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A new bird species in Japan image:  A singing male Tokara Leaf Warbler, Phylloscopus tokaraensis, on Nakanoshima, Tokara Islands, in June 2017. view more  Credit: Per Alström An island bird species discovered in Japan looks just like a similar species from 1,000 km away, but has been genetically isolated for millions of years. Takema Saitoh, Per Alström, and colleagues report the [...] #Japan #JP #JapanNews #news https://www.alojapan.com/1465062/a-new-bird-species-in-ja…

March 17: Japan License Revocation Surge Puts Insurers, Hospitals on Watch License revocation Japan is in focus after a surge in searches tied to two high-profile events. Osaka police arrested a man who kept driving a Lamborghini after his license was canceled. A Kansai malpractice case ended with a suspended sentenc… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #marketresearch #news #stockanalysis #tradingtools https://www.alojapan.com/1465029/march-17-japan-license-r…

JUCA showcased Ukrainian traditions in Nagoya, uniting Japanese and Ukrainians through interactive art | Ukraine news Hands… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #culturalexchange #Japanese #Japanesenews #juca #jucanagoyamulticulturalfestivalukrainiantraditionsmotankaworkshopculturalexchange #motankaworkshop #nagoyamulticulturalfestival #news #ukrainiantraditions https://www.alojapan.com/1465027/juca-showcased-ukrainian…

Japanese looking into ownership of newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel for Singapore A three-party Japanese partnership is looking to study and explore the ownership of a newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel for application in Singapore. It has been reported… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #ammonia #ammoniabunkering #Japanese #Japanesenews #K-LINE #news #NYKLine #Singapore #SumitomoCorporation https://www.alojapan.com/1464985/japanese-looking-into-ow…

Nissan to Sell U.S.-Built SUV in Japan Newsfrom Japan Economy Mar 17, 2026 17:19 (JST) Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it will sell the U.S.-built Murano SUV in Japan, starting in early 2027. The move by the Japanese automaker comes as the country faces pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce its trade [...] #Japan #JP #JapanNews #JijiPress #news https://www.alojapan.com/1464987/nissan-to-sell-u-s-built…

Japanese personal info left at Thai-Cambodian border scam base Chong Chom, Thailand – The Thai military has shown international media outlets an abandoned scam compound on the northeastern border with Cambodia, where documents containing many Japanese individuals’ personal information remain scattered. Th… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #cambodia #fraud #Japanese #Japanesenews #news #organizedcrime #Thailand https://www.alojapan.com/1464909/japanese-personal-info-l…

Indonesia, Japan ink strategic pacts on critical minerals, nuclear power March 17, 2026 JAKARTA – The government has inked a memorandum of cooperation with Japan to strengthen their partnership in the critical minerals supply chain and to develop nuclear energy technologies. The agreement was signed o… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #energy #Geopolitics #indonesia #news #PolicyMatters #TheJakartaPost https://www.alojapan.com/1464911/indonesia-japan-ink-stra…

Japan debating how to regulate children’s use of social media March 17, 2026 TOKYO – As an increasing number of countries move to regulate children’s use of social media, Japan has convened an expert panel at the Children and Families Agency and started discussing the issue. While there remains strong opposition to bla… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #news #PolicyMatters #society #technology #TheYomiuriShimbun https://www.alojapan.com/1464875/japan-debating-how-to-re…

Japanese firms upbeat on China’s rapid advances Japan’s business community remains optimistic about China’s economic prospects, pointing to rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the digital economy as new drivers of growth. China’s 2026 Government Work Report calls for building a “modernized industrial system”, fostering emerging industries such as “integ… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #Japanese #Japanesenews #news https://www.alojapan.com/1464873/japanese-firms-upbeat-on…

South Korea and Japan bear brunt of global stock sell-offs amid oil shock South Korea and Japan have led declines in global stock markets amid the oil shock, underscoring ho… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #AberdeenInvestments #asia #BankofJapan #BNPPARIBAS #China #Chinastocks #europe #hongkong #ing #iran #KOSPI #MiddleEast #MiddleEasttensions #news #Nikkei #NIKKEI225 #oilshock #southkorea #stocks https://www.alojapan.com/1464841/south-korea-and-japan-be…

