The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced today that it will organize a Japanese business delegation to eMerge Americas 2026, marking the first time JETRO has led an official delegation ... ( read original story ...)
Prabowo Says He Welcomes Complaints from Japanese Business Leaders
Prabowo also mentioned that the government has formed a task force responsible for removing investment barriers, known as the "de-bottlenecking task force." This task force handle ... ( read original story ...)
Forescout Appoints Tsuyoshi Kitagawa as Country Manager for Japan
Forescout Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced the appointment of Tsuyoshi Kitagawa as Regional Director and Country Manager for Japan. In this role, Kitagawa will lead the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation slips below BOJ target, clouds rate hike outlook
Cooling inflation and rising cost pressures from the West Asia conflict complicate the Bank of Japan’s policy path ... ( read original story ...)
Profitable Crypto Business in Japan (2026): Opportunities, Costs and How to Start
The crypto business in Japan is entering a new phase of growth in 2026, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and evolving tax reforms. For startups, fintech firms, and global ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid diplomatic tension: sources
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum As diplomatic friction between China and Japan drags on, no Japanese business ... ( read original story ...)
Gas Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Testing Leader’s Cost-of-Living Pledge
Japan is deploying subsidies to blunt fuel price increases but remains vulnerable to the long-term economic risks of the war in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bioeconomy Breakthrough: Turning World-Class Science into Global Business
In Japanese, the word “shinobi” evokes the ninja — blending into the background, unseen. Today, that same idea is inspiring a breakthrough in regenerative medicine. ( read original story ...)
Japan hosts NC governor, business leaders to talk future investments in the state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Last week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast US and Japan Annual Joint Meeting -- an opportunity to recruit Japanese investment at a time of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s big Labubu bling is making the US Open’s fashion extra fun
The Japanese tennis player said she's given her Labubus funny names inspired by famous tennis players, such as "Billie Jean Bling" and "Arthur Flash." ... ( read original story ...)
Beloved SF business Japan Video & Media to close its doors after 40 years
Japan Video & Media announced it will close at the end of the month. The business has sold Japanese and Korean TV, movies, anime and merchandise for over 40 years. Owner Takeshi Onishi has organized ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Aims to Become Global Design Hub as Osaka Design Week Kicks Off Sept. 23
Osaka Design Week's executive committee is composed of Japanese companies such as manufacturing firm Sanei and clothing supplier Union, in collaboration with Studiolabo, founder and manager of ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Osaka
Osaka has grown into one of Japan’s most compelling luxury city destinations. Known for its dynamic street culture, celebrated food scene, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan EPA won’t be effective with domestic bottlenecks, business leaders warn
Maintaining product quality in line with Japanese standards is also a key challenge for exporters, speakers noted. ( read original story ...)
Does Japan still occupy the innovation hot seat?
Once an emblem of idiosyncratic novelty, high-tech toilets are now the global gold standard. But pushing back the creative frontier is getting harder ... ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Mitsubishi Estate and Kanematsu to Conduct eVTOL Demo Flight at Tokyo Big Sight
Call for Participation: Join Our Passenger Experience Trial and Help SkyDrive Evaluate our Passenger Flow through Check-in, Security, and Boarding TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SkyDrive Inc. ( read original story ...)