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Japan's Ruling Bloc, Opposition Party Agree on Budget

Japan's ruling coalition and a small opposition party reached an agreement on Tuesday, ensuring the passage of the next fiscal year's state budget, which includes free high school education and social security reforms.

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Fuji TV Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Sexual Assault Culture in Japan

The downfall of Japanese celebrity Masahiro Nakai due to sexual assault allegations triggered a crisis at Fuji TV, causing executive resignations, sponsor withdrawals, and sparking a national conversation about sexual violence in Japan's media, where underreporting and low conviction rates are preva...

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Gender Equality
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Philippines and Japan Strengthen Defense Ties Against China

Philippine and Japanese defense ministers agreed on February 24, 2025, to deepen defense cooperation against China's expansionist ambitions, focusing on strategic dialogues, personnel exchanges, and defense material acquisition, amid territorial disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea.

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Japanese Emperor Highlights WWII Education on 65th Birthday

On his 65th birthday, Japanese Emperor Naruhito stressed the importance of teaching younger generations about World War II's tragedies to promote peace, especially this year, the 80th anniversary of the war's end; he and Empress Masako plan visits to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okinawa to honor the vic...

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Groenewoud Defeats Takagi in World Cup 1,500m Race

Three weeks before the World Allround Speed Skating Championships, Dutch skater Marijke Groenewoud beat world champion Miho Takagi in the 1,500 meters at the World Cup in Tomaszów, Poland, with a time of 1:56.67 compared to Takagi's 1:57.52, showcasing her strong form ahead of the championships.

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Gender Equality
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Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2 percent in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, driven by higher rice and energy costs, exceeding market expectations and strengthening the Bank of Japan's resolve to continue raising interest rates.

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No Poverty
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Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns

Japan and the Philippines agreed Monday to deepen defense collaboration, including joint military exercises and information sharing, to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and East China Sea, driven by mutual concerns about China's actions in disputed waters.

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G7 to Hold Virtual Meeting Amidst Ukraine War, Climate Change Challenges

G7 leaders will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Canada struggles to plan its environment ministers' meeting due to recent political changes and the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

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Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns

Japan and the Philippines agreed on Monday to deepen defense cooperation, focusing on information sharing and joint military exercises to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South and East China Seas, reflecting escalating regional tensions and strengthening regional alliances.

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Smithsonian Postpones WWII Air Exhibition to 2026

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum delayed the opening of its "World War II in the Air" exhibition, originally slated for 2024, until 2026 due to multiyear renovation delays; the exhibition includes photos of post-bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki and a bomb casing but excludes victim images...

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China Samples Japanese Fish Near Fukushima to Lift Seafood Ban

China collected Japanese fish samples near Fukushima for IAEA-led monitoring of treated radioactive water discharge, aiming to lift its seafood import ban based on analysis of radiation levels.

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Life Below Water
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Osaka to Test AI-Driven XR Urban Environment

Osaka is launching a city-wide AI-powered XR project, integrating AI avatars, spatial computing, and decentralized infrastructure to enhance tourism, public services, and retail, aiming to address Japan's labor shortage by 2040.

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