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Japan: Two killed in bear attacks amid rising encounters

Two people were killed in separate bear attacks in Japan on Friday, police and local media reported on Saturday. The incidents occurred as authorities warn of a growing number of bear sightings and attacks across the country, including in residential areas. One of the victims, a mushroom picker, was......

Japan Election: Takaichi seeks historic gender parity in government

Nationalist politician Sanae Takaichi, a frontrunner in the race to lead Japan’s ruling party, pledged on Monday to significantly improve gender parity within her government. Her proposal aims to reach a “Scandinavian-level” representation of women, challenging Japan’s traditionally......

Japanese prime minister's resignation sparks stock market surge amid hopes for economic stimulus

The resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has triggered a rally in Asian markets, driven by optimism over potential fiscal stimulus under his successor. The announcement overshadowed weaker-than-expected Chinese export data, as investors shifted focus to the likelihood of more accommodative......

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign after election defeats

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation, less than a year after taking office, following consecutive electoral setbacks that have weakened his leadership. The centrist politician faced two significant defeats since last autumn, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party......

Japan and US finalize tariff deal to lower auto import duties by end of September

Japan and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a trade deal to reduce tariffs on Japanese automobile imports. The agreement, which aims to lower duties from the current 27.5% to 15%, is expected to take effect by the end of September, pending the issuance of an executive order by the US president. Final......

Tokyo records unprecedented 10 straight days of 35°C heat

Tokyo has logged its tenth consecutive day of temperatures reaching 35°C or more, setting a historic record, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on Wednesday. The streak, which began earlier this month, marks the first time such heat has been recorded since data collection began in......

South Korea and US strengthen ties in summit focused on economic and regional cooperation

South Korea’s presidential office has hailed President Lee Jae-myung’s summit with US President Donald Trump as a pivotal step toward reinforcing trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Held at the White House on August 25, the meeting underscored the importance......

Japanese city proposes limits on smartphone use

The city of Toyoake, located in Aichi Prefecture in central Japan, has unveiled a proposal recommending a maximum of two hours of smartphone use per day outside of work and school hours. The draft ordinance, revealed on Friday, aims to address the negative effects of excessive phone use on physical and......

Japan reaffirms stance against Polisario at TICAD-9 meetings

Japan has unequivocally reiterated its non-recognition of the Polisario Front during the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held in Yokohama. At the opening of the senior officials' meeting, the head of the Japanese delegation stated that......

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