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Japan Unveils Type 25 Stand-off Missiles, Formalizes Long-Range Defense Push
world10 days ago

Japan Unveils Type 25 Stand-off Missiles, Formalizes Long-Range Defense Push

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force announced the first operational deployment of two domestically developed long-range missiles, redesignated as Type 25: the 25SSM (ground‑launched, about 1,000 km range) and the HVGP variant 25HGP (initially several hundred kilometers, hypersonic). The HVGP will be used for island defense with longer-range versions under development. The systems are slated for future ship- and air-launched variants by FY2027, and additional fielding at Camp Kamifurano and Camp Ebino in FY2026. The move marks a doctrinal shift toward stand-off deterrence against regional threats from China and North Korea.

via navalnews.com|
#25hgp#25ssm#japan
Pokemon Pokopia and Ikea launch a cloud island event in Japan
gaming10 days ago

Pokemon Pokopia and Ikea launch a cloud island event in Japan

A Pokemon Pokopia–Ikea collaboration launches April 1 and runs through June 30, introducing a special ‘cloud island’ with two Ikea-designed rooms themed after Pikachu and Snorlax; the rooms will also be recreated in select Japanese Ikea stores. Participating locations will host a stamp rally from April 18 to May 10, with seven Pokopia stamps, plus Ikea cafeterias feature Pokopia decorations, sticker giveaways, and raffles, all while supplies last. The event celebrates Ikea’s 20th anniversary in Japan and is limited to participating stores.

via Nintendo Everything|
#collaboration#gaming#ikea
Japan grapples with ADHD drug shortage as demand surges
health12 days ago

Japan grapples with ADHD drug shortage as demand surges

Concerta, an ADHD medication from Janssen, has been in nationwide short supply in Japan since last fall, with clinics unable to prescribe it to new patients and restricting long‑time patients to about two weeks’ worth. Janssen previously said stock would be resolved in about two months, but shortages persist and full restoration is expected to take many more months. Concerta is one of only three ADHD drugs approved for adults in Japan, a concern as the adult ADHD population grows.

via The Japan Times|
#adhd#concerta#drug-shortage
Darwin’s Paradox and Meat Boy 3D Lead Japan’s Week of Game Releases
gaming12 days ago

Darwin’s Paradox and Meat Boy 3D Lead Japan’s Week of Game Releases

This week’s Japanese game releases are led by Darwin’s Paradox! and Super Meat Boy 3D across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, with GRIME II, RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike, and Temtem: Swarm following on those platforms. MotionRec (PS5, Switch) and South of Midnight (PS5, Switch 2) are also launching, while physical releases are limited to two Switch 2 game-key cards: POOL ROOM BILLIARD and SIMPLE Series Vol.1 THE Mahjong; the rest of the lineup is digital worldwide.

via Gematsu|
#darwins-paradox#gaming#japan
Kim Kardashian Revs Up Fashion in Japan With Formula 1-Inspired Looks
celebrity12 days ago

Kim Kardashian Revs Up Fashion in Japan With Formula 1-Inspired Looks

Kim Kardashian showcased Formula 1–inspired fashion in Japan, posting a racetrack‑ready set of looks (including a Prototypes sock‑turtleneck ensemble and a red track suit with helmet) during a family trip with Khloé and the kids; the style nods to Lewis Hamilton’s F1 aesthetic, and while the pair have been spotted together and linked romantically, neither has publicly confirmed a relationship.

via Yahoo|
#celebrity#fashion#formula-1
health-and-medicine17 days ago

Cooking at Home Weekly Linked to 30% Lower Dementia Risk in Seniors, Japanese Study Finds

A six-year study of 10,978 Japanese adults aged 65+ found that those who cooked at least one home-cooked meal per week had about a 30% lower risk of developing dementia, with up to a 70% reduction for participants with fewer cooking skills, suggesting cognitive stimulation from cooking may help protect against cognitive decline.

via Ground News|
#cognitive-health#dementia#elderly
Beijing protests Tokyo after Chinese embassy break-in
world18 days ago

Beijing protests Tokyo after Chinese embassy break-in

China has protested to Japan after what it described as a forceful break-in at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, where an individual claiming to be a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer entered the premises and threatened Chinese personnel. Beijing urged a thorough investigation, punishment for those responsible and assurances of embassy security. Japan’s Defense Ministry said it was aware of reports but offered no immediate comment, as China–Japan ties remain strained and Tokyo is reportedly set to downgrade how it describes relations in an upcoming diplomatic review.

via Reuters|
#china#china-japan-relations#diplomacy-foreign-policy
world20 days ago

Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark unsettles Japan amid Iran war justification

Trump’s Pearl Harbor quip to defend his plan to strike Iran sparked embarrassment and unease in Tokyo, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seated beside him as Japan weighs its security reliance on the U.S. and navigates a fraught history of WWII memory; the episode underscores delicate diplomacy, domestic reactions, and the fragility of the U.S.–Japan alliance amid debates over Japan’s role and memory in Asia-Pacific security.

via Politico|
#iran#japan#pearl-harbor