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Japan has formally requested Nepal's help in locating five Japanese nationals missing after severe flash floods in the country. Rescue efforts are being coordinated between the two governments, with no details yet on the missing individuals.
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) has decided to adopt the PitchCom wireless signaling system starting next season, with all 12 teams informed. The system replaces hand signals, reduces sign-stealing risk, and speeds up play, following its use in MLB since 2022.
Japan's Defense Ministry has proposed a record ¥8.89 trillion (about $60 billion) budget for fiscal 2027, the highest ever, to strengthen deterrence amid regional tensions. The plan aims to lift defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027, with investments in long-range weapons, missile defense, and modernization.
The leader of Japan's largest opposition party in the Lower House has confirmed a party split, according to Kyodo News. The development, announced amid internal challenges, could reshape the country's political balance.
A major fire broke out in the shopping district near Ise Jingu in central Japan on Aug. 25, spreading to several buildings. Local police confirmed the incident, with firefighters battling the blaze and no official casualty reports yet. The cause remains under investigation.
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest citizen at 115, died last weekend in Nara Prefecture. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirmed the news on Monday.
After the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake, social media in Japan was flooded with misinformation, including recycled videos and exaggerated claims, complicating official response and fueling public anxiety. Experts urge users to verify sources and trust official channels during emergencies.
Japan will repurchase 210,000 tons of rice from emergency reserves to prevent domestic prices from collapsing. The intervention aims to balance supply and demand and support farmers amid rising costs and falling consumption.
A Japanese government survey shows most adults aged 15-39 support restricting children's social media use, but teens are less supportive, revealing a generational divide. The findings will inform ongoing policy discussions on protecting minors online.
