Japan
Why do small children in Japan ride the subway alone? - The Economist
Record 78% of people in Japan feel anxious, government survey finds - The Japan Times
Japan antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case, Nikkei reports - Reuters
Japan Inc. seeks 'golden' talent in Asia to address labor shortage - Nikkei Asia
Japan antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case - Nikkei Asia
Popular travel destination sees record-high tourism topping 33M visitors - New York Post
Will Japan’s close ties with US survive the caprice and quirks of Donald Trump? - The Guardian
Japan unveils new passport with plastic photo page to prevent forgery - Kyodo News Plus
10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Japan - The Collector
Japan Politics
A New Normal?: Navigating Japan’s Shifting Political Currents - Center for Strategic & International Studies
Following its snap election, Japanese politics has entered uncharted waters - Chatham House
Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election - BBC.com
Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform - The Associated Press
Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine ambassador to Japan - The Japan Times
Major defeat: Japanese politics in turmoil as ruling party loses majority - FRANCE 24 English
Can the US-Japan alliance stay the course as Japanese voters reset their politics? - Brookings Institution
Japan Diet to Be Extended to Tues. for Political Reform Bills - Nippon.com
A fragile balance of power in Tokyo - East Asia Forum
Poll: Over 70% in U.S. Support Japan Strengthening Defense Capabilities - The Japan News
Japan Economy
Japan economy in 'delicate state', says banking lobby head - Reuters.com
Japan Consumer Prices Rise Faster as Rate Hike Timing Under Scrutiny - The Wall Street Journal
How Japan can remain a star player in the space sector - World Economic Forum
Bank of Japan stands pat in bow to sluggish economy - Nikkei Asia
Bank of Japan opts for caution as Trump factor and wage concerns weigh - The Japan Times
Mind the labour gap: Worker crunch piles pressure on small-town Japan - Reuters
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Uncertainties Complicate Outlook - The Wall Street Journal
Gasoline prices rise as Japanese government cuts subsidies - The Japan Times
Japan has made a $26,290,780,000 discovery that'll keep its economy topped up for the next decade - UNILAD
Japan Defense
JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony - Pacific Command
Japan bolsters defense exports a year after easing of rules - Nikkei Asia
Austin Says Regional Alliances Strengthen Indo-Pacific Security - Department of Defense
Premier US military CBRNE command improves interoperability at Yama Sakura - United States Army
Inaugural U.S.-Japan Global Innovation Challenge Launches - Defense Innovation Unit
Japan plans to raise key taxes in 2026 to fund defence budget expansion - Reuters.com
Japan’s MHI Launches Tenth Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF - Naval News
Japan to resume Osprey flights after suspension over safety concerns - Kyodo News Plus
Philippines Senate ratifies new defence pact with Japan - Al Jazeera English
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern - The Associated Press
Japan Finance
Japan's government 'alarmed' by recent forex moves, top officials say - Reuters
Here’s What Fueled Japan’s Finance-Led Stock Gain in 2024 - Yahoo Finance
Here’s What Fueled Japan’s Finance-Led Stock Gain in 2024 - Bloomberg
Funding Societies secures investment from Cool Japan Fund - PR Newswire
Japan's finance ministry may force a rate hike, with yen heading toward 160 level: Strategist - MSN
Corporate Japan is steeling itself for hostile interest - Financial Times
Bankruptcies, Suicide Rise as Japanese Struggle With Mounting Debt - BNN Bloomberg
Japan’s Kato: Will take appropriate action against excessive moves - FXStreet
Japan fin min Kato with verbal intervention on JPY - recent one-side, sharp yen moves - ForexLive
Japan Business
Japan’s SoftBank plans to give $100B for US tech projects - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Japan business mood improves slightly, global risks cloud outlook - Reuters.com
Toyoda Gosei Acquires Stake in EV Motors Japan, a Startup Developing and Selling Commercial Electric Vehicles - Business Wire
How Japan can remain a star player in the space sector - World Economic Forum
A 7-Eleven Heir’s $50 Billion Fight to Keep the Company in the Family - The New York Times
Japan top business lobby taps insurer head as leader in rare move - Kyodo News Plus
Aflac Keeps Eye on Japan Market as Others Turn Overseas for Growth - The Wall Street Journal
Mind the labour gap: Worker crunch piles pressure on small-town Japan - Reuters
Canada's retaliation for Trump tariffs is biggest concern, says Japan's Komatsu - Reuters
