Manhole Cards End Distribution
Some Japanese towns stop giving manhole cards after collectors' misconduct.
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Japan news
News for readers in Japan, in one-minute summaries with a link to the original reporting.
The West needs an economic NATO to counter China
Three authors argue the US, Europe and Japan must form a formal alliance with collective defense against Chinese economic coercion, backed by binding legislation.
19 cards 5mSigma FP2 camera sells out in Japan
Japan's Sigma FP2 camera sells out fast as demand exceeds production.
6 cards 1mJapan Honors 3,861 People in Autumn Awards
Japan's government recognizes 3,861 individuals, including 99 foreign nationals, in this year's autumn honors list.
7 cards 1m 10sOkinawa Saudade Review: Okinawan-Brazilian Documentary Explores Displacement
A documentary reveals Okinawan-Brazilian families' longing for their homeland after forced displacement.
4 cards 40sJapan to certify steering-wheel-free EVs by December
Japan will certify driverless cars without steering wheels starting December 2026.
7 cards 1m 10sSingapore backs rural Japan for Davos academy
Singapore's Insignia Ventures to launch rural Japan entrepreneur academy by 2027.
3 cards 40sCyber insurance inquiries surge at Japan's nonlife insurers
Japan's top nonlife insurers report rising cyber insurance requests amid data breaches.
3 cards 30sThe Mosquito Bowl: War and Football
A 1944 football game on Guadalcanal became a fleeting moment of joy for Marines before Okinawa's brutal battle claimed three lives.
18 cards 3mThe Mosquito Bowl shows war's true cost
Peter Berg's film follows four college football stars who learned that war is nothing like the game they played.
7 cards 2mPaul Skenes Connects with Military Families in Japan
Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes smiles and plays baseball with service members during his USO tour in Japan.
6 cards 1mJapan’s New Disaster Agency Urges Public Prep
Japan’s National Disaster Management Agency urges citizens to stockpile food, water, and secure furniture for disaster resilience.
8 cards 1m 10sToyota Builds Waymo Robotaxis in Japan
Toyota will deploy Waymo robotaxis in Japan starting 2027 with fleet testing.
6 cards 50sWaymo and Toyota launch autonomous bZ4X robotaxi tests in Japan 2027
Waymo and Toyota begin testing autonomous bZ4X robotaxi fleets in Japan in 2027, with UK rollout planned.
8 cards 1m 20sSEC and FSA Discuss Market Developments in Tokyo
SEC and Japan’s FSA meet to coordinate cross-border financial regulations.
3 cards 40sWD-40 Long-Term Investor Takeaways
WD-40's direct market expansion, margin recovery, and global product potential boost long-term growth.
4 cards 40sTrend Micro Offers ¥10 Billion Free Cybersecurity Licenses Amid AI Threats
Trend Micro provides ¥10 billion worth of free cybersecurity licenses to combat AI-driven attacks in Japan.
7 cards 1m 30sAlaska Air Q3 2026 Earnings Loss
Alaska Air reports $147 million loss despite 14% revenue jump as fuel costs surge.
12 cards 1m 40sChainlink Partners with Japan's Pacific Meta
Chainlink's Japan partnership may lift LINK to $15 by year-end.
9 cards 1m 40sJapan Launches Mars Moon Sample Mission
Japan's spacecraft targets Phobos for first Martian moon samples in 2031.
9 cards 1m 30sThe Mosquito Bowl and the human cost of war
Director Peter Berg's new film recreates the Battle of Okinawa through the true story of four All-American football players who volunteered for the Marines after Pearl Harbor.
10 cards 3mUS marine charged with killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is accused of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, and stealing from her at a hotel. He denies the charges.
6 cards 1m 40sWorld Tennis Renames Team Events After Paes, Pinterova
World Tennis will rename men’s and women’s 30-plus team competitions after Indian tennis legend Leander Paes and former Czech player Marie Pinterova starting in 2026.
3 cards 50sYakuza Haircuts: Menace in Tokyo
Yakuza gangsters use precise haircuts to project menace, with barbers playing key roles in their image crafting.
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