U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks Navigate Uncharted Path Amid Security Ties—What’s Next for Diplomacy with Trump?
Japan and the U.S. are struggling with very difficult tariff negotiations under President Trump. A senior Japanese official…
Ruling and Opposition Parties Address Foreign Resident Policies Ahead of Upper House Election Amid Rising Influx
In the upcoming Upper House election, many party leaders are talking more about policies related to foreign residents…
Stocks Fall Amid Uncertainty Over Tariff Measures, Export-Related Shares Lead Sell-Off
On Monday, July 7, Tokyo’s stock market fell due to uncertainty over possible new US tariffs. The Nikkei…
Chinese-Owned Firm Turns Japanese Condo Into Unlicensed Airbnb — Residents Outraged Over Safety and Neglect
Residents in a Tokyo apartment building were shocked when, without warning, the building’s owner changed to a foreign…
The number of visitors to the Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, has dropped to just 28% of its peak.
In July, Japan released new land value data. Tokyo had the biggest increase, up 8.1%, thanks to strong…
Lawson to release vintage rice balls “Vintage 2023” on the 8th at 20% off
On July 7, Lawson announced it will start selling a new rice ball made with older rice (from…
‘Don’t eat wheat,’ ‘Friendly with Russia’… We asked political parties and candidates to fact-check the truth behind online rumors.
1. “Don’t Eat Wheat”? – Rumors About the Sanseito Party Rumors online claim that the Sanseito Party says…
Mayor Maki Takubo of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, accused of falsifying her academic record in order to win the election, accused of violating the Public Offices Election Act
The mayor of Itō City in Shizuoka Prefecture, Maki Takubo, is facing a criminal complaint over a possible…
Japan’s emperor begins a weeklong visit to Mongolia that will honor POWs
Japan’s emperor begins a weeklong visit to Mongolia that will honor POWs by wolframite
Nissan Mulls EV Tie-Up With Foxconn at Domestic Plants; Collaboration Could Raise Operating Rates, Retain Employees
Nissan Mulls EV Tie-Up With Foxconn at Domestic Plants; Collaboration Could Raise Operating Rates, Retain Employees by wolframite
Japan to Import Canadian LNG in Bid to Diversify Energy Supply | Mitsubishi, a partner in the Canada project, will begin importing LNG to Japan, leveraging Canada’s proximity for faster, more secure deliveries.
Japan to Import Canadian LNG in Bid to Diversify Energy Supply | Mitsubishi, a partner in the Canada…
Naval Railgun: Japan’s New Chapter in Defense Innovation | Japan unveils a ship-mounted railgun on the JS Asuka, edging closer to becoming the first nation to deploy a functional naval railgun in real-world conditions.
Naval Railgun: Japan’s New Chapter in Defense Innovation | Japan unveils a ship-mounted railgun on the JS Asuka,…