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POLITICSJul 2PM Modi holds summit talks with Japanese PM TakaichiJapanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi says India and Japan are ‘perfectly aligned’ and emphasised on the need for ‘strategic cooperation’; both leaders attend economic forumThe Hindu
MILITARYJul 2India, Japan sign defence pact as PM Modi holds talks with TakaichiIndia and Japan have signed a defense pact following discussions between Prime Minister Modi and Takaichi. This agreement signifies strengthened military cooperation between the two nations.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 2India news: Narendra Modi hosts Japan's Sanae TakaichiSanae Takaichi is on her first visit to India since becoming PM, and has held talks with Narendra Modi to boost bilateral ties.DW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 2Japan FY 2025 tax revenue likely topped ¥84 trillion amid inflationJapan's tax revenue for fiscal 2025 ended March is expected to set a record high for the sixth straight year, exceeding 84 trillion yen ($517 billion), a source…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 2Japan, India leaders to agree to step up cooperation in chips, key mineralsJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are set to agree Thursday to boost collaboration in semiconductor and critical mineral supply chains, among other…Japan Today
WORLDJul 2Japanese-language education is at a turning pointOnce volunteer-based, the system is shifting toward shared responsibility between local governments and trained professionals.japantimes · japan
POLITICSJul 2Japan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraintsA court order requiring Japan’s government to compensate the family of a Peruvian man who sustained a broken arm at an immigration facility has intensified scrutiny of the country’s detention system, with rights experts saying the case shows reforms are urgently needed. On June 25, the Osaka High Court ordered the government to pay 880,000 yen (US$5,400) in damages to the family of Vladimir Burgos Fujii, a Peruvian man of Japanese descent, who was injured while being restrained at the facility...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 2Tsunami from Japan megaquake could destroy 2 million cars: surveySouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 1Why Japanese airlines' $400 fuel surcharges are hitting now — and when they will endFuel surcharges at Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways increased Wednesday, despite falling jet fuel costs in Asia.CNBC
DISASTERJul 1Heavy rains expected over wide swath of JapanJapan's weather agency on Wednesday warned of heavy rains over the next day across a wide stretch of the country from the west, particularly on the southwestern main…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 1China’s pressure campaign tests Trump’s commitment to JapanBeijing’s move this week to add 20 more Japanese entities to its export-control list is the latest chapter in a complex US-Japan-China geopolitical triangle. Over the past seven months, an angry China has punished Tokyo repeatedly. A miffed Japan is left feeling betrayed. And a war-distracted Washington has struggled to navigate between the two, adding further tension in a region already on tenterhooks, according to analysts and former US government officials. The gnawing unease was sparked in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Koizumi’s First Trip to Seoul: A Sign of Cautious Japan-South Korea ReconciliationWhile the latest Japan-South Korea defense ministers’ meeting shows an obvious trajectory of rapprochement between the two neighbors, it also exposes certain boundaries in their defense cooperation.The Diplomat
DISASTERJul 1Heavy rains expected over wide swath of Japan(Precipitation as of 1:55 a.m. Thursday. Source:Japan Meteorological Agency)Japan's weather agency on Wednesday warned of heav Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLDJul 1Japan PM arrives in Delhi; delighted to host you on your first visit to India, says ModiThis is Ms. Takaichi's first official visit to India. She is visiting at Mr. Modi's invitation from July 1 to 3 for the 16th India-Japan annual summit, the MEA earlier said.The Hindu
MILITARYJul 1USS Ronald Reagan Drug Case Raises Questions About Off-Base Reach in Japan58 sailors from the U.S. aircraft carrier were punished over an LSD distribution case that began while it was homeported in Japan. Did their network reach into Japanese society?The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 1Watch: Japan’s PM Takaichi in India: Indo-Pacific Ties in Focus | Above the Fold | 01.07.2026This episode looks at the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first visit to India; key rule changes that come into effect from July 1, the Delhi High Court’s ruling in BJP MP Raghav Chadha’s case, the U.S. Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, and more.The Hindu
POLITICSJul 1Japan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debateAs Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central in a system still led by parents.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 1Deepening strategic ties with India amid global uncertainty: Japan’s TakaichiJapan's Takaichi has emphasized deepening strategic ties with India in the current global climate of uncertainty. This highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen international partnerships.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 1Is Japan a Model Middle Power?Japan has earned rising acclaim from U.S. observers as a middle power that complements, rather than threatens, the United States. Yet Japan is not deepening its ties with Washington out of charity.The Diplomat
BUSINESSJul 1Japan’s FX chief flags contact with U.S., intervention impactMimura's remarks indicate that he continues to see intervention as a useful tool to stem excessive moves in the currency market.japantimes · japan
BUSINESSJul 1Over 2,500 food items in Japan to see price hikes in JulyPrices will be raised for more than 2,500 food items in July as the cost of raw materials and supplies to consumers continues to be affected by the Middle…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 1Asian markets diverge as factory activity cools across China and Japan; gold and bitcoin slide in early July tradeAsian markets are showing mixed performance as manufacturing activity decreases in China and Japan. Additionally, both gold and bitcoin experienced declines in early July trading.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 1Japan Manufacturing PMI signals 6th month of growth; BOJ sentiment hits 8-year highJapan's manufacturing PMI shows six consecutive months of growth, and Bank of Japan sentiment has reached an eight-year high. This indicates sustained positive economic momentum in the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 1Japan spent $74 billion propping up the yen. Investors say the real battle is with the FedYen intervention alone is unlikely to reverse losses while wide U.S.-Japan rate differentials keep supporting the dollar, said analysts.CNBC