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Deteriorating Japan castles face high costs, debates over renovation

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Several Japanese castles with wooden structures dating back to the feudal era were destroyed during World War II. Although they were

Benefits for foreign tourists spark debate in Japan

Some facilities stopped offering discounts amid criticism of preferential treatment for foreigners.

China pulled into public debate over subsidies by OECD report

LDP’s flag desecration bill rekindles debate over limits of expression

Advocates say the measure is meant to address a legal gap but critics argue the bill's language is "extremely vague."

LDP and CRA agree on debate schedule for fiscal 2026 supplementary budget

The budget committees of both the upper and lower houses will each spend one day deliberating the extra budget for the fiscal year that started in April.

How the intel bill showed Japan’s new political reality

The debate surrounding the National Intelligence Council Law revealed less about Japan's intelligence system than the current contours of the country's new political reality.

Pope says AI should be ‘disarmed’ to avoid dominating humanity

Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be "disarmed” to protect humanity from its dangers, adding his voice to a heated debate over the extent to which governments should regulate a technology that is reshaping the world.

Nidec boss hints at more M&A deals once scandals abate

CEO Mitsuya Kishida has underlined regaining trust as the Kyoto-based electric motor manufacturer's top priority.