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A 49‑year‑old woman named Masae Sakurai was arrested on Monday on suspicion of injuring a 42‑year‑old woman by sewing her lips together.
A 49‑year‑old woman named Masae Sakurai was arrested on Monday on suspicion of injuring a 42‑year‑old woman by sewing her lips together.
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The lips were sewn shut using a needle and thread.
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Short‑sellers are targeting the yen.
Governor Yasutomo Suzuki approved construction of the Shizuoka stretch of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev project
Governor Yasutomo Suzuki approved construction of the Shizuoka stretch of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev project
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Construction of the Shizuoka stretch of the maglev line is set to begin
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Governor Yasutomo Suzuki told the Shizuoka prefectural assembly on Tuesday that he will allow Central Japan Railway Co. to begin construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Nagoya.
Governor Yasutomo Suzuki told the Shizuoka prefectural assembly on Tuesday that he will allow Central Japan Railway Co. to begin construction of the Shizuoka section of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Nagoya.
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Former Governor Heita Kawakatsu opposed the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project since 2017 over environmental impact concerns, including possible reduced water flow in the Oi River.
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Sanae Takaichi is Prime Minister of Japan.
South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
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South Korea's exports grew 53 percent in annualised terms last month, the fastest pace since 1984.
Japan's imperial family is shrinking, creating a problem for succession.
Japan's imperial family is shrinking, creating a problem for succession.
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Japanese and Korean stock markets opened lower and then moved higher
Sales of rice from the 2025 harvest to Japan wholesalers were a record‑low 1.32 million tons.
Agricultural cooperatives and other groups in Japan sold a record‑low 1.32 million tons of rice from the 2025 harvest to wholesalers as of the end of May, down about 17 percent from a year earlier.
Agricultural cooperatives and other groups in Japan sold a record‑low 1.32 million tons of rice from the 2025 harvest to wholesalers as of the end of May, down about 17 percent from a year earlier.
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Private‑sector rice inventories rose about 51 percent to roughly 2.23 million tons as of the end of May, reaching a level comparable to the 2014 record high.
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Agricultural cooperatives and other groups in Japan sold a record‑low 1.32 million tons of rice from the 2025 harvest to wholesalers as of the end of May, down about 17 percent from a year earlier.
Agricultural cooperatives and other groups in Japan sold a record‑low 1.32 million tons of rice from the 2025 harvest to wholesalers as of the end of May, down about 17 percent from a year earlier.
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Private‑sector rice inventories rose about 51 percent to 2.23 million tons as of the end of May, reaching a level comparable to the record high recorded in 2014.
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The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
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China informed relevant regional governments about the test in advance.
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Crude oil prices fell/eased as global geopolitical tensions eased.
Crude oil prices fell/eased as global geopolitical tensions eased.
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Indian benchmark equity indices closed higher on Friday, extending weekly gains.
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China test‑fired a ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 6 July 2026.
China test‑fired a ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 6 July 2026.
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The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
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The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
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The missile was launched at 12:01 pm on 6 July 2026.
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North Korean officials criticized Japan for turning into a war nation or war state.
North Korean officials criticized Japan for turning into a war nation or war state.
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The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
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The launch occurred at 12:01 pm on 6 July 2026.
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China’s coast guard conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan.
China’s coast guard conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan.
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The patrols were carried out in response to Japan‑Philippines maritime boundary delimitation talks.
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China called the Japan‑Philippines maritime/sea border talks illegal
China called the Japan‑Philippines maritime/sea border talks illegal
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made a statement at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday.
The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead rather than a live warhead.
The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead rather than a live warhead.
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Regional countries expressed condemnation, criticism, or concern about the missile test.
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The launch drew condemnation, criticism or concern from regional countries including Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
The launch drew condemnation, criticism or concern from regional countries including Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
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China test‑fired a long‑range ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 6 July 2026.
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Regional countries (Australia, New Zealand, Japan) expressed concern or condemnation about the test.
Regional countries (Australia, New Zealand, Japan) expressed concern or condemnation about the test.
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China conducted a test launch of a long‑range ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine on Monday, 6 July 2026.
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South Korea's exports grew at an annualised rate of 53 % in the month prior to June 2026, the fastest pace since 1984.
China test‑launched a long‑range ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 6 July 2026 at about 12:01 pm.
China test‑launched a long‑range ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 6 July 2026 at about 12:01 pm.
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The launch drew condemnation or criticism from regional countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a major sporting event that will start soon.
