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Eel imports peak at Japan’s Narita Airport ahead of day when grilled eel traditionally eaten

The president of the company said the price, so far, has not been affected by the European Union’s June proposal to regulate eel trade under the Washington Convention, which…

  • Published: July 18, 20252:09 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Lack of transparency in sentencing of Japanese ‘spy’ may set back Japan-China ties

The man, an employee of drugmaker Astellas Pharma Inc., had been detained by Chinese authorities since March 2023.

  • Published: July 18, 20258:55 am
  • Author Jun Kudo and Akiko Yoshinaga
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Japan’s ruling coalition faces struggle to keep Upper House majority

A recent analysis shows the LDP faces a tough battle in both the constituency races and the proportional representation segment, and the party is likely to win only over 30 seats.…

  • Published: July 17, 202512:55 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japanese man arrested on suspicion of falsely booking 580 hotel rooms, incurring US$114k in damages

When the man stayed at the hotel November last year, he complained to the hotel about the staff’s treatment of him. The police are investigating if that is a link to his motive.

  • Published: July 17, 20259:50 am
  • Author The Japan News
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China rejects Japan’s defence white paper claims

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Japan is "exaggerating" the "China threat" and only wants to interfere in China's internal affairs.

  • Published: July 17, 20259:00 am
  • Author Jiang Chenglong
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Japanese government forms new ‘command centre’ for foreigner policy

The government aims to develop strong, unified responses to illegal stays, crime and other issues involving foreign nationals, in hopes of preventing social instability resulting…

  • Published: July 16, 20251:10 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japanese PM Ishiba likely to meet with US Treasury Secretary Bessent in Tokyo this week

Ryosei Akazawa, minister in charge of economic revitalisation and Japan’s chief negotiator, is also expected to meet with Mr Bessent.

  • Published: July 16, 20259:39 am
  • Author The Japan News
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13,700 blood products unusable at Japanese Red Cross after freezer power failure

A subsequent review of the temperature monitoring system revealed that the temperature had exceeded the standard freezing threshold of minus 20 C for 150 minutes, resulting in the…

  • Published: July 16, 20259:16 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japanese firms make ‘alumni’ networks to boost businesses

The companies are aiming to improve their operations and create new businesses by leveraging the expertise of “outside” people who are familiar with the company culture.

  • Published: July 15, 20252:07 pm
  • Author Ko Terada and Daisuke Narahashi
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Artisans in Japan’s Saitama pass on traditions with Chichibu Meisen silks

These fabrics are made with a technique called “hogushi nassen,” in which warp threads are temporarily woven together and dyed using stencils. The finished fabrics are…

  • Published: July 15, 202511:11 am
  • Author The Japan News

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