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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
POLITICSAug 10Imperial succession debate betrays longing for prewar Japan empireWhat underpins the legitimacy of the imperial family's role and imperial succession? It is the Constitution, which stipulates that "the emperor shall be the symbol of the state…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 10Japan logs current account surplus of ¥17.43 tri 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
BUSINESSAug 10Japanese Market Sharply HigherThe Japanese market has experienced a significant increase, indicating strong performance in the region's economy. This reports a notable trend in financial markets.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
BUSINESSAug 10Sony, TSMC in talks to invest $6.4B in Japan chip plant: reportSony and TSMC are reportedly in discussions to invest $6.4 billion in a new chip manufacturing plant in Japan. This potential investment signifies a major development in the global semiconductor industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 9Japan-backed smart water meters launched in Faisalabad8,400 meters planned in first phase to curb wastage, detect leakstribune_pk · pakistan
POLITICSAug 9Taiwan decries China over Japan patrol tailingTaiwan has criticized China over the tailing of a Japanese patrol. This highlights ongoing regional tensions and surveillance activities in the area.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
MILITARYAug 9Militarizing Japan calls for global vigilance : China Daily editorialA China Daily editorial suggests that Japan's militarization necessitates global vigilance. This indicates geopolitical concerns and potential shifts in regional military balances.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
CONFLICTAug 9With Japan, China faces a corrosive security dilemmaJapan’s 610-page 2026 defence white paper cements a strategic shift: Tokyo has labelled China an “unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” for the fourth straight year, a framing dating back to 2014, when a Japanese white paper first flagged Beijing’s East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone as risking unintended incidents. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not altered this trajectory, only accelerated it. This strategic timing aligns with Beijing’s calculus. Even as US...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 9Japan marks 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of NagasakiThe city's Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan .Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 91st LD - Writethru : China urges Japanese authorities to stop playing with fire on issue of nuclear weapons : spokespersonA Chinese spokesperson urged Japanese authorities to cease activities perceived as "playing with fire" regarding nuclear weapons. This highlights diplomatic tensions and concerns over nuclear proliferation.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 9Japan nuclear dilemma : 81 years after Hiroshima , old taboos face new threatsJapan is confronting a nuclear dilemma 81 years after Hiroshima, as long-standing taboos are challenged by new threats. This implies a potential reconsideration of Japan's nuclear policy in response to evolving geopolitical circumstances.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 9Japan marks Nagasaki bombing anniversary as nuclear debate rattles pacificistsThe Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing at the close of World War II with a ceremony at the Peace Park memorial. It came as Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi ’s government has opened a debate on the country's postwar non-nuclear principles amid increasing doubts over the reliability of the US security umbrella as China flexes its military muscles in the region.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 8Fijian rugby player, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke at training in JapanFijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan. He was 26. His death was announced on Saturday by his team,…Japan Today
WORLDAug 8Wallabies squeeze past Japan 35-32, despite red cardAustralia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan in sweltering Osaka. Harry Potter, Tom Wright, Max…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 8Japan Alternative to the Social Media Ban for Children – Sri Lanka GuardianJapan is exploring an alternative approach to a social media ban for children, as reported by the Sri Lanka Guardian. This indicates an ongoing debate and policy development regarding child safety and technology use.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 8Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on ChinaBBC World
WORLDAug 8preparing for world war with japanese cartoons ..... The article discusses the topic of "preparing for world war" in relation to Japanese cartoons. This suggests an unconventional or metaphorical perspective on geopolitical preparedness through cultural commentary.yourdemocracy.net.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 8Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in JapanAt least 12 flights connecting Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan have been cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin gradually moves away from Japan’s Okinawa prefecture and approaches eastern China. Hongkongers in Okinawa whose travel plans were disrupted by Dolphin were able to partially resume their itineraries as supermarkets and aquariums reopened. But an accommodation and car rental operator said the typhoon had cost his business between 500,000 and 1 million yen. According to the Hong...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 8Typhoon hits Japan Okinawa , China shuts portsqueanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 8Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hitSaimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 8Typhoon hits Japan Okinawa , China shuts portscrookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 8Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards ChinaAl Jazeera [en]
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