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The Digest: England suffered their first-ever loss against an Asian nation, falling 1-0 to Japan at Wembley in a World Cup warm-up friendly. Kaoru Mitoma's first-half goal condemned the Three Lions to a second consecutive lackluster performance after Friday's drab draw with Uruguay. Manager...

The Digest: In a poignant reflection of modern relationships, a 32-year-old Japanese woman has called off her engagement to a human partner and held a symbolic wedding ceremony with an AI-generated character named Lune Klaus Verdure. Yurina Noguchi, a call centre operator, exchanged vows with...

The Digest: Japan has entered a new political era with the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, ending the nation's long-standing gender barrier in top leadership. The 64-year-old conservative leader, who forged an 11th-hour coalition with the right-leaning Japan...

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has terminated its controversial “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, citing “misunderstandings and confusion” stemming from Nigeria’s claim that Japan would create special visas for young Nigerians to relocate to Kisarazu city. JICA President...

The Digest: Japan has designated Kisarazu as the official hometown for Nigerians, offering a new visa opportunity to skilled Nigerians. This initiative, announced at the TICAD9 conference, aims to strengthen cultural ties and enhance workforce development. Key Points: Japan designates...