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Nissan to Offer Early Retirement to Japanese Staff

Nissan Motor Co. will offer early retirement packages to its Japanese administrative staff in July and August, excluding those in development and production, marking the first such program in 18 years as the company seeks to improve its financial health.

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UK Court Approves First Extradition to Japan Without Treaty in £679,000 Jewellery Robbery Case

A London court has ruled that two British men, Kaine Wright and Joe Chappell, accused of a £679,000 jewellery robbery in Tokyo in November 2015, can be extradited to Japan, marking a first given the lack of an extradition treaty between the countries.

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Death of Nanjing Massacre Survivor Highlights Urgent Need for Historical Preservation

Xie Guiying, a survivor of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, died on May 15, 2024, leaving only 26 registered survivors; her death highlights the urgent need to preserve the memories of this tragic event where approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers were killed by Japanese troops.

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Japan's Economy Contracts for First Time in Four Quarters

Japan's economy shrank 0.7 percent annualized in the January-March period of 2025, marking the first contraction in four quarters, with real GDP down 0.2 percent from the previous quarter, raising concerns about the nation's economic outlook and fiscal health.

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China Condemns Taiwan Leader's WWII Speech as Separatist Propaganda

China condemned Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te's World War II speech for omitting China's role in defeating Japan and promoting pro-independence rhetoric, highlighting the 80th anniversary of the war's end and Taiwan's return to China in 1945, and accusing Lai of historical distortion to advance sepa...

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Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Jet Crashes in Central Japan

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force T-4 training jet crashed into a reservoir near Nagoya two minutes after takeoff on Wednesday, with two crew members aboard; the government is working to determine their status.

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Aum Shinrikyo's Child Victims: Recovery After Sarin Attack

In April 1995, 53 abused children were rescued from the Aum Shinrikyo cult's compound in Yamanashi Prefecture following the deadly March 20 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack; their recovery involved overcoming malnourishment, psychological trauma from indoctrination, and rebuilding trust.

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Japan Enacts Law for Preemptive Cyberdefense

Japan's parliament passed a law authorizing preemptive cyberdefense measures, including communication data monitoring and server neutralization, to counter cyberattacks and enhance national cybersecurity by 2027, while addressing privacy concerns.

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Japan's New Security Clearance System Raises Privacy Concerns

Japan launched a new security clearance system on Friday, expanding classified information to include economic security data such as critical infrastructure and semiconductors, prompting privacy concerns due to extensive background checks on thousands of public and private sector employees.

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Japan's High-Tech Demining Aid to Ukraine

Japan is aiding Ukraine's demining efforts through technological advancements, including AI-powered drones for mine detection, and practical support such as donating mine-clearing excavators and training Ukrainian personnel, with a goal to protect civilians and enable reconstruction.

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Japan's High-Tech Mine Clearance Efforts in Ukraine

Japan is using diplomatic efforts and technological advancements, including AI-powered drones, to help clear an estimated two million landmines in Ukraine, impacting the safety and reconstruction of the war-torn nation.

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Japan Grounds Military Aircraft After Deadly Crash

A Japanese military training aircraft crashed, killing two crew members, prompting the grounding of nearly 200 similar planes for emergency safety inspections, highlighting concerns over defense spending priorities.

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