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Former defense minister urges Takaichi to challenge U.S. sanctions on ICC president
Former defense minister urges PM to protest U.S. sanctions on ICC president
The woman at the center of Japan’s currency fight
Japan's finance minister Satsuki Katayama is at the center of a currency battle with the Bank of Japan.
Thanking fans
Japanese team bows to fans after women's World Cup basketball match against Mali in Berlin.
Prysmian delivered record Q2 adjusted EBITDA, supported by strong Digital Solutions growth, improving margins, and continued operating leverage. The $3.8 billion Atkore acquisition strengthens Prysmian’s US exposure and expands its positioning across data centers, utiliti…
Yen surges on new intervention talk; oil prices climb
The Japanese yen rallied sharply against the dollar amid fresh speculation of intervention by Japan's central bank and expectations of a hawkish rate hike, while oil prices jumped due to new Iran strikes against U.S. targets in the Gulf region.
Asian benchmarks trade mixed following rally on Wall Street led by technology issues
Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Friday, influenced by a tech-led rally on Wall Street and easing bond yields. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose, while other regional benchmarks saw varied results amid anticipation for central bank policy meetings.
Yen’s moves a mystery as intervention dismissed
The yen experienced a rapid strengthening against the dollar this week, leading some analysts to initially suspect intervention, though the gradual pace of the move suggests neither Japan nor the U.S. stepped in. Vice Finance Minister Atsushi Mimura confirmed Japan remain…
Asian currencies mixed as dollar steadies, yen holds strong weekly gain
The U.S. dollar steadied as Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cooled September rate hike expectations, while the Japanese yen achieved its strongest weekly gain since late July.
Court Case Highlights Japan's Unconventional System of Self-Written Ballots
A ballot with a manju shop and Mr. Dango written on it was ruled invalid in a Japanese court case.
Japan’s crown prince and crown princess to attend funeral for Norway king
Japan’s crown prince and princess to attend Norway’s king’s funeral next week.
The new izakaya economy
Izakayas in Tokyo face challenges as costs rise and drinking occasions decrease.
Fire Erupts During Demolition of Quake-Damaged Chimney at Paper Factory in Kumamoto
Fire breaks out during demolition of damaged chimney at paper factory in Kumamoto, Japan. No injuries reported.
Japanese scientist Shirakawa, co-winner of 2000 Nobel Prize in chemistry, dies at 90
Japanese scientist Hideki Shirakawa, co-winner of the 2000 Nobel Prize in chemistry, has died at 90. He was born in Tokyo in 1936 and earned a doctoral degree in engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1966.
At Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, tomorrow’s runway icons shine
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo's 2027 Spring/Summer season has begun, showcasing innovative designs. The event, featuring Yoshio Kubo's dramatic opening, runs through Sept. 5.
Asian currencies rise as yen surges toward 158, intervention risk returns
Asian currencies showed mixed performance as the Japanese yen surged towards 158 per dollar, fueling speculation about potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's rate outlook and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan to cease its reflationary policies, criticizing the Takaichi administration's fiscal expansion and monetary easing, which he believes risks a 'triple depreciation' of the yen, stocks, and bonds.
Japan Today Spotlight #82 | Are you actually ready for a disaster in Japan?
Japan Today Spotlight #82 explores how Japan prepares for disasters and what people should do to be ready.
Japanese firm Remixpoint sold $5.5 million worth of altcoins, including ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE, to concentrate its crypto holdings solely on Bitcoin, booking a net gain of $736,000.
Mitsubishi Motors unveils revived Pajero model after 7-year hiatus
Mitsubishi Motors has revived its iconic Pajero SUV after a seven-year break, relaunching it as its flagship model with plans for global sales and a key role in its medium-term growth strategy.
Takaichi vows to speed up AI, unmanned defense asset introduction
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has directed the Self-Defense Forces to rapidly integrate artificial intelligence and unmanned defense assets, ahead of a year-end revision of national security documents. This push is in response to a complex security environment an…
Nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders left Japan in first half of 2026
Nearly 1,000 foreign residents holding business manager visas departed Japan permanently in the first half of 2026, a fourfold increase from the previous year, following stricter visa rules implemented last October.
Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa retiring with no regrets after 25 seasons
Veteran left-handed pitcher Masanori Ishikawa is retiring after 25 seasons with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, announcing his decision with no regrets.
U.S. national arrested on suspicion of arson and attempted murder at Okinawa hotel
Police in Okinawa, Japan, have arrested a 32-year-old American man on suspicion of arson and attempted murder in connection with a hotel fire.
The Japanese idealist behind the last deradicalization NGO in Somalia
Japanese idealist Yosuke Nagai runs the only foreign-funded reintegration program for Islamist fighters in Somalia. His NGO, Accept International, has worked with 1,700 imprisoned Al-Shabaab fighters and 250 defectors.
Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100
Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100. 324 foreign nationals rescued, 590 missing. Australian PM confirms 38 Australians missing, 5 confirmed safe.
Sovereign debt plummets as inflation fears push yields to multi-year peaks
Global sovereign bond markets are experiencing a relentless selloff, driving borrowing costs to multi-year and multi-decade highs across major economies, fueled by geopolitical tensions, corporate AI debt issuance, and persistent central bank hawkishness.
In Japan's mountains, a different way to manage bears
Scientist Akiko Takii takes blood and fur samples from a young bear in Nagano Prefecture. A coexistence program is credited with reducing dangerous encounters with bears.
Over 1 in 3 young Japanese not interested in tying the knot, survey finds
A government survey reveals that 35.1% of unmarried young people in Japan, aged 15-39, have no intention of getting married, primarily citing a desire to prioritize hobbies and personal time.
The dollar strengthened as renewed Middle East tensions fueled inflation worries and a bond selloff. The yen fell below 160 against the dollar again, despite pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates.
Foreign Ministry sets up Cyber Security Policy Division to combat cyberattacks
Japan's Foreign Ministry has established a new Cyber Security Policy Division to bolster international cooperation and rule-making in response to escalating cyberattack risks, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence.