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SCI & TECHOct 18Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moonJapanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars's moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth, in what…Japan Today
SCI & TECHOct 18Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moonJapan is preparing to launch a spacecraft with the objective of collecting samples from a Martian moon. This mission represents a significant step in space exploration and planetary science.abcnews.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 18New property purchase disclosure rule in Japan sparks fears it may curb foreign investmentTokyo’s implementation of a rule that requires all property buyers to declare their nationality is raising concerns among investors, according to analysts. Japan’s shift from an ultra-loose monetary policy to gradual normalisation of its interest rates was also likely to force investors to reconsider whether real estate assets were still attractive, they added. “Japan has had a really strong run for the last seven or eight years,” said Neil Brookes, head of Asia-Pacific capital markets at...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 17Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni shrineJapan's Prime Minister Takaichi has sent an offering to the Yasukuni shrine. This action often draws attention due to the shrine's controversial nature in the region.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSOct 17S . Korea urges Japanese leaders to squarely face history , reflect on wartime pastSouth Korea has urged Japanese leaders to directly address and reflect upon their country's wartime past. This statement underscores ongoing diplomatic tensions and historical disputes between the two nations.japanherald.com · Japan
WORLDOct 17Japan Says Hosting Record Number Of ForeignersJapanese businesses have urged the government to come up with a comprehensive policy to support foreign residents. The post Japan Says Hosting Record Number Of Foreigners appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 17Korea expresses regret over Japan PM offering to controversial war shrineKorea has expressed regret regarding an offering made by Japan's Prime Minister to a controversial war shrine. This indicates ongoing diplomatic tension and historical grievances between the two nations.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDOct 17Japan says hosting record number of foreignersJapan has announced it is currently hosting a record number of foreigners. This indicates a significant demographic and social development for the country.jacarandafm.com · South Africa
BUSINESSOct 17Bank of Japan Ties Further Rate Moves to Economic and Financial ConditionsThe Bank of Japan has stated that its future interest rate decisions will be linked to prevailing economic and financial conditions. This indicates a policy of data-driven monetary adjustments.econotimes.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 17IMF says Japan to fall to sixth in world GDP rankings behind India , BritainThe IMF predicts that Japan will fall to sixth place in world GDP rankings, surpassed by India and Britain. This forecast indicates a shift in global economic power dynamics.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSOct 17Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict in the country. Now, Tokyo is seeking to upgrade its diplomatic toolkit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Peace Mediation Unit was set up in March, followed by the launch of the Parliamentary Association for Peace Mediation in May. Around the same time, the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 17Air rage incidents in Japan surge, led by late check-in ‘flashpoint’Airline employees in Japan are experiencing a surge in abuse incidents from customers linked to delays or cancellations of flights or from being refused boarding due to late check-in, according to a survey. Some 30 per cent of ground staff or cabin crew reported bearing the brunt of passengers’ anger over such matters in the past year, according to the survey by the Japan Federation of Aviation Industry Unions released last month, rising from 7 per cent in its previous survey in 2023. In...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 17‘Hot economics, cold politics’: why China gave nod for expanded Japanese trade tripBeijing’s decision to allow a bigger Japanese business delegation to go to China next month may be cause for some optimism but “hot economics and cold politics” will continue to dominate the strained relationship between the two countries, observers say. Kyodo news agency reported this week that Beijing had agreed to allow the Japanese Business Federation – the country’s most influential business lobby, also known as Keidanren – to expand its delegation coming to China next month. The group will...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 17Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrinePrime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, regarded by Japan’s neighbours as a symbol of the country’s past militarism, at the start of its three-day autumn festival. Takaichi, known as a conservative who routinely visited the Shinto shrine before becoming prime minister a year ago, was unlikely to visit the shrine during the festival, a source close to her said, amid strained relations with China and relatively stable ties with South Korea. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16₹1 . 3 lakh shopping in Japan , no receipts : Traveller customs dilemma raises a question for IndiansA traveller's customs dilemma in Japan concerning shopping without receipts raises questions for Indians, highlighting an issue with international regulations and personal finance.livemint.com · India
BUSINESSOct 16Prudential Financial estimates $140M hit to Q3 earnings from JapanPrudential Financial anticipates a significant financial impact on its third-quarter earnings originating from Japan. This indicates a potential financial setback for the company related to its operations in that region.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 16Japan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off?Japan is increasingly turning to foreign companies to accelerate its military modernisation, drawing on overseas technology, expertise and production capacity to plug defence gaps that could prove critical in a potential regional conflict involving China. The push has gathered momentum over the past week, with Tokyo confirming a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and a multinational fighter consortium preparing to expand its design operations in Japan. French defence giant Thales is also...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 16Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound.Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a nod to the disproportionate share of household tasks in Japan that fall to women.NYT World
MILITARYOct 16Governor of Japan Okinawa accepts U . S . Osprey deployment , reverses longtime stance - XinhuaThe Governor of Okinawa, Japan, has accepted the deployment of U.S. Osprey aircraft, reversing a long-held opposition. This decision impacts regional defense policies and the relationship between Japan and the U.S.english.news.cn
MILITARYOct 16Japan’s Okinawa drops opposition to hosting crash-prone US Osprey aircraftOkinawa Governor Genta Koja said on Friday he accepts the deployment of US military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma air station, reversing the southern Japan prefecture’s long-standing opposition to their presence. Previous prefectural governments, under governors critical of US bases, had opposed the deployment of the tilt-rotor aircraft since before they were first stationed at the base in 2012, citing safety concerns. Koja assumed the post of Okinawa governor late last...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Why Japanese PM Takaichi is still keen to roll out the welcome mat for TrumpJapan’s hopes for a visit by Donald Trump during his trip to Asia next month may be hanging in the balance as relations between China and the United States steadily improve. The US president spent three days in Japan ahead of last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, and his meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was hailed as a sign of a “new golden age” in the countries’ relationship. But since then Trump’s growing rapport with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has caused...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 15Japan Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday , sparking debate on gender rolesTakaichi of Japan stated that household chores and makeup extend her workday, initiating a discussion about gender roles. This illuminates ongoing societal debates about work-life balance and gender expectations.stardem.com · United States
SCI & TECHOct 15Robots dance the ‘Macarena’ at Japan tech expoHumanoid robots were seen performing the “Macarena” at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 15Japan Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday , sparking debate on gender rolesJapanese politician Takaichi has stated that daily chores and makeup significantly extend her workday, initiating a public debate on gender roles. Her comments highlight the societal expectations placed on women.cecildaily.com · United States
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