TOKYO (Reuters) -Labour unions at major Japanese auto manufacturers will seek monthly pay hikes of 12,000 yen ($79.15) or more in annual spring wage negotiations next year, the unions' group said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan organisers say 2026 Asian Games preparation on track after reports of governing body asking for improvements
Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia is not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area and has accused organisers of not sticking to the host city ... ( read original story ...)
City in Osaka Prefecture looks for new mayor using job search site
The idea is to encourage more people to get involved in local government in Japan, but questions have emerged about the project and its implications. ( read original story ...)
Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding in Tokyo
Japan Airlines is now offering to drop passengers’ luggage off at their hotels for them for a fee. But the program isn’t just about providing good customer service – it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose defence spending tax increases starting in 2026, Kyodo says
Japan's government is planning to propose raising the country's corporate tax starting in April 2026 to fund more defence spending, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday, aiming to double its defence ... ( read original story ...)
US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises showcasing their closer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo remains 3rd in global city index for ninth consecutive year
While Tokyo notched improvements in research and development, cultural interaction, livability, and accessibility, its score declined in the economy category. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Rival LNG supplies, Sakhalin’s depleting fields give Japan an exit from Russian gas
As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Yoshinori Muto wins J-League MVP after 2nd-straight title with Kobe
Vissel Kobe forward Yoshinori Muto was named the J-League's most valuable player Tuesday after spurring his club to their second s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Launches 4-Day Workweek To Encourage Boost In Fertility Rate | What We Know
Amid East Asia's baby crisis, Japan has introduced more measures to boost the fertility rate in the country. This time, it's a scheme to implement a four-day workweek for government employees. ( read original story ...)
Used cooking oil program to start in Tokyo ward that hosts airport
Authorities in Tokyo’s Ota Ward clinched a deal with Japan Airlines Co. and supermarket chain operator Daiei Inc. to help make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste cooking oil. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps BOJ rate-hike plan in focus
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated for three straight months as companies continued to pass on rising raw material and labour costs, data showed on Wednesday, keeping the central bank under ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation rises in November
Japan's wholesale prices increased 3.7% in November from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, accelerating slightly from the previous month in a sign companies continued to face pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1 billion postmerger profit push
Alaska Airlines is launching new flights and a new premium credit card to help grow profits by $1 billion in 2027. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines offers luggage delivery service to your hotel when you visit Tokyo
The hotel delivery service aims to ease congestion on public transport and address the shortage of storage lockers, making travel smoother for visitors. ( read original story ...)
Japan Popularity Spurs Cruise Line to Open 2027 Bookings
High demand for 2026 Japan sailings aboard the new Star Seeker prompts Windstar Cruises to open 2027 bookings early. ( read original story ...)