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- 1Japan Defense Ministry to back startups developing drones▼Japan Defense Ministry to support startups in UAV development
Japan's Defense Ministry has announced it will support startups working on unmanned aerial vehicle development, according to the Japan Times. The move aligns with Tokyo's broader push to strengthen its defense industrial base and tap private-sector innovation for military technology. Details on funding amounts and selected companies have not yet been reported.
- 2Grandparents keep working, 'grandchild leave' emerges▼Grandparents have always helped out with childcare, but now so many of them need to keep working that 'grandchild leave'
With more grandparents remaining in the workforce past retirement age, Japanese employers are beginning to offer 'grandchild leave', allowing older workers to take time off to help care for their grandchildren. The shift reflects both Japan's childcare shortage and the growing number of older people who want to keep their jobs while supporting working-age children.
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The Japan Times reports on what it calls 'a congress for Europe's future', highlighting a gathering or initiative aimed at shaping the European Union's long-term direction. Beyond the headline framing, no further details on the participants, agenda or outcomes are given in the available coverage, so the substance of the event remains unspecified.
- 4Shanti Pereira defends Asian Games 200m title in Aichi-Nagoya●Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Shanti Pereira defends women's 200m crown, uncertain about 2030
Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira successfully defended her women's 200m crown at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, reaffirming her status as Asia's top female sprinter. Asked about the 2030 Asian Games, she said her participation remains uncertain as she takes her career one step at a time.
- 5India face Japan in live T20 cricket match●🔴LIVE: India vs Japan, T20 match | IND vs JPN Live match Today | Live Cricket Score & Fan Chat
Cricket fans are following a live T20 match between India and Japan, with a live score feed and fan chat drawing a large online audience. Japan rarely features in high-profile fixtures against a cricketing power like India, making the matchup a point of curiosity and conversation as viewers track the score and react in real time.