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Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

Bangkok Post

Japan’s population suffers record five-year drop as government fails to halt decline

All prefectures barring Tokyo and Okinawa recorded a decline in population

The Independent UK

JAL jet makes emergency landing at Narita airport, no injuries

A Japan Airlines passenger jet made an emergency landing at Narita airport near Tokyo on Friday due to a mechanical issue, with a tire believed to have burst during takeoff, the Transport Ministry said.

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Doctors at Omotesando Helene Clinic Publish New Study on Long-Term Safety Surveillance Following High-Dose Intravenous MSC Administration

TOKYO, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Corporation HELENE Omotesando Helene Clinic, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is pleased to announce that a research paper authored by its physicians, Dr. Takaaki Matsuoka and Dr. Nana Kobayashi, has been published in the international academic journal International Journal of Translational Medicine. The paper,…

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Global Market: Japan inflation remains below BOJ target as energy costs rise

Tokyo's inflation eased for a sixth month in May, staying under the Bank of Japan's target. Government subsidies helped cushion rising global energy costs. Meanwhile, Japan's factory output rebounded in April, driven by AI-related demand. Policymakers watch these trends closely as they consider future interest rate decisions amid global economic…

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Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence

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Japan, S Korea stocks hit records on US-Iran deal hopes

Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on reports the US and Iran have reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire.

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Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact

TOKYO — Japan and the Philippines are expected to announce Thursday their intention to begin formal negotiations to conclude a security intelligence-sharing pact, in their latest effort to boost cooperation amid shared concerns over China's military activities.

Bangkok Post

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence

The Independent UK

Japan and Philippines move to bolster military ties as China’s rise causes shared anxiety

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is receiving ‘exceptional level of hospitality’ in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Tokyo Gore Police visionary director Yoshihiro Nishimura dead aged 59

The cult Japanese filmmaker and special effects pioneer behind some of modern horror cinema’s most extreme titles has died following a battle with liver disease.

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Fujitsu expands AI strategy through collaborations with OpenAI and Anthropic

TOKYO, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu signs strategic partnership agreement with AnthropicFujitsu has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Anthropic PBC. Through this collaboration, Fujitsu will combine Anthropic's AI technology, Claude, with its own industry and business expertise as well as its capabilities in building and...

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‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions

Their influence is evident in every corner of society, the imperial family owns some, and Tokyo even has its own ‘cat town’

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Casio to Release MR-G Inspired by the Polar Brinicle Phenomenon

TOKYO, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced the release of a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-BF1000EB draws inspiration from the brinicle, an extraordinary natural phenomenon in which columns of ice form beneath the…

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'Pokémon GO' Player Catches Ultra-Rare Shiny Shadow Groudon at GO Fest Tokyo

"Pokémon GO" GO Fest Tokyo produces a rare Shundo Shadow Groudon with perfect IVs, shocking players ahead of GO Fest Global 2026 events.

Euronews

Tokyo governor urges global capitals to share best practices in Astana visit

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan.

Euronews

Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance

Firefighters, police and hazmat crews surrounded a luxury shopping mall in Tokyo’s Ginza district after a man sprayed an unidentified substance inside, with 19 people taken to hospital.

The Independent UK

At least 20 people fall ill after man sprays liquid inside luxury Tokyo mall

Suspect sprays unidentified liquid at ATM on ground floor of Ginza Six shopping centre in central Tokyo

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Dozens in hospital after substance sprayed in Tokyo

Dozens of people have been taken to hospital in Tokyo after complaining of suddenly developing throat pain near the Ginza Six shopping complex.

The Independent UK

Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo shopping area

More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping area

Reason

Japan's Smoking Bans Make a Lot More Sense Than America's

Owners of small restaurants and bars can decide whether to allow smoking, and customers can choose for themselves whether to patronize them.

Euronews

Around 20 people injured after spraying incident at Tokyo mall ATM, police say

Roads around the building in the shopping district of Ginza, where the mall is located, were blocked off following the incident, and fire trucks lined the street.

Bangkok Post

North Korean football club takes Asian women’s title

SUWON, South Korea - ⁠Naegohyang of North Korea won the Asian Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday, with ‌forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.

The Guardian - AU

Two Australians created a defining Olympic moment. Now they are taking different paths

Ash Moloney won decathlon bronze in Tokyo but his teammate Cedric Dubler nearly stole the show. We find out what they’re up to now

Tom’s Hardware

Laser-driven spintronic memory device switches 1,000 times faster than DRAM —non-volatile device switches in 40 picoseconds while generating almost no heat

Researchers at the University of Tokyo demonstrated a non-volatile Mn₃Sn magnetic switching device capable of flipping bits in just 40 picoseconds while generating minimal heat, potentially paving the way for lower-power AI hardware and memory systems.

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