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MILITARYAug 7Is Japan eyeing Ukraine-style asymmetric warfare against China in defence shift?Japan’s latest defence white paper’s emphasis on adaptivity and scale of drones signals its intention to seek asymmetric capabilities against China in the event of a conflict, while drawing lessons from Ukraine, according to experts. The 610-page document released on Tuesday highlights the need to integrate unmanned systems, artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies across the Japan Self-Defence Forces as Tokyo confronts an increasingly complex security environment. While...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7Japan spent record ¥6.28 tril in forex intervention on April 30Japanese authorities spent a single-day record of 6.28 trillion yen ($40 billion) in a dollar-selling, yen-buying intervention on April 30 to stem the yen's slide that was followed…Japan Today
DISASTERAug 7Japan orders evacuations as typhoon approaches, cancels 500 flightsJapan Today
SCI & TECHAug 7A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricityA Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 7Lessons of Japanese militarism aggression must forever serve as alarm : spokesperson -- Beijing ReviewA spokesperson stated that the lessons of Japanese militarism aggression must serve as a perpetual alarm. This reflects a political commentary on historical events and international relations.bjreview.com · China
WORLDAug 7Wallabies to face Japan in sweltering OsakaAustralia will aim to make a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss against Japan on Saturday, with just 14 months to go until they host the Rugby…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 7Japan household spending falls for seventh month , clouding BOJ rate pathJapan's household spending has declined for the seventh consecutive month, which could impact the Bank of Japan's future interest rate decisions. This indicates a challenging economic trend in Japan.investinglive.com
POLITICSAug 7China vs Japan: the battle for the global microphone to reshape post-war identityNo longer confined to disputed islands or historical memory, the rivalry between Beijing and Tokyo has evolved into a fight for the global microphone, as both countries try to define each other’s international identity. Amid an escalating diplomatic crisis, China is intensifying its rhetoric against what it calls Japan’s “new militarism”, using World War II-era history to rally regional and global sympathy for its position. In stark contrast, Japan has rejected the label as “false claims”,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7Sojitz to ramp up Vietnam beef output with Japan - style hygiene controlSojitz plans to increase beef production in Vietnam, incorporating Japanese hygiene standards. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and quantity of beef output in the region.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
BUSINESSAug 7A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency marketsThe unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior.CNBC
WORLDAug 6U.S.-based Japanese doctor convicted of vandalizing shrine, templeA Japanese court on Thursday sentenced a Japanese doctor based in the United States to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for defacing a temple and…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 6Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibitedMercari is Japan’s largest online flea market, a place where individual sellers offer an extremely wide range of new and used items. It’s not just collectibles that Mercari…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 6Japan : Indian envoy pays tribute to atomic bomb victims at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on 81st anniversaryThe Indian envoy to Japan paid tribute to atomic bomb victims at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on the 81st anniversary. This marks a diplomatic commemoration of a historical event.kenyastar.com · Kenya
BUSINESSAug 6The Rule That Drove the Japanese Yen for Decades Just Broke, Apollo SaysA long-standing rule that influenced the Japanese Yen for decades has reportedly broken, according to Apollo, indicating a significant shift in currency dynamics.Yahoo Finance
MILITARYAug 6Japan preparing for new forms of warfare Japan is reportedly preparing its defense strategies to address new and evolving forms of warfare. This indicates a strategic shift in national security planning to adapt to contemporary threats.news.am · Armenia
MILITARYAug 6Japan debates position on nuclear weapons amid Hiroshima and Nagasaki commemorationsThe Japanese government, preparing to revise its defense strategy, is questioning its long-held rejection of nuclear weapons. Rising tensions in East Asia have prompted the defense minister to call for an open discussion on the issue, 'without taboos.'Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 6Has China’s missile force got America’s Kadena base in Japan in its sights?Chinese state television has broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan as a target of the PLA’s missile force. During an episode of the CCTV documentary Securing Victory on Monday, a satellite image of an airbase was seen in the background as People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force officers discussed an exercise and combat scenarios. The image – which was slightly out of focus – showed an airfield surrounded by urban development. The layout of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principlesJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday failed to explicitly pledge that Japan will maintain its non-nuclear principles, simply saying the government “is upholding” the long-held policy, as the country marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. At a press conference after a memorial ceremony in the western Japanese city, Takaichi said Japan will promote “realistic and practical” efforts towards a world without nuclear weapons, repeating the wording she used in...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 6As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?The recent joint patrol between China and Russia around the Japanese archipelago showed how the nations’ military cooperation was becoming “progressively more ambitious”, analysts said. The Japanese defence ministry revealed on Tuesday that three Chinese naval vessels – Type 055 and Type 052D missile destroyers alongside a Type 903 support ship – were spotted moving southwest through the Korea Strait between Sunday and Monday. The ministry said that Maritime Self-Defence Force vessels and patrol...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 6Japan says defense spending can boost economy , prosperityJapan states that increasing defense spending has the potential to stimulate its economy and promote prosperity. This reflects a national policy perspective on military expenditure and its economic benefits.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
POLITICSAug 6Japan says defense spending can boost economy , prosperityJapan asserts that increased defense spending has the potential to stimulate its economy and enhance national prosperity.indiagazette.com · India
BUSINESSAug 6Japan says defense spending can boost economy , prosperityJapan has stated that increased defense spending has the potential to stimulate its economy and enhance national prosperity. This highlights a government perspective on the economic benefits of defense investment.mainemirror.com · United States
WORLDAug 6Japan Hiroshima marks 81st anniversary of atomic bombing - XinhuaHiroshima, Japan, is marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing. This event serves as a solemn remembrance of a significant historical tragedy.english.news.cn
DISASTERAug 6‘Artificial earthquake’ conspiracy theory sweeps Japan after Kumamoto disasterClaims that the recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan was man-made have been spreading online, with experts dismissing the theory as unrealistic in technological, financial and practical terms. On July 28, the day the deadly earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture, a user on social media who has previously shared false claims about earthquakes wrote that the “seismic wave is of an explosion, not a quake” in a post that has had around 3 million views as of Wednesday. Searches...South China Morning Post
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