Japan’s homegrown peppers can pack an unsuspecting punch
With names like "hawk's talons" and "lion's head," these popular peppers are a great way to eat more veggies with a kick.
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japantimes.co.jp
13.09.2026
Japan adopts measures to stamp out invasive longhorn beetle
"We will engage in systematic and wide-area pest control to enable its eradication in Japan," Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara said.
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japantimes.co.jp
12.09.2026
China threat erodes Japanese anger over U.S. bases ahead of vote
Voters in Okinawa have long bristled over hosting U.S. military bases, but a growing acceptance for a stronger military to counter threats from China is changing the calculus.
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japantimes.co.jp
12.09.2026
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
12.09.2026
Japan designates 18 regions as green transformation strategy areas
The ministry will support the regions by easing regulations on land use and providing subsidies, aiming to attract investment from Japan and abroad.
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japantimes.co.jp
12.09.2026
China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese visitors
The decision came after Japan introduced higher visa fees for foreign nationals in July.
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12.09.2026
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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cbsnews.com
11.09.2026
Koizumi says Japan not ruling out nuclear subs, days after U.S. offers positive view
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refused to rule out any options when it comes to nuclear submarines, as Tokyo looks to boost its defenses.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Ratio of Japanese singles seeking marriage drops below 80% for first time
The survey results highlighted a declining desire for marriage as more people see few benefits to tying the knot.
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11.09.2026
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they're testy about the colour shades.
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aljazeera.com
11.09.2026
Japan’s Digital Agency says personal information possibly leaked
No secondary damage, such as the misuse of the possibly leaked personal information, has been confirmed so far.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
U.S. women arrested over smuggling of $1 million worth of cannabis into Japan
One suspect claimed she was motivated by the idea of a free trip to Japan.
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11.09.2026
Sentiment turns positive among big Japanese firms in July-September
Stronger semiconductor-related demand and more customers at hotels and restaurants were reported in the business survey conducted by the government.
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11.09.2026
25 years on, father of Japanese 9/11 victim continues to grieve
"My sorrow and anger will persist until I die," said Kazusada Sumiyama, who lost his son to the terrorist attacks.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Japan to promote AI-powered agriculture in Hokkaido with special zones
In the special zones, autonomous tractors will be allowed to travel on public roads without a driver when moving in a convoy.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Mercury’s radius has shrunk by over 10 kilometers, Japanese team finds
A spacecraft from the Japan-Europe joint exploration mission BepiColombo is set to arrive on Mercury in November.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated
Only Iceland, Norway and Japan have conducted commercial whaling in recent years, according to the International Whaling Commission's catch list.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Japanese startup bets Iron Man-inspired homes can beat humanoids
MW aims to sell its first robot-equipped home in Tokyo by 2028 and build as many as 10,000 units a year by 2035.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Japan’s producer price gains stay elevated, backing BOJ hikes
The measure of input prices for Japanese firms rose 7.6% in August from a year earlier, the Bank of Japan has reported.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
How 9/11 changed Japan’s approach to security forever
The attack triggered new precedents in overseas activities that became enshrined in law and led to the deepening of ties with foreign partners.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026