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A second high court rules that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

A second high court has ruled that the Japanese government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the government pursues a renewed expansion of nuclear energy to provide stable power and reduce carbon emissions

The Independent UK

Japan's new government welcomes 'forward-looking' congratulatory message from China

Japan’s new government says it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking” congratulatory message from Beijing on the election of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

The Independent UK

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Japan's new PM, Shigeru Ishiba, forms cabinet with emphasis on defence

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister took office on Tuesday and formed a cabinet made up of numerous security and defence experts in line with his calls to strengthen regional military alliances. The majority of cabinet members are relative unknowns, marking a break from a string of corruption scandals that have…

France 24

Japanese fighter jets fire flares at Russian aircraft for first time in airspace violation

Defence minister says ‘strong protest’ lodged with Moscow amid growing concerns about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in the region

The Guardian - AU

Japan: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate after flooding in Ishikawa region

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the highest level of alert

Evening Standard

Heavy rain pounds northcentral Japan which is still recovering from deadly quake

Heavy rain has pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto which triggered landslides and swollen rivers to overflow, flooding homes and stranding some residents in the region still recovering from a deadly earthquake earlier this year

The Independent UK

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Japan issues emergency warning as Typhoon Shanshan approaches

Authorities on Kyushu and Honshu islands order evacuations and carmaker Toyota suspends operations at 14 plants.

Al Jazeera

Three Missing As 'Extremely Strong' Typhoon Nears Japan

Japan warned Wednesday that an "extremely strong" typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three people remained missing after a landslide.

International Business Times

Chinese Military Plane Violates Japanese Airspace, Escalating Regional Tensions.

China's breach of Japan's airspace and territorial disputes escalate tensions in East Asia.

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Japan furious after Chinese warplane enters country's airspace

Japan scrambled fighter jets and warned the Chinese plane to leave

Evening Standard

Japan says China airspace incursion ‘serious violation of our sovereignty’

Tokyo summoned ambassador and lodged protest after surveillance plane was detected on Monday morning.

Al Jazeera

Japan Says Chinese Aircraft Incursion 'Serious Violation'

Japan slammed on Tuesday what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty, saying it was part of a pattern by Beijing.

International Business Times

Japan protests against Russia's entry ban on 13 mostly business leaders over sanctions

Japan’s government says it has protested against Russia’s announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota Motor Corp., in retaliation for Tokyo’s sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Japanese executive among dozens arrested in Myanmar for allegedly selling rice above set prices

Myanmar’s state-run media say the country's military government has arrested a Japanese business executive, along with dozens of local businessmen, for allegedly selling rice at prices well above the officially regulated ones

Al Jazeera

Japan protests alleged sex assault cases involving US military in Okinawa

Recent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence.

The Independent UK

Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa and their delayed disclosure

Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which have only recently been made public

The Independent UK

Japan's space agency was hit by multiple cyberattacks, but officials say no sensitive data was taken

Officials say Japan’s space agency has suffered a series of cyberattacks since last year, but sensitive information related to rockets and satellites was not affected and it is continuing to investigate and take preventive measures

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Japan's birth rate falls to a record low as the number of marriages also drops

The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eight straight year in 2023

Evening Standard

At least four killed in strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in quarter century

The quake was measured at a magnitude of 7.2 or 7.4 on the Richter scale

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Japan Urges Safety Investigation of Quake-Hit Shika Nuclear Plant

Japan's nuclear safety regulators order investigation on potential impact of New Year's Day quake on Shika power plant. Safety concerns rise after Fukushim...

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South Korean court orders 2 Japanese companies to compensate wartime Korean workers for forced labor

South Korea’s top court has ordered two Japanese companies to financially compensate more of their wartime Korean workers for forced labor

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 564 of the invasion

G20 declaration ‘nothing to be proud of’, says Kyiv; Ukraine warns against lifting sanctions as Russia pushes grain deal; Ukraine condemns lack of progress for a tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders

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