The missile carried a dummy or training‑simulation warhead.
The missile carried a dummy or training‑simulation warhead.
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The launch took place at 12:01 pm (12.01 pm) on 6 July 2026.
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Crude oil prices fell or eased.
Crude oil prices fell or eased.
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Indian benchmark equity indices rose on Friday, extending weekly gains.
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China test‑launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 6 July 2026, at 12:01 pm.
China test‑launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 6 July 2026, at 12:01 pm.
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The missile carried a dummy or training‑simulation warhead.
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A fleet of 10 Japan-linked vessels was exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
A fleet of 10 Japan-linked vessels was exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
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The fleet includes six very large crude carriers loaded with 12 million barrels of Middle Eastern crude, two chemical tankers, a vehicle carrier and a container ship.
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China test‑launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, July 6 2026.
China test‑launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear‑powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, July 6 2026.
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The launch was from a nuclear‑powered submarine.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made a statement at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday.
The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
The missile carried a dummy (training‑simulation) warhead.
gulfotherwestern
China notified regional governments about the test in advance.
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On July 6 2026 a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy strategic nuclear submarine launched a missile carrying a training‑simulation (dummy) warhead into the high seas of the Pacific Ocean.
On July 6 2026 a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy strategic nuclear submarine launched a missile carrying a training‑simulation (dummy) warhead into the high seas of the Pacific Ocean.
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China notified relevant countries, including Australia and New Zealand, about the missile test in advance.
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China launched a submarine‑fired missile with a dummy (training simulation) warhead in the Pacific Ocean on 6 July at 12:01 pm.
China launched a submarine‑fired missile with a dummy (training simulation) warhead in the Pacific Ocean on 6 July at 12:01 pm.
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The missile test was described as a routine arrangement of China’s annual military training.
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Japan announced a fivefold increase in single-entry visa fees effective July 1, 2026.
Japan announced a fivefold increase in single-entry visa fees effective July 1, 2026.
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The fee changes are scheduled to be implemented later this financial year, with the increases taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bear attacks have increased in Japan.
Bear attacks have increased in Japan.
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A man sprayed a substance, believed to be bear repellent spray, inside a post office in Nagoya.
A man sprayed a substance, believed to be bear repellent spray, inside a post office in Nagoya.
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Multiple people were injured and sent to hospital as a result of the spray.
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A man sprayed a substance inside a post office in Nagoya, Japan.
A man sprayed a substance inside a post office in Nagoya, Japan.
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The substance is believed to be bear repellent spray.
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The Japan Tourism Agency plans to notify local governments that they may effectively ban private lodging (minpaku) in certain areas through ordinances to protect residential areas from noise, garbage and other nuisances.
The Japan Tourism Agency plans to notify local governments that they may effectively ban private lodging (minpaku) in certain areas through ordinances to protect residential areas from noise, garbage and other nuisances.
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The notice to be sent later this month would mark a reversal of the agency's longstanding stance that banning private lodging is inappropriate from the viewpoint of promoting the service.
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Shoko Kawata is the mayor of Yawata, Japan.
Shoko Kawata is the mayor of Yawata, Japan.
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Shoko Kawata is 35 years old.
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South Korea's exports grew 53 % in annualised terms last month, the fastest pace since 1984.
South Korea's exports grew 53 % in annualised terms last month, the fastest pace since 1984.
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The Japanese stock market opened lower.
Shoko Kawata is the mayor of Yawata, Japan.
Shoko Kawata is the mayor of Yawata, Japan.
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Shoko Kawata is 35 years old.
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Japan's imperial family is shrinking.
Japan's imperial family is shrinking.
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Japan is facing a longstanding issue of ensuring a stable imperial succession due to the shrinking size of the imperial family.
Japan is facing a longstanding issue of ensuring a stable imperial succession due to the shrinking size of the imperial family.
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Female succession to the Japanese throne remains unavailable despite recent legal changes.
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China deployed coast guard vessels, including its largest patrol ship, to waters east of Taiwan.
China deployed coast guard vessels, including its largest patrol ship, to waters east of Taiwan.
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China said the patrols were a response to Japan‑Philippines maritime boundary delimitation talks.
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Naomi Osaka wore a kimono‑inspired dress at Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka wore a kimono‑inspired outfit at Wimbledon.
Naomi Osaka wore a kimono‑inspired outfit at Wimbledon.
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Osaka said the kimono outfit was a tribute to Japan or her Japanese heritage.
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