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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
BUSINESSSep 8Sri Lanka and Japan Join Forces to Boost Investment Climate and Build Export Industrial CorridorSri Lanka and Japan are collaborating to enhance the investment climate and establish an export industrial corridor. This initiative aims to foster economic growth and strengthen trade relations between the two countries.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
BUSINESSSep 8Japan Q2 GDP beats estimate with 1.4% annualized growthSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 8Can Japan, South Korea move past the ‘comfort women’ issue?South Korean citizens’ groups have called for the abuse of wartime “comfort women” to be recognised by Unesco, as analysts say the ongoing feud between Seoul and Tokyo threatens to upset recent improvements in their relations. They also suggest that the two nations would benefit from working together at a time of unprecedented regional and global security and economic challenges, although they admit that may be impossible. On Sunday, a coalition of South Korean citizens’ groups called on the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 7North Korea denounces US , Japan , South Korea drills , warns of consequencesNorth Korea has denounced recent drills conducted by the US, Japan, and South Korea, issuing warnings of potential consequences. This highlights rising tensions and military posturing in the region.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSSep 7Japan must reckon with how it views foreign workersJapan will substantially raise its fees for residence permits next month. Depending on the period of stay applied for, renewing or changing one’s residency status could cost as much as ¥75,000 (US$480). The application fee for permanent residency will rise to ¥200,000 from ¥10,000. The government is also tightening the requirements for permanent residency. Applicants are already expected to be able to support themselves. New criteria proposed include an above-average household income, sufficient...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 7US , Japan , and South Korea Kick Off Trilateral Military Exercises Denounced by North KoreaThe United States, Japan, and South Korea have initiated trilateral military exercises, which have been condemned by North Korea. This event signifies enhanced military cooperation in the region and potentially heightens geopolitical tensions.news.antiwar.com · United States
CONFLICTSep 7North Korea adds second destroyer as US , South Korea and Japan hold military exerciseklkntv.com · United States
POLITICSSep 7Lai eyes closer Japan ties in Kanagawa meetingLai is seeking closer ties with Japan during a meeting in Kanagawa. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two parties.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSSep 7Sanae Takaichi once again exposes Japan historical amnesia : Hai FengHai Feng asserts that Sanae Takaichi has once again brought to light Japan's historical amnesia. This suggests an ongoing issue regarding Japan's historical interpretation within its political discourse.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICSSep 7Emblem - Shattering Monument In Russia Sparks Outcry In JapanAn emblem-shattering monument in Russia has caused an outcry in Japan, suggesting diplomatic or cultural tension between the two countries.batonrougepost.com · United States
MILITARYSep 7PLA Rocket Force highlights ‘major danger signal’ from Japan in nuclear terror studyChinese cities must brace for a potential nuclear attack, a new study has warned, singling out Japan for “sending a major danger signal” to the world. The report, from a People’s Liberation Army medical team, said the likelihood of a large-scale global nuclear war was relatively low. “However, the possibility cannot be ruled out that small or medium-sized nuclear-armed or potentially nuclear-armed states, driven by geopolitical or religious conflicts, could carry out a single nuclear-weapon...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Japan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentalsJapan’s tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals, including homes on Airbnb, after a surge in complaints about visitors, an official has said. Known for its buzzing commercial and entertainment district in the Japanese capital Tokyo, Shinjuku has about 4,000 short-term rentals, according to the ward’s official website. That is nearly 10 per cent of the country’s total. But its large residential population has become increasingly exasperated with...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7China hits critical Japanese chipmaking chemical with steep anti-dumping measuresChina will impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 99.2 per cent on Japanese dichlorosilane, a critical chemical used in chipmaking, after an eight-month investigation found that dumped imports had harmed local manufacturers. The Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary ruling on Monday, saying importers of dichlorosilane originating from Japan would be required to pay corresponding cash deposits from Tuesday. Shipments from Denal Silane, a manufacturer of semiconductor speciality...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7Japan's foreign reserves drop by a record $80 billion in August following yen interventionFinance ministry data showed that Japan's official foreign reserves stand at $1.207 trillion, down from July's figure of $1.287 trillion.CNBC
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