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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

World : Japan Cabinet OKs Bill To Revise Law For Sustainable Imperial Family System

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July 1, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

TOKYO, July 1 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan's Cabinet approved Tuesday a bill to revise a law to ensure a sustainable imperial family system amid concerns over the shrinkage of the family's size, while sticking to the male and paternal-line emperor system despite a decreasing number of successors, Kyodo News reported.

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 1, 2026

Japan Cabinet oks bill to revise law for sustainable imperial family system

Japan Cabinet oks bill to revise law for sustainable imperial family system

BERNAMA

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· Jul 10, 2026

World : Japan's Lower House Passes Bill For Imperial Law Revision In One-Day Debate

TOKYO, July 10 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members after entering deliberations earlier in the day, a major step to change Japan's decades-long system.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 1, 2026

Japan is kicking out foreign residents as government tightens visa requirements

ALBAWABA - As the Japanese population plummets with a severely aging society, and as the Japanese government records worker shortages in many sectors - stubbornly, Sanae Takaichi’s government is passing laws making it harder for foreign residents to renew their visas...

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nagasaki urges Japanese govt. to uphold non-nuclear principles

The prefectural assembly of Nagasaki on Thursday urged the Japanese government in a written opinion to adhere to the country's non-nuclear principles, Kyodo News reported.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 10, 2026

2026 tariff reforms could undermine local industry – Auto makers warn

NAM has advised the Federal Government to complement its 2026 fiscal policy reforms with strong industrial protection measures The post 2026 tariff reforms could undermine local industry – Auto makers warn appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Netherlands won’t increase inheritance tax, Finance Min. says despite mounting estates

“This Cabinet is not going to tamper with inheritance tax,” Finance Minister Eelco Heinen (VVD) told

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Related coverage for "World : Japan Cabinet OKs Bill To Revise Law For Sustainable Imperial Family System": Borneo Bulletin — Japan Cabinet oks bill to revise law for sustainable imperial family system. BERNAMA — World : Japan's Lower House Passes Bill For Imperial Law Revision In One-Day Debate. Al Bawaba — Japan is kicking out foreign residents as government tightens visa requirements. China Global Television Network — Nagasaki urges Japanese govt. to uphold non-nuclear principles. Vanguard News — 2026 tariff reforms could undermine local industry – Auto makers warn. NL Times — Netherlands won’t increase inheritance tax, Finance Min. says despite mounting estates