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Japan Summons Russian Ambassador After Journalist Detained on Espionage Allegations
Japan is seeking information and access to a detained Hokkaido Shimbun reporter, while Russian authorities say a court has ordered him held for two months.
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Okinawa Seeks US Forces Pact Review After Marine Arrested Over Killing
31 sources · over 7 daysNobel Prize in Medicine 2026 Honors Optogenetics Pioneers for Light-Gated Ion Channel Discoveries
56 sources · over 4 daysMarc Marquez wins Japanese MotoGP to close within two points
11 sources · over 7 daysKenso Soai and Henri B. Kagan Win 2026 Chemistry Nobel
44 sources · todayCarlos Alcaraz Wins Japan Open Final to Defend Tokyo Title
11 sources · over 6 daysShin Ohashi Breaks 200m Breaststroke World Record at Asian Games in Japan
11 sources · over 2 daysTyphoon Dujuan Kills at Least Four, Leaves Thousands Without Power
26 sources · over 4 daysNagoya's Asian Games 2026 Marred by Athlete Housing and Logistical Setbacks
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Okinawa Seeks US Forces Pact Review After Marine Arrested Over Killing
The arrest over Anna Yagi's killing has prompted military restrictions and diplomatic protests, with Okinawa's assembly now seeking changes to the pact governing US forces.
31 sources · over 7 days
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 Honors Optogenetics Pioneers for Light-Gated Ion Channel Discoveries
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pioneering work in optogenetics, transforming neuroscience by enabling precise control of nerve cells with light.
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Marc Marquez wins Japanese MotoGP to close within two points
Marc Marquez's Sprint and Grand Prix victories at Motegi have cut Jorge Martin's championship lead to two points, with Indonesia next and a difficult circuit awaiting Marquez.
11 sources · over 7 days
Kenso Soai and Henri B. Kagan Win 2026 Chemistry Nobel
The October 7 award recognises their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, with Japanese scientist Kenso Soai sharing the honour with Henri B. Kagan.
44 sources · today
Carlos Alcaraz Wins Japan Open Final to Defend Tokyo Title
Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (4), 6-4 in Tokyo for his first title in eight months.
11 sources · over 6 days
Shin Ohashi Breaks 200m Breaststroke World Record at Asian Games in Japan
Seventeen-year-old Shin Ohashi set a new world record in the 200m breaststroke at the Asian Games, surpassing Qin Haiyang's previous mark and becoming the youngest ever to achieve this feat.
11 sources · over 2 days
Typhoon Dujuan Kills at Least Four, Leaves Thousands Without Power
Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least four people near Tokyo, caused severe flooding, and left thousands of homes without electricity.
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Nagoya's Asian Games 2026 Marred by Athlete Housing and Logistical Setbacks
Organizers of the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, struggle to resolve major accommodation and transport problems for over 11,000 athletes as severe weather adds pressure.
15 sources · over 7 days
Waymo to Launch Robotaxi Services in Tokyo and Singapore by 2028
Waymo, owned by Alphabet, will introduce fully driverless taxi services in Tokyo in 2027 and Singapore in 2028, marking its first major expansion into Asia.
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Japan's Inflation Slows as Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High
Japan's inflation rate slowed in August, prompting the central bank to hike interest rates to their highest level since 1995, signaling a shift in monetary policy.
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Sony WH-1000XM4C Launches at Lower Price, With Slightly Reduced Battery Life
Sony's WH-1000XM4C relaunch features a replaceable battery, updated sound, and a lower price, but with less battery life.
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Nintendo Hosts Back-to-Back Directs for Zelda 40th Anniversary and New Reveals
Nintendo has scheduled two major Direct livestreams for September 2026, with the first dedicated to The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary and the second expected to showcase upcoming games and hardware.
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