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WorldSep 10Japan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games opening ceremonyAbout 10,000 police officers will be mobilized for security at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games to be held next week in Nagoya in central Japan, the…Japan Today
WorldSep 10Japan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games openingAbout 10,000 police officers will be mobilized for security at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games to be held next week in Nagoya in central Japan, the…Japan Today
BusinessSep 10Japan must raise rates, central banker saysHawkish BoJ comments follow pressure from Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond marketsFinancial Times
Sci & TechSep 10Mad Scientists In Japan Redesign The Piston For New Direct - Injection EngineResearchers in Japan have reportedly redesigned a piston for a new direct-injection engine. This innovation could represent an advance in automotive or industrial technology.carbuzz.com · United States
PoliticsSep 10Japan’s protest over Russian soldier statue aggravates ‘summer of tension’Russia has rebuffed a strongly worded complaint from Japan about the unveiling of a statue in the city of Khabarovsk depicting a Soviet soldier smashing an imperial-era border marker bearing the emblem of the Japanese emperor, with analysts suggesting the bilateral relations will inevitably remain chilly. The 15-metre granite monument to the Soviet Union’s victory over Japan in 1945 shows a soldier using the butt of his rifle to shatter the border post, identical to the former markers installed...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 9Japan’s China-facing military build-up confronts labour, budget and political limitsSouth China Morning Post
BusinessSep 9Attention U.S. bond investors: Japan’s yield spike could draw capital homeA spike in Japan's bond yields could potentially attract capital back to Japan from U.S. bond investors. This suggests a potential shift in international investment patterns.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 9Former Japan PM Ishiba pushes for deeper Seoul - Tokyo cooperation in defence , AI , and semiconductorsA former Japanese Prime Minister is advocating for enhanced cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo across sectors like defense, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. This indicates a political push for strengthened bilateral ties in key strategic areas.japanherald.com · Japan
DisasterSep 9Asian Games venues and athletes unharmed by extensive flooding in Nagoya , JapanExtensive flooding in Nagoya, Japan, did not harm the venues or athletes participating in the Asian Games. This news confirms the safety of the event despite the natural disaster.therecord.com · Canada
BusinessSep 9Volatile yen risks ‘confused’ global markets, chairman of Japanese shipping giant saysHashimoto said sharp currency swings risk creating a “confused situation” in financial and global markets.CNBC
DisasterSep 9Japan’s Nagoya reels from record rain, stranding commuters and flooding cityNagoya in central Japan said on Wednesday that it has decided to provide emergency relief across the city where at least 41 people sustained minor injuries after a linear rain band formed, pounding the Tokai region with record rainfall the previous day. Many commuters and students were stranded for the night in Nagoya after transport was paralysed due to the rain. Around 1,600 people had taken shelter at evacuation centres as of 7pm on Tuesday and 200 vehicles had been damaged by the rain as of...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 9Former Japan PM Ishiba pushes for deeper Seoul - Tokyo cooperation in defence , AI , and semiconductorsA former Japanese Prime Minister is advocating for enhanced cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo across various sectors including defense, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. This highlights efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and strategic partnerships.news.webindia123.com · India
DisasterSep 9Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in JapanRainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterSep 9Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, JapanAl Jazeera [en]
MilitarySep 9No foreign soldiers: Japan shuts down proposal to fix military shortfallBy 2045, Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF) could shrink to 130,000 personnel – nearly half today’s strength. But Tokyo has already ruled out one think tank’s controversial fix: recruiting foreign nationals. The proposal formed part of a report written by a panel of senior former defence bureaucrats and military chiefs, released by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation on September 2. It attracted widespread comment, both supportive and critical, before Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made the...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 8How Japan is digging in to deter – and withstand – a conflict over TaiwanThe risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the second of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Tokyo is building military resilience within its territory. Japan’s recent purchase of a former Nippon Steel site to build a sprawling new defence hub points to a...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 8Boca's viral plane: traveled to Japan, was sold as scrap and is a sensation in a field in BaraderoIt is the Boeing 737 of Aerolíneas Argentinas in which the team traveled to Tokyo in 2003, where they were intercontinental champions. It was bought by a former leader and became popular again on social media.Clarín
WorldSep 8The Asian advance in streaming grows: this is Season of Love, Disney+'s new Korean-Japanese seriesLa comedia romántica, protagonizada por Ji Chang-wook y Mio Imada, llegará a la plataforma el 7 de octubre.Ya está disponible el tráiler, que deja ver cierto trasfondo sociocultural en el planteo de esta coproducción.Clarín
WorldSep 8Japan's empty temples seek new ways to surviveWith a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in decline in modern Japan?DW News [en]
MilitarySep 8Inside Japan’s military build-upThe article explores Japan's ongoing military expansion. This is significant for regional security and international relations.South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 8Japan plans GPS tracking trial for sex offenders on paroleJapan's Justice Ministry plans to launch a trial to track sex offenders on parole via GPS as early as fiscal 2027, a ministry official said Tuesday. The ministry…Japan Today
BusinessSep 8The Worldfolio : C . A . B . CLOTHING Builds Lasting Apparel Through Japanese Quality , Digital Efficiency and Customer TrustC.A.B. CLOTHING is reportedly building lasting apparel by leveraging Japanese quality, digital efficiency, and customer trust. This highlights their business approach to manufacturing.theworldfolio.com · Japan
BusinessSep 8A BOJ rate hike is coming , but can the Japanese yen hold its gains ? This article discusses the potential for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike and its implications for the Japanese yen. It explores whether the currency can sustain any gains following such a decision.investinglive.com
PoliticsSep 8Sanae Takaichi once again exposes Japan historical amnesiaA political figure, Sanae Takaichi, is noted for exposing issues related to Japan's historical memory. This highlights ongoing discussions about how historical events are remembered and presented.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China