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Justice & Society: Japan executed Sunao Takami, 58, for a 2009 Osaka pachinko-parlour arson that killed five and injured 10—Japan’s first execution under PM Sanae Takaichi. Anime & Streaming: ScienceSARU’s Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia released Episode 9 summary and preview cuts, while Madoka Magica and Monogatari launched crossover shorts on Aniplex YouTube. Tech & Design: Fujifilm Asia Pacific’s chief says Gen Z is embracing old-school cameras, and Japan’s Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi is celebrated with Guinness World Records. Pop Culture & Fandom: VOTOMS gets a new Mamoru Oshii trailer, and Blue Eye Samurai confirms a January 2027 return with a final-season plan. Sports & Youth: Japan set a Jr Pan Pacs boys 400 medley relay meet record (3:35.14), and GAFA expanded to nine nations including Japan to boost women’s sport research and support. Music: This week’s new releases spotlight Majo Aguilar and Jota.pê.

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Aug. 19, 2026

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Japan's FY 2027 budget requests to top 130 tril. yen for new record high

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Owned By	Kyodo News Agency (Toru Mizutani, President)
Year Founded	1945
Website	https://english.kyodonews.net/
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Japan, Tokyo
Owner Country	Japan

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2 hours ago

Japanese Hip-Hop Duo Creepy Nuts Turn Up the Tempo With New Single & MV "Running Wheel" A Phonk-Infused Track

Anime News Network |

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Anime News Network

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Owned By	Takeshi Natsuno (CEO) through Kadokawa Group
Year Founded	1998
Website	https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, -
Owner Country	Japan

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4 hours ago

Japan executes man for pinball parlour arson attack that killed five people in 2009

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Owned By	Anthony Melchiorre through Chatham Asset Management. & Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
Year Founded	1898
Website	theprovince.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Canada, Vancouver
Owner Country	United States

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MOVIEGOER: Queen of All Networks

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Manila Bulletin

Pro-Government

Owned By	Yap Family through U.S. Automotive Company Inc. through Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation
Year Founded	1900
Website	www.mb.com.ph
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Philippines, Manila
Owner Country	Philippines

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6 hours ago

Japanese Media Spotlight Korea's Colonial-Collaboration Debate Over Actress Ha Young

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Owned By	Seoul Economic Daily Co Ltd (Son Dong-young CEO)
Year Founded	1960
Website	en.sedaily.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Korea, Republic of, Seoul
Owner Country	Korea, Republic of

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2 hours ago

Historical, cultural and spiritual connections between India and Japan highlighted

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The Hindu

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Owned By	The Kasturi Family through Kasturi & Sons Ltd (KSL) & THG Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
Year Founded	1878
Website	www.thehindu.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Chennai
Owner Country	India

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4 hours ago

Suraj Narredu to debut at Japan’s 2026 World All-Star Jockeys event

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Owned By	Vikash Kumar Singh & Jayanta Deka (Directors) through Heynortheast Media Private Ltd
Year Founded	2015
Website	https://thenewsmill.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Guwahati
Owner Country	India

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Gorakha Teej Festival 2026 to be held in Tokyo on September 6

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Owned By	Bijaya Sharma & Om Sharma through Discovery News Network
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://english.ratopati.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nepal, Lalitpur
Owner Country	Nepal

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