Japan to require AI firms to disclose training data
A draft code has been drawn up amid growing concerns that texts and images may be used to train AI models without consent, potentially infringing on copyrights.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan starts planning language program for foreign residents
The program would also assist in helping residents understand local systems and rules, and is hoped to be trialed in fiscal 2028.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan mulls expert teams for cyberattack-hit local governments
The considerations come as difficulties rise in securing sufficient personnel and budgets for cybersecurity measures.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan’s migrant children: The hidden challenges of belonging
As Japan continues to debate migration, belonging is often framed as something migrants must eventually earn through adaptation and contribution.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan’s earnings surprise analysts to fuel bets for broad rally
Companies posted their largest earnings beat in five years despite soaring oil costs.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Deadly heat pushes Japan’s farmers to go nocturnal
Once-busy midday hours are now avoided by farmers as a mortal threat, replaced by after-dark work to protect crops, livestock and themselves.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Shrews may grow bigger snouts in winter to cope with cold air, scientists say
Study of long-clawed shrew skulls from Japan shows that while skulls get smaller in winter, snouts elongateHumans turn to heated blankets and fluffy socks to cope with winter, but long-clawed shrews h
Science
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Japan's Metaplanet Plants Its Flag in the US With $132M Bitcoin Treasury Deal
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Metaplanet Invades Saylor’s Home Turf. Couldn’t Japan Fund Its Bitcoin Ambitions?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills
Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
World
euronews.com
18.08.2026
Japan’s St Cousair buys another US jam maker
Finance
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18.08.2026
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies continu
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Japan explore circular economy cooperation
Azerbaijan
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18.08.2026
In Japan, the number of dead as a result of heavy rains has reached 13 people
13 people died as a result of heavy rains in Japan's Chiba prefecture.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Japan's JICA put ODA financing behind agricultural projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Japan and Australia defense chiefs tout ‘significant’ progress on high-energy laser
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the advances were a breakthrough not only for bilateral ties but also for Japan's own defense industry.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Russia summons Japanese envoy after Takaichi protests Putin’s visit to Etorofu
The island off the east coast of Hokkaido is one of four held by Russia that are known as the Northern Territories in Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Aging of hibakusha puts Nihon Hidankyo at crossroads
The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations plans to decide by next summer whether to dissolve or continue its activities.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026