As Japan prepares to vote for the House of Councilors, right-wing politicians are challenging PM Shigeru Ishiba over immigration. They complain of rowdy tourists, shady foreign workers — and rich …
A loss for Ishiba could worsen Japan’s instability in the face of US tariffs and rising prices
TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday’s upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such …
Japan provides reality check for Couche-Tard’s grand retail dream
Tard’s attempt to create a global convenience store behemoth was set back when it pulled its $46 billion bid for Seven & i , whose consumers in Japan have emotional ties to their purveyor of rice …
Moderna cancels plans to build Japan plant on poor business environment
Moderna said on Friday it is cancelling plans to build a messenger RNA manufacturing plant in Japan due to “changes in the business environment” around the world and in Japan.
Tamaki Yuichiro, Japan’s populist upstart who wants to be prime minister
T HE IMAGE Tamaki Yuichiro wants to convey is of upward mobility. His campaign poster shows him grinning against a vivid orange backdrop, arms extended and fingers pointing skyward. The slogan beneath is hardly revolutionary: “Increase take-home pay.” But Mr Tamaki has turned this into a rallying-cry among younger voters.
Japan’s “death-tainted” homes gain appeal as property prices surge | Video
As property prices surge in Japan, jiko bukken – homes where murders or suicides occured – are becoming more popular, thanks to the massive discounts that come with their lingering stigma. Some jiko …
Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners?
Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the perception there are too many has prompted the creation of a new task force, as competition for votes heats up ahead of Sunday’s national election.
Japan’s markets brace for election impact on JGBs, yen
Heading into the most consequential Japanese upper house election in memory and a possible defeat for the coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, investors are weighing whether a record sell-off …
Japan Official Urges China to Expand Foreign Investment Quota
A Japanese government official called on China to expand a program allowing certain mainland investors to put more money abroad, citing “strong enthusiasm” for Japanese stocks.
Japan Official Urges China to Expand Foreign Investment Quota
A Japanese government official called on China to expand a program allowing certain mainland investors to put more money abroad, citing “strong enthusiasm” for Japanese stocks.