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The UK's Liberal Democratic Party claims credit for securing late pub-closing times during the England World Cup match against Mexico by pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to adjust licensing rules. The party now advocates for a knighthood for England striker Harry Kane.

Japan's tightened visa rules, including a 30 million yen capital requirement for business manager visas, threaten foreign restaurant owners like Nepalese national Budhathoki Samjhana, who fears expulsion despite contributing to Tokyo's immigrant communities. The policy, introduced by the Liberal Democratic Party in late 2025, faces criticism for targeting thriving businesses and families in areas like Okubo, driven by concerns over overtourism and land prices.

Japan's tightened business manager visa rules threaten foreign business owners like Nepalese national Budhathoki Samjhana, who may lose her Tokyo restaurant despite Japan's labor shortages. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party introduced the stricter visa requirements in late 2025 amid growing immigration opposition.

Yohei Kono, a political figure known for his 1993 apology to 'comfort women' forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II, died at 89. He was a moderate voice in Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and served as a backchannel between Japan and China.

The head of a Japanese IT firm admitted to creating AI-generated videos to criticize rivals of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during last year’s Liberal Democratic Party presidential election. He was consulted by a Takaichi aide on reversing the lead of a strong contender, Shinjiro Koizumi.

Japan's ruling party proposes an on-chain finance plan to modernize payments and reduce reliance on foreign rails, utilizing stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The plan aims to protect the yen. This move could impact Japan's financial sector and its dependence on international systems.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has approved a proposal to build a next-generation financial system based on blockchain and AI technology. The system aims to utilize artificial intelligence and blockchain for secure and efficient transactions. This move is expected to strengthen Japan's financial infrastructure.