Japanese reconnaissance drone goes missing off Tottori
An apparent piece of the drone was spotted floating in the sea off the coast of Tottori Prefecture by the Japan Coast Guard, NHK reported.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
Japan considers defense spending worth 3.5% of GDP after U.S. pressure
Japanese defense officials have already signaled a willingness to sharply increase defense spending in meetings with their U.S. counterparts.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
As cases rise, Japan moves to step up measures against human trafficking
The move to step up measures against labor and sexual exploitation comes amid a rise in identified victims.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
SoftBank-backed SB Energy aims to raise $500 million from Japan for U.S. IPO
Proceeds will be used to develop and build infrastructure including data centers and power plants.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
Number of centenarians in Japan top 100,000 for first time
The number of centenarians in Japan reached 107,677 this year, up 7,914 from last year. Nearly all of them — 94,298 — were women.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
Japan’s economic comeback faces hardest BOJ test in a generation
Amid pressure from the U.S., chronic yen weakness and inflation, the Bank of Japan looks set to raise rates for the third time in less than 10 months.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
Japanese feminist theater troupe fights misogyny in ‘cute’ Gothic Lolita fashion
With Gothic Lolita dresses and confrontational performances, TremendousCircus gives survivors a stage to reclaim their voices.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
As Japan’s cities get denser, could greener rooftops replace lost gardens?
At a recent symposium, architects explored why Japan's rooftops remain underused — and what could happen if that changed.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
Japanese lawmakers seek out renewed dialogue in Beijing
A delegation arrived Sunday, weeks after a smaller group made the first such visit since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan last year.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.09.2026
Star Japanese novelist jumps from killer thrillers to children’s books
Asako Yuzuki, famous for thrillers like Butter, pivots to children's literature with her new book, "Mari the Unwonderful Witch."
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japantimes.co.jp
14.09.2026
Pay to ghost your boss: Japan's resignation business
Resignation agencies in Japan help employees leave their jobs seamlessly in just 15 minutes. Young people are especially eager to use their services.
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dw.com
14.09.2026
Gold bars increasingly used in scams in Japan
Gold bar scam losses amounted to ¥8.13 billion in Japan in the first half of 2026, already topping the ¥6.02 billion lost in all of last year.
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japantimes.co.jp
14.09.2026
Gold bars increasingly used in scams in Japan
Gold bar scam losses amounted to ¥8.13 billion in Japan in the first half of 2026, already topping the ¥6.02 billion lost in all of last year.
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japantimes.co.jp
14.09.2026
Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election
Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.
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aljazeera.com
14.09.2026
Japanese megabanks roll out new services to tap lucrative SME market
The segment is equivalent to 2.5 times the amount of lending to large corporations.
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japantimes.co.jp
14.09.2026
Japanese real estate developers boosting data center projects
According to the communications ministry, the data center-related market in Japan is expected to exceed ¥5 trillion in 2028.
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japantimes.co.jp
14.09.2026
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economiesEconomics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to TrumpCentral ba
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theguardian.com
13.09.2026
Canada hopes for more cooperation with Japan via GCAP
The Canadian ambassador to Japan said that his country can contribute in the areas of aircraft, mission control systems, radar and satellite tech.
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japantimes.co.jp
13.09.2026
Diving into Japan’s art scene, one fair at a time
Usually bringing together hundreds of artists and galleries in one place, art fairs remove the distance, making viewing and comparing a vast array of artworks possible.
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japantimes.co.jp
13.09.2026
Japan has few cards to play one month after Putin’s isle visit
Tokyo has been unable to devise a strong response given Japan's need for oil and natural gas from Russia as war rages in the Middle East.
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japantimes.co.jp
13.09.2026