As power harassment allegations against the governor of Hyogo Prefecture continue to swirl, it has been revealed that another prefectural employee has passed away, with the prefecture delaying a formal announcement of the death by 3 months. (News On Japan)

Russia's Foreign Ministry has announced a ban on entry for 13 top executives from Japanese companies in response to Japan's sanctions over the Ukraine invasion. (News On Japan)

A model of the next-generation fighter jet jointly developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy has been unveiled at an airshow in the UK. (News On Japan)

The founder of the anti-whaling organization Sea Shepherd, who was wanted by Japan, has been detained in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. (News On Japan)

Japan disbanded its military following its defeat in World War II and adopted a pacifist constitution that prohibits the country from engaging in war. (South China Morning Post)

The leaders' meeting of the 'Pacific Islands Summit,' involving Japan and Pacific island nations, was held in Tokyo, resulting in the adoption of a leaders' declaration emphasizing future cooperation. (News On Japan)

The Japanese government is considering revising the policy that reduces pensions for those working past age 65. However, a significant proposal to extend the pension premium payment period from age 60 to 65 has been deferred. (News On Japan)

A lawmaker in Ōkawara Town, Miyagi Prefecture, has come under fire after an elementary school student's essay revealed that he was playing a smartphone game during an assembly session. (News On Japan)

Kanagawa Prefecture unveiled its new logo, 'Kanagawa-Ken,' last Friday, only to find itself facing allegations that the design closely resembles Chiba Prefecture's mascot, 'Chiba-kun.' (News On Japan)

Japan's Defense Ministry has announced disciplinary action against 218 personnel following a series of misconduct cases, including inappropriate handling of classified information and power harassment. This unprecedented move affects top officials from the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces. (News On Japan)

A Japanese man detained in Myanmar over the sale price of rice has been charged and will face trial on Friday, July 12. (News On Japan)

A union has demanded the resignation of Hyogo Governor Saito following the death of a former senior official who distributed documents alleging workplace harassment by the governor. (News On Japan)

In a lawsuit where former SDF member Rina Gonoi sought damages from five former colleagues and the state for alleged sexual assault by male SDF members, Gonoi announced on Tuesday that she has reached a settlement with three of the five. (News On Japan)

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has won her third term following Sunday's vote. Koike addressed her supporters and cited various challenges Tokyo is facing, such as soaring prices and the falling birthrate. (News On Japan)

The Tokyo gubernatorial election, with voting on July 7, has sparked a debate over the 'Senkyo-Wari' campaign, which offers discounts and services at participating stores upon presenting a voting certificate, aimed at boosting voter turnout. Approximately 250 establishments, including ramen shops, cafes, and beauty salons, are participating in Tokyo. (News On Japan)

A U.S. Marine was arrested on July 4 for allegedly groping a woman's breast on a staircase in Okinawa, sparking urgent protests over the lack of transparency in the handling of such incidents by local authorities. (News On Japan)

In the upcoming Tokyo gubernatorial election, a key issue is incumbent Governor Yuriko Koike's projection mapping project. (News On Japan)

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has released the results of its "Fiscal Verification," a process conducted every five years to estimate the future levels of public pension benefits. The ministry has decided to withdraw its proposal to extend the national pension contribution period by five years in the upcoming pension system reform. (News On Japan)

The site of the methane gas explosion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue was opened to the media on Tuesday, revealing the area where the explosion occurred during restroom construction in March this year, when a spark from welding ignited flammable gas. It was found that methane gas had accumulated underground. (News On Japan)

In this chess game of the world economy, the dollar has always played a decisive role, reaping the harvest in the wheat fields of the world economy like a sharp scythe in the hands of the United States. (News On Japan)