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Thousands stranded at Japan’s Narita airport after record rain kills four
Record rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at least…
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tie strains
Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said…
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
Japan warns citizens in China amid rising tensions over Taiwan and tourism impacts.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi elected as country’s first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister amid a political vacuum, facing challenges for stability and coalition governance.
Japan’s Ishin party joins political establishment it vowed to fight
Japan's Innovation Party supports LDP's Takaichi for prime minister, prioritizing hardline policies and economic reforms.
Japan plans stricter terms for visas to foreign entrepreneurs
Japan is tightening visa requirements for foreign entrepreneurs, increasing capital to 30 million yen and employment rules.
Hiroshima warns against nuclear weapons as it marks 80 years since A-bomb
Hiroshima mayor warns against global military buildup
Japan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat
Japan and South Korea face extreme heat records, urging precautions against heat-related illnesses.
Japan’s PM Ishiba denies he has decided to quit
Japanese PM Ishiba denied plans to resign after election defeat, aiming to prevent political instability amid trade negotiations.
Japan’s shaky government loses upper house control
Japan's ruling coalition weakened in elections, increasing political pressure.