By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to reinvigorate royal family but keeps succession male-only
Japanese lawmakers revised succession rules to bolster the dwindling ranks of the royal family but ignored public backing to permit female succession. ( read original story ...)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 celebrates 100 days to go until Asian Para Games
October 2026, featuring 18 Para sports and bringing together around 3000 athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. But the country's first female prime minister opposes it. ( read original story ...)
Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. ( read original story ...)
Japan Criminalizes Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push
The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more patriotic and assertive Japan. Critics say it undermines free speech. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Taipei lead heavy losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout
Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally. But with South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Japan relaxes royal succession rules – but ban on female emperors remains
The Japanese parliament has approved a bill to relax imperial succession rules, amid concerns over the dwindling size of the imperial family. The bill, passed by the upper house on Friday, allows the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to leave monetary policy tools to BOJ in economic blueprint, document shows
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Japan's government will state in its economic blueprint that decisions on specific monetary policy tools should be left to the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Taipei lead tech losses as Asian markets suffer again
Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally. But with South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the Auckland quarterfinals after Mertens, Raducanu withdraw
Osaka overcame a swirling breeze and a lengthy rain break to progress comfortably, 7-5, 6-3, in a match where she was never broken. MATCH POINT: Naomi Osaka moves into Auckland quarterfinals after ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka beats No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka was all smiles after she upset No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16 at Wimbledon for her first win at Centre Court. ( read original story ...)
Yohei Kono, who apologized for Japan’s role in sex slavery during World War II, dies at 89
As a high-ranking government official, he acknowledged the government’s role in running “comfort stations.” ( read original story ...)
Nvidia unveils new AI model and expands Japan’s physical AI ecosystem
Nvidia announces new AI model, Cosmos 3 Edge, and expansion of its physical AI ecosystems in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Nvidia partners with Japan robotics firms on AI development
TOKYO, July 16 (Reuters) - Nvidia said on Thursday it was partnering with Japanese companies including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric to advance the development of robotics and AI. "With AI, robots will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Go IPO Summit 2026 Expands Focus to Growth Stage Venture Capital and Secondaries
Second Annual Summit Convenes Founders, Venture and Global Growth Investors, and Advisors in TokyoMapping the Playbook ... ( read original story ...)