#Japan

Crocs and Pokémon Launch Pikachu, Gengar, and Jigglypuff Clogs for Franchise's 30th Anniversary

Culture 11/13/2026, 15:19

Crocs and Pokémon are preparing three clog pairs for the franchise's 30th anniversary: Pikachu and Gengar on the Classic Clog model and Jigglypuff on a pink 41mm platform. Sales in Japan start on November 17, 2026.

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Aonishiki back on track, Shishi Masaru suffers fourth defeat: Kyushu Basho-2026 Day 5 results

Sports 11/12/2026, 14:58

On Day 5 of Kyushu Basho-2026 in Fukuoka, Ukrainian Ozeki Aonishiki defeated Hakunofuji to secure his third tournament win. Fellow Ukrainian Shishi Masaru suffered his fourth consecutive loss.

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Aonishiki Wins Second Bout at Kyushu Basho 2026: Ukrainian Pushes Out Japan's Kazuki Ura

Sports 11/10/2026, 15:39

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki secured his second victory at Kyushu Basho 2026 in Fukuoka, pushing out Japan's Kazuki Ura with a yorikiri technique. His compatriot Shishi Masaru suffered his third defeat of the tournament.

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OLED Without Iridium: Japanese Startup Kyulux Backed by LG Prepares Replacement for Expensive Metal in Displays

Technology 11/10/2026, 15:36

Japanese startup Kyulux, backed by LG and Samsung, will launch mass production of iridium-free OLED material by 2028. The "hyperfluorescence" technology will reduce dependence on the rare metal, 80% of whose reserves are concentrated in South Africa.

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Putin Transfers Four Factories of Japanese Tobacco Giant JTI Under State Control

Politics 11/06/2026, 05:23

Putin signed a decree transferring four Russian JTI factories to the management of state company Industrial Assets. Tokyo has already expressed a protest through diplomatic channels.

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US Marine Killed During Training Exercise at Camp Schwab in Okinawa

Incidents 11/05/2026, 00:08

On November 3, 2026, a U.S. Marine died at Camp Schwab in Okinawa. The 3rd Marine Division confirmed the death during training; the investigation is ongoing.

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How China, Japan, India, Thailand and Israel Protect Minors in Organ Donation

Health 11/04/2026, 02:39

China, Japan, India, Thailand, and Israel apply different approaches to organ donation by minors. Across all nations, protecting children from coercion and commercialization remains a top priority.

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Ukrainian Drones to Receive Japanese Solid-State Batteries: Immune to Frost and Non-Explosive

Technology 11/02/2026, 12:58

Following six closed B2B sessions, Ukraine's PAWELL Battery has gained access to Japanese solid-state drone batteries: the company states they operate at −30 °C, do not explode, and eliminate dependence on China.

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Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Aonishiki Rises to a Prestigious Spot in New Rankings

Sports 10/29/2026, 00:44

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Aonishiki has strengthened his ozeki elite rank, securing the Ozeki East 1 position ahead of the November Kyushu Basho tournament.

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"Japan just needs to turn a screwdriver": Chinese expert warns of Tokyo's ability to build nuclear weapons in weeks

Politics 10/28/2026, 22:10

Chinese expert Dai Huaicheng stated in an interview with TASS that Japan is capable of developing a nuclear explosive device in a few weeks due to its plutonium reserves and industrial base.

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Fujifilm Quintuples Magnetic Tape Production for AI Demand: 10B Yen for Odawara Plant

Technology 10/28/2026, 17:35

Fujifilm will invest 10 billion yen to modernize its Odawara plant to quintuple production of magnetic tapes with capacities up to 100 TB amid explosive AI-driven demand.

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Ukrainian Antonov Ruslan aircraft catches fire at Japan's Chubu Centrair International Airport

Incidents 10/23/2026, 01:40

On October 22, a Ukrainian Antonov An-124 Ruslan cargo plane caught fire at Chubu Airport in Japan. The runway was closed for 15 minutes before regular operations resumed.

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Japan Launches MMX Mission: JAXA to Attempt Historic Phobos Sample Return

Science 10/20/2026, 15:23

Japan has launched the MMX spacecraft aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima. The $578 million mission is headed to Phobos, with Martian moon soil samples scheduled to return to Earth in 2031.

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Onagawa NPP Unit 2 Shut Down Due to Radioactive Water Leak

Incidents 10/18/2026, 11:00

Tohoku Electric Power has shut down Unit 2 of the Onagawa NPP for 10 days due to a radioactive water leak through a faulty valve. No contamination has been recorded outside the plant.

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Japanese Scientists Create Microchip to Search for Extraterrestrial Life: Gold Nanowires and AI Determine Biological Molecules with Over 80% Accuracy

Science 10/18/2026, 08:15

Japanese scientists have developed a compact microchip based on gold nanowires with AI analytics that determines the chiral form of amino acids with over 80% accuracy. The device has been tested on the Murchison meteorite and Atacama soil and is designed for installation on rovers and space probes.

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False Alarm in Japan: JMA System Scares Country for Several Minutes with 9.9 Magnitude Earthquake Forecast

Incidents 10/17/2026, 00:41

On October 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency mistakenly issued a 9.9 magnitude earthquake warning, although the actual tremor off Kamchatka was 6.9. The alert was canceled after 8 minutes.

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Microsoft Helps Japanese Police Take Down Major Phishing Marketplace

Technology 10/15/2026, 14:34

With Microsoft's assistance, Japanese police shut down the YAM Store marketplace, through which scammers sent over 1 billion phishing emails.

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Diplomatic Crisis: Tokyo Protests Chinese Delegation's Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands

Politics 10/15/2026, 13:25

Tokyo has sharply protested a Chinese delegation's visit to the disputed Iturup Island. The incident reflects deepening Moscow-Beijing ties amid mounting pressure on Japan's leadership.

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