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There's just genuine excitement and energy on the Korean side to move as fast as possible,

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign to avoid a split within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the broadcaster NHK is reporting. The announcement on Sunday comes weeks after Ishiba denied reports he planned to resign over a historic defeat his LDP-led coalition suffered in a July election, losing its upper house majority, saying he wanted to make sure the tariff deal struck with the United States was appropriately implemented.

"The two hour limit... is merely a guideline... to encourage citizens," Toyoake Mayor Masafumi Koki said in a statement.

An attempt to promote friendship between Japan and countries in Africa has transformed into a xenophobic row about migration after inaccurate media reports suggested the scheme would lead to a flood of immigrants. The controversy erupted after the Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, said this month it had designated four Japanese cities as Africa hometowns for partner countries in Africa: Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania.

A flashing fireball dashed across the skies of western Japan, shocking residents and dazzling stargazers, though experts said it was a natural phenomenon and not an alien invasion. Videos and photos emerged online of the extremely bright ball of light visible for hundreds of miles shortly after 11.00pm local time (1400 BST) on Tuesday. A white light I had never seen before came down from above, and it became so bright that I could clearly see the shapes of the houses around us,

Thanks to TikTok, grocery store tourism is trending, with convenience stores becoming must-see destinations for tourists in Japan, significantly enhancing their travel experience.

"When I discovered the real estate market in Japan and noticed the really low prices, it got me thinking about the possibilities of owning property there."

Elijah Mahi scored the first four points for Canada, followed by Vasean Allette who added six more, helping the team to recover from an early deficit.

Koryo high school withdrew from the summer high school baseball championships after reports of abuse by players against a younger teammate led to public outcry and social media backlash.

The population of Japan went down by more than 900,000 people in 2024, marking an all-time high decline since records began in 1968. This represents the 16th consecutive year of population shrinkage, leaving Japan with a total of 124.3 million people.

Shurina, a 15-year-old student, is transformed when she is cast as a kamikaze pilot in a World War II play, directed by her piano teacher.

"I am truly honoured to join PubMatic and contribute to the wider digital advertising industry. Over the years, I have gained in-depth knowledge of supply-side technologies."

In 1971, the chemist Yoshiyuki Takasaki, working in Chiba City, Japan, patented the process to create high fructose corn syrup, revolutionizing sweeteners.

"This is clearly the biggest defense-industry agreement that has ever been struck between Japan and Australia," Marles said, touting the deal.

Financial markets globally rallied with sharp increases in share prices, as the Nikkei rose by 3.5%, the FTSE 100 hit a record 9,061, and the Dow Jones rose over 1%. News regarding nearing trade deals between the EU and US spurred this surge, while a significant trade agreement recently made between the US and Japan benefited Japanese automakers, with Toyota's shares surging over 14%.

The US dollar steadied after three days of losses, as markets assessed the newly announced trade agreement with Japan, which involves a 15% tariff on exports.

Japanese companies are sending fresh recruits to military-run programmes to instil teamwork, discipline and basic social skills that were lost during remote work.

Japan's coalition government led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday's election after large gains made by right-wing populist parties, pointing to growing polarization.

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito targeted winning 50 seats in the recent election, but instead secured only around 41.

The Baby Body Burger from Burger King weighs nearly 680g and contains 1,876 calories, designed in collaboration with the Japan Sumo Association for a wrestling tournament.

President Trump announced a 25% trade tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, which are key suppliers of autos, electronics, and steel.

Trump cited persistent trade imbalances with Japan and South Korea as the reason for implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from both countries.

Micheál Martin and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba focused on collaboration in security, particularly regarding the protection of undersea cables, during their trade discussions in Tokyo.