Koo Ja-yeol, chairman of the Korea-Japan Economic Association and LS Group’s board chairman, said at a press conference following the Korea-Japan Economic Conference in Tokyo on the 20th, “As the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business visa for Indians: Short-term or long haul, everything you need to know
For Indian nationals, a Japan business visa falls into two categories: a Short-Term Business Visa for those attending meetings, conferences, or trade events, and a Business Manager Visa for those seek ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats GDP forecasts, recovery gains steam — until West Asia energy shock hits
Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong consumption and exports, but the escalating West Asia energy crisis and soaring oil prices are clouding the out ... ( read original story ...)
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 — Asia’s Largest Innovation Event!
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will be holding its SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 event in the Tokyo Bay area in April and May of 2024, promoting TMG’s “Sustainable High City ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s global defense business may be on the cusp of a big breakout
Can Japan be a major player in the international defense sector, like its neighbor South Korea? ( read original story ...)
Respect Is Not Enough. Japan’s Leadership Deficit Made Visible
Japan's leadership model is failing to reproduce itself. The succession crisis is the warning every aging economy should be reading. ( read original story ...)
This startup built Japan’s first 3D-printed two-story home. It wants to solve the country’s construction crisis
Unveiled in February, “Stealth House” is Japan’s first 3D-printed two-story home. Building-tech startup Kizuki collaborated with more than 20 companies, including ONOCOM to create the home, which ... ( read original story ...)
mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection: New Year’s Eve “Countdown Party – NIPPON Dance Night –” on December 31, 2025
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection: mesm Tokyo will host a one-night-only New Year's Eve celebration, "mesm Tokyo 25-26 Countdown Party – NIPPON Dance Night –", on December 31, ... ( read original story ...)
Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules
Rules for obtaining or keeping a business manager visa in Japan were changed in October 2025, with a three-year grace period to meet the requirements for those who already have them. Some of these ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Betting on the World’s Fastest Business Jet
One of the leading jet providers in Japan is gearing up to launch the country's first large business jet shared ownership program, and for that it's betting on two iconic aircraft from the same ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tells real estate and crypto sectors to tighten AML checks on property deals
Japan's financial, law enforcement and real estate regulators have issued a joint guidance warning that crypto assets pose money laundering risks in property deals. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split of 32-37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies
TOKYO -- A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten rules for shareholder proposals amid pushback against activism
TOKYO — Japan is moving to tighten the criteria for submitting shareholder proposals, signaling a growing backlash from companies frustrated by intensifying pressure from activist investors calling ... ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these ... ( read original story ...)
Japan records 5th straight fiscal year of trade deficits as Trump’s tariffs hit auto exports
Japan has reported a trade deficit of $10.7 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies hit auto exports. ( read original story ...)
Prudential outlines earnings hit after suspension of new business in Japan. The stock is falling.
Chairman and CEO Andy Sullivan, during a conference call on Tuesday, said they expected a $525 million to $575 million impact on 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a result of the action. ( read original story ...)