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Tokyo police search SDF base over Chinese Embassy trespassing
SDF member Kodai Murata was arrested Thursday after entering the premises of the Chinese Embassy alone and seeking to meet the Chinese ambassador.
Source: The Japan Times
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In first, Japan to send ‘combat’ troops to major military drills in Philippines
The Self-Defense Forces personnel will take part in the annual Balikatan military exercises, setting a new milestone in regional security cooperation.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to establish new Defense Ministry office to bolster Pacific defenses
The ministry will launch the office next month to tackle the challenge of how best to defend Japan's vulnerable eastern flank, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.
Source: The Japan Times
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FamilyMart tests translation system for customers from abroad
Convenience store improves service with multilingual displays, numbered items
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Sakura Internet formally selected as government cloud provider
The decision makes Sakura Internet the first domestic service provider for the government cloud.
Source: The Japan Times
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Huawei poaches top German scientist, as scholars blame academic system
Lawmakers call for tighter rules over fears of Chinese tech know-how theft, sabotage
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Settlement of HIV-tainted blood scandal marks 30 years
Tomomi Goto, 53, who currently leads a group of plaintiffs in Tokyo, warns that prejudice and discrimination against people with infectious diseases remain unresolved.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tenga & Earth Collab: Adult Toy or Bug Repellent?
Japanese companies Tenga (adult toys) and Earth (insect repellent) have launched a bizarre collaboration. The new products cleverly disguise insect repellent as adult novelties, perfect for a quirky souvenir or conversation starter.
Source: SoraNews24
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Yen Weakens: Tokyo Stocks Hit Low
Tokyo stocks have declined to a 2026 low as the yen weakened past ¥160 to the dollar. Rising crude oil prices add to economic uncertainty.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sanae Takaichi: Japan's Future Leadership?
Nikkei Asia hosts a webinar decoding Sanae Takaichi's potential as Japan's first female PM. This could signal shifts in economic and social policies impacting tourism and international relations.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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