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Japan has launched its National Intelligence Bureau on Friday as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to strengthen national security and pursue counterespionage legislation to address emerging overseas threats.
The US has announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other trading partners over forced labour concerns, replacing temporary global duties that expired this week.
Japan's parliament has approved a revised Imperial House Law allowing male adoptions from former branch families and permitting women to retain imperial status after marrying commoners, while preserving the male-line succession tradition.
Japanese authorities have arrested nine individuals accused of running a payment processing operation that facilitated illegal online gambling for customers based in Japan, with transactions totalling around 340 billion yen.
Japanese authorities have arrested a midwife accused of deliberately contaminating a hospitalised patient's intravenous line, leading to his death. The case has raised serious questions about hospital safety protocols.
Three Malaysian elephants housed at Japan's Tennoji Zoo are thriving, with significant weight gains recorded. Taiping Municipal Council confirms proper nutrition and veterinary care under a 25-year bilateral agreement.
Japan's cabinet has approved legislation to revise the Imperial House Law, permitting adoption of male heirs from former branch families while maintaining the male-line succession system. The bill notably avoids addressing female succession despite 83% public support.
Japan faces simultaneous threats from Typhoons Higos and Mekkhala, prompting evacuation orders for more than 2 million people across 13 prefectures as torrential rains trigger landslides and flooding warnings.
A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast, causing minor disruptions but no reported injuries or significant structural damage to buildings or infrastructure.
Japanese authorities arrested a 35-year-old man in Mie Prefecture after he confined his partner's five-year-old daughter in a garbage can for approximately five minutes, claiming it was discipline.
A Japanese mother is suing the state for compensation after her 16-year-old daughter died following an 18-day detention on what she maintains were baseless assault charges. The case highlights concerns about Japan's controversial 'hostage justice' system.