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SCI & TECHAug 2Japanese beetle under close watch as it travels across France: 'Its establishment is inevitable'Since June, the invasive pest has been detected multiple times in France, a year after its first appearances in Alsace. Authorities are relying on reinforced trapping and surveillance systems to monitor its spread.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 2'Damn hot': Last summer for Japan cosplay extravaganzaShawn, like her sister Whitney dressed as a character from "Demon Slayer", has two words to describe the weather as she waits to watch the grand parade at…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 2Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across JapanHousekeeping services employing Filipino staff have gained in popularity amid growing demand in Japan for such domestic support, with one provider seeing their workforce roughly double over the past decade. Since the Japanese government began allowing foreign nationals to provide housekeeping services in national strategic special zones in 2016, workers from the Philippines have been a top choice due to their cheerful personalities, diligence as well as expertise. In February, a Filipino...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 2Japan quake victim dies of heatstroke while sheltering in car amid ‘extreme heat’ warningAn elderly woman who developed heatstroke while taking shelter in a car was the latest fatality from a powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto last week, officials said on Sunday as concerns over heat-related illnesses grow in an area that is also suffering extreme temperatures. The woman in her seventies with heatstroke was found in a car, Kumamoto officials said, as they raised the death toll from the quake to 36. The magnitude 7.1 hit Kumamoto prefecture on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 2Bessent notepad just exposed the US bailing out Japan broken yenA notepad belonging to Bessent has reportedly exposed the United States bailing out Japan's broken yen. This reveals an alleged significant international financial intervention.investmentwatchblog.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 1Japan ruling party lawmakers form group to promote trading card industryJapanese ruling party lawmakers have established a group to promote the trading card industry. This initiative aims to support and grow the sector within Japan.japantoday.com · Japan
DISASTERAug 1Japan ends rescue operation at collapsed mallJapan has concluded its rescue operations at a mall that collapsed. This marks the end of efforts following the incident.maitlandmercury.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 1Buy $5B-$10B worth of Japanese yen, Bessent's 'to do' list shows: ReutersSeeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERAug 1Japan ends rescue at quake-hit shopping centre after explosion kills 7South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 1Yen surges to lower 157 versus dollar after Japan authorities step inThe Japanese yen briefly surged to the lower 157 level against the U.S. dollar in New York on Friday, with Japanese government sources confirming a yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention…Japan Today
DISASTERAug 1Japan quake evacuees with pets find refuge at Kumamoto animal hospitalWhen a powerful earthquake jolted southern ⁠Japan this week, rattling ⁠homes and knocking out water and ⁠electricity, Tomoko Takaoka bundled up her beloved fluffy dogs and went in search of a safe place to stay. Unable to reach her parents, the 31-year-old factory worker turned to a nearby evacuation centre only to discover that Ku the chihuahua and Sheri the chihuahua-poodle mix were not welcome. Faced with the choice of sheltering without them or staying together, she chose the latter,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1Japan’s ruling party MPs form group to protect US$2.1 billion trading card marketLawmakers from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) have launched a group aimed at promoting the rapidly growing trading card industry, seeing its potential as a globally competitive content sector. The group, consisting of some 20 lawmakers, is seeking to improve the trading card environment by setting up rules to address issues such as counterfeit cards and bulk purchases for resale. It is also keen to enhance market transparency to support the industry’s overseas expansion. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 31Bessent says he awaits seeing Bank of Japan chief in late AugustU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday he looks forward to seeing Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda at the end of August during a Group of 20…Japan Today
CONFLICTJul 31Japan protests China's new East China Sea structure, urges talksJapan has lodged a protest with China after confirming a move to install a new structure west of the median line in the East China Sea, the Foreign…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 31A Japanese destroyer fired its new Tomahawk missiles for the first timeA Japanese destroyer has conducted the first firing of its new Tomahawk missiles. This marks a significant development in Japan's naval defense capabilities.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 31The Japanese hybrid SUV that worth every dollarA Japanese hybrid SUV is highlighted as a product that offers excellent value for money. The article suggests this vehicle is a worthwhile purchase.howtogeek.com · United States
MILITARYBREAKINGJul 31Japan Officially Joins The Tomahawk Club , Fires U . S .- Origin Cruise Missile in Landmark Pacific TestJapan has officially joined the "Tomahawk Club" by successfully test-firing a U.S.-origin cruise missile in a landmark Pacific exercise. This event signifies a significant development in Japan's military capabilities and regional defense posture.chinatechnews.com · China
MILITARYJul 31Why Japanese stealth fighters over Australia signal a strategic pivot against ChinaJapanese F-35A stealth fighters are flying training missions over Australia for the first time in Exercise Pitch Black – part of a broader defence pivot that experts say could bolster US and allied resilience against Beijing in a Taiwan contingency. The multinational exercise, held every two years and featuring around 100 aircraft, runs from July 20 to August 7. It comes just days after Japanese, US and Australian F-35s trained together during the inaugural Southern Cross drills. Southern Cross...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 31Japan: Death toll rises to 34 after deadly earthquakeDW News [en]
POLITICSJul 31Japan is launching its first centralized intelligence agency since WWII . Here why | NewsJapan is establishing its first centralized intelligence agency since World War II, signifying a notable shift in national security.kitv.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 31Japan intervenes in foreign exchange market to prop up yen : media - XinhuaJapan has reportedly intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the value of the yen. This indicates a significant action taken by Japan to manage its currency.english.news.cn
BUSINESSJul 31Kospi rebounds by record 18%; Japan-South Korea intervention lifts yen and wonSeeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 31Quake in Japan’s ‘Silicon Valley’ disrupts car, chip supply chainsSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 31Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34NPR News