Japan returns wrongly collected remains to Kazakhstan and Myanmar
The move followed the revelation in 2019 that foreign people's remains had been confused with those of Japanese people detained in Russia after WWII.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
The hip side of Japan the tourists haven’t figured out yet
From faded resorts to kissaten and neon-lit bars, Showa Japan is finding new life among locals and visitors alike.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.09.2026
Imperial Japanese Army secretly considered martial law in 1945, document says
The considerations were made during the final stages of World War II amid concerns that U.S. air raids would severely disrupt public order.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.09.2026
Asian Games put spotlight on cricket’s growth in Japan
The ongoing Games and a historic contest against India are giving cricket an opportunity to add to its steady growth.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.09.2026
In first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label
Beijing has latched on to the clause in its row with Tokyo, insisting it remains legally binding and serves as safeguard of the postwar order.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.09.2026
Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label
China has used language in the United Nations charter to attack Japan as part of a broad pressure campaign that Tokyo wants Washington to help bring to an end.
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wsj.com
23.09.2026
Indonesia to develop earthquake early warning system with Japan’s help
Indonesia plans to conduct trial runs for the envisioned warning system in Jakarta and some other regions by 2030.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.09.2026
Flooded streets and rescues as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
Footage shows flooded streets in Japan after Typhoon Dujuan brings record rain near Tokyo, killing at least four, leaving six missing and thousands without power.
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euronews.com
22.09.2026
‘Disgraceful’: Did India bully umpires to win Japan T20 cricket match?
India survive a big scare against the hosts, beating them by two runs in a rain-hit T20 match in Sano, Japan.
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aljazeera.com
22.09.2026
Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says
Citing a Japanese official, the report said the two were among a 180-member delegation attending the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games that opened Saturday.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Flights cancelled, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
More than one million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan early Tuesday and hundreds of flights have been cancelled as Typhoon Dujuan brushed past Tokyo, bringing torrential rains, floodi
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france24.com
22.09.2026
Indonesia to develop earthquake early warning system with Japan’s help
Indonesia plans to conduct trial runs for the envisioned warning system in Jakarta and some other regions by 2030.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Typhoon Dujuan: at least two killed in Japan as thousands left without power
Storm triggers landslides and travel chaos while cutting off almost 50,000 homes from electricityTyphoon Dujuan has killed at least two people in Japan, while thousands of houses near Tokyo remained
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theguardian.com
22.09.2026
Japan takes Asian Games gold in swimming and karate
In the men's individual all-around gymnastics, Shinnosuke Oka took silver and Daiki Hashimoto won bronze behind China's Zhang Boheng.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Japan immigration agency to work more with other ministries on illegal foreign labor
According to the agency, more than 70% of foreign nationals who faced deportation procedures last year were found to have worked illegally.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
As the number of foreign drivers grows, Japan spreads awareness of road rules
From usage rules for expressways to drinking and driving laws, Japan is aiming to raise awareness among foreign motorists.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Iconic Japanese steam locomotive finishes major repairs after 6-year hiatus
The steam locomotive connecting Yamaguchi and Shimane prefectures will return to commercial operations Oct. 3.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Japan, U.S. and South Korea back Taiwan at trilateral meeting
The top diplomats of Japan, South Korea and the U.S. expressed support for the democratic island, days before a U.S.-China leaders' summit.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.09.2026
Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan with deadly floods, travel chaos near Tokyo
Storm is moving northeast away from Japan's eastern coast into the Pacific, leaving a path of destruction behind.
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aljazeera.com
22.09.2026
From <i>katsu</i> to <i>numa</i>: The language of Japan’s capsule-toy obsession
A casual hobby can quickly become a costly rabbit hole, introducing new rituals and a variety of vocabulary along the way.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026