Japan

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Japan's Egg Prices Hit Record 312 Yen as Bird Flu Effects and Seasonal Demand Squeeze Supply

Japan's Egg Prices Hit Record 312 Yen as Bird Flu Effects and Seasonal Demand Squeeze Supply

EconomyOctober 28, 2026

Fujita Health University Seeks Approval for Japan's First Uterus Transplants

Fujita Health University Seeks Approval for Japan's First Uterus Transplants

HealthOctober 28, 2026

Sony Announces 6-Inch ELF-MN1 Glasses-Free 3D Display for Japan at ¥53,900

Sony Announces 6-Inch ELF-MN1 Glasses-Free 3D Display for Japan at ¥53,900

TechnologyOctober 28, 2026

Nidec Misses Audit Target as Tokyo Exchange Prepares Listing Review

Nidec Misses Audit Target as Tokyo Exchange Prepares Listing Review

EconomyOctober 28, 2026

How Uniqlo Turned North America and Europe Into Its Biggest Overseas Growth Engine

How Uniqlo Turned North America and Europe Into Its Biggest Overseas Growth Engine

EconomyOctober 28, 2026

Japan Weighs Extra 100,000 Tons of Rice Purchases as Reserves Stay Low and Market Stocks Swell

Japan Weighs Extra 100,000 Tons of Rice Purchases as Reserves Stay Low and Market Stocks Swell

EconomyOctober 28, 2026

Japan's DPP Backs Plan to Cut 31 Lower House Seats After Securing Election Reforms

Japan's DPP Backs Plan to Cut 31 Lower House Seats After Securing Election Reforms

PoliticsOctober 28, 2026

Apple Unveils M6 MacBook Pro From ¥339,800, With Faster AI and November 6 Release

Apple Unveils M6 MacBook Pro From ¥339,800, With Faster AI and November 6 Release

TechnologyOctober 28, 2026

Pokémon UNITE to Close March 23, 2027, With Refunds and a Library to Preserve Player Records

Pokémon UNITE to Close March 23, 2027, With Refunds and a Library to Preserve Player Records

EntertainmentOctober 27, 2026

Masaki's Homer Puts SoftBank One Win From Japan Series Title After Third Straight Extra Innings Victory

Masaki's Homer Puts SoftBank One Win From Japan Series Title After Third Straight Extra Innings Victory

SportsOctober 27, 2026

Naomi Osaka Saves Three Set Points to Win Pan Pacific Open Homecoming

Naomi Osaka Saves Three Set Points to Win Pan Pacific Open Homecoming

SportsOctober 27, 2026

Tokyo Disneyland Sets April 15, 2027 Opening for Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue

Tokyo Disneyland Sets April 15, 2027 Opening for Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue

EntertainmentOctober 27, 2026