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POLITICS3d agoToward a New ‘Normal’: The Recalibration of the Japan-US AllianceSince the Cold War, Japan and the U.S. have both been seeking normalcy, but they define the term very differently.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoJapan Today Spotlight #86 | Japan’s first female PM: What’s changed for women?Japan made history a year ago when Sanae Takaichi became its first female prime minister. Twelve months later, what has her leadership actually meant for women in Japan?…Japan Today
POLITICS3d agoMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' - ReutersMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' ReutersReuters World
WORLD3d agoJapan football association official resigns after AFC aligns with InfantinoVice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD4d agoJapan municipalities step up measures against disruptive Halloween crowdsWith Halloween approaching, Japanese municipalities are stepping up measures against disruptive celebrations in major entertainment districts as larger crowds are expected this year with the event falling on…Japan Today
CYBER4d agoJapan's GMO Offers $1 Million Bounty to Catch Hackers Behind FX Trading Cloud BreachJapan's GMO Internet Group is offering up to $1 million in total for tips that help catch the attackers who breached its Onamae.com Desktop Cloud service, after refusing to pay an extortion demand. The reward program opened on October 28 and pays only if a tip helps lead to an arrest or an international wanted notice. The service hosts Windows desktops used for FX trading,The Hacker News
POLITICS4d agoWill US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chancesJapan is bracing for a more unpredictable ally in Washington, as the US midterm elections threaten to deepen political gridlock and complicate Tokyo’s long-term security calculations, analysts say. Observers warn that post-election political battles, ranging from a possible repeat of impeachment proceedings to the mounting legal battles ensnaring the administration of US President Donald Trump, risk diverting the White House’s attention from foreign policy and its long-standing commitments to...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoCradle to career: Japanese parents take over dating, job hunting for childrenParents in Japan are taking an increasingly active role in their children’s lives – helping them find marriage partners, navigate job hunting and secure housing – as the line between parental support and personal decision-making continues to blur. In a practice known as “proxy matchmaking”, parents attend social events armed with photos and profiles of their children, hoping to find suitable marriage partners through conversations with other parents. The Association of Parents of Marriage...South China Morning Post
DISASTER4d agoOver 1,000 still in Japan shelters 3 months after Kumamoto quake: ‘exhausted all the time’More than 1,000 people are still taking shelter in evacuation centres, awaiting temporary housing three months after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, damaging their homes. The quake occurred at 4.27pm on July 28. As of Monday, the death toll stood at 38 – 36 from confirmed disaster-related causes and two suspected to be disaster-related – bringing the number of casualties to 420. Evacuation centres remain open at 21 locations in seven cities and towns. In...South China Morning Post
CYBER4d agoCyberStrikeAI Uses 44 AI Agents to Automate Hacking Operations Against Japan TargetsThe Hacker News
MILITARY4d agoJapan Confirms Dispatch to India to Explore Anti-Ship Missile DrillsDiscussions highlight the training challenges posed by Japan’s expanding arsenal and opportunities for closer defense cooperation with New Delhi.The Diplomat
WORLD4d agoChina Is Learning to Sell Japanese Culture Better Than JapanIn much of the world, Chinese firms introduced local consumers to Japanese aesthetics. Now, they are ready to sell Japanese culture back to Japan itself.The Diplomat
CONFLICT4d agoAl Jazeera meets iconic pro-Palestine Japanese activistJapanese activist Yusuke Furusawa speaks to Al Jazeera about why he keeps protesting Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY4d agoUS, Japan rehearse coordinated strikes to challenge PLA control of waters near TaiwanSouth China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoLegendary Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba creator of 'Ashita no Joe' dies at 87Tetsuya Chiba was a highly influential figure in Japanese manga who drew on his harrowing childhood memories for his workThe Independent World
WORLD4d agoHigh-Profile Rape Trial Of Ex-Prosecutor Resumes In JapanThe trial first began in October 2024 but was halted after Kentaro Kitagawa -- who served as head of the Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office at the time of the alleged rape -- withdrew his initial admission of guilt and said the sex was consensual. The post High-Profile Rape Trial Of Ex-Prosecutor Resumes In Japan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD5d agoHigh-profile rape trial of ex-prosecutor resumes in JapanThe trial of a Japanese former senior prosecutor accused of rape in one of the country's most high-profile cases of alleged sexual assault restarted on Tuesday after a two-year pause.thestandard_hk · hong kong
WORLD5d agoWhy paper straws are worse than plastic; Japan’s ‘silver divorce’ rise: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Filipinos split on Marcos’ sea handling amid row over Chinese envoy’s remarks Filipinos are almost evenly divided over the Marcos administration’s handling of the maritime dispute with China, even as nearly three in four favour diplomacy over confrontation, according to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoBank of Japan is expected to hold rates this week — but stay hawkish: CNBC surveyAll survey respondents said they expect the BOJ to set the stage for a rate hike in December or January, as inflation and wages continue to rise.CNBC
WORLD5d agoJapan embassy official meets reporter nearly 2 weeks after Russia detentionA Japanese Embassy official in Russia conducted a consular visit Monday with a Japanese journalist detained in the country nearly two weeks ago, according to the Japanese Foreign…Japan Today
SCI & TECH5d agoApple expands Siri AI languages from Portuguese to JapaneseApple has expanded Siri's artificial intelligence language capabilities. The update includes new language support, ranging from Portuguese to Japanese.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY5d agoJapan air base imposes junior enlisted alcohol ban, curfew after local murderAfter a U.S. Marine was arrested for allegedly murdering a local woman, Kadena Air Base restricted alcohol consumption and implemented a new curfew for E-1 to E-4 personnel.Military Times
WORLD5d agoUS Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in JapanProsecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.BBC World
POLITICS5d agoDeath of former PM Yasuo Fukuda leaves void in fraught China-Japan relationsFormer Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who championed closer ties with China during his brief tenure and later served as a crucial diplomatic intermediary during bilateral crises, has died at the age of 90. Fukuda died of heart failure on Thursday at a Tokyo hospital, Japanese media reported on Monday. His passing came as the relationship he spent decades nurturing faces its gravest test since diplomatic normalisation in 1972. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun offered...South China Morning Post
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