LNG market faces extended Hormuz outage, Japanese shipper says
The disruption has pushed Asian spot LNG prices to their highest level since 2022, with the potential for further gains as winter approaches.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Japan's Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
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bbc.co.uk
16.09.2026
Drop in Chinese visitors drives decline in Japan’s inbound tourism in August
Japan received 3.1 million foreign visitors in August, down 9.6% from last year, according to estimates from the Japan National Tourism Organization.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
‘Vivant’ Tops Asia Streaming Chart, First Japanese Drama to Lead, Report Finds
TBS drama “Vivant” outdrew every other streaming title across Asia last month, excluding China and India, becoming the first Japanese show to top ampd Analytics’ regional monthly ranking since the mea
Culture
variety.com
16.09.2026
From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward
Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.
World
euronews.com
16.09.2026
Over 60% of Japanese companies face problems without more foreign workers: survey
In nursing and healthcare, 93.8% of employers said not hiring more foreign workers would cause problems.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Pickle-flavored tart? AI inspires Japan’s convenience stores
For customers tired of the usual egg sandwiches and rice balls, major chains are turning to AI to develop products, including some unexpected flavors.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Chinese defense chief warns against militarism, historical revisionism in veiled jab at Japan
Defense Minister Dong Jun's remarks at the Xiangshan Forum came days after a rare visit to Beijing by a delegation of Japanese lawmakers.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Japan’s pork and egg prices surge as inflation continues to bite
The average retail price of pork loin this month came to ¥293 per 100 grams, hitting the highest level since the survey began in August 2003.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Japan’s Jera looks to pivot LNG buying muscle into global sales
The country's largest power producer imports liquefied natural gas primarily for domestic consumption.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Cate Blanchett to Attend Tokyo Festival for Japan Premiere of Displacement Film Fund Shorts
Cate Blanchett will travel to Tokyo for the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films backed by the Displacement Film Fund will receive their Japan premieres. Blanc
Culture
variety.com
16.09.2026
China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Eisuke Mori, Japan’s Lower House chief, discuss energy
During their meeting in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president expressed gratitude for Japan's consistent support since Russia's invasion began in 2022.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Japan’s export growth stays solid as shipments of chips jump
The value of exports rose 19.3% from a year earlier, slowing from a 23.2% gain in July, the Finance Ministry reported.
World
japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Cash-strapped Japanese monks turn to investing as inflation worsens
A growing wave of temple owners turning to financial markets as costs for the upkeep are soaring and the country's Buddhist population is falling.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Cash-strapped Japanese monks turn to investing as inflation worsens
A growing wave of temple owners turning to financial markets as costs for the upkeep are soaring and the country's Buddhist population is falling.
World
japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
Amid Japan’s immigration squeeze, foreign residents ask: Should we stay?
Tighter visa rules and a weak yen have many foreign nationals pondering whether it's time to leave their adopted country.
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japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
Tech
techcrunch.com
15.09.2026
Nakamura Yuri, Japanese-Korean Actor Known for ‘Romantics Anonymous’ and ‘Pacchigi! Love & Peace,’ Dies at 44
Nakamura Yuri, the Japanese-Korean actor known for Netflix series “Romantics Anonymous,” died on Sept. 1 from rectal cancer. She was 44. Her agency, Alpha Agency, confirmed the news on Sept. 14. Born
Culture
variety.com
15.09.2026
More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
Figures show 88% of the centenarians are women as the population continues to age and shrink.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.09.2026