The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 8:51 p.m. EST Sunday night in Japan carrying the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite designated QZS-5 into orbit. ( read original story ...)
Swarm Finance: When Economic Micro-Robots Begin Running The Markets
Swarm finance is set to transform financial infrastructure through decentralized, adaptive agent systems that enhance resilience, efficiency and decision making.
Scientists ‘break rules’ to create advanced metal—auto industry eyes 20% weight cuts
A laboratory breakthrough in Japan could reshape how cars and aircraft are engineered. Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a 3D‑printable aluminum alloy that stays strong and flexible at ... ( read original story ...)
Yen slides as cautious BOJ stance dares traders to test Tokyo’s patience
The yen languished near record lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Monday as the lack of hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan emboldened traders to sell the currency, even as Japanese officials stepped up warnings about currency intervention. ( read original story ...)
NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome results: Wrestle Kingdom 20 go-home show
The penultimate match in Hiroshi Tanahashi’s legendary career takes place on today’s NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome, the go-home show for Wrestle Kingdom 20. ( read original story ...)
Japan Fast-Tracks $3.9 Billion in Aid to Shore Up Ukraine’s Finances
Japan plans to expedite financial support to Ukraine by reallocating aid to early 2026, as announced by Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama at the G7 meeting.
Mindful of Trump and China, Japan is ramping up defense spending
Japan has accelerated plans to devote 2 percent of its GDP — and more — to its military as China grows more assertive and the U.S. urges allies to spend bigger. ( read original story ...)
Used condo prices in Tokyo top 100 million yen for seventh straight month
Prices of used condominiums in central Tokyo continue to surge, with the average staying above 100 million yen for a seventh straight month. ( read original story ...)
Japan 10-year government bond yield hits 2.1%, highest since 1999
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond rose to 2.1% on Monday, its highest level since February 1999, on prospects of the Bank of Japan continuing to raise interest ...
9 best things to do in Osaka over the 2026 New Year: January 1–4
From Japanese New Year traditions to illuminations and exhibitions, these Osaka events are open over the New Year holidays ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Organic Chemical nearly doubles profit outlook, lifts dividend on strong semiconductor demand and subsidy gain
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. ( ($JP:4187) ) has issued an update. Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. has sharply raised its consolidated ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Organic Chemical to invest ¥10 billion in new semiconductor materials facility in Yamagata
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. ( ($JP:4187) ) just unveiled an update. Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. will build a new ... ( read original story ...)
Human washing machine showcased at Osaka expo to be sold to consumers in 2026
About 1,300 visitors to the 2025 World Exposition tried the device. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Thai girl forced to work at Tokyo massage parlor to return to home country soon
NHK has learned that Japanese authorities plan to facilitate the return home of an underage Thai girl who was forced to provide sexual services at a massage parlor in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new flagship H3 rocket fails to put geolocation satellite into orbit
Japan's space agency said its H3 rocket carrying a navigation satellite failed to put the payload into a planned orbit, a setback for the country's new flagship rocket and its space launch program. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns it will take ‘appropriate’ action against excessive FX moves
Japanese authorities said on Monday that they would take "appropriate" action against excessive exchange-rate moves, in comments that raise the prospect of intervention after last week's central bank ... ( read original story ...)