Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda announced his retirement from MLB in November, and has officially signed with NPB’s Rakuten Eagles. “I’v
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years
The Bank of Japan moved to slow inflation as the prime minister is borrowing more to fund an ambitious effort to build up industry and support households.
Apple opens up iOS in Japan in response to new regulations
Apple’s changes in iOS 26.2 in Japan revolve around alternative app stores, payments outside the App Store and browser choice. The company worked with Japanese regulators on new protections for …
Japan Securities Finance to cancel 5 million treasury shares
Japan Securities Finance Co ( ($JP:8511) ) has shared an announcement. Japan Securities Finance Co., Ltd. announced its decision to cancel …
Japan Faces $6-a-Person Lawsuit Over Climate Change Risks
More than 450 people are suing Japan’s government and seeking damages of 1,000 yen ($6) each, alleging one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters isn’t doing enough to combat global warming.
At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Fear a Spat With China Will Cost Japan Its Pandas
Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over Taiwan could get in the way of sending more.
‘Rental Family’ spotlights real-life Japanese businesses that offer fill-in relatives, friends
“Rental Family,” a moving drama from Searchlight Pictures starring Brendan Fraser, is sure to spark interest in Japan’s real-life industry TOKYO — Ryuichi Ichinokawa’s life could be right out of the …
Uzbekistan–Japan: Expanding the boundaries of strategic partnership
A significant milestone in this regard was the first Strategic Dialogue between the Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and Japan, held on 25 August 2025 in Tashkent. This new format underscored the …
PM Takaichi says Japan ‘always open’ to dialogue with China
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday (Dec 17) she is “always open” to dialogue with China despite a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing over comments she made about …
Toyota and Joby Complete First Air Taxi Flight in Japan
Flight took place at Toyota’s facility in Shizuoka Marks Joby’s first international exhibition flight Follows announcement that Toyota will invest a further $500 million to support certification and …