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Honda Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket, Aims for 2029 Suborbital Flight

Honda, Japan's second-largest automaker, successfully test-launched a reusable rocket on Hokkaido Island on Tuesday, reaching an altitude of nearly 300 meters; the company aims for suborbital space flight by 2029, potentially launching satellites to support growing demand for space-based data system...

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Wilson Joins Wales Coaching Staff on Secondment

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson will temporarily coach the Wales forwards for their July tour of Japan before immediately returning to his club, joining a new-look coaching staff under caretaker Matt Sherratt and tasked with ending Wales' 17-match losing streak.

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Scutto and Nagayama Triumph at Judo World Championships

At the OTP Bank Judo World Championships in Budapest, Italy's Assunta Scutto secured gold in -48kg, and Japan's Ryuju Nagayama won gold in -60kg; IJF President Marius Vizer was re-elected unopposed.

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Gender Equality
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Japan Accuses China of Dangerous Military Jet Encounters

Japan accused China of two fighter jets flying dangerously close to a Japanese military aircraft in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, prompting a diplomatic protest. The incident involved a Japanese P-3C plane and Chinese J-15 fighters from the Shandong aircraft carrier, coming within 45 meters, while ...

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British Teenager to Train at Japanese Sumo Academy

Fifteen-year-old Nicholas from Hull will be only the second Briton to train at a Japanese sumo academy after winning three gold medals at the Baruto Cup in Estonia, starting his journey on June 19th.

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Japanese Author Sues Official for 'Outing,' Highlighting Lack of LGBTQ+ Protections

Japanese author Kotomi Li is suing Kōfu council member Hiromi Muramatsu for publicly disclosing her transgender identity and birth name on social media without consent, marking the first 'outing' case against a public official in Japan and highlighting the lack of legal protection for LGBTQ+ individ...

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Gender Equality
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Nippon Steel Completes US Steel Acquisition Amidst National Security Concerns

Nippon Steel finalized its \$14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel on Wednesday, including \$11 billion in US investments and a "golden share" granting the US government veto power over key decisions, after overcoming 18 months of delays due to national security concerns and union opposition.

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Abe and Takeoka Win Gold at Budapest Judo Championships

At the Budapest Judo World Championships, Uta Abe won gold in the women's -52kg, Takeshi Takeoka won gold in the men's -66kg, and Roza Gyertyas secured a bronze for Hungary on day two.

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Attraversamenti 2025: Art and Archaeology on the Appian Way

The Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica in Rome presents Attraversamenti 2025, a multidisciplinary arts festival from June 14th to July 6th, featuring talks, theater, dance, and visual arts within the ancient ruins of the Appian Way, aiming to connect past and present through art.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Near Miss Between Chinese and Japanese Aircraft Raises Regional Tensions

A Chinese J-15 fighter jet came within 45 meters of a Japanese patrol plane near the Shandong aircraft carrier on the weekend, prompting Japan to express "serious concern" and China to blame Japan for "dangerous behaviour", amid rising regional tensions.

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Japan's Rice Crisis: Soaring Prices Force Policy Shift and Import Surge

Soaring rice prices in Japan, caused by depleted stockpiles and protectionist policies, have led to a cabinet minister's resignation, government intervention, and increased imports of foreign rice, sparking debate about the nation's food security and cultural identity.

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Zero Hunger
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Yakushima: Where Anime Meets Ancient Forests

Yakushima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, captivates visitors with its ancient cedar forests, diverse ecosystems, and connection to the anime film "Princess Mononoke", offering hiking, kayaking, and cultural experiences.

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Life on Land

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