less than four months as artificial intelligence drives demand for more sophisticated semiconductors. The Tokyo-based company said on Friday that it would add production lines for mould underfill (MUF) materials and compression-moulding granules at its facilities in Suzhou, eastern...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 11Japan to buy Ukrainian interceptor drones from SkyFallJapan's Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to purchase interceptor drones manufactured by Ukrainian company SkyFall.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 11Japanese Foreign Minister speaks with Rubio after assassination in Okinawa and ICC sanctionsEl diálogo entre los responsables de relaciones exteriores de Japón y EE.UU. se centró en el asesinato en Okinawa y sanciones a la CPI. Rubio ofreció cooperación.Pese a las tensiones por las sanciones, ambos líderes acordaron reforzar la alianza bilateral, enfrentando un entorno de seguridad desafiante.Clarín
POLITICSOct 10Whither Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles?A highly contentious debate is in the offing.The Diplomat
DISASTEROct 102 men die in float festival accidents in JapanTwo men died and more than a dozen others were injured Saturday when floats overturned during annual festivals in Osaka Prefecture. In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man became trapped beneath a float that overturned while he was riding it with other participants, police said. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital, while seven others were injured. A float at a different event in Izumiotsu also toppled, killing a 48-year-old man who was among those trapped underneath, according to the prefectural...South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 10Japanese brewer designs “wobbly” beer glass to encourage responsible drinkingA craft beer producer in central Japan is hoping that its U-shaped “wobbly” glass will encourage people to drink water along with their beer, in a bid to prevent excessive alcohol consumption and dehydration. The “Wobbly Beer Glass by Yona Yona Ale”, produced by Yoho Brewing based in Nagano prefecture, has been on sale since August amid growing awareness of the need for responsible drinking. The idea is that the glass, divided into two sections, will tilt if a balance between beer and water is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 9European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctionsSeveral US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 9Prudential of Japan's new business suspension extended to Jan. 31, 2027Prudential of Japan's new business suspension has been extended until January 31, 2027. This decision impacts the company's operations and market presence for the specified duration.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 9Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killingAssembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 9US-Japan-Poland strategic triangle can encourage a ‘peaceful war’As Russian President Vladimir Putin watched the final stage of the massive Tsentr-2026 military exercise in the Urals recently, Chinese troops were training alongside forces from Russia, Belarus and other countries. More than 47,000 military personnel joined the exercise, which incorporated lessons from the war in Ukraine. The symbolism extends beyond Chelyabinsk. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Chinese military exercises with Belarus – and now China’s participation alongside Russian and...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 9The B side of Japanese longevityIt is more comfortable to marvel at a foreign statistic than to ask uncomfortable questions about one's own society.Clarín
POLITICSOct 9Japan reboots DOGE-style spending review in hunt for funds for Takaichi pledgesJapan’s government said on Friday it would reboot its spending review, widening scrutiny of tens of billions of dollars in public funds and subsidies as it seeks funding…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 9Russia requests ICC leaders' extradition, drawing Japan protestJapan Today
POLITICSOct 9Okinawa demands revision of US troop agreement in Japan after woman's murderLa prefectura de Okinawa exige revisar el acuerdo sobre tropas de EE.UU. tras el arresto de un marine por un crimen en la región insular.La asamblea regional pide al ejército estadounidense disculpas y medidas para evitar incidentes similares, tras un caso que generó protestas oficiales.Clarín
POLITICSOct 9Japan angry after Russia seeks extradition of ICC chief targeted by USA senior Japanese government spokesperson said it was regrettable that the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office had requested that Dutch authorities extradite International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and eight other officials. “Time and again we have conveyed to the Russian side that measures targeting individuals connected to the ICC are unfair and unacceptable. We find it regrettable that the Russian side has nevertheless requested various nations to extradite these individuals,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 9Webinar: How to buy and sell a property in Japan as a foreignerLearn how to buy & sell a property in Japan as a foreigner. The webinar will be held online from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)…Japan Today
CYBEROct 8Japan Sees Sharp Rise in Web Data Leaks Amid Mobile API Abuse and Metabase AttacksAttackers behind a string of personal data leaks at Japanese organizations have abused APIs for mobile apps and targeted known software flaws, the JPCERT Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC) said. The Tokyo-based center, which takes incident reports, based its October 8, 2026 alert on those reports and other information. The alert names no attacker and no affected organization. JPCERT/The Hacker News
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