Japan issues extreme heat warning across 41 prefectures
Temperatures hit 40.5 degrees Celsius, while 287 people were taken to hospitals in Tokyo the day before.
BBC News (World), Antara News +2
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Series: Japan · Heatwave · 2 chapters since Jul 20
Prabowo threatens to shift Blok Masela if Inpex stalls
He ordered permits revoked if the energy project remains idle for 6 months to 2 years, then Masela broke ground July 16.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia +1
Fajar/Fikri win Japan Open 2026 after toppling No. 1 pair
Indonesia’s pair won 21-19, 21-17 over Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae, ensuring Merah Putih left Tokyo with a title.
Antara News, Republika +1
Putri KW falls in Japan Open semifinals after 3-game loss
Putri said physical endurance remains her main work area after a 21-9, 16-21, 14-21 loss to Akane Yamaguchi.
Antara News, Republika
NOC Indonesia checks lodging and medical prep for 2026 Asian Games
New: CdM Todotua Pasaribu set a “zero mistake” target for logistics, transport, recovery and athlete referrals in Japan.
Republika, Antara News
M6.9 quake off Iwate shakes northern Japan, halts Shinkansen
JMA later revised the magnitude to 7.2; no deaths were reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.
Japan raises visa fees by as much as fivefold from July 1, 2026
Single-entry visas will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, while multiple-entry visas will increase to 30,000 yen.
Yen hits 160.8 per dollar, reviving Japan intervention fears
What's new: The slide came after a hawkish Fed signal, even after Japan spent a record 11.7 trillion yen on support last month.
Asics spins off Onitsuka Tiger unit as brand sales jump 43%
What's next: The transfer to wholly owned OT Group takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, as Asics pushes faster decisions and global expansion.
Japan city captures 100-kg bear after 4 days and 94 school closures
What's next: A second bear that injured four people in Fukushima is still at large as Japan grapples with record attacks.
China conducts maritime operation east of Taiwan after Japan-Philippines protest
Taiwan deployed five patrol vessels after tracking four Chinese government ships departing Xiamen.