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Japan's Cabinet has approved a revision to the retrial system. The move addresses long-standing criticism that prosecutors' right to appeal prolongs court procedures for those seeking retrials, sometimes for decades.

May 15, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Playground Games has confirmed that players cannot smash cherry blossom trees in Forza Horizon 6. The studio also chose to exclude certain Japanese temples and shrines. These decisions aim to avoid cultural disrespect in the Japan-set racing game.

The Japanese government is considering subsidies for electricity and city gas this summer, following its earlier gasoline subsidies. Rising energy prices tied to the Iran conflict are expected to push fees higher around June.

May 14, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

A large-scale genetic analysis has identified a previously overlooked third ancestral group in Japan, challenging the long-held dual origins theory. Researchers linked the new ancestry to the ancient Emishi people of northeastern Japan. The findings also connect archaic DNA from Neanderthals and Denisovans to modern health conditions.