Yokohama prosecutors indict 19-year-old ex-boyfriend in Sagamihara high school killing; name disclosed under Japan’s “specified juvenile” law
September 4, 2026
98
North Korea Drops ‘Peaceful Unification’ From Party Charter, Codifies Kim Jong Un’s Expanded Powers, Seoul Think Tank Says
September 4, 2026
124
Tesla Launches Steering‑Wheel‑Free ‘CyberCab’ in Austin, Turning Up the Robotaxi Heat—Japan Watches Closely
September 4, 2026
98
Japan Warns of Summer Surge in Mobile Battery Fires as Cases Quadruple in Four Years
August 25, 2026
111
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
94
Korea FA accused of illicit ‘hospitality’ for foreign referees; 2012 match led by Japanese officials cited in reports
August 8, 2026
124
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
176
TOKIO’s Shigeru Joshima Moonlights as Shoten’s Zabuton Carrier in 60th-Anniversary Broadcast
July 30, 2026
154
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
164
Trump Halts New Attacks on Iran, Opening a Window for Talks—and Raising Key Energy Security Questions for Japan
July 30, 2026
141
Google Chrome Patches 433 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Flaws; Japan Users Urged to Update Now
July 3, 2026
152
Iran and Oman Weigh “Service Fees” in the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Objects as Japan Monitors Its Energy Lifeline
June 25, 2026
139
Iran’s Guards Claim Hormuz ‘Re-Closure’ After Israel–Hezbollah Flare-Up; U.S. Disputes Blockade as Japan Weighs Energy Risk
June 21, 2026
147
China and Russia Align on “Fair International Order,” Issue Rare Direct Criticism of Japan’s Defense Buildup
May 21, 2026
168
“No world‑class” for Japan? European ratings spark backlash as Samurai Blue set sights on 2026
May 21, 2026
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