Takaichi launches intelligence panel, eyeing Japan’s own CIA
"Strengthening Japan's intelligence capabilities is an urgent priority," Takaichi said at the end of a closed-door meeting of the 17-member panel.
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japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Tokyo rebuts Russia’s U.N. speech accusing Japan of militarization
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's remarks were "factually incorrect."
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japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses
Solar farms need good sunlight, access to the power grid and to be fairly close to residential areas. Many golf courses tick those boxes.
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japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Japanese police to use fake accounts to fight <i>tokuryū</i> crime
Under a new system, officers will pose as sellers and respond to online solicitations from criminal groups in order to trace flows of illicit funds.
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japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
The ins and outs of ETC cards for highways in Japan
With more expressways going cashless, the handy ETC card is becoming an essential add-on when renting or buying a car in Japan.
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japantimes.co.jp
28.09.2026
Japanese film ‘Muyou no Hito’ wins International Critics Award
The film "Muyou no Hito" will be released in Japan next January.
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27.09.2026
Japanese film ‘Muyou no Hito’ wins International Critics Award
The film "Muyou no Hito" will be released in Japan next January.
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27.09.2026
Chinese research ship spotted in Japan’s EEZ
The research ship Kexue was seen dropping what appeared to be a wire into the sea within the EEZ north of Ishigaki Island.
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27.09.2026
How students in Japan strive to escape the international school bubble
With a life spent outside the public school system, some students at international schools struggle to integrate into broader Japanese society.
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27.09.2026
Beyond fins, Japanese firms seeking new values in sharks
Their fins are prized in Chinese cuisine but many consumers do not know about other dining options.
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27.09.2026
Japan’s booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability
Emissions from the high-polluting tourism sector are hitting Japan's climate goals, but some destinations are finding their own climate solutions.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
South Korea holds nerve to win Asian Games basketball gold over Japan
Japan, backed by a noisy crowd in Nagoya, roared back to within two points late in the game until South Korea finally saw out the win.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
Japan’s LDP worried about fresh attention to money issue
Behind the concerns are Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's controversial appointments of two lawmakers involved in her LDP's slush fund scandal.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
As temperatures rise, Japan’s sake rice is feeling the heat
Scorching summers are changing the way sake rice performs in the brewery. Are new heat-resistant breeds the answer?
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japantimes.co.jp
27.09.2026
Yuki Kurihara, Japan’s 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold
Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.
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aljazeera.com
26.09.2026
11-year-old Japanese player Yuki Kurihara wins esports gold medal at the Asian Games
Yuki Kurihara of Japan has won a gold medal in esports at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan
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abcnews.com
26.09.2026
Japan wary China could use Trump-Xi summit to bolster narrative against Tokyo
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be seeking a call with U.S. President Donald Trump to dispel Tokyo's concerns.
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26.09.2026
Japan’s finance chief says Takaichi isn’t ‘reflationist’
The finance minister also reiterated her readiness to again support the yen and played down jitters over the recent gains in bond yields.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.09.2026
Yen rises as Japanese officials say weak currency is problem
The currency strengthened as much as 1.2%, the most since Sept. 7, to ¥156.94 per dollar on Friday, outperforming all of its Group-of-10 peers.
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26.09.2026
Japanese skateboarders grab gold at Asian Games
In swimming, Kodai Nishiono won the gold medal in the men's 200-meter backstroke.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.09.2026