After Kumamoto Quake, Japan’s Insurers Fast-Track Claims with Remote Command Centers and Smart Maps
August 30, 2026
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Trump says he ordered Pentagon to sharply reduce U.S.–South Korea drills, putting regional deterrence—and Japan’s planning—in focus
August 17, 2026
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War, Courts and Ballots: Why Netanyahu Keeps Fighting—and the Ripple Effects for Japan
August 13, 2026
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Iran Ties Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to U.S. Compensation as Oman Talks Advance; Japan Weighs Energy Risk
August 9, 2026
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China Criticizes Japan’s Debate on Three Non‑Nuclear Principles at Hiroshima Anniversary, Raising Tensions Over Deterrence and History
August 9, 2026
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Kumamoto Reopens: Retail and Dining Resume Swiftly as Automakers Tweak Output After July 28 Quake
August 4, 2026
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China’s Drip-Feed Export Controls: A Calculated Pressure Play—and the High Stakes for Japan
July 30, 2026
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U.S. to Hit Generic Drugs with 100% Tariff After Two-Year Grace; Japan Weighs Risks—and Openings
July 22, 2026
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Trump Hopes for Early End to Ukraine War After Calls With Putin and Zelensky at NATO Summit in Turkey
July 8, 2026
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Opaque detentions in China unsettle Japanese businesses in Dalian as rare earths controls tighten
June 25, 2026
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Iran and Oman Weigh “Service Fees” in the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Objects as Japan Monitors Its Energy Lifeline
June 25, 2026
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Iran and Israel Trade Missile Fire Before Sudden Pause as Trump Urges Immediate Ceasefire
June 9, 2026
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FT: Xi reportedly lashed out over PM Takaichi’s defense build-up as Trump backed Japan; China denies tense exchange
May 26, 2026
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China and Russia Align on “Fair International Order,” Issue Rare Direct Criticism of Japan’s Defense Buildup
May 21, 2026
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Gunshots Reported at Philippine Senate as ICC-Targeted Senator Stays Inside; Standoff Reverberates Across the Region
May 14, 2026
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