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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
POLITICSJul 1New Japan visa rules threaten to force out foreign business owners: ‘my dream is broken’In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business she built from scratch but may now have to give up as Japan tightens visa rules. Even though Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, opposition to immigration is growing and the new rules for business manager visas were introduced by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in late 2025. Nepalese national Budhathoki, who spent a decade away...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30India and Japan to renew focus on Indo-Pacific for the first visit by Prime Minister TakaichiMs. Takaichi’s visit, that marks the 20th annual summit since India and Japan begun to meet regularly at the highest levels and is expected to set the course for ties over the next decadeThe Hindu
BUSINESSJun 30Yen at record low : What it means for the Japanese economyThe Japanese Yen has reached a record low, and this article explores the implications for the Japanese economy. It analyzes the potential economic consequences of the currency's depreciation.massachusettssun.com · United States
WORLDJun 30FIFA World Cup 2026 : Casemiro hails Brazil calm approach after Japan winCasemiro has praised Brazil's calm approach following their victory over Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is a commentary piece on a recent sports match.venezuelastar.com · Venezuela
BUSINESSJun 30World shares follow Wall Street higher , while the Japanese yen hits a 39 - year low against the dollarWorld shares are rising, following Wall Street's upward trend, while the Japanese yen has fallen to a 39-year low against the dollar. This indicates significant global financial market activity and a notable shift in currency valuations.mymotherlode.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 30Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low against the US dollar as intervention loomsEuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJun 30Asian shares follow Wall Street higher , while the Japanese yen hits a 39 - year low against the dollarksat.com · United States
WORLDJun 30World Cup: Ancelotti hails Brazil’s mental strength after dramatic comeback victory over JapanThe five-time world champions looked destined for an early exit after trailing 1-0 at halftime in their Round of 32 encounter The post World Cup: Ancelotti hails Brazil’s mental strength after dramatic comeback victory over Japan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJun 30Japanese Yen Returns To 1986 At Worst Possible MomentThe Japanese Yen has reportedly depreciated to levels last seen in 1986, occurring at a particularly unfavorable time. This significant currency movement signals considerable economic concern.forbes.com · United States
WORLDJun 30Brazil fans erupt after dramatic World Cup win over JapanBrazil fans celebrate a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Houston after Gabriel Martinelli's late World Cup winner.EuroNews [en]