The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be announced just hours after that of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut. Here is a …
Japan Sells First Fin Whale Meat in 50 Years
Fresh fin whale meat was auctioned in Japan for the first time in nearly 50 years, with prices reaching over $1,300 per kilogram on Thursday. This marks a significant moment for Japan’s whaling …
Japan could imprison cannabis users for up to 7 years under new laws
Recently revised Japanese cannabis and narcotics laws went into effect on Thursday and could land violators in prison for up to seven years.
The Global Spy Alliance Should Let Japan Join
Tokyo wants to be part of the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence group. It’s time for a strong Asian partner in the Western network.
Congo to get Japan’s mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says
Democratic Republic of Congo should start to receive three million doses of mpox vaccine from Japan next week that can be used on children, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention …
Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling …
Blackstone to Buy Tokyo Complex From Seibu for $2.6 Billion
Blackstone Inc. is buying a mixed-use complex in Tokyo from Seibu Holdings Inc. in the largest-ever real estate acquisition by foreign fund in Japan.
Japan plans tax hike to fund $280bn military buildup
By bno – Tokyo Office Japan is gearing up to increase taxes as early as April 2026 to finance its ambitious plan to double its defence budget to 2% of GDP. This move comes as the nation seeks to …
Japan’s Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business
Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin, who was overseeing its U.S. operations, as its chief operating officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaround. The …
Most Japan firms expect Trump presidency to harm business environment, Reuters survey shows
Nearly three-quarters of Japanese companies expect Donald Trump’s next term as U.S. president to have a negative impact on their business environment, citing planned tariff hikes and U.S.-China trade …