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Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Suspicion
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FSB detained a Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent in Sakhalin on Article 276 espionage charges, moved him to Moscow, and a court ordered pretrial custody.
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Sam Okafor
Holding the journalist in Moscow custody under espionage charges suggests Russia sees real security risks rather than just routine reporting.
Japan’s Higher Rates Hit Borrowers, Shift Investments
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Japan’s move away from near-zero interest rates is raising costs for student-loan borrowers and other households, while making Japanese investors less inclined to seek returns abroad and potentially adding pressure to overseas bond markets. Inflation expectations remain widespread: nearly nine in 10 households expect prices to rise over the next year, despite a slight dip in the latest survey.
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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Yonkers as Sushi Brands Plan New Sites
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
New restaurants are expanding across North American cities: Teriyaki Madness has opened in downtown Yonkers, while Toronto’s Oroshi Fish Co. plans a second dry-aged sushi shop for late 2026. Charlotte is welcoming all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Mr. Tokyo Premium, and Vancouver is slated to get Zumi, a revolving sushi bar, in winter 2026.
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Munetaka Murakami rates White Sox playoff clinch celebration at 100
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— Oct 1, 2026
After the White Sox clinched a playoff berth, Munetaka Murakami rated the clubhouse party 100 and yelled he is Japanese while getting doused. Their X post drew 9,538 likes.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 1h
Witcher 3 Remaster Hits 137,724 Steam Players
Lifestyle
— Oct 4, 2026
Gaming news included Japanese Ramen Simulator’s planned Steam Early Access launch, Goblin Island’s December release and upcoming demo, and a new Gundam Rogue Orbit gameplay trailer. Separately, industry figures highlighted strong sales and player activity, including record Steam concurrency for The Witcher 3 remaster, 3 million Wardogs copies sold in Early Access, and the Metro series surpassing 50 million sales.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Asian Stocks Mostly Rise Despite Iran Concerns
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— Sep 30, 2026
Asian markets mostly advanced, led by Japanese chip and AI-related stocks, as investors weighed technology optimism against uncertainty over the Iran war and oil supplies. Softer oil prices and easing bond yields supported risk appetite, while investors remained focused on U.S. inflation data and the outlook for Federal Reserve rates.
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Derek Foss
Softer oil prices should ease some pressure even if the Middle East stays tense.
Kawasaki Heavy and four peers set ex-dividend dates for September 29
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— Sep 29, 2026
Five Japanese companies announced cash dividends with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2026: Kawasaki Heavy Industries ($0.12 per share), Chubu Electric Power ($0.22), OBIC ($0.29), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ($0.62) and Shionogi ($0.24). The reports examine each company’s dividend history and sustainability, but provide no shared conclusion on the payouts’ long-term outlook.
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Marcus Bell
Kawasaki Heavy's small payout makes me wonder if their dividend growth is slowing down compared to the others.
Analysis Details China Upgrades to Djibouti Base Surveillance Systems
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— Sep 17, 2026
CSIS imagery analysis on September 17, 2026 shows two new communications compounds at China's Djibouti base, less than 10 miles from U.S., French, Italian and Japanese bases.
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Marcus Bell
Other nations will likely respond by strengthening their own monitoring near the strait.
11-Year-Old Kurihara Sets Asian Games Gold Record
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— Sep 24, 2026
Eleven-year-old Japanese esports player Yuki Kurihara won the Puyo Puyo gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating South Korea’s Kang Dong-shin 10-2 in the final. The victory made Kurihara the youngest medalist and gold medalist in Asian Games history.
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Books
You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Two North Korean Delegates Reportedly Seek Japan Asylum
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— Sep 22, 2026
Two members of North Korea's 180-person delegation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are reportedly seeking asylum in Japan, though their identities and whether they have filed formal applications remain unconfirmed. The reports, citing Japanese intelligence via sources linked to Chongryon, come as Tokyo granted an exception to entry for the Games and mark the largest North Korean delegation to Japan in 41 years.