India’s expectations of Japan will shape their defence cooperation The evolution of defence cooperation between India and Japan will hinge on how Tokyo responds to New Delhi’s growing expectations of it as a defence partner. New Delhi is likely to expect Tokyo to encourage and support Japanese defence companies in collaborating with Indian coun… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #Japanese #Japanesenews #news https://www.alojapan.com/1464839/indias-expectations-of-j…

Cherry blossom trees to mark UK links with Japan Dozens of Japanese cherry blossom trees have been planted at the Eden Project in Cornwall. The Eden Project said it had planted 50 of the trees in its Japanese Garden as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project, launched in 2017 to celebrate the friendship between Japan and the U… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #cherryblossom #CherryTrees #japanesegarden #news #TheEdenProject https://www.alojapan.com/1464662/cherry-blossom-trees-to-…

Iran war strengthens Japan’s push for rearmament Japan’s three security documents — the National Security Strategy, which sets out long-term security policy; the National Defense Strategy, which defines defence objectives and how to achieve them; and the Defense Buildup Program, revised every fiv… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #artificialintelligence #defence #Hotwar #iran #MiddleEast #military #news #security #technology https://www.alojapan.com/1464612/iran-war-strengthens-jap…

INTERVIEW: Expert Urges Japan, U.S. to Reaffirm Importance of Alliance Newsfrom Japan World Mar 16, 2026 18:38 (JST) Washington, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump should reaffirm the importance of their countries’ alliance when they meet in Washington this week ahead of Tru… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #Japanese #Japanesenews #JijiPress #news https://www.alojapan.com/1464610/interview-expert-urges-j…

Japan’s Nikkei share average slides again as Iran-US war threatens economy| Business News Japan’s Nikkei share average slid for a third straight day on Monday as the Middle East crisis threatened longer-term damage to the economy through higher energ… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #higherenergyprices #JapaneseStockMarket #MiddleEastcrisis #news #Nikkeishareaverage #usiran #weakeryen https://www.alojapan.com/1464502/japans-nikkei-share-aver…

Japanese govt. seeks to clarify Trump’s intentions ahead of summit The Japanese government is working to clarify what US President Donald Trump is seeking from Tokyo ahead of Prime Minister Takaichi … #Japan #JP #JapanNews #asia #biz #JapanBroadcastingCorporation #Japanese #Japanesenews #news #nhk #nhkworld #NHKWORLDPREMIUM #nhkworldtv #NHKWorld #Nuclear #PublicBroadcaster #RadioJapan #tech #world https://www.alojapan.com/1464500/japanese-govt-seeks-to-c…

Urgent Need for National Intelligence Council as Threats Increase Led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the Cabinet has approved proposed legislation to establish a National Intelli… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #coalitionagreement #editorial #editorials #Espionage #foreignagentsregistrationact #intelligence #nationalintelligencebureau #nationalintelligencecouncil #news #politics&security #SanaeTakaichi https://www.alojapan.com/1464435/urgent-need-for-national…

Ministry aims to bolster Japanese language skills in Global South The Foreign Ministry will send specialists to “blank areas” of the Global South to help locals learn Japanese, a move in line with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans to toughen policies on foreigners. The program, starting from fiscal 2026, is aimed at … #Japan #JP #JapanNews #AsahiShimbun #Japanese #Japanesenews #news #politics https://www.alojapan.com/1464434/ministry-aims-to-bolster…

Japan Manager Makes Unexpected Decision Hours After WBC Loss to Venezuela Team Japan entered this year’s World Baseball Classic as one of the favorites to take home gold, especially after they won the tournament back in 2023, defeating Team USA in the championship game. However, in their quarterfinal matchup on Saturday night against… #Japan #JP #JapanNews #mlb #news #worldbaseballclassic https://www.alojapan.com/1464359/japan-manager-makes-unex…

Japanese PM Vows Candid Talk With Trump Over Iran Fallout Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:21pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may become a tense standoff, as the newly re-elected leader vows to be ‘candid’ about the economic pain the Trump administration’s actions … #Japan #JP #JapanNews #Japanese #Japanesenews #news https://www.alojapan.com/1464357/japanese-pm-vows-candid-…