Japan
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Chinese President Xi Jinping references historical tributary relations as an indirect challenge to both Japanese sovereignty over Okinawa and the military alliance between Japan and the United States....
Japan plans to recruit up to 1.23 million foreign workers by fiscal year 2028, anticipating labor shortages despite expected improvements in productivity and domestic recruitment....
South Korea's national security adviser has confirmed positive relations with Japan prior to an expected January meeting between the two nations' leaders. This comes after a period where ties have imp...
Japan plans to overhaul its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) pay scale beginning in fiscal year 2027, a year earlier than initially planned. This decision is linked with revisions to three major national sec...
In response to comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning Taiwan, China has imposed restrictions on flights to and from Japan along with other economic punitive actions, impacting t...
The Japanese government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are considering proposals that would require permanent residency applicants to meet specific Japanese language proficiency standards and...
Studies indicate that while major international conspiracy beliefs like anti-vaccine and climate change denial have decreased, domestically rooted anti-foreigner theories targeting tourists, residents...
Textron Aviation Defense has completed its initial agreement to supply the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), as announced in a press release...
The Japanese yen has weakened further following an increase in the Bank of Japan's interest rates, adding to concerns as the approval for a historic budget is anticipated. This move contributes to the...
The employer of Uniqlo has decided to enhance entry-level wages for new university graduates joining management-track programs starting in March. This increase aims at 12%, which will bring their annu...
Recent surveys indicate that around 70% of Japanese public supports Prime Minister Taro Takaichi's administration despite ongoing tensions with China....
Japanese lawmakers from LDP continue their visits to Taiwan amidst heightened tensions between Japan and China. A planned visit by a multiparty group of Japanese lawmakers for Japan-China friendship i...
Japan and Mercosur have initiated a strategic partnership framework during the Mercosur summit. This move aims at strengthening economic ties between Japan and the South American trade bloc....
Advanced nations including Japan are focusing on economic security measures that could potentially lead to increased protectionism and reduced global economic growth. There is concern these actions mi...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized that existing tensions between Japan and China, particularly regarding Taiwan, are a critical dynamic in the region that needs careful management. Ru...
South Korean defense company Hanwha plans to nearly double its stake in Austal, an Australian shipbuilding corporation. This move is viewed with concern by Japan due to potential threats it poses to t...
An opposition member demands the resignation of a government official due to comments regarding nuclear weapons. The official's remarks allegedly contradict Japan's longstanding three non-nuclear prin...
The expert panel evaluating applications has acknowledged and applauded the Institute of Science Tokyo for its proposal that includes forward-thinking reforms aiming to break down barriers across vari...
Highlights major challenges faced by popular Asian destinations due to overtourism during 2025. Key issues include Bali's push for high-spending tourists over budget-conscious ones, with local authori...
A 22-year-old woman was arrested by Tokyo police on suspicion of dismembering her newborn child around March. The infant's remains were allegedly stored in a shared refrigerator until they were discov...
Japan Marine United (JMU) Corporation has launched the fifth Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The 67-meter-long Kerama, with pennant nu...
Several nations including the UK, Italy, and Japan are developing combat aircraft with extended range capabilities similar to those being developed by the US and China. Northrop is mentioned as a part...
The Japanese Finance Ministry plans to set a key interest rate used for estimating the country's bond payments in the next fiscal year at 3.0%, marking the highest level since nearly three decades ago...
Akira Ogawa, formerly mayor of Maebashi city who resigned amidst scandal over an alleged affair with a subordinate, was re-elected as the city's mayor in a sign that political attitudes towards women ...
Tensions are rising between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Democratic Party for the People (DPP) as speculations about a snap election intensify. Leader Yuichiro Tamaki h...
Japanese fund managers have sold the largest amount of UK government bonds (gilts) since 2011 due to rising bond yields in Japan that reduced demand for gilts. This move indicates increasing concerns ...
Australia, among other countries, will attend a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies in Washington to discuss prioritizing supplies of strategic minerals such a...
During a January 2026 exercise by Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF), the 1st Airborne Brigade utilized robotic quadruped drones for the first time in an airborne assault drill. The exercise, pa...
Analysts suggest that geopolitical tensions with China rather than monetary policy adjustments are deterring significant investment gains in the Japanese property market. CBRE's head of research, Chin...
Chubu Electric has experienced data fraud that could delay the restart of Hamaoka nuclear reactors. This delay is expected to reduce earnings at Chubu Electric and potentially hinder the government’s ...
Japanese businesses are incorporating corporate-only dating apps as an unconventional benefit to tackle workforce shortages and declining birth rates. These apps aim to ease pressures on single employ...
Eleanor Loran, a senior administrator at The British School in Tokyo, discusses the importance of international education for fostering empathy, tolerance, and kindness among students. She addresses t...
The Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) has reported advising victims of stalking involving misuse of electronic loss-prevention tags 592 times between January and November 2025. This highlights an ...
The CDP (likely referring to Civic Force Party) is contemplating a review of its basic policy stance on the security legislation enacted in 2015. The party may consider revising its position that advo...
A key publication of China’s Communist Party has expressed concern that Japanese militaristic influences are seeping into culture and sports. The Study Times, operated by the Central Party School for ...
Heavy snowfall led to a major traffic jam on Japan's Sanyo Expressway in Hiroshima Prefecture over New Year weekend, stretching up to 23 kilometers and involving approximately 3,000 vehicles. An emerg...
According to an International Monetary Fund estimate, Japan's economy could fall behind India’s and drop to fifth place globally by 2026. This shift is spurred by factors including weak yen, tourism i...
Prime Minister Takaichi faces pressure in 2026 to demonstrate effective leadership and address the nation's challenges to meet public expectations....
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent comments and actions following his meeting with US President Donald Trump have been met with criticism from Japanese politicians. The substance of the c...
India claims its economy has surpassed Japan's based on current estimates but final confirmation requires data expected in 2026. The country also expresses ambition to surpass Germany economically....
Members of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) indicated that Japan's real interest rates remain very low, hinting towards potential further rate hikes in future meetings....
Japan's latest budget bill includes a record ¥39.06 trillion allocation for social security expenses, an increase of ¥760 billion from the previous fiscal year primarily due to rising medical and nurs...
Chinese authorities are instructing travel agencies to significantly decrease the number of group tour trips to Japan, with one agency directed to cut tour frequencies to around 60% of previous levels...
The Japanese government has been providing subsidies for electricity and gas rates since 2023. Now, major power companies in the country are planning to reduce electricity and gas prices by more than ...
A professor critiques current regulatory proposals for foreign resident integration in Japan, arguing that they focus excessively on punitive measures such as increased visa fees rather than supportiv...
A former member of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) board has advised that while pushing for economic growth is important, the institution must exercise caution regarding interest rate adjustments. The advisor...
Japanese energy company Eneos has taken the lead in bidding for Chevron's 50% share of Singapore Refining Company (SRC), a major player in the global energy market. Other potential bidders include int...
A Defense Ministry official has announced plans to incorporate heavy weapons training for U.S. forces across five Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) sites, contingent upon securing the approval of local...
Japan has unveiled a new strategy focusing on increasing labor productivity per person in rural areas to match that of the Tokyo metropolitan area and nearby prefectures (Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa) by ...
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) plans to restart operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Japan. The facility, located approximately 220 kilometers from Tokyo, was one of many ...