Overview
- Japan’s embassy in Malaysia said local investigators detained 14 Japanese on suspicion of involvement in special‑fraud schemes.
- The central government is making final arrangements to start dumping fill at Oura Bay on Henoko’s east side as early as the end of November, according to government sources.
- FC Machida Zelvia defeated Vissel Kobe 3–1 to win the Emperor’s Cup for the first time, securing the club’s first major domestic trophy and a berth in ACL2.
- Shiga Prefecture’s outlay for National Sports Festival venues totaled 41.4 billion yen, including 21.9 billion yen for the Heiwado HATO Stadium, fueling scrutiny over long‑term community benefits.
- At the Tokyo Deaflympics, Ryutaro Ibara won the men’s 200‑meter freestyle on Nov. 21, adding a second medal after his earlier 400‑meter freestyle silver.