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POLITICS5d agoAppeals court cites detention of Japanese Americans in ruling blasting Trump immigration policyThe Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without a chance for release on bond is illegal and “harkens back to some of the darkest moments in our country's…Japan Today
WORLD5d agoJapanese restaurant chain offering free food for a year if you beat massive meat bowl challengeBefore we get to the meat of this story, let’s start with a little linguistic appetizer. Japanese restaurant chain Densetsu no Sutadonya’s name translates to “Legendary Sutadon Shop.”…Japan Today
BUSINESS5d agoHuawei racketeering trial turns to alleged trade secret theft from Japan’s FujitsuKey witnesses are expected to testify in Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ landmark criminal case on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, as it enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the company said that Huawei employees deemed to have broken company policies were punished for their actions. Brian Heberlig, of US law firm...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoIsao Harimoto, Japanese baseball idol and survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, dies at 86He was five years old when he was a victim of the bombing and his mother protected him with her own body. The sporting achievements of Japan's 'hit machine' and his contributions to new generations.Clarín
CONFLICT5d agoJapan’s AI satellites and other space ambitions ‘a serious threat’, China warnsJapan’s plan to develop tactical satellites equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) would boost its long-range offensive strike capabilities and pose a serious threat, Chinese state media has warned. The Japanese Nikkei newspaper reported last week that the planned AI-equipped satellites would be capable of analysing surveillance intelligence in space. The aim is to speed up targeting decisions and strengthen the country’s “counterstrike capability”, such as missile guidance. According to the...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoJapan 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
WORLD6d agoJapan 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
BUSINESS6d agoJapan must raise rates, central banker saysHawkish BoJ comments follow pressure from Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond marketsFinancial Times
SCI & TECH6d agoMad 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
POLITICS6d agoJapan’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
MILITARY6d agoJapan’s China-facing military build-up confronts labour, budget and political limitsSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoAttention 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
POLITICS6d agoFormer 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]
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