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Japan Prepares Evacuation Plan for Sakishima Islands Amid Taiwan Tensions
Japan plans to evacuate roughly 120,000 people from the Sakishima Islands near Taiwan in the event of a conflict, using ships and planes to transport them to eight southwestern prefectures over six days, starting drills in April 2024, driven by concerns about China's actions and the reliability of U...
Japan Prepares Evacuation Plan for Sakishima Islands Amid Taiwan Tensions
Japan plans to evacuate roughly 120,000 people from the Sakishima Islands near Taiwan in the event of a conflict, using ships and planes to transport them to eight southwestern prefectures over six days, starting drills in April 2024, driven by concerns about China's actions and the reliability of U...
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Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of Cooperation in Northeast Asia
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo to promote future-oriented cooperation, addressing shared challenges such as aging populations and low birth rates, and aiming to create a more stable and prosperous Northeast Asia.
Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of Cooperation in Northeast Asia
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo to promote future-oriented cooperation, addressing shared challenges such as aging populations and low birth rates, and aiming to create a more stable and prosperous Northeast Asia.
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Japan Auctions Rice Reserves to Curb Soaring Prices
The Japanese government is auctioning 70,000 metric tons of emergency rice reserves to combat supermarket prices that have doubled in a year, reaching 4,172 yen ($27.70) for 5 kilograms, due to poor harvests and increased consumer hoarding following warnings of heightened earthquake risk.
Japan Auctions Rice Reserves to Curb Soaring Prices
The Japanese government is auctioning 70,000 metric tons of emergency rice reserves to combat supermarket prices that have doubled in a year, reaching 4,172 yen ($27.70) for 5 kilograms, due to poor harvests and increased consumer hoarding following warnings of heightened earthquake risk.
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WWII Airman Killed in Tokyo Prison Fire Identified
The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak, who died in the May 1945 fire at the Tokyo Military Prison after his B-29 was shot down over Tokyo in March 1945, have been identified by the DPAA using dental, anthropological analysis, circumstantial evidence, and DNA sequencing; he will be ...
WWII Airman Killed in Tokyo Prison Fire Identified
The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak, who died in the May 1945 fire at the Tokyo Military Prison after his B-29 was shot down over Tokyo in March 1945, have been identified by the DPAA using dental, anthropological analysis, circumstantial evidence, and DNA sequencing; he will be ...
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Japan Revokes Unification Church's Legal Status
A Tokyo District Court stripped the Unification Church of its legal status in Japan due to manipulative fundraising and recruitment, leading to the loss of tax exemptions and asset liquidation; the Church is appealing.
Japan Revokes Unification Church's Legal Status
A Tokyo District Court stripped the Unification Church of its legal status in Japan due to manipulative fundraising and recruitment, leading to the loss of tax exemptions and asset liquidation; the Church is appealing.
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Japanese Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 46 Years Awarded $1.4 Million
Iwao Hakamada, a Japanese man wrongly convicted of a 1966 quadruple murder, received $1.4 million in compensation after spending 46 years on death row, highlighting systemic issues within the Japanese justice system following his 2024 exoneration.
Japanese Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 46 Years Awarded $1.4 Million
Iwao Hakamada, a Japanese man wrongly convicted of a 1966 quadruple murder, received $1.4 million in compensation after spending 46 years on death row, highlighting systemic issues within the Japanese justice system following his 2024 exoneration.
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Mount Fuji Eruption Preparedness Guidelines Issued by Japanese Authorities
Japanese authorities issued eruption preparedness guidelines for Mount Fuji, recommending residents stockpile supplies and shelter in place due to the potential for widespread ashfall and significant economic disruption from a large-scale eruption, similar to the 1707 Hoei eruption.
Mount Fuji Eruption Preparedness Guidelines Issued by Japanese Authorities
Japanese authorities issued eruption preparedness guidelines for Mount Fuji, recommending residents stockpile supplies and shelter in place due to the potential for widespread ashfall and significant economic disruption from a large-scale eruption, similar to the 1707 Hoei eruption.
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Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of East Asian Cooperation
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo, agreeing to cooperate on economic and demographic challenges; this partnership, representing nearly 1.6 billion people and $24 trillion in economic output, could stabilize Northeast Asia and influence global affairs.
Trilateral Meeting Signals New Era of East Asian Cooperation
Top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea met in Tokyo, agreeing to cooperate on economic and demographic challenges; this partnership, representing nearly 1.6 billion people and $24 trillion in economic output, could stabilize Northeast Asia and influence global affairs.
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Autos
President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all imported cars and certain auto parts, effective April 3rd, impacting global supply chains and potentially disrupting economic growth; Japan and other countries are not exempt.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Autos
President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all imported cars and certain auto parts, effective April 3rd, impacting global supply chains and potentially disrupting economic growth; Japan and other countries are not exempt.
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Australia's Gas Shortage: From Export Giant to Potential Importer
Australia, a leading gas exporter, faces a gas shortage in its southeast due to waning production, inadequate pipeline infrastructure, and past policy failures; the government is exploring subsidies and a national gas reservation scheme, while potentially importing LNG, possibly from Japan, a major ...
Australia's Gas Shortage: From Export Giant to Potential Importer
Australia, a leading gas exporter, faces a gas shortage in its southeast due to waning production, inadequate pipeline infrastructure, and past policy failures; the government is exploring subsidies and a national gas reservation scheme, while potentially importing LNG, possibly from Japan, a major ...
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Record Compensation Awarded to Japanese Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 45 Years
A Japanese court awarded Iwao Hakamada, wrongly imprisoned for 45 years, a record 217 million yen in compensation for his wrongful conviction, due to falsified evidence presented by the prosecution, highlighting systemic issues in Japan's justice system.
Record Compensation Awarded to Japanese Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 45 Years
A Japanese court awarded Iwao Hakamada, wrongly imprisoned for 45 years, a record 217 million yen in compensation for his wrongful conviction, due to falsified evidence presented by the prosecution, highlighting systemic issues in Japan's justice system.
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Japan's Surge in Australian Resource Investment Amidst China Tensions
Japanese trading companies are making major investments in Australian resources, particularly critical minerals, due to strained Australia-China relations, with Mitsui's \$5.3 billion investment being the largest ever by a Japanese company.
Japan's Surge in Australian Resource Investment Amidst China Tensions
Japanese trading companies are making major investments in Australian resources, particularly critical minerals, due to strained Australia-China relations, with Mitsui's \$5.3 billion investment being the largest ever by a Japanese company.
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