Institute to Develop Novel Laser Fusion Reactor As Part of Japan's Initiative to Pursue Challenging Concepts to Solve Issues Facing Future Society PALO ALTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / ...
Japan’s next finance minister could unsettle yen bears
The expected appointment of Satsuki Katayama as Japan's next finance minister could give markets cause to rethink pushing the yen too low, but might also help the country's new leader find fresh ways ...
Tokyo prosecutors decide not to indict two Chinese over fake driver’s licenses
Tokyo prosecutors have decided not to indict two Chinese tourists who allegedly applied to drive in Japan using fake Taiwanese driver's licenses. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first female leader: A historic moment with caveats
For many young girls in Japan today, the image of Sanae Takaichi taking the helm of power as the country's first ever female leader is powerful and formative. It means a patriarchal society and a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister
Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader
Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, in a landmark moment for the historically patriarchal country where both politics and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Launches Awards Program, Taps Cannes and Venice Reps for Producer Sessions
The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market is introducing its first awards program at the sixth edition of the industry platform, which runs Oct. 29-31 as part of TIFFCOM 2025. The newly launched TIFFCOM TGFM ... ( read original story ...)
How Sanae Takaichi Remade Japan’s Ruling Coalition to Become the Country’s First Female PM
Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan has its first female prime minister, but not all women are celebrating
Though her election is a milestone, Takaichi enters office with a fragile coalition and facing a number of pressing challenges, including a visit next week by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female prime minister
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering the nation's glass ceiling and setting it up for a forceful turn to the right. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei extends record rally as Japan makes history with first female PM
Japan's Nikkei share gauge closed at a record high on Tuesday, led by consumer stocks, after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi clinched a parliamentary vote to become the nation's first woman prime minister.
Osaka expo expected to gain operating profit of 23 billion yen
The Osaka Kansai Expo is expected to turn an operating profit of 23 billion yen to 28 billion yen ($151 million to $184 million) due mainly to strong admission ticket sales, the operator said.
Japan’s next finance minister could unsettle the yen bears
The possible appointment of Satsuki Katayama as Japan's next finance minister could give markets cause to rethink pushing the yen too low but might also help the country's new leader find fresh ways ...
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's prime minister by parliament, making her the first woman to hold the office. The 64-year-old won a clear majority on Monday - 237 votes in the powerful Lower ... ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman prime minister
Sanae Takaichi was elected prime minister of Japan on Tuesday, becoming her the first woman to lead the country. ( read original story ...)
Yen slides after Takaichi elected as Japan’s PM, dollar firms
The yen eased to a six-day low after hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan's first female prime minister, with traders betting her government could bring about a muddied rate ... ( read original story ...)