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Published on 07:46 GMT

Wrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games in Japan

The Iranian national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia, prompting Nagoya’s mayor to apologise. Published On 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026 Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Japan’s Nagoya this week, …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 07:23 GMT

Japan's biggest labour group seeks midpoint target of 6% for 2027 wage increase talks

TOKYO, Oct 22 : Japan's largest labour union group Rengo unveiled a more ambitious wage bargaining policy for next year's annual labour negotiations on Thursday, setting a target centred at a pay hike of 6 per cent while maintaining a minimum …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 06:33 GMT

Take a stroll between Japan’s past and present

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 16:08 GMT

Japan Tax Free Shopping Changes on 1 November 2026: How the New Airport Refund Works

Japan tax free shopping still works, but the tax now comes back as you leave. From 1 November 2026, you pay full price, scan your passport at an airport kiosk before check-in, and get the tax refunded after that. Leave within 90 days, with every item on …

Source: Wego Travel Blog - Neutral
Published on 09:37 GMT

I left Britain for Japan – our IVF was subsidised and we get free childcare

There are roughly 22,000 Britons estimated to be living in Japan, which has the world’s oldest population with around 30 per cent of its citizens aged 65 or older – compared to 19.5 per cent in the UK. Although facing a chronic labour shortage and growing …

Source: The i paper - Neutral
Published on 12:08 GMT

What channel is Japan v Wales WXV Global Series rugby 2026 1st match on? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream

Wales kick off their two-match tour of Japan at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. The first window of WXV Global Series fixtures gave Sean Lynn’s side plenty of reasons for optimism. The Welsh snapped their nine-match losing streak …

Source: Radio Times - Neutral
Published on 14:36 GMT

Japan Records Trade Deficit as Oil Imports Soar Due to Mideast War

Japan’s trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen ($17.8 billion) for the first fiscal half, according to government data released Wednesday, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring. The Finance Ministry’s preliminary data showed that Japan’s …

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
Published on 17:42 GMT

Min Aung Hlaing meets Nippon Foundation chair amid backchannel talks in Japan

Pro-democracy activists in Japan told DVB that they were “concerned” over a recent meeting between regime leader Min Aung Hlaing and Japan’s Special Envoy for National Reconciliation in Myanmar, Yohei Sasakawa, in Naypyidaw on Tuesday. Aung Soe Moe, a …

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma - Neutral
Published on 17:42 GMT

Meet the first foreign bus driver in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture

Pyae Son, 26, began his work as the first-ever foreign national bus driver in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, saying that he will prioritize his passengers’ safety overall. “I’ll guarantee safe and joy rides for the passengers and try my best to set a good …

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma - Neutral
Published on 09:18 GMT

Japan’s biggest labour group seeks midpoint target of 6% for 2027 wage increase talks

The umbrella group sets wage targets that serve as guidance for its member unionsPublished Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 03:37 PM [TOKYO] Japan’s largest labour union group Rengo unveiled a more ambitious wage bargaining policy for next year’s annual labour …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral