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Japan faces a significant increase in badminton shuttlecock prices amid a shortage of feathers in China, a key supplier in the region.
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Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto has opened temporary housing for evacuees and their pets following a powerful earthquake that struck southern Japan.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:42 AM
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers launch a group to promote and regulate the booming trading card industry amid growing domestic and international demand.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:42 AM
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The US Treasury joined Japan in efforts to bolster the yen, conducting currency purchases amid the yen's near 40-year low.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 AM
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Japan's Seven & i Holdings announces a major capital infusion from SoftBank Corp. and other investors aimed at transforming its convenience store operations.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 12:09 AM
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A significant labor shortage is impeding Japan's efforts to update its nuclear energy infrastructure, with 70% of companies in the sector reporting difficulty in securing enough personnel.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 7:24 PM
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The plan to lower the consumption tax on food has raised concerns about Japan's fiscal discipline and social security funding.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 9:33 AM
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Japan has forced residents to seek shelter in their vehicles.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 5:58 AM
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed 34 people and seriously injured six others, with authorities warning of further aftershocks.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 4:26 AM
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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region has killed at least 34 people and displaced 9,000, with survivors enduring harsh conditions amid a heat stroke alert.
ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Liu Jinsong, former director-general of the Asian Affairs Department at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been replaced following a diplomatic incident with Japan.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 6:22 PM
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Japan records a second consecutive monthly trade deficit in June, while the Philippines experiences a growing monthly deficit, reflecting the economic pressures from high energy costs and regional instability.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 6:45 AM
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to reduce the sales tax on food from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, aiming to ease living costs amid concerns over Japan's fiscal health.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 5:22 AM
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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan has left tens of thousands without essential services, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses during a punishing summer heatwave.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 5:12 AM
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Higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions have led Japan's government to reduce its economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year, while projecting a budget surplus return in 2027.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 3:01 AM
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Asian countries, including Japan, are increasingly relying on Canadian crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline as uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz grows.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:29 AM
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A powerful earthquake has caused widespread destruction across southern Japan, damaging temples, shopping centers, and industrial facilities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:16 PM
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A strong earthquake has hit Kumamoto, Japan, resulting in structural damage, injuries, and fears of multiple fatalities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 10:36 PM
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Recent missile tests and joint drills near Japan have raised concerns in Tokyo, prompting discussions on enhancing Pacific Ocean security.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 28, 2026, 9:31 PM
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A powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan on July 28, 2026, triggering an explosion at a local mall and causing multiple building collapses and fires.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 28, 2026, 6:46 PM
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Two powerful earthquakes hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, triggering building collapses, fires, and multiple casualties, with rescue operations underway.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 2:38 PM
business
Despite unease in financial markets, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi insists her expansive economic strategy will bolster Japan's economy without triggering excessive spending.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
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Japan hosts 60,000 U.S. troops, co-produces advanced missile systems, and deepens defense cooperation to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 9:12 AM
business
IMD highlights the importance of secure public finances and business adaptability for Japan's global competitiveness.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 3:11 AM