TOKYO -- Japan's government and ruling coalition are considering a proposal to raise the country's departure tax from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen ($19) starting in fiscal 2026, as well as a possible future ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan’s efforts to wean itself off Chinese rare earths
Last month Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s prime minister, said that an invasion of Taiwan could cross the threshold that requires a military response by Japan. That triggered an uproar from China, which cut ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 3-week high on AI-fueled robot maker rally
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a three-week high on Thursday, extending its rally for a third session, as robot makers led gains on bets that ...
How to watch Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn lead deep U.S. contingent at the 2025 Grand Prix Final
The ISU Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating begins Thursday in Nagoya, Japan, offering a first glimpse of the sport's top athletes facing off ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers Season 4 Release Date Estimate, News & Updates
The Tokyo Revengers Season 4 release date is highly anticipated, and fans are eager for updates on the next chapter of the hit anime series. Based on Ken Wakui’s popular manga and produced by Liden ... ( read original story ...)
Spotlight shines on humanoid robots at Tokyo show
The 2025 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo is showcasing humanoid robots who can perform duties ranging from extinguishing fires to working alongside humans in an office. ( read original story ...)
Key Japan officials would go along with a BOJ December rate hike
The comments come amid heightened speculation that the BOJ will increase the benchmark rate to 0.75% at the end of its next policy meeting on Dec. 19. ( read original story ...)
Chaos as ‘Arashi’ pop group’s Sapporo concerts conflict with univ. entrance exam dates
Students and other applicants sitting university entrance exams in north Japan next year are likely to have difficulty securing flights and hotel acco･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 3-week high as robot makers surge on physical AI bets
Robot maker Fanuc jumped 12.98% to top the Nikkei gainers, extending its 18.4% surge this week after announcing a partnership with U.S. chip giant Nvidia to develop industrial robots powered by ...
Japan Colocation Data Center Portfolio Analysis Report 2025-2028: Existing & Upcoming White-Floor Space, Key Locations, Current and Future IT Load Capacity, Wholesale and …
Explore the comprehensive Japan data center market portfolio analysis in this Excel database product. Gain insights with a detailed evaluation of 121 existing and 50 upcoming colocation data centers ...
Japan risks triggering Reeves’s next borrowing headache
After weeks of attempting to get fickle bond markets on side, Rachel Reeves appeared to have finally tamed the beast.
Nagoya murder suspect told police she wanted child-rearing struggles known: sources
A woman suspected of murdering the wife of her former schoolmate has told police that she wanted the victim's husband to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo’s economic impact estimated at B618bn: think tank
The World Exposition in Osaka is estimated to have generated an economic ripple effect of 3.05 trillion yen (618 billion baht), sowing the seeds for economic growth while the benefits struggled to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov social media accounts surpass 1.37M followers—Showcasing Tokyo’s culture, innovation, and safety to the world
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is sharing the latest updates on Tokyo’s culture, technology, city initiatives, and daily life through its official social media channels. The total number of ... ( read original story ...)
Trump-backed crypto venture plans major launch in January 2026
Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) expects to debut a portfolio of real-world asset (RWA) products at the start of the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant expansion of the ...
Bank of Japan faces a policy dilemma as government bond yields keep hitting new highs
Experts said the rise in yields is due to inflation running above target, hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan and an expansionary fiscal policy.