After Kumamoto Quake, Japan’s Insurers Fast-Track Claims with Remote Command Centers and Smart Maps
August 30, 2026
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Backlash in Japan after YouTuber’s “slanted-eye” gesture toward K-pop star ATEEZ’s San; apology posted amid cross-border criticism
August 29, 2026
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Japan orders Tokai Kisen to dismiss safety and operations chiefs after on-duty drinking; tougher sanctions under review
August 29, 2026
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10-Second ¥200m Watch Heist at Nakano Broadway Puts LUUP E‑Scooters Under Scrutiny as Tokyo Police Arrest Two
August 28, 2026
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Japan Warns of Summer Surge in Mobile Battery Fires as Cases Quadruple in Four Years
August 25, 2026
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Hounded on a Rural Kanto Road: Rookie Rider’s Ordeal Spotlights Japan’s Tough Anti–Road-Rage Law and Safety Playbook
August 25, 2026
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Four Track Workers Killed Despite Multiple Lookouts: Tobu Cites Daytime-Work Rule After Spacia X Collision at Shin-Kanuma
August 22, 2026
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Acts Withdraw From Tokyo’s Debut ‘POP GALAXY’ Idol Festival, Citing Stage Safety and Setup Concerns
August 16, 2026
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Minor Injuries After Ground-Level Burst at Yamagata’s Prestigious Akagawa Fireworks Competition
August 16, 2026
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Hokkaido Arrest After Children Left Alone for Over Two Days: Community Tip Triggers Swift Police Action in Hokuto
August 11, 2026
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Dave Roberts urges caution for Shohei Ohtani as Japanese superstar plays through knee inflammation
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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Japan urges responsible feeding on “Rabbit Island” as boars drawn by leftovers begin preying on rabbits
August 8, 2026
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KDDI Defies Gravity: Price Hikes, Lower Churn and Rising ARPU as au–UQ mobile–povo Strategy Pays Off
August 8, 2026
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Moscow Restaurant Blast Kills Five; Daughter of Russian Aerospace Forces Chief Reportedly Injured
August 4, 2026
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