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Japan faces fiscal pressure and regional warnings as defense plans encounter budget constraints and geopolitical friction.
Famitsu sales data for the week of November 2, 2026, to November 8, 2026, reveals first-week figures for Zelda and Stellar Blade.
Coverage tracks Prime Minister Takaichi planning diplomatic trips to the Philippines, China, and seeking a meeting with Trump.
Discrepancies in regional file sizes for Grand Theft Auto VI in Australia and Japan spark widespread censorship concerns.
Google is rolling out the Gemini Live conversational AI to Apple CarPlay for iPhone users starting November 11, 2026, while a separate Android Auto upgrade with personal intelligence features is limited to Pixel phones.
Astronomers discover that a dark comet's strange acceleration has nothing to do with ice, deepening a major space mystery.
Toyota resurrects its Scion brand to import Japan-only kei trucks to the U.S., with Indiana production starting in 2027.
Astronomers face an unexplained acceleration in a mysterious asteroid as a Japanese spacecraft rushes toward it.
Sony has officially launched a new PlayStation Portal model in Japan featuring internal storage and an updated official name.
Sony announced a Japan-only PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black with extra internal storage for future features, launching December 10 for ¥39,980.
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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan on November 8, 2026, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22 people.
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One year after Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, Japan-China relations show few signs of thaw, with Beijing's foreign minister accusing Tokyo of failing to correct its mistakes.
Japan announces an emergency cybersecurity package following data breaches exposing 260 million personal info records.
Japan announces an emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks and growing data breach concerns.
A magnitude‑6.1 quake off Honshu rattles Tokyo’s coast, prompting mixed tsunami forecasts across global outlets.
Asian stock markets plunge sharply as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan take the first jolt from a Democratic AI shock.
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Global markets reel as tech stocks plunge and Wall Street loses trillions following a historic sell-off.
A U.S. Marine has died following a training incident in Okinawa, Japan, according to multiple military reports.
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Japan and Russia clash diplomatically as Moscow demands an end to sanctions following the detention of a Japanese journalist.
Global news outlets report that four US citizens and nationals from Japan and Canada are among the dead in a deadly Spanish train crash.
A catastrophic train crash in Spain has left 69 people dead, including multiple international citizens from the US, Japan, and Canada.
Anthropic's massive public offering draws global attention as filing details emerge alongside unusual candidate screening questions.
Japan transitions from traditional tax-free shopping to a new refund-based system for nonresidents starting in November 2026.
The Korean language is increasingly being integrated into the daily conversations of young people in Japan.
South Korean pop culture is driving a surge in the adoption of Korean language and slang among youth populations in Japan.
Tokyo tightens police patrols and alcohol rules as “Jimi” Halloween turns Shibuya’s streets into a tightly controlled celebration of the mundane.
United States, South Korea, and Japan issue a joint call demanding the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
Japan's anime market has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 4 trillion yen and hitting a record $28.2 billion in 2025.
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Japan’s central bank declares its 2% inflation target finally met, ending decades of deflation and opening the door to rate hikes.
Japan’s cities tighten the leash on Halloween as Shibuya braces for a surge of hundreds of thousands of revelers.
North Korea launches a missile barrage toward the sea as regional tensions rise following a landmine blast.
The United States and Japan have finalized an agreement to establish a joint missile-production facility in Japan.
Germany's decisions regarding its next-generation fighter jet are testing vital European and international defense partnerships.
Germany and Japan forge new economic security ties during Merz's visit while China urges Berlin to remain rational.
Japan's GMO urges customers to shut down personal computers amid a ransomware threat following a major cloud breach.
Japan's upcoming defense strategy revisions spark intense domestic debate, financial hurdles, and strategic shifts.
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A severe cyberattack targeting Japanese virtual desktop cloud provider GMO has triggered a major national security response.
A Japanese cartoonist has initiated legal action against the state challenging a new imperial succession law that mandates male-only heirs.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at age 90, prompting regional reactions and international coverage.
A US Marine has been indicted by Japanese prosecutors on charges of murder and robbery following the death of a woman in Japan.
A U.S. Marine has been indicted in Japan for the alleged robbery and murder of a woman in Okinawa, triggering strict new base restrictions.
A United States Marine has been indicted in Japan following an alleged robbery and homicide in Okinawa.
A 93-year-old Japanese woman collaborated with police to trap a scammer approximately half her age, disrupting a massive elder fraud operation.
Japan's revised Imperial House Law reinforcing male-only succession takes effect amid active legal challenges.
Toyota is accelerating its entry into the humanoid robot race, investing billions to challenge Tesla and China in vehicle manufacturing automation.
Japanese firms are implementing compensation and restrictions following a wave of cyberattacks targeting financial assets and cloud infrastructure.
Okinawa prosecutors have indicted US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard in connection with the murder and robbery of a woman.
A US Marine faces indictment in Japan for the alleged robbery and murder of a woman in Okinawa, triggering immediate military restrictions.
Japan's massive Kikai Caldera supervolcano is quietly refilling with fresh magma thousands of years after a catastrophic eruption.
Military exercises in Japan face weather disruptions while China and Russia expand drone and aircraft surveillance operations across global theaters.
Shigeru Miyamoto becomes the first video game developer to receive Japan's prestigious Order of Culture.