Japan needs to protect its undersea lifelines
Japan's security rests not only on the ships and aircraft patrolling its waters and skies, but also the invisible network resting on the ocean floor.
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japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Japan delivers ‘strong protest’ to U.S. after marine arrested in Okinawa robbery-murder
The 20-year-old suspect, who has denied the charges, is suspected of killing a woman and stealing her backpack and wallet at a hotel in Naha.
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japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Japan sets record with 83 gold medals at Asian Games
The total surpassed the previous record of 78 gold medals won by Japan at the 1966 Bangkok Games.
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04.10.2026
‘Sando: The Art of the Japanese Sandwich’ elevates the humble bite
Paris-based chef Walter Ishizuka's new book uplifts classic recipes with entirely achievable fine-dining flourishes.
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04.10.2026
The man who gave tequila a shot in Japan
A meeting with Sean Connery set Ikuma Hayashi on the path to being an evangelist for Mexico's favorite spirit.
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04.10.2026
One bolt, ¥400,000: Why Japan’s Oshima ‘tsumugi’ silk costs a pretty penny
Prized for its rich blackness and stately designs, the fabric is a staple in the world of high-class kimono.
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03.10.2026
Video shows bear slamming into car in northern Japan
A brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother, approached the vehicle before running away
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euronews.com
02.10.2026
Tokai Kisen subject of Japan’s first-ever ship suspension order
Between January and June this year, the ministry conducted an extraordinary inspection of the company and found 13 cases of violations of the law.
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japantimes.co.jp
02.10.2026
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
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02.10.2026
Japan to require corporations to report details of beneficial owners
The government hopes to shed light on the activities of tokuryū criminal groups and gain insight into land ownership by foreign nationals.
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02.10.2026
Apollo to back $15 billion AI infrastructure project in Japan
The project, aimed at strengthening AI capacity, is expected to see capital deployed across land, power infrastructure, construction and computing.
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02.10.2026
Nishikori bows out for final time in Tokyo as crowd salutes Japanese trailblazer
The 36-year-old was the first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final, at the 2014 U.S. Open.
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02.10.2026
Regional banks in northern Japan to consider three-way merger
The move by three leading banks in neighboring prefectures is likely to send ripples through the industry, adding to a wave of consolidation.
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02.10.2026
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02.10.2026
Sunday in Japan: A Ugandan asylum seeker turns to filmmaking
Facing deportation from Japan, a Ugandan filmmaker makes a samurai film inspired by his own life.
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aljazeera.com
01.10.2026
Japan and Germany sign evacuation cooperation memorandum
Since 2024, Japan has established similar arrangements with South Korea, Australia, Canada, Britain and Brazil. Germany is the sixth partner country.
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japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
Japan mayor who took maternity leave named to Time’s list of most influential
Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, was named to the magazine's list of Most Influential Rising Stars.
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01.10.2026
Japan’s Kondo siblings capture gold in judo at Asian Games
Adding to Japan's ever-growing gold medal haul at the quadrennial sporting event, Sorato Anraku stood atop the men's boulder podium in sport climbing.
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japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
Japan officially overhauls permanent residency rules
The country finalized sweeping rule changes for its most coveted immigration status on Thursday, including higher income and language requirements.
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japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Japanese hospital performs world-first surgery using heart muscle stem cells
Sheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as iPS cells were transplanted into the heart of a patient in her 50s.
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japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026