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Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall
Typhoon Dolphin slams into Japan's Okinawa before tracking toward China.
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41 independently sourced, verified news trends involving Japan.
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Hospital Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Mid-Surgery
Viral video footage captures the exact moment a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes a hospital in Japan mid-surgery.
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EXCLUSIVE: Bessent's 'to do' list: buy $5-10 billion worth of Japanese yen, Reuters photo shows
A leaked document featuring Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent details a potential $5–10 billion US intervention to purchase Japanese yen.
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Major quake hits southern Japan, workers missing after mall blast
A fresh‑start mall in Kumamoto collapses moments after a powerful quake shakes southern Japan, leaving workers missing and dozens injured.
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The sting in the tail of Japan’s lost decades
Japan’s new fiscal turn could revive growth but risks sparking a currency shock
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Rockstar clarifies which GTA 6 pre-order download codes are going to be region-locked, and how that is going to affect the game in your country
Rockstar Games is clarifying region-lock restrictions for GTA 6 pre-order download codes as some players face access issues.
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Middle East oil producers seek Strait of Hormuz alternatives as the U.S.-Iran war escalates
Middle East oil producers are actively pursuing pipeline and transit alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
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Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters
Japan has issued a formal protest following rare live-fire military exercises conducted by a Chinese warship within its Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Japan ‘cannot avoid’ nuclear weapons debate, defense chief Koizumi says
Japan's defense chief Koizumi asserts the nation cannot avoid a debate on nuclear weapons, sparking domestic and international friction.
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Could That Museum Visit Help You Live Longer?
Recent research suggests that regular participation in cultural activities, such as visiting museums and cinemas, may be linked to a slower aging process.
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Japan Criminalizes Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push
Japan's parliament has enacted new legislation that criminalizes the desecration of the national flag, sparking debate over constitutional rights.
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Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor?
Japan’s Imperial House faces a succession crisis as political debate intensifies over restrictive inheritance laws that exclude women from the throne.
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Japan is building a new intelligence agency with help from the West
Japan is establishing its first centralized intelligence agency since World War II with support from Western partners.
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Rescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suit
Researchers are outfitting cyborg cockroaches with 3D-printed diving suits to assist in disaster search and rescue operations.
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Japan’s top pension fund likely to brush off political pressure
Japan's $1.8 trillion pension fund faces conflicting pressures to increase domestic holdings and alternative investments amid currency concerns.
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Japan successfully launches and lands reusable rocket
Japan's space agency has successfully completed the first test flight and landing of its experimental reusable rocket prototype.
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Japan 20-36 Ireland: Scoreline flattered Irish admits 'relieved' head coach Andy Farrell
Ireland secures a bonus-point victory over Japan in the 2026 Nations Championship, though head coach Andy Farrell describes the result as flattering.
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Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan has successfully completed the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket prototype, the RV-X.
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Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Typhoon Bavi has triggered the evacuation of over 2 million people as it moves across East Asia toward China.
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Taiwan, Japan and south-eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
East Asia is on high alert as Super Typhoon Bavi moves toward China, Japan, and Taiwan following deadly landslides in the Philippines.
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Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 30-year high on debt fears
Japan's benchmark bond yields have reached a 30-year peak, drawing global attention to the nation's fiscal stability and debt management.
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Cosmic Conjoined Twins, Caught on Camera
New images from the Hayabusa-2 probe confirm that asteroid Torifune is a contact binary, a two-part structure resembling conjoined space rocks.
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Japan space probe skims asteroid in test for planetary defense
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe has successfully completed a flyby of asteroid Torifune to test critical planetary defense technology.
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Converting car plants to make military drones will fail, warns Japan defence titan
A Japanese defense titan warns that converting automobile plants for military drone production is an unsustainable strategy.
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Micron Breaks Ground on $9 Billion Plant Expansion in Japan
Micron has begun a multi-billion dollar expansion of its chip manufacturing facilities in Japan to meet the growing demand for AI memory.
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Modi, Japan PM condemn Pakistan-backed terror, call for action against LeT, JeM
India and Japan are strengthening defense, economic, and security ties as Japanese PM Takaichi and PM Modi confront shared regional challenges.
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Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix shares tumble over 7% as chip rout spreads from Wall Street
Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have fallen over 7% as an AI chip selloff spreads from Wall Street to Asian markets.
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Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China
Mercosur is pivoting toward Asian markets, initiating economic partnership talks with Japan and exploring trade deals with China.
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Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, enter World Cup last 16
Brazil secures a spot in the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic late victory over Japan.
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'C'mon queen!': Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono inspired by 'Kill Bill'
Naomi Osaka has captured attention at Wimbledon with a kimono-inspired walk-on look that blends Japanese heritage with cinematic style.
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China Blacklists More Japan Entities as Takaichi Feud Deepens
China has expanded its export control list to include 20 Japanese entities amid deepening tensions involving Takaichi.
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Major airline announces daily flights from California to Japan amid surging demand
Major airline adds daily California to Japan flights due to surging demand
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Portugal vs. Colombia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks from expert on 25-13 run
World Cup 2026 fever intensifies as the Round of 32 unfolds with high-stakes matchups and expert predictions.
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United Airlines Passenger Goes Nuts On Flight Crew as Plane Gets Diverted: Video
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai was diverted to Japan following a passenger's disruptive behavior toward the crew.
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Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan
Japan is facing a rare double-storm scenario as two tropical systems bring flooding, landslides, and flight disruptions across the country.
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Professor Willow’s Birthday Research
Pokémon GO is celebrating Professor Willow's birthday with a dedicated research event and a special companion Pikachu.
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Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan
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Xi Pressures Takaichi By Throttling Key Mineral Exports to Japan
China detains Japanese citizens amid rare earth export restrictions
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Brilliant Belgian Royal Tiaras at Tonight’s Japanese State Banquet
Belgian royal family hosts Japanese emperor and empress for state visit
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2026 World Cup Bracket, Standings, Projections: USA in Round of 32, Who Else Might Advance?
2026 World Cup knockout rounds underway, teams advancing and exiting
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China shows aircraft carrier’s “dangerous” encounter with Japanese warship
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier involved in 'dangerous' encounter with Japanese warship