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MILITARYAug 5Japan new defense white paper charts Takaichi military expansion agendaJapan's new defense white paper outlines a military expansion agenda, according to Takaichi. This document details future plans for the nation's defense capabilities.shanghaisun.com · China
MILITARYAug 5North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilitiesJapan Today
CONFLICTAug 5North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilitiesJapan Today
BUSINESSAug 5Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yenWashington and Tokyo's rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 5Japan new defense white paper charts Takaichi military expansion agendaJapan's new defense white paper outlines Takaichi's agenda for military expansion. This document signals a significant shift in the nation's defense policy and capabilities.heraldglobe.com · United States
MILITARYAug 5Japan new defense white paper charts Takaichi military expansion agendaJapan's new defense white paper outlines Takaichi's agenda for military expansion. This development indicates a potential shift in Japan's defense posture.russiaherald.com · Russia
SCI & TECHAug 5Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heatThe glass door closes, and a curtain of cool air spills over your head, neck and shoulders, delivering instant relief from the punishing summer heat. This is what it is like to chill in the Do Hiemon Box, an oversized stainless-steel refrigerator that looks big enough to fit a human being, because that is exactly what it is designed to do. Trusco Nakayama has sold about 200 of the 1.5 million yen (US$9,500) booths to steel mills, construction sites, golf courses, universities and leisure...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Which cities in Japan are candidates to become the 'second capital'?Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 5Typhoon signal unlikely in Hong Kong over weekend but at least 18 flights to Japan axedThe likelihood of a typhoon warning signal being issued in Hong Kong over the weekend is low, as tropical cyclone Kujira is set to weaken under the influence of Dolphin. The latter, though downgraded from a super typhoon to a severe typhoon, has nonetheless prompted airlines to cancel at least 18 flights between the city and Japan. The Observatory said early on Wednesday that tropical cyclone Kujira, meaning “whale” in Japanese, would linger over the central part of the South China Sea near the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 5World Insight : Japan new defense white paper charts Takaichi military expansion agenda - XinhuaJapan's new defense white paper reportedly charts a military expansion agenda. This indicates a significant shift in the nation's defense policy.english.news.cn
CONFLICTAug 5North Korea vows to teach ‘war criminal state’ Japan lesson over missile testSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan sees urgent need to boost military | The Manila TimesJapan perceives an urgent necessity to enhance its military capabilities. This indicates a significant policy shift in the nation's defense strategy due to perceived threats.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 4Yen intervention rattles Japan as global stocks barely notice: AlphaCheckYahoo Finance
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 4Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expectAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 4Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boostJapan’s latest defence white paper warns of China’s growing ability to sustain military operations farther into the western Pacific Ocean, while pledging to bolster its own monitoring systems, strike capabilities and ammunition production. Released on Tuesday, the 610-page document cautions that Beijing is strengthening its aircraft carrier force as it steadily improves its capacity to operate in more distant seas and airspace. The white paper frames China’s expanding reach as part of a broader...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperityJapan is presenting its military expansion as a strategy to achieve economic growth. This indicates a strategic shift in how national defense is linked to economic policy.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 4Japan proposes tougher income rules for permanent residencyJapan’s immigration agency on Tuesday proposed tougher requirements for granting permanent residency to foreigners, including requiring applicants to maintain income above the average for Japanese households and a certain level of projected pension benefits. The proposed guidelines are part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to create an “orderly society” in which Japanese and foreign nationals coexist while cracking down on illegal activities. The Immigration Services Agency will solicit...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 4Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson saysTen of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in a statement.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 4U.S. to close consulates in Canada, Japan (Nagoya) and Indonesia, sources sayThe U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing ‌of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar…Japan Today
MILITARYAug 4Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises in regionJapan needs to adapt to the new methods of warfare like drones and artificial intelligence used in Ukraine and the Middle East and strengthen its defense industry, the…Japan Today
DISASTERAug 43 lions perish at Tokyo zoo as Japan bakes in ‘cruelly hot’ summerThree lions have died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park amid Japan’s record-breaking “cruelly hot” summer as officials boost animal welfare measures to cope with climate-fuelled extreme weather. The zoo’s lion exhibit has been suspended since July 23 when 10 out of its 16 big cats started showing “loss of appetite and decreased activity” from the heat, a spokeswoman told Agence France-Presse on Tuesday. The sick animals received treatment, but three lionesses succumbed to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises in the regionJapan views combat drones as crucial for adapting to new forms of warfare, especially as regional tensions escalate. This highlights a shift in its defense strategy.ksat.com · United States
MILITARYAug 4Japan outlines its military build - up plan , citing threats from China , Russia and North KoreaJapan has detailed its military build-up strategy, citing perceived threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. This plan indicates a shift in national defense policy and regional security concerns.edition.cnn.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 4PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) showcases finest real estate in diverse market segmentsThe PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) program returns in 2026 with an expanded roster of categories, recognizing a diverse cross-section of segments in the leading investment and resort…Japan Today