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Illuminated Woljeonggyo Bridge at blue hour , in Gyeongju , South Korea .

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North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile Towards Sea, Japan Reports

The missile launch marks the second such event in under a week amid rising tensions ahead of planned South Korea-US military drills.

Aug 11, 2026, 11:42 PM South China Morning Post World

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Burma, Japanese invasion currency,10 rupees (1942-44)

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Japan Explores Internet Voting for Citizens Abroad Amid Mail-In Ballot Challenges

The Japanese government and lawmakers consider online voting to address postal delays and short campaign periods affecting overseas voters.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 11, 2026, 4:31 PM

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Japan’s CEOs Experience Reduced Direct Access to Prime Minister Takaichi

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi favors meetings with industry groups over individual company leaders, marking a shift from previous administrations.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 11, 2026, 3:07 AM

The Seven Sisters , a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.

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Japan’s Top Three Banks Increase Foreign Currency Liquidity Buffers to $1.25 Trillion

MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho prepare for potential sudden dollar demand amid escalating tensions in Iran.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 5:19 AM

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth meets with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense is Shinjirō Koizumi and Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines Gilbert Teodoro Jr. at the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 1, 2025. ADMM+ is an annual high-level ASEAN engagement that promotes regional peace and stability through dialogue and defense cooperation. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Japan Urged to Accelerate Defence Buildup Amid Rising Regional Threats

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calls for urgent enhancement of Japan's defence capabilities as tensions with China, North Korea, and Russia escalate.

CNA Latest News | Aug 7, 2026, 11:50 PM

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Japan Urged to Accelerate Defence Buildup Amid Rising Regional Threats

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calls for heightened urgency as government white paper highlights threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.

CNA Latest News | Aug 7, 2026, 10:20 PM

<a href=" http://whowhatwhy.org/2017/03/27/fbi-cant-tell-trump-russia/ " rel="nofollow">whowhatwhy.org/2017/03/27/fbi-cant-tell-trump-russia/</a> March 2017 A two-month WhoWhatWhy investigation has revealed an important reason the FBI may be facing undisclosed obstacles to revealing what it knows to the public or to lawmakers. This investigation also may explain why the FBI, which was very public about its probe of Hillary Clinton’s emails, never disclosed its investigation of the Trump campaign prior to the election, even though we now know that it commenced last July.

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US and Japan Coordinate Intervention to Support Yen Amid Historic Decline

A rare joint effort by Washington and Tokyo aims to stabilize the yen after it hit a 40-year low against the US dollar, with concerns over global financial impacts.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 8:01 AM

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North Korea Threatens Japan Over Military Expansion, Vows Additional Military Options

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accuses Japan of transforming into a war state amid Tokyo's military buildup and warns Pyongyang will respond with new military measures.

CNA Latest News | Aug 5, 2026, 3:43 AM

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Three Lions Die from Suspected Heatstroke at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park Amid Record Summer Heat

Japan’s Tama Zoological Park has suspended its lion exhibit and enhanced cooling measures after three lionesses died during an unusually hot and humid summer.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 6:56 AM

Kumamoto Castle , Kumamoto , Kumamoto prefecture , Japan

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Elderly Woman Dies of Heat Stroke While Sheltering in Car After Kumamoto Earthquake

The death highlights growing concerns over heat-related illnesses amid high temperatures following the magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 9:24 AM

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Japan’s Ruling Party MPs Form Group to Protect $2.1 Billion Trading Card Market

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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Death Toll from Japan Earthquake Rises to 34

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

Sanae Takaichi in a photo with a Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Matsushima Midori

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Explosion Rips Through Kumamoto’s Aeon Mall Following Japan’s Earthquake

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 AM

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Incoming US Chamber Executive Calls for Flexibility on Japan’s $550 Billion US Investment Pledge

Joshua Walker emphasizes the need for a mutually beneficial arrangement to sustain Japan's investment initiative beyond the Trump administration.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 10:47 PM

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Japan Becomes Net Importer of Petrochemicals Amid Naphtha Price Surge

Rising naphtha prices due to the Iran conflict have shifted Japan’s petrochemical strategy towards increased imports from China and South Korea.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 9:17 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Research shows that the locked zone along Japan’s deadliest fault line is not permanent, challenging efforts to forecast future megaquakes and tsunamis.

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Japanese Study Reveals Shifting Locked Zones in Nankai Trough, Complicating Megaquake Predictions

Research shows that the locked zone along Japan’s deadliest fault line is not permanent, challenging efforts to forecast future megaquakes and tsunamis.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 9:08 AM

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Japan’s PayPay and Seven & i Holdings Near Deal to Merge Loyalty Programs

SoftBank-backed PayPay and Seven & i Holdings are finalizing plans to integrate their customer data, aiming to create a loyalty program with a combined user base of 100 million.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 4:24 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The Japan Meteorological Agency issues widespread heatstroke alerts amid deadly heatwave, introducing a new warning term for extreme temperatures.

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Japan Faces ‘Cruelly Hot Days’ as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C

The Japan Meteorological Agency issues widespread heatstroke alerts amid deadly heatwave, introducing a new warning term for extreme temperatures.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 12:02 PM

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Japan to Create Senior Role to Boost Global Tech Standards Amid AI and Chip Challenges

The Japanese government plans a new senior position to coordinate efforts in promoting domestic technology as international standards, aiming to support growth in AI and semiconductor sectors.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 10:33 PM

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Japan’s Maglev Train Project Faces Calls for Clear Timeline After Years of Delays

Despite recent local approvals, municipalities seek clarity on the completion date of Japan’s ultrafast Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line connecting Tokyo and Nagoya.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 6:31 PM

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Japan’s Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Plant Faces Potential 28th Delay

The completion of Japan’s nuclear fuel reprocessing plant may be postponed beyond fiscal 2026 due to challenges in liquid waste processing before startup.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 5:24 PM

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