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Hiroshima will host an international conference on the Antarctic Treaty, which establishes Antarctica as a zone for peaceful use and prohibits nuclear explosions.

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Hiroshima will host an international conference on the Antarctic Treaty, which establishes Antarctica as a zone for peaceful use and prohibits nuclear explosions.

May 2, 2026

Hiroshima will host an international conference on the Antarctic Treaty, which establishes Antarctica as a zone for peaceful…

The Japanese government is considering resuming electricity and gas bill subsidies, likely to cover usage from July to September.

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The Japanese government is considering resuming electricity and gas bill subsidies, likely to cover usage from July to September.

May 2, 2026

The Japanese government is considering resuming electricity and gas bill subsidies, likely to cover usage from July to…

Leading up to the election, Takaichi called a consumption tax cut “a long cherished dream”. Since the election, there has been almost no progress on it.

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Leading up to the election, Takaichi called a consumption tax cut “a long cherished dream”. Since the election, there has been almost no progress on it.

May 2, 2026

Leading up to the election, Takaichi called a consumption tax cut “a long cherished dream”. Since the election,…

Public opposition to changing article 9 of Japan’s constitution to allow for war holds steady at 63%.

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Public opposition to changing article 9 of Japan’s constitution to allow for war holds steady at 63%.

May 2, 2026

Public opposition to changing article 9 of Japan’s constitution to allow for war holds steady at 63%. by…

Japanese right-wingers spread false accusations of Kurdish 4-year-olds shoplifting from stores, following "pyramid of hatred" theory- "if hate speech against a minority is left unchecked, the slander increases until people start seeing them as inhuman and commit violence against them"

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Japanese right-wingers spread false accusations of Kurdish 4-year-olds shoplifting from stores, following “pyramid of hatred” theory- “if hate speech against a minority is left unchecked, the slander increases until people start seeing them as inhuman and commit violence against them”

May 2, 2026

Japanese right-wingers spread false accusations of Kurdish 4-year-olds shoplifting from stores, following “pyramid of hatred” theory- “if hate…

Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home. Only 1% plan to travel overseas

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Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home. Only 1% plan to travel overseas

May 2, 2026

Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home.…

Unlike many struggling Japanese companies, Uniqlo continues to have strong sales despite competition from online Chinese retailers like Temu. The minimum buy-in for buying shares in the company is 7 million yen.

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Unlike many struggling Japanese companies, Uniqlo continues to have strong sales despite competition from online Chinese retailers like Temu. The minimum buy-in for buying shares in the company is 7 million yen.

May 2, 2026

Unlike many struggling Japanese companies, Uniqlo continues to have strong sales despite competition from online Chinese retailers like…

"Kizuna Holdings" ordered by Osaka City to repay ¥11B in fraudulently obtained disability employment support funds -> Kizuna doesn’t pay and sues the City -> City responds by filing criminal charges for fraud against their executives. A breakdown of how the fraud worked.

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“Kizuna Holdings” ordered by Osaka City to repay ¥11B in fraudulently obtained disability employment support funds -> Kizuna doesn’t pay and sues the City -> City responds by filing criminal charges for fraud against their executives. A breakdown of how the fraud worked.

May 2, 2026

“Kizuna Holdings” ordered by Osaka City to repay ¥11B in fraudulently obtained disability employment support funds -> Kizuna…

Takaichi: Japan projected to secure enough supply of naphtha-derived products to last until 2027- plans a threefold increase in naphtha imports from the United States, Algeria and elsewhere outside the Middle East in May

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Takaichi: Japan projected to secure enough supply of naphtha-derived products to last until 2027- plans a threefold increase in naphtha imports from the United States, Algeria and elsewhere outside the Middle East in May

May 2, 2026

Takaichi: Japan projected to secure enough supply of naphtha-derived products to last until 2027- plans a threefold increase…

US General Pushes ‘Kill Web’ Linking Philippines, Japan & South Korea | Taiwan Talks EP 823

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US General Pushes ‘Kill Web’ Linking Philippines, Japan & South Korea | Taiwan Talks EP 823

May 1, 2026

US General Pushes ‘Kill Web’ Linking Philippines, Japan & South Korea | Taiwan Talks EP 823 by Miao_Yin8964

MSDF lieutenant nabbed with meth in Shinjuku parking lot

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MSDF lieutenant nabbed with meth in Shinjuku parking lot

May 1, 2026

MSDF lieutenant nabbed with meth in Shinjuku parking lot by Prestigious_Net_8356

There are only 15 days worth of rice left in Japan's stockpiles due to the LDP's release of reserves last year to bring down prices, and napththa shortages from the Iran war could affect agricultural production soon

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There are only 15 days worth of rice left in Japan’s stockpiles due to the LDP’s release of reserves last year to bring down prices, and napththa shortages from the Iran war could affect agricultural production soon

May 1, 2026

There are only 15 days worth of rice left in Japan’s stockpiles due to the LDP’s release of…