Japan

In-depth reporting on Japanese politics, economic trends, social developments, environmental policies, and diplomacy

Taiwan Warns of Regional Threat as China Deploys 53 Vessels Near Japan and the Philippines

Taiwan Warns of Regional Threat as China Deploys 53 Vessels Near Japan and the Philippines

InternationalOctober 29, 2026

Japan Pledges $295.5 Million in Loans as Bangladesh Signs Six Cooperation Deals

Japan Pledges $295.5 Million in Loans as Bangladesh Signs Six Cooperation Deals

EconomyOctober 29, 2026

Amazon Launches Alexa+ in Japan With Free Early Access and Prime Membership Access

Amazon Launches Alexa+ in Japan With Free Early Access and Prime Membership Access

TechnologyOctober 28, 2026

Japan Changes Tourist Tax-Free Shopping on November 1: Pay First, Claim a Refund Before Departure

Japan Changes Tourist Tax-Free Shopping on November 1: Pay First, Claim a Refund Before Departure

TravelOctober 28, 2026

Kyushu Hospital Performs Second RiHEART Operation Since Insurance Coverage Began

Kyushu Hospital Performs Second RiHEART Operation Since Insurance Coverage Began

HealthOctober 28, 2026

Japan and US Agree to Establish AMRAAM Missile Assembly Facility in Japan

Japan and US Agree to Establish AMRAAM Missile Assembly Facility in Japan

InternationalOctober 28, 2026

Inoue and Bam Rodriguez Talks Advance for March 2027 Fight in Tokyo

Inoue and Bam Rodriguez Talks Advance for March 2027 Fight in Tokyo

SportsOctober 28, 2026

Japan and Germany Deepen Economic and Defense Ties, With AI Talks and Fighter Jet Cooperation in Focus

Japan and Germany Deepen Economic and Defense Ties, With AI Talks and Fighter Jet Cooperation in Focus

InternationalOctober 28, 2026

Amazon MGM to Double Japanese Originals Investment as Creators Seek Global Audiences and More Rights

Amazon MGM to Double Japanese Originals Investment as Creators Seek Global Audiences and More Rights

EntertainmentOctober 28, 2026

Japan's Winter 2026 Flight Plans Cut China Services by 49% as Korea and Taiwan Expand

Japan's Winter 2026 Flight Plans Cut China Services by 49% as Korea and Taiwan Expand

TravelOctober 28, 2026

Japan's Linear Shinkansen Tunnel Work in Shizuoka Delayed Until Spring 2027 or Later

Japan's Linear Shinkansen Tunnel Work in Shizuoka Delayed Until Spring 2027 or Later

EconomyOctober 28, 2026

Japan Weighs Legal Status for Birth Surnames While Keeping Shared Family Name Rule

Japan Weighs Legal Status for Birth Surnames While Keeping Shared Family Name Rule

SocietyOctober 28, 2026