Yokohama prosecutors indict 19-year-old ex-boyfriend in Sagamihara high school killing; name disclosed under Japan’s “specified juvenile” law
September 4, 2026
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North Korea Drops ‘Peaceful Unification’ From Party Charter, Codifies Kim Jong Un’s Expanded Powers, Seoul Think Tank Says
September 4, 2026
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Tesla Launches Steering‑Wheel‑Free ‘CyberCab’ in Austin, Turning Up the Robotaxi Heat—Japan Watches Closely
September 4, 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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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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Korea FA accused of illicit ‘hospitality’ for foreign referees; 2012 match led by Japanese officials cited in reports
August 8, 2026
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All-New Nissan Elgrand Books 6,000 Orders in Japan; Wait Times Hit Six Months as Buyers Choose Driving Dynamics Over Cheaper Alphard
August 3, 2026
182
TOKIO’s Shigeru Joshima Moonlights as Shoten’s Zabuton Carrier in 60th-Anniversary Broadcast
July 30, 2026
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Japan’s Cleaning Pros Share How to Stop Laundry’s “Zombie Odor”: Fast-Dry Arch Hanging, Airflow Hacks, and Smart Wash Tips
July 30, 2026
169
Trump Halts New Attacks on Iran, Opening a Window for Talks—and Raising Key Energy Security Questions for Japan
July 30, 2026
146
Google Chrome Patches 433 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Flaws; Japan Users Urged to Update Now
July 3, 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’s Guards Claim Hormuz ‘Re-Closure’ After Israel–Hezbollah Flare-Up; U.S. Disputes Blockade as Japan Weighs Energy Risk
June 21, 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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“No world‑class” for Japan? European ratings spark backlash as Samurai Blue set sights on 2026
May 21, 2026
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