Geopolitically, Japan is repositioning itself amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Alarmed by supply chain vulnerabilities revealed during the pandemic, Tokyo is pursuing a “China Plus One” strategy …
Secrets of ancient life on Earth may live in Japan’s hot springs
New research from the Earth-Life Science Institute at the Institute of Science Tokyo suggests iron-rich ecosystems played a role in bridging the gap between that alien world and our modern, …
Japan Court Drops Key Legal Hurdle for Transgender People
A court in Japan has ruled that the legal requirement that transgender people alter the appearance of their genitals to change their legal gender is unconstitutional.
Toyota buoyed by China, North America as Japan sales slump
The carmaker has seen steady growth in most major markets despite the drop in Japan and trade turmoil triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Trump’s $900 Billion Funding Demands Face Korea, Japan Caution
Donald Trump faces fresh hurdles in his push to secure major investment pledges from Asian allies, after South Korea said Washington’s terms were unrealistic and a contender to lead Japan’s ruling …
Japan Polls Split on Whether Koizumi or Takaichi Leads LDP Race
With less than a week until Japan’s ruling party is set to elect a new leader, opinion polls are split over whether political scion Shinjiro Koizumi or right-leaning Sanae Takaichi has the most …
U.K. draws Japan property investors eyeing hedge on U.S. turmoil
Mitsubishi Estate is planning to plow more money into the U.K. as economic uncertainty and trade turmoil prompt the property investor to diversify beyond the United States.
Why Japan is sprucing up its shabby offices
Matsukawa Rapyarn is one of thousands of Japanese companies pouring money into office makeovers, as the battle to attract workers becomes fiercer than ever. The resulting boom for the furniture and …
I’m a Japanese founder who moved to Bengaluru to grow my startup. I love India’s energy and how hard people work.
Reiji Kobayashi, who is originally from Japan, moved to India to expand his car microfinancing startup in 2024.
BYD Brings Price War to Japan in Bid to Win Over Customers
More than two years after BYD Co.’s high-profile foray into the Japanese market, the Chinese electric vehicle maker is still struggling to win over drivers.