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Japan is actively rolling out facial recognition: from payments at Trial stores and turnstiles on the Tōjō Line to access at Tokyo Dome. The biometrics market could grow to 130 billion yen by 2030, but privacy concerns are rising as well.

The Russian Pacific Fleet reported missile launches from a nuclear submarine, cruiser, and Bastion complex near the Southern Kuril Islands. Tokyo called the buildup of military power on the disputed islands unacceptable.

The Defence Ministers of Australia and Japan confirmed an agreement granting Tokyo access to Australian test ranges for hypersonic missile and long-range system trials as part of strengthening strategic partnership.

🇦🇺🇯🇵 Australia and Japan have successfully tested the joint Boobook laser system. This is the first project of its kind between the defense departments of the two countries. Mitsubishi Electric is investing $70 million in a factory in Australia to produce the system. 🚀🔫

🇯🇵 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy Ryoya Sugimoto made a sensational discovery by finding a new species of marine organism! 👁️ In 2018, the boy noticed strange jellyfish near the pier that did not match any known species. Thanks to his hobby and cooperation with scientists from NOAA (USA), he helped describe a new species — Orchistoma integrale. 🧬 It is called the 'integral jellyfish' because of the shape of its reproductive organs, which resemble the integral sign. Despite the name, it is a hydroid animal, not a 'true' jellyfish. Ryoya's story proves: science begins with curiosity! 🔬🌊 #Science #Japan #Jellyfish #Discovery #Biology #CitizenScience

🇺🇸 The US confirmed Japan's sovereignty over the Kurils after Putin's visit to Iturup. 🇯🇵 Tokyo called the visit "unacceptable" and is preparing new sanctions. 🇷🇺 The Kremlin is trying to legitimize control over the islands. 🇺🇦 Ukraine stands in solidarity with Japan. #Putin #Kurils #Japan #USA #Geopolitics

🇯🇵 Tokyo is shocked by Putin's visit to Iturup! Prime Minister Sanae called it "absolutely unacceptable". The Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian Ambassador and threatened new sanctions. The islands are a disputed territory, and this move could finally destroy relations. 🌏 #Japan #Putin #Kurils #Sanctions

🚨 The Ukrainian MFA sharply condemned Putin's visit to Iturup, calling it a provocation and an attempt to legitimize occupation. Japan summoned the Russian Ambassador and expressed a protest. Ukraine called for sanctions against Russia. #Ukraine #Japan #Putin #Iturup #Diplomacy

🇯🇵 Tokyo condemns Putin's visit to Iturup: PM Takaichi calls the island Japanese territory and summons the Russian ambassador. Diplomatic crisis deepens, peace treaty under threat. #Japan #Russia #Iturup #Putin #Takaichi

🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin visited the island of Iturup for the first time, triggering a sharp protest from Japan. 🇯🇵 The Tokyo Foreign Ministry called the islands an "inalienable part" of the country. The visit to the disputed Kurils occurred against the backdrop of frozen peace treaty negotiations. 📉

🚀 North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the East Sea in response to US and South Korean drills. 🇰🇷🇺🇸 Japan and South Korea are on combat readiness. 🌍 Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using North Korean missiles in Ukraine. ⚠️ Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are rising.

🤖 NEC has created the world's first department without humans! The staff consists of 17 AI agents: from the director to regular employees. Efficiency has increased 7-fold. This is Japan's response to the labor shortage. 🇯🇵📉

🇯🇵 Japan successfully launched the Michibiki No. 7 satellite (QZS-7), moving closer to creating its own navigation system independent of GPS. 🚀 The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center using the H3 rocket. 📉 However, a full constellation is not yet in place: in December 2025, Satellite No. 5 was lost. 🌏 The QZSS system uses unique orbits to cover mountainous areas and cities. 🔮 Expansion to 11 satellites is planned by the end of the 2030s.

🇯🇵 Japan successfully launched the sixth 'Michibiki 7' satellite with the H3 rocket! 🚀 The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center on the night of August 11, 2026. This is a major step towards independence from GPS: the Japanese QZSS system provides accuracy up to 6 cm (compared to 10 m for GPS). 📊 By the mid-2030s, Japan plans to launch 11 satellites to fully ensure sovereignty in navigation. #Japan #Space #QZSS #Technology

⚖️ The Sendai court has sentenced a group for illegal movie recaps. The organizer received 2 years suspended, and the company was fined 1 million yen. Japan is tightening the fight against piracy in 2026: plot recaps are considered a substitute for viewing and cause damage to rights holders. #Japan #Piracy #Court #Copyright

Photos of the new launcher for the 'Banderyol' missile have leaked — this changes the rules of the game. 🇺🇦🚀 Israel has declared its goal to create its own stealth fighters to avoid dependence on the US. 🇮🇱✈️ Japan has shown the ASM-2 anti-ship missile on the F-2A fighter. 🇯🇵⚓

Japan has begun flight tests of the strategic electronic combat aircraft XEC-2. 🇯🇵 The aircraft, based on the C-2, completed its first flight from Gifu Air Base, reaching an altitude of 7 km. In the future, the EC-2 will replace obsolete models from 1986 and will support F-35A and F-15J fighters. ✈️📡

🇺🇦 Ukraine asks Japan for help in producing Patriot air defense systems. Serhiy Kyslytsia is confident that this will not violate Tokyo's constitution. 🇯🇵 Japan has already allocated $14.7 million to support Ukraine through the NATO mechanism. #Ukraine #Japan #Patriot