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Japan’s WWII memory and security debate: On Aug. 15, Japanese leaders’ moves tied to the Yasukuni Shrine sparked fresh anger from China and South Korea, with scholars warning Japan risks “repeating the mistakes of history” as the country downplays wartime aggression amid a broader security shift. Russia-Japan tensions: Russian analysts say Putin’s first visit to Japan-claimed Kuril Islands hardens Moscow’s stance, arguing Tokyo has left little room for negotiation on the territorial dispute. Disaster at home: Record rainfall battered the Tokyo area and Chiba, killing at least eight and stranding thousands at Narita, with power cuts hitting about 20,000 homes. Space and science: Japan’s MMX mission is preparing to collect samples from Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos, aiming to shed light on how the Solar System formed. Pop culture: Square Enix revealed “Kingdom Hearts 4” is due in late 2027, with a new trailer previewing the “Lost Master Arc.”

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