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POLITICSAug 26Japan tripled departure tax to fund tourism but is using money on cherry blossoms and bearsOn 1 July, Japan increased its departure tax for everyone flying out of the country, raising it from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen per departure, with the cost…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 26Piyush Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' style startup series to boost investments, business tiesThe Minister said India offers a complete bouquet from design to large-scale deployment, and the country has a market not only for testing products, but to sell and deploy products alsoThe Hindu
BUSINESSAug 26Piyush Goyal Highlights India Growth Opportunities To Japanese Companies And Leading Financial InstitutionsPiyush Goyal is emphasizing India's growth opportunities to Japanese companies and financial institutions. This involves efforts to attract foreign investment and boost economic ties.freepressjournal.in · India
SCI & TECHAug 26Chinese robot outpaces human world record in 100m sprint | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA Chinese robot has reportedly surpassed the human world record in the 100m sprint. This signifies a notable advancement in robotics and artificial intelligence.asahi.com · Japan
CONFLICTAug 26North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties growNorth Korea has stepped up its verbal attacks on Japan, issuing more than a dozen denunciations through state media since early July and hardening its rhetoric in recent days by accusing Tokyo of whipping up a “neo-militarist frenzy” and preparing for a “war of aggression”. Analysts said the latest broadsides from Kim Jong-un’s regime reflected both renewed confidence in Pyongyang as ties with Moscow deepen, and a desire to frame Asia-Pacific geopolitics as a contest between rival blocs –...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 26Japan expands Fukushima soil recycling project to Sendai, SaitamaJapan’s Environment Ministry says it plans to reuse soil collected in decontamination work near the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex at national government branch offices in Miyagi and Saitama prefectures. The government has already reused the soil at 12 sites in Tokyo since July last year, including the prime minister’s office and other buildings in the Kasumigaseki district. Excluding demonstration projects in Fukushima prefecture, the expansion to the cities of Sendai and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Japanese Market Notably LowerThe Japanese market is reported to be notably lower, indicating a significant downturn in its performance. This could affect investors and the broader economy.rttnews.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 26Japan corporate services inflation accelerates in JulyCorporate services inflation in Japan accelerated in July. This indicates a rise in the cost of services for businesses within the Japanese economy.finance.yahoo.com · United States
WORLDAug 26What the old Japanese proverb means: "When the heat has passed, one forgets the shade of the trees"The phrase warns about how easily we forget help when it is no longer urgent. Its central teaching is that gratitude should remain even after the need passes.Clarín
POLITICSAug 26What is really behind Japan’s planned cabinet shake-up?Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remains in a strong position despite a poll showing falling support for her administration, ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle to bolster her coalition government. A new cabinet could help the government win over voters, reward ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers and win the support of junior coalition partner Ishin no Kai, analysts have said. Takaichi is expected to embark on such a move in mid- or late September, according to reports by...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25Japan PM says to maintain subsidies capping gasoline prices , tap reservesThe Japanese Prime Minister announced plans to continue subsidies for capping gasoline prices and to utilize strategic reserves. This indicates a government effort to manage energy costs and economic stability.english.kyodonews.net · Japan
WORLDAug 25René González Criticizes Media Over Daughter Scholarship in JapanRené González has criticized the media regarding his daughter's scholarship in Japan. This involves a public figure's personal and media-related concerns.cubaheadlines.com · Cuba
BUSINESSAug 25United expands international itinerary with 10 new cities across Europe, JapanUnited Airlines is expanding its international routes by adding service to 10 new cities in Europe and Japan. This signifies growth in the airline's global network and offerings.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 25Japan civic group holds exhibition on Japanese army wartime poison gas useen.people.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 25KKR to acquire Japanese beauty platform Ci FLAVORS from L Catterton and FoundersSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 25Japan lawmakers head to Beijing to mend ties - News TodayJapanese lawmakers are traveling to Beijing with the aim of improving diplomatic relations between the two nations. This initiative signifies an effort to strengthen international ties.newstodaynet.com · India
POLITICSAug 25Japan sets financial hardship, humanitarian need criteria for visa fee cutsJapan's immigration agency said Tuesday that foreigners who meet criteria for financial hardship and humanitarian consideration will be eligible for fee cuts when visa application and renewal charges…Japan Today
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatFeeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 25Trump moves toward new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisFormer President Trump is reportedly considering new tariffs on China due to concerns about cheap goods flooding the market. This move could escalate trade tensions between the two countries.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 25Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revampThe Japan Monkey Centre, a primate zoo in central Japan known for its winter tradition of monkeys warming themselves by bonfires, will close from mid-October to renovate ageing facilities before reopening in several years. Home to about 700 monkeys of around 50 species, the facility in Inuyama, Aichi prefecture, will open only on weekends and holidays from September, and close its gates from October 19. During the closure, it plans to use social media to post updates on the monkeys and hold...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan : Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatbssnews.net · Bangladesh
CYBERAug 25Viral false claims about quakes, Hiroshima expose Japan’s online conspiracy problemTwo outlandish claims that gained large audiences online in Japan recently have “shocked” misinformation experts, who say conspiracy-style narratives are feeding on disaster anxiety, fading wartime memory and an online information ecosystem that rewards outrage and suspicion. In the aftermath of the July 28 earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan, a social media user claimed that seismic data from the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience showed the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24India a safe base , Piyush Goyal tells Japanese investorsPiyush Goyal has assured Japanese investors that India is a safe base for investment. This statement aims to encourage foreign capital flow and strengthen economic ties.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 24SoftBank Retail Bond : Banks Rejected It , Now Japanese Savers Are Being Asked to Buy ItSoftBank's retail bond was rejected by banks but is now being offered to Japanese savers. This situation indicates a shift in fundraising strategy for the company, targeting individual investors.techtimes.com · United States