Japan

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Japan’s commitment to the ‘rule of law’ is tested by US sanctions on its own citizen – the ICC chief

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane was on Aug 18 sanctioned by the United States as part of its campaign to dismantle a court it has lambasted as “politicised”.

Asian Games organisers, OCA say accommodation secured despite entry surge

FILE PHOTO: Signages of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on display in Nagoya, central Japan May 21, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Japanese rugby U-turns on limits on naturalised players

A group of 24 foreign-born players had filed a complaint against an eligibility rule proposed by Japan Rugby League One.

Japan’s education ministry creates guidelines to help schools deal with overbearing parents

The guidelines help schools prevent or deal with instances of teachers being subjected to harassment by students’ parents.

Japan Airlines to introduce aircraft-washing robot at airport near Tokyo

The AW3 robot can clean an aircraft using a remotely-operated telescopic arm and will start full-scale operation later in 2026.

Japan police to expand wearable camera use nationwide in FY2027

Trials began in September 2025 in 13 prefectural police departments, covering community affairs, traffic enforcement and crowd control operations.

Two arrested over $1.6 million luxury watch heist in Tokyo

The men allegedly stole three Richard Mille watches and a Patek Philippe watch.

Over 2,000 remain in shelters one month after Kumamoto quake

Some 2,460 people continued to take refuge at 61 evacuation centers as of Aug 27, down from more than 10,000 at one point.

Asian Games chiefs say room for everyone amid accommodation crunch

Japanese athletes posing for a group photo after a send-off ceremony in Tokyo for the 2026 Asian Games on Aug 19.

‘Heated exchanges’ for Japan MPs on fence-mending China trip

The delegation in Beijing comprised a member of Takaichi’s ruling party and two opposition lawmakers.

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