ANTARA NEWS
 
 
Indonesian delegation is preparing to take part in the 2nd WNI Weather & Climate Forecast Conference (WCFC) 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for Asia’s weather and climate systems.
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FOUR FOUR TWO
 
The Japan World Cup 2026 squad may be one of the trickiest to call, with a selection packed with talent but lacking key stars
The Japan World Cup 2026 squad has been named by head coach Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan go into World Cup 2026 as one of the dark horses, with one of the most e...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The Japanese government is considering exporting the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system to the Philippines, a source familiar with the matter said Friday.
The move follows Tokyo's revision in April of its three principles on the transfer of defense equipment and technology, as w...

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NAVAL NEWS
 
Japan is offering Indonesia Mogami-class frigates and submarines, as Tokyo seeks to deepen security cooperation with Jakarta following the loosening of its arms export rules and amid the geopolitical situation in the region.
On April 11, Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Chief of Staff, Admir...

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ANTARA NEWS
 
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower is expanding technical internship opportunities for Indonesians in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, through a partnership with the Miyazaki Prefectural Government.
The cooperation was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between...

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NIPPON
 
Japan's Emperor Naruhito conferred Grand Cordon honors on 14 recipients, including four foreigners, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The conferment ceremony was held in the "Matsu-no-Ma" hall of the palace.
Recipients of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun includ...

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ASATU NEWS
 
Renowned Japanese novelist Koji Suzuki, whose seminal work "Ring" ignited a global fascination with Japanese horror, died from an illness at a Tokyo hospital on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was 68 years old.
 
Suzuki, a native of Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture, rose to internationa...

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering visiting South Korea later this month for talks with President Lee Jae Myung, diplomatic sources said Friday.
During her planned visit currently being arranged for two days from May 19, Takaichi is expected to discuss bilateral co...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Over 60% of people in Japan plan to do something for their mother or mother-in-law for Mother's Day on Sunday, a survey by Tokyo-based research company Intage has shown.
The survey, conducted online in late March, covered people age 15 to 79 who are registered as Intage questionnair...

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ANTARA NEWS
 
Member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Amelia Anggraini, said that cooperation between Indonesia and Japan in the defense sector has the potential to strengthen regional stability.
By establishing this strategic partnership, Indonesia is not alig...

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