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SCI & TECHAug 12Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.BBC World
POLITICSAug 12China approves Japanese envoy in Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancyChina has approved a new Japanese acting consul general in Chongqing, ending an eight-month vacancy at the mission following a bilateral freeze. Shigehiro Nishiumi, who previously served as Japan’s deputy consul general in Hong Kong, assumed the post at Japan’s diplomatic mission in the southwestern municipality of Chongqing on August 4, according to Japanese news agency Kyodo, citing an unnamed government source. The Chongqing post had remained unoccupied since December 5, when former head of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Japan consul general in Chongqing restored after 8 - month vacancyThe position of Japan's consul general in Chongqing has been filled after being vacant for eight months. This development restores diplomatic representation in the region.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
WORLDAug 12Japanese authorities feel strain of bear-related complaints as fear grips localsIn Japan, complaints about bears have strained the resources of 40 per cent of local governments amid a surge in encounters with the animals this year. According to a government survey of 40 prefectural and municipal councils, 17 said bear-related complaints had disrupted their operations. Of those, 10 reported complaints that took up a lot of time, such as phone calls lasting more than an hour, while five said they had received an overwhelming number of grievances via their websites and by...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Why the historic U.S.-Japan intervention has failed to halt the yen’s slideThe Japanese yen has erased about half of the gains from an unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention less than two weeks ago.CNBC
WORLDAug 12Japanese Woman Trapped in North Korea for 40 YearsA Japanese woman has reportedly been trapped in North Korea for four decades. This situation represents a significant, long-standing international human rights concern.newsonjapan.com · Japan
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 12North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan, according to Seoul, ahead of US-South drillsLe Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 12Price of gold is being driven up by Donald Trump trade wars , his real war on Iran , AI growing bill and the Japanese yen crisisThe price of gold is reportedly increasing due to factors including Donald Trump's trade wars, tensions with Iran, the growing cost of AI, and the Japanese yen crisis. This highlights how various global events are influencing market prices.smh.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 12Japan - Sri Lanka Economic Corridor : Let not miss this opportunity tooThe article discusses the Japan-Sri Lanka Economic Corridor and emphasizes the importance of capitalizing on this opportunity. It highlights potential benefits from international economic cooperation.ft.lk · Sri Lanka
MILITARYAug 12A closer look at Japan newly launched spy bureau , a signal of its growing militarist ambitionsThis article examines Japan's newly established "spy bureau," interpreting it as an indicator of the nation's increasing militarist ambitions. It focuses on shifts in Japan's intelligence capabilities and defense posture.globaltimes.cn · China
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 11N Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea, S Korea, Japan sayJapan Today
MILITARYAug 11North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan saysNorth Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast towards Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul’s military said, days before the planned start of massive US-South Korea joint drills. The 11-day exercises due to begin on Monday are a regular fixture of the summer calendar, designed to steel the United States and South Korea for defence against the nuclear-armed North. Pyongyang calls them rehearsals for an invasion and has staged missile launches before and after them in the past. “Our military...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 11DPRK accuses Japan of military buildupThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has accused Japan of engaging in a military buildup. This indicates rising tensions and potential military concerns between the two nations.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
BUSINESSAug 11China detains Japanese executives in dual-use technology export probe: reportChina has detained several Japanese nationals, including top executives of companies with offices in China, for allegedly violating export restrictions on dual-use goods, Japanese newspaper The Mainichi said, citing multiple sources. Dual-use items comprise goods, software and technologies with both civilian and military applications, including critical minerals essential for manufacturing drones and advanced semiconductors. The detentions follow a string of enforcement measures, including the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11South Korean actress Ha Young sorry for controversy over ancestor’s pro-Japanese tiesA South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day after calling the accusations “groundless”. “After further checking, we have confirmed that records of great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho being listed as a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916 actually existed,” Anh Ha-young’s agency Bistrus Entertainment said on Tuesday, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. “We sincerely apologise for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 11Australia's PM Anthony Albanese under fire for 'melons' gag about Japanese leaderAsked whether he would say sorry for his "disrespectful behaviour" in parliament on Tuesday, the Australian leader said: "I reject the assertion in the question."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 11North Korea condemns Japan's white paper, calling it 're-invasion paper'In a commentary carried by KCNA titled "Japan's ‌defense white paper is a reinvasion-minded one for the legalization of ‌the operation of war ⁠machine," a North ⁠Korean analyst ⁠said…Japan Today
CONFLICTAug 11North Korea condemns Japan's white paper, calling it 're-invasion paper'In a commentary carried by KCNA titled "Japan's ‌defense white paper is a reinvasion-minded one for the legalization of ‌the operation of war ⁠machine," a North ⁠Korean analyst ⁠said…Japan Today
SCI & TECHAug 11Japan successfully launches H3 rocket carrying positioning satelliteThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday successfully launched an H3 rocket and put a positioning satellite into orbit, marking the second successful launch in a row of…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 11Taiwan representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki anniversary ceremonyTaiwan's representative in Japan has boycotted the Nagasaki anniversary ceremony. This action reflects a diplomatic decision by Taiwan regarding the event.macaudailytimes.com.mo · Macau
WORLDAug 10After nearly seven years, Japanese national gets ₹75,000 compensation for 19-day jail term in BengaluruThe payment follows an order of the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC), which held that Mr Tanaka had been unnecessarily kept in judicial custody for 19 days in 2019The Hindu
BUSINESSAug 10Yen sinks as effect of US-Japan intervention fadesCurrency gives up roughly half its gains from joint action with investors citing lack of ‘unified voice’ among central banksFinancial Times
WORLDAug 10In Japan, 'calf hair harassment' exposes gender-based appearance conflicts between women and menSoaring summer temperatures have prompted the Tokyo metropolitan government to launch a campaign promoting a more relaxed dress code at the office. However, some Japanese women, who say they cannot stand the sight of body hair, have denounced what they call visual 'harassment.'Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 10Japan logs current account surplus of ¥17.43 tril in 1st half of 2026Japan's current account surplus in the first half of 2026 rose 22.5 percent from a year earlier to 17.43 trillion yen ($110 billion) as the trade balance swung…Japan Today
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