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As Japan’s Population Falls At Record Pace, More Nationals Are Living Abroad

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GLOBAL NEWS
 
The population of Japanese citizens decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents rose to a record at nearly 3 million people, government data showed on Wednesday.
The data underscores that foreign nationals are playing an even bigger role in Japanese soci...

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Japan, South Korea Fire Missiles In Australia For First Time

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DEFENSE NEWS
 
Japan and South Korea conducted missile and rocket launches on Australian soil over the weekend for the first time during a multinational military exercise also involving the United States.
Japan fired a Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missile, or Chu-SAM, during a demonstratio...

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Japan Mulls Setup Of Okinawa Evacuation Shelter Amid Taiwan Tensions

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KYOTO
 
Japan is considering setting up an evacuation shelter for residents of the southern island prefecture of Okinawa in case of a potential contingency near Taiwan, which China considers its territory, a source familiar with the matter said Monday.
The Japanese government is likely to step up...

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Japanese Train Goes Viral For Nara Deer Decorations

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SORA NEWS
 
Rub shoulders with Japan’s sacred deer on this very special mode of transport.
Every now and then, railway operators in Japan dress their trains up with eye-catching adornments for special promotions like new movie releases or anime anniversaries.
However, down in Japan’s ancient capi...

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Three Hurt In Japan Train Stabbing Attack

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CNA
 
hree people were hurt in a knife attack on a train in western Japan on Sunday (Jul 23), with police saying they had arrested a man for allegedly carrying out the stabbings.
The victims - a train conductor in his 20s and two male passengers aged in their 20s and 70s - were taken to hospital ...

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Japan And Saudi Arabia Seek Common Ground On Mining Sector Development

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ARAB NEWS
 
 Both countries are looking to diversify their supply chains and look closer to home for rare earth minerals
Saudi Arabia and Japan are strengthening their long-standing bilateral trade relations in the energy sector as both countries pursue common goals towards decarbonization and ec...

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China’s Blanket Testing For Japanese Seafood Affecting Japanese Businesses

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JAPAN TIMES
 
China’s decision to impose blanket testing for Japanese seafood imports in response to Tokyo’s planned release of water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is starting to impact Japanese seafood firms.
Some Japanese seafood imports have already been delayed by China’s custo...

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Japanese Players Wear Black Armbands At Women’s World Cup To Remember Royal Family Member

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AP NEWS
 
Japanese players wore black armbands in their Women’s World Cup opener against Zambia on Saturday following the death of Fumiko Tottori, the mother of Japanese Princess Takamado.
The princess is the honorary patron of the Japan Football Association, and her mother, Tottori, 96, died Tue...

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Space Force Holds First-Ever Forum with Japan to Build Next Steps for Cooperation

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AIR AND SPACE FORCES
 
The U.S. and Japan held their first-ever Space Engagement Talks last week—a key step in identifying and developing ways by which the two countries can work together in space.
Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant, deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs, and req...

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Beat The Heat With This Neck Cooler

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Has summer heat been keeping you away from making plans?
In Japan, a myriad of new products are developed each year to fight the grueling humidity levels and keep you looking fresh throughout the day.
From cooling body sprays, sun parasols and portable hand fans and lightweight suns...

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