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US Marine detained in connection with death in Japan, US officials say

The U.S. ambassador said his office was "providing full cooperation."

Former LPGA No. 1 becomes first to complete career grand slam in Japan

A 30th victory on the JLPGA also gives her a lifetime exemption on that tour.
Defense News on MSN

US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan

The U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan's southwesternmost island for exercises this month.

Japan’s population is shrinking at an accelerating rate, but the nationalist prime minister is making it harder for foreigners to live there

The latest five-year census showed the number of Japanese nationals declined by 3.5% to 119.1 million in 2025, following a 1.4% drop in the 2020 count.

They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace

Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.

‘Those with determination will succeed’: Japan PM Takaichi cites Chinese saying in ambitious speech

She vowed to grow the economy through responsible fiscal policy and industrial dominance. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Diplomat

Can Japan Counter China’s Dominance in AI?

Since 2025, Tokyo has acted boldly and decisively to ward off foreign AI-related threats by developing AI for Japan, in Japan.

Japan's extraordinary Diet session begins

An extraordinary session of Japan's Diet began on Monday, setting the stage for the first parliamentary debate since Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae reshuffled her Cabinet. The main focus will be deliberations on a bill to reduce the consumption tax on food items.