Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia is not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area and has accused organisers of not sticking to the host city ... ( read original story ...)
City in Osaka Prefecture looks for new mayor using job search site
The idea is to encourage more people to get involved in local government in Japan, but questions have emerged about the project and its implications. ( read original story ...)
Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding in Tokyo
Japan Airlines is now offering to drop passengers’ luggage off at their hotels for them for a fee. But the program isn’t just about providing good customer service – it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose defence spending tax increases starting in 2026, Kyodo says
Japan's government is planning to propose raising the country's corporate tax starting in April 2026 to fund more defence spending, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday, aiming to double its defence ... ( read original story ...)
US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises showcasing their closer ... ( read original story ...)
Rival LNG supplies, Sakhalin’s depleting fields give Japan an exit from Russian gas
As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to ... ( read original story ...)
Hair removal clinic chain goes bust in Japan’s biggest beauty collapse
It's 'extremely unlikely' that customers of Aletheia Clinic will see their money returned, according to its trustee. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo remains 3rd in global city index for ninth consecutive year
While Tokyo notched improvements in research and development, cultural interaction, livability, and accessibility, its score declined in the economy category. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Rival LNG supplies, Sakhalin’s depleting fields give Japan an exit from Russian gas
As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan NISA investors continue to prefer U.S. and global equities
TOKYO -- Japanese retail investors still favor U.S. and global equities almost a year after a tax-saving investment scheme was updated as these assets have been outperforming domestic stocks.
Football: Yoshinori Muto wins J-League MVP after 2nd-straight title with Kobe
Vissel Kobe forward Yoshinori Muto was named the J-League's most valuable player Tuesday after spurring his club to their second s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Launches 4-Day Workweek To Encourage Boost In Fertility Rate | What We Know
Amid East Asia's baby crisis, Japan has introduced more measures to boost the fertility rate in the country. This time, it's a scheme to implement a four-day workweek for government employees. ( read original story ...)
Used cooking oil program to start in Tokyo ward that hosts airport
Authorities in Tokyo’s Ota Ward clinched a deal with Japan Airlines Co. and supermarket chain operator Daiei Inc. to help make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste cooking oil. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps BOJ rate-hike plan in focus
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated for three straight months as companies continued to pass on rising raw material and labour costs, data showed on Wednesday, keeping the central bank under ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve flown on the Airbus jet Alaska will fly to Tokyo. It was a comfortable ride and I’m excited about the airline’s new long-haul flights.
Airfare to Japan has decreased since 2023, and Alaska's new route will boost competition and likely further lower ticket prices to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Nissan reassigns CFO Ma to China head in management reshuffle, Nikkei reports
Nissan Motor's board has decided to reassign Chief Financial Officer Stephen Ma to head its China business, the Nikkei newspaper reported, a high-profile shake-up for the crisis-hit Japanese automaker as it cuts thousands of jobs.