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Mapping Global Longevity: Nations with the Highest Percentage of Elderly Residents.

May 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM

Recent data reveals that Europe dominates the list of countries with the oldest populations, with Japan being the sole non-European representative in the top 25. Societal and health factors contribute to these demographic trends.

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Living in Japan: Navigating Daily Life, High Food Costs, and Unique Rental Customs.

April 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Technology

Japan Overhauls Defense Export Policy to Expand Global Arms Industry Role.

Japan has significantly relaxed its longstanding restrictions on weapons exports to foster its domestic defense industry and strengthen global military supply chains.

April 21, 2026 at 1:18 AM

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Business

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Japan’s Economic Landscape 2026: Balancing Wage Growth and Structural Challenges.

April 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM

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Japan’s Strategic Pivot: Embracing Physical AI to Combat Demographic Decline

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April 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM

Japan’s Strategic Pivot: Embracing Physical AI to Combat Demographic Decline.

Facing an aging population and severe labor shortages, Japan is aggressively scaling up its 'Physical AI' sector. Rather than replacing workers, these robots are being deployed as essential tools to maintain industrial productivity and critical services.

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Sports

Japan and Australia Challenge Asian Football Confederation Over Pay Equity.

April 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM

Following a record-breaking Women's Asian Cup final, Japan and Australia have publicly criticized the Asian Football Confederation for failing to address demands for prize money parity with the men's tournament.

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Japan and Australia Challenge Asian Football Confederation Over Pay Equity

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Japan’s Labor Force Expansion Defies Aging Population Myths.

April 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM

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International News

Japan’s Foreign Population Reaches Record High Amid Declining Domestic Numbers.

Japan has recorded a historic high in its foreign resident population, surpassing 4 million, while the local population continues to decline for the 16th consecutive year due to record-low birth rates.

March 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM

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