EEconomy Read More Former BOJ Gov. Kuroda says Japan’s yen-driven deflation ‘completely over’March 28, 2026 Interview Loose fiscal policy could disrupt ‘well-balanced’ economy, ex-central bank chief warns As governor of the Bank of…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s strategic oil reserve faces biggest stress test in yearsMarch 27, 2026 Iran tensions Gasoline subsidy drives demand amid concerns about energy supplies The Kikuma national petroleum-stockpiling base in Imabari,…
EEntrepreneurship Read More Japan’s Global Brain to launch fund with US startup accelerator TechstarsMarch 13, 2026 Startups Venture capital firm will raise $200m to back new companies, foster connections Global Brain President Yasuhiko Yurimoto,…
EEnvironment Read More Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech pushMarch 12, 2026 The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…
AArtificial intelligence Read More Japan’s ‘startup party’ wants AI factored into migration policyMarch 4, 2026 Interview Team Mirai aims to triple seats in parliament in bid to ‘update democracy’ Team Mirai leader Takahiro…
AArtificial intelligence Read More AI gives Japan’s aging cement industry chance for renewalMarch 2, 2026 Companies Taiheiyo Cement set to widen use of technology that learns kiln operation Taiheyo Cement’s rotary kilns heat…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s Shimano struggles with excess bicycle stock in Europe and ChinaMarch 1, 2026 Companies World’s largest parts maker hit by plunging bicycle prices after cycling booms Beijing cyclists:Â China saw an outdoor…
HHealthcare Read More Japan’s hospitals expand foreign patient careMarch 1, 2026 Travel & Leisure Inbound tourism drives multilingual services as providers grapple with costs and unpaid bills A Chinese…
EEconomy Read More Japan's slow monetary tightening suspected of hampering yen – Nikkei AsiaFebruary 3, 2026 Japan’s slow monetary tightening suspected of hampering yen Nikkei AsiaBOJ starts to sell assets as it gradually moves away…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s Credit Saison moves to launch online bank in Brazil this yearFebruary 2, 2026 Finance Financial group sees unmet demand for loans among consumers and small businesses Japan’s Credit Saison looks to…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s Takaichi finds ‘balance’ on fiscal policy: Moody’s analystJanuary 26, 2026 Interview Fiscal consolidation expected to be sustained but slow amid structural challenges Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has…
AArtificial intelligence Read More Japan’s TDK sharpens AI focus with smart glasses, data center partsJanuary 7, 2026 TDK President and CEO Noboru Saito: ‘The progress and development of the AI ecosystem that drives society’s transformation…