Team Japan forced to look at alternate accommodation options at home Asian Games
Issues arose after organizers expected 15,000 athletes and officials for the Games, only for numbers to increase as new sports were added.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
Japan records fewer new HIV carriers and AIDS patients in 2025
The number of new HIV carriers fell by 38 to 624, the lowest in 20 years, while that of AIDS patients dropped by 66 to 266.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
Yaponiyadan Azərbaycana gətirilən dəniz duzunda uyğunsuzluq aşkarlanıb
Yaponiyadan idxal olunan "Aranami Samurai Salt" əmtəə nişanlı ədviyyatlı dəniz duzu məhsullarında uyğunsuzluq aşkarlanıb.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.09.2026
Tropical Storm Dujuan may hit Japan over upcoming Silver Week holiday
Rain is expected over the rare five-day holiday — an alignment that has not occurred in 11 years — putting a damper on vacation plans.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
Dominant China wary of host Japan in Asiad table tennis competition
The sport's superpower is looking to bring on younger talent with an eye on the 2028 Olympics.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
Japan debates creation of ‘special cities’ independent of prefectures
Some major cities say the proposed system would help them respond more effectively to population declines, among other regional challenges.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
Berkshire may boost Japan trading house holdings, Itochu says
The U.S. investment firm owns stakes of more than 10% in Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Mitsui, Marubeni and Itochu.
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japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026