Japan’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Forecast: Early Start, Tokyo Peak March 26 and Kyoto March 31
March 3, 2026
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South Korea Invokes Telecoms Law to Crack Down on AI Fake News—A Test Case with Lessons for Japan
March 3, 2026
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Russia’s Advance in Ukraine Slows to Two-Year Low as Kyiv Notches Local Gains: AFP Analysis Citing ISW/CTP
March 3, 2026
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Asahikawa Bridge Death Case: Trial of Riko Uchida to Open May 25 as Court Weighs Intent, Conspiracy; Co-Defendant Got 23 Years
March 3, 2026
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Rilakkuma Sticker Frenzy Overwhelms San-X Shop as “Bonbon Drop” Boom Forces Sales Pause Across Japan
March 3, 2026
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“It feels like I’m always being scolded at home”: Five patterns that make husbands in Japan more likely to cheat—and how couples can fix them
March 1, 2026
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Sapporo Police Re-Arrest Chinese Couple in Alleged IT Subsidy Fraud; Third Business Owner Also Arrested
February 25, 2026
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Pakistan’s Police Hit in Twin Attacks; TTP Claims Responsibility as Japan Assesses Security Implications
February 25, 2026
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U.S.–Iran Tensions Surge as Warships Mass; Japan Braces for Energy and Security Ripples Ahead of Pivotal 26th Talks
February 25, 2026
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Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un, vows unwavering China–North Korea ties as Tokyo gauges regional impact
February 23, 2026
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NYT: Trump Weighs “Two-Step” Iran Strikes as Geneva Nuclear Talks Near, Raising Stakes for Japan’s Energy Security
February 23, 2026
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Trump to Visit China March 31–April 2; Japan Seeks to Shape Talks with Pre-Trip White House Summit
February 21, 2026
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No Public Viewing: Netflix Rules Block Sports Bars from Screening WBC 2026 in Japan
February 21, 2026
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Japan’s Consumer Watchdog Warns: ¥2,980 “Roadside Service” Led to a ¥66,000 Bill — What Drivers Should Do First
February 21, 2026
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Japan’s Genkan Playbook: Why Your Entryway Smells—and Quick Fixes You Can Do in 24 Hours
February 20, 2026
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