Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon for a snap election to seek the public's mandate for her policies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week and call a snap parliamentary election, the secretary general of her party said on Wednesday, as she seeks public backing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan yen hits 18-month low; traders weigh up chances of intervention
The yen fell to its weakest level in a year-and-a-half against the dollar on Wednesday on speculation about a potential snap election that could pave the way for fiscal stimulus, prompting traders to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s December trade with Japan defies Taiwan tensions
China bought more from Japan in December than at any point in the last three years, customs data showed on Wednesday, even as Beijing's sharper rhetoric over comments out of Tokyo about Taiwan fuelled ... ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator to pause review of Chubu Electric nuclear plant, seeks report
Japan’s nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it would order Chubu Electric Power to submit a detailed report on falsified seismic data and pause its review of the utility's application to restart its ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshimura eyes double election to revive Osaka metropolis plan
OSAKA--Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura plans to call gubernatorial and mayoral races to coincide with the next Lower House election in another attempt to turn the Osaka area into a metropolis like ... ( read original story ...)
Project B women’s basketball league to play in Tokyo in April 2027
Project B, the new women’s and men’s basketball league, will make a stop in Tokyo in April 2027. It’s the first city that the organization has officially announced. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator to pause Chubu Electric nuclear power plant review pending report
Japan’s nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it would order Chubu Electric Power to submit a detailed report on falsified seismic data and pause its review of the utility's application to restart its ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan launches Yokohama car sharing with quirky little EV
Commuting around Yokohama Station in Japan just got a little easier, thanks to an inexpensive new car-sharing scheme. introduced the Choimobi Yokohama round-trip service, which adds 25 vehicles around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s activists grapple with a new problem — success
For decades, shareholder activists in Japan struggled to make headway, often facing deeply entrenched resistance from companies as well as cultural and legal obstacles. Now, as Japan’s stock market ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor, mayor to resign for double election over metropolis plan
The Osaka governor and the Osaka mayor plan to resign their posts soon and run in a double election as part of efforts to seek public endorsement for their flagship policy, the "Osaka metropolis plan, ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka claps back at outfit critics
The Post Tennis star Naomi Osaka claps back at outfit critics appeared first on Tennis World USA Naomi Osaka is known for her unique and fashionably bold tennis outfits, which attract a lot of ... ( read original story ...)
Apex Legends Global Series Year 5 Championship reveals partners, brings major esports event to Sapporo in 2026
The Apex Legends Global Series has revealed a broad lineup of sponsors and partners for its upcoming Year 5 Championship, set to take place Jan. 15–18, 2026, at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor, mayor to step down in bid for ‘Osaka metropolis plan’
NHK has learned that the governor of Osaka Prefecture, Yoshimura Hirofumi, and the mayor of Osaka City, Yokoyama Hideyuki, have announced their intention to resign and hold new elections. ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor mulls stepping down to pave way for secondary capital designation
Both the governor and mayor of Osaka are considering resigning from their posts to pave the way for the city to become a backup capital. ( read original story ...)
World shares are mixed and Tokyo hits a record, tracking fresh highs on Wall Street
Asian shares mostly gained led by a rally in Japan. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.1% to 53,549.16 at close, a record. Technology-related stocks helped lift the benchmark. Compute chip testing equipment ... ( read original story ...)