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BUSINESSJun 23Japan's manufacturing strength offsets softer services growth in JuneJapan's manufacturing sector showed strength in June, counteracting slower growth in its services sector. This indicates a mixed economic performance for the country, with manufacturing as a key driver.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJun 23North Korea’s Kim says ‘defeated’ Japan transforming into a ‘war state’North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised Japan as turning into a “war state”, in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, according to official news media. “Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting its moves to become a military power,” he said, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. “This is inviting a strong backlash...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 23China rare - earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturersChina's restrictions on rare-earth exports are causing difficulties for Japanese manufacturers. This situation reflects a significant impact on global supply chains and industrial production.upi.com · United States
POLITICSJun 23Japan’s visa fee jump to hit Chinese tourists hardest, adding friction to tense tiesChinese tourists are expected to be among the hardest hit by Japan’s fivefold visa fee increase, a move analysts warned could further strain already tense relations between Beijing and Tokyo. For the first time since 1978, the Japanese government has decided to raise visa fees. The cost of a single-entry visa will increase from 3,000 yen (US$18.54) to 15,000 yen, while multiple-entry visas will jump from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen. The new policy, which will come into effect on July 1, has been...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 22Japan finance minister held emergency call with Bessent as yen nears 40 - year lowJapan's finance minister engaged in an emergency call with Bessent as the yen approached a 40-year low. This highlights urgent concerns over currency stability and potential economic intervention.investinglive.com
MILITARYJun 22Japan’s defence outreach to counter China’s military rise hits hidden roadblocksJapan seized the spotlight at last month’s Shangri-La Dialogue, stepping into a vacuum left by the Chinese defence chief – who skipped the forum for a second year – and using the stage to sharpen its warnings over Beijing’s military rise. Speaking in Singapore on May 31, the final day of the security forum, Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pushed back against Beijing’s accusation that Japan is engaging in a “new militarism” and instead took aim at China’s growing military capabilities...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJun 22Japan university eyes clinical trials for womb transplantsA medical university in Aichi Prefecture said Monday it will prepare to conduct clinical trials for womb transplants within the next few years. Fujita Health University said it…Japan Today
WORLDJun 22Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 JulyJapan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJun 22Slimy beans : Japanese natto disgusts and delights the worldJapanese natto, a food known for its slimy texture, is described as both polarizing and globally recognized for its unique qualities.news.tuoitre.vn
POLITICSJun 22In her first India trip as Japan PM, Sanae Takaichi likely to visit Guwahati on July 1-3Indian Express
CONFLICTJun 22China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during aircraft carrier drillsChina has accused Japanese warplanes and ships of carrying out multiple “provocations” and surveillance operations during a carrier group’s deployment to the western Pacific for live-fire exercises. State broadcaster CCTV released a video on Monday showing at least four “close-range” encounters, and said the Liaoning carrier group had “warned off” the warships and surveillance planes. It included footage of Japanese warships as well as clips of aircraft, at least one of which appeared to have...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiryThree elephants whose transfer from Malaysia to Japan earlier this year sparked public anger over their alleged mistreatment are now at the centre of a corruption investigation over claims that Putrajaya did not receive the money linked to the move. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Monday it had opened a formal investigation into the movement of the elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – from Zoo Taiping in the northern state of Perak to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. MACC said it was...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Japan’s latest live-fire drill is about offence, not defence: PLA DailyChina’s military mouthpiece on Monday warned that the weapons and operational methods seen in Japan’s largest annual live-fire drill symbolised the Self-Defence Force’s acceleration towards offensive capabilities as part of its military expansion. “Japan’s military forces will become more offensive, more dangerous and more oriented towards actual combat. Japan will race forward on the road of ‘re-militarisation’,” according to the article in PLA Daily. The warning came as tensions between...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Japan revived military - industrial complex poses growing threat to peaceThe article suggests that Japan's revitalized military-industrial complex is increasingly perceived as a threat to global peace. It discusses the implications of Japan's defense industry growth.en.people.cn · China
WORLDJun 22Japan's 2nd World Cup match draws 30.2% viewership in Tokyo areaViewership for the terrestrial broadcast of Japan's second World Cup Group F match against Tunisia averaged 30.2 percent in the Kanto region surrounding Tokyo, an audience research firm…Japan Today
WORLDJun 22Japanese natto disgusts and delights the worldSticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one mouthful at a time.…Japan Today
BUSINESSJun 22Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".BBC World
WORLDJun 22Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup winJapanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJun 22US - Japan military drills raise concernMilitary drills conducted by the US and Japan are reportedly causing concern. This indicates potential regional instability or reactions to military exercises.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDJun 21Japan Vs Sweden Set for 2026 FIFA World Cup in ArlingtonJapan and Sweden are scheduