Osaka citizens gathered at Awaji Park and Miyazaki protesters gathered on August 16, 2026.

The entities involved

• Osaka →

  designated city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan

  • Acquisition of drug rights outside Asia was reported on November 11, 2026.Wed 17:17
  • The Liberal Democratic Party formed a coalition with the Japan Innovation Party and pushed for Osaka's metropolis status.Tue 03:17
• Miyazaki →

  city in Miyazaki prefecture, Japan

  Nothing else this week.

• Liberal Democratic Party →
  • The National Cybersecurity Office provided information via a public-private council as Takaichi addressed cyberattacks and Taira chaired an LDP cybersecurity meeting.Wed 10:25
  • The Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party, allies, are drafting proposals for election system reform.Tue 03:17

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