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A group of Japanese lawmakers has formed a new political party called "Democratic Reform Association." The members previously belonged to the Constitutional Democratic Party, which is considered a centrist party in Japan
Two Japanese restaurant chains are showing very different results in China. Saizeriya, which sells Italian food, is doing extremely well, with about 604 restaurants in the country.
Princess Akiko, a member of Japan's imperial family, has invited reporters who cover royal news to a meal. This is seen as unusual, because royal family members rarely meet reporters this way.
Apex Legends, a popular battle royale game, has announced a new crossover event with Street Fighter 6. The event will begin on September 23.
Japan's women's national team in volleyball is preparing for the Asian Games.
Franmil Reyes, a power hitter for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, may be at risk of leaving the team, according to Japanese media reports.
Japanese figure skater Kazuki Kagiyama has shared several photos with Japan's men's volleyball team.
Sudden, localized heavy rain caused flooding in several parts of Japan, including Hiroshima Prefecture.
Dark clouds gathered over Ahmedabad as heavy rain fell across Gujarat this week. In Bharuch, eight cars were submerged after severe waterlogging filled the streets. The floodwater brought traffic to a complete standstill
A racehorse called Justin Chicago lost in a major race called the St Lite Kinen. This race is known as a graded race, meaning it is one of the most important races in Japanese horse racing.
All three of Saudi Arabia's crude oil export routes have reportedly been blocked, according to a report. This is a serious problem for the country's oil business.
Indonesia's weather agency, BMKG, has released a weather forecast for the island of Sulawesi for Monday, 14 September 2026.
Nakai Takuhiro, known by the nickname Pipi, is a young Japanese footballer who once played for Real Madrid in Spain.
Japanese baseball legend Hari Isao has died, and many former players have shared their memories of him.
Former Japanese baseball player Ochiai Hiromitsu has paid tribute to Harimoto Isao, a legendary hitter who has died.
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