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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Temperatures reached at least 40 C in three central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Gujo in Gifu Prefecture and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- the same day.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Two central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- recorded temperatures above the threshold the same day.

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Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

(From R) Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty hold a joint press conference in London on July 21, 2026, following their talks on a Japan-Britain-Italy joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The ministers announced Canada will participate in the Global Combat Air Program as the first observer.

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Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Work to replace the "shimenawa" sacred straw rope hanging at the Kagura-den hall at Izumo Taisha shrine in Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, is underway on July 21, 2026, for the first time in eight years.

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Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Work to replace the "shimenawa" sacred straw rope hanging at the Kagura-den hall at Izumo Taisha shrine in Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, is underway on July 21, 2026, for the first time in eight years.

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Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Work to replace the "shimenawa" sacred straw rope hanging at the Kagura-den hall at Izumo Taisha shrine in Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, is underway on July 21, 2026, for the first time in eight years.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a putt on the first hole during the final round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 19, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the first tee during the final round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 19, 2026.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits off from the first tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after making a par putt on the second hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off from the seventh tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a shot on the third hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a par putt on the second hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off from the second tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off from the first tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan smiles after completing the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama (L) of Japan smiles after completing the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

Susumu Tonegawa receives a congratulatory phone call after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine at his home in the Boston suburbs on Oct. 12, 1987. Tonegawa, Japan's first recipient of the prize and a longtime professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, died on July 11, 2026, aged 86.

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Golf: Evian Championship

Japan's Akie Iwai hits off the first tee during the final round of the Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, on July 12, 2026.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.9%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.900 percent on the afternoon of July 9, 2026, for the first time since November 1996 amid concerns about inflation in Japan fueled by heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Japan's first gas-powered mini taxi

Photo taken on June 26, 2026, in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, shows Japan's first gas-powered mini taxi. A local taxi company started its commercial operation in the city after the government fully removed restrictions on such taxis.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (foreground) makes a save during the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players celebrate after Kaishu Sano scores the opening goal in the first half of a round of 32 World Cup football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Casemiro (R) challenges Japan's Junya Ito during the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Kaishu Sano (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a round of 32 World Cup football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Kaishu Sano (L) celebrates with Ritsu Doan after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Kaishu Sano (L) celebrates with Ritsu Doan after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Kaishu Sano (L) celebrates with Ritsu Doan after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players celebrate after Kaishu Sano (2nd from L, foreground) scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the first half of a round of 32 World Cup football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the first half of a round of 32 World Cup football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Elsa Jacquemot of France in the women's singles first-round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.