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Japan land prices rise for fifth straight year
As of July 1, the nationwide average land price climbed 1.5% from a year earlier.
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Small fire occurs at Chubu Electric’s Hamaoka nuclear plant
The fire caused no injury or had no impact on the safety of the plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, the company said.
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Japan FSA to examine real estate lending risks as rates climb
Real estate is among a range of areas on the Financial Services Agency's watchlist for credit risks as lenders and borrowers adjust to highe
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Art, surveillance and the politics of memory in Southeast Asia
Moral policing and repression across SE Asia increasingly target artists, especially queer and trans creators, threatening cultural expressi
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Japanese reconnaissance drone goes missing off Tottori
An apparent piece of the drone was spotted floating in the sea off the coast of Tottori Prefecture by the Japan Coast Guard, NHK reported.
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Former Tokyo massage parlor operator given five years for employing Thai girl
Masayuki Hosono was found guilty of having the 12-year-old girl work at the parlor and having her perform sexual services.
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U.S. policies under Trump accelerate Europe’s push for space self-reliance
Europe's moves potentially herald a restructuring of the global space order, with changes that may be difficult to unwind after Trump leaves
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Japan considers defense spending worth 3.5% of GDP after U.S. pressure
Japanese defense officials have already signaled a willingness to sharply increase defense spending in meetings with their U.S. counterparts
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As cases rise, Japan moves to step up measures against human trafficking
The move to step up measures against labor and sexual exploitation comes amid a rise in identified victims.
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Australian minister says Canberra ‘on the same page’ as Ottowa on closer EU ties
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia "will take great interest" in Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's bid for a "unique a
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China’s new tech, national security exit rules take effect
The travel curbs bar citizens deemed a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country.
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Cambodia ‘playing the victim,’ Thailand tells global mediators
Both countries are involved in a United Nations-backed conciliation process to resolve a maritime dispute between them.
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Cabinet to approve outline of two-year consumption tax reduction for food products
The plan will form the basis of related bills set to be submitted to the autumn session of parliament to reduce the consumption tax from 8%
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Ousted Stars and Stripes publisher warns of rising attacks on press freedoms
Max Lederer, the ousted publisher of the U.S. military newspaper, says the paper's clashes with the Pentagon are emblematic of a larger batt
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U.S. backs new Pacific cable as China rivalry reshapes networks
The U.S. has been working to expand its role in building subsea cables, which carry nearly all international internet traffic.
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Lawmakers urge Takaichi to support ICC in her U.N. address
The lawmakers also asked the government to directly request to Washington that it withdraw sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane.
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Kenneth Walker III delivers masterpiece as Chiefs blast Broncos
Signed as a free agent after winning Super Bowl MVP with the Seahawks, Walker wowed with a career-high 173 rushing yards and two total touch
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Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth
Skubal allowed three hits — all singles — while striking out nine and walking one for Los Angeles.
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SoftBank-backed SB Energy aims to raise $500 million from Japan for U.S. IPO
Proceeds will be used to develop and build infrastructure including data centers and power plants.
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Number of centenarians in Japan top 100,000 for first time
The number of centenarians in Japan reached 107,677 this year, up 7,914 from last year. Nearly all of them — 94,298 — were women.
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Kioxia said to consider raising $10 billion in U.S. listing
Kioxia is planning the share sale at a time when concerns about the pace of artificial intelligence development are escalating.
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Teqball arrives at Asian Games with Olympic ambitions
The fast-growing soccer and ping-pong hybrid will make its Asian Games debut as its founders continue to pursue an even bigger goal: the Oly
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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’ claim top honors at Emmy Awards
Noah Wyle's medical drama and a new Apple TV horror comedy received major awards alongside actors Jean Smart and Matthew Rhys.
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Waymo to start Tokyo robotaxi service next year in Asia push
Autonomous driving was long seen as a pipe dream in Japan, where the streets are narrow and crowded, and regulation is notoriously strict.
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