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Priya Raman
A delegation this big after so many years and two want out already says a lot about who gets picked to travel abroad from North Korea.
Toyohiko Kagawa Lives in Kobe Slum
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Japanese Christian serves poorest and writes novels.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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The Conversion of Tokichi Ishii
Good News
— FROM 1918
Japanese death-row inmate finds faith through a Bible
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Gladys Aylward Leads 100 Orphans Over Mountains
Good News
— FROM 1940
Missionary guides children to safety during Japanese invasion.
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Chiune Sugihara Issues Visas in Lithuania
Good News
— FROM 1940
Japanese consul writes thousands of transit visas saving Jews.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 2h
Real Life Fairy Tale: Japanese Princess Gives Up Royal Status to Marry Commoner
Reporting
— Nov 1, 2021
They say that love conquers all. That seems to be the case for Japan’s Princess Mako of Akishino, daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, who has officially chosen love over her title. In the Japanese imperial…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Japan’s Abe Tells Trump Strengthening of Alliance Will Not Change
Reporting
— Aug 31, 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told U.S. President Donald Trump that the strengthening of their two nations’ alliance would be maintained even after Abe’s departure from office, a Japanese government spokesman said…
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China Flexes Naval Muscles On Crucial US Ally
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— Jun 10, 2025
The Chinese Navy sent two aircraft carriers to conduct drills in close proximity to Japanese waters in a major show of force, Japanese officials said Monday. The People’s Liberation Army Navy deployed the Liaoning and…
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Trump Roasts Japanese Reporter’s Surprise Attack Question At Joint Presser
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— Mar 19, 2026
President Donald Trump jokingly reopened very old wounds Thursday after a Japanese reporter asked why U.S. allies weren’t warned in the lead-up to Operation Epic Fury. The president announced the surprise U.S.-Israeli…
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Watch: Tons of Dead Fish Mysteriously Blanket Japanese Beach, Puzzling Scientists Searching for Reason
Reporting
— Dec 9, 2023
Dead fish covered a Japanese beach for nearly a mile three months after authorities began the release of radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant. The fish were mostly sardines, but some mackerel were…
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Biden Slammed for 'Odd' Statement on Assassination of Ex-Japanese PM: 'Perhaps the Stupidest Thing He Has Ever Said'
Reporting
— Jul 11, 2022
Nine hours after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and five hours after he was pronounced dead, President Joe Biden released a statement about the assassination. The statement, however, was met with…
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‘Absolutely Outrageous’: Fetterman Vows to Block US Steel Sale to Japanese Company
Reporting
— Dec 19, 2023
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) expressed his disapproval regarding the $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel Corp. to a foreign company. U.S. Steel revealed on Monday it would be acquired by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company…
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Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Assassinated, Details of Device Used in Brazen Public Attack Come to Light
Reporting
— Jul 8, 2022
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday at a political rally. Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, was arrested at the scene, according to the South China Morning Post . Police said he used what they called a…
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Japanese Stocks See Biggest Single Day Drop in History Amid Concerns About a US Recession
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— Aug 5, 2024
Concerns about a U.S. economic slowdown helped fuel a massive loss in Japanese stocks. CNN reported Monday that the Nikkei 225 index of leading stocks in Tokyo lost 4,451 points, which was the largest single-day drop in…
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Record Ten Japanese Players Registered in Premier League
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— Aug 26, 2026
A record ten Japanese players have been registered by Premier League clubs this season, with high-profile arrivals such as Zion Suzuki to Aston Villa, Takehiro Tomiyasu to Crystal Palace, Hidemasa Morita to Hull City and Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town, joining an established core including Kaoru Mitoma, Wataru Endo and Daichi Kamada. Agents like Joel Pannick say the move signals increased confidence, with Japanese players seen as disciplined and low-risk, and experts anticipate more signings before the window closes and a growing presence ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 2h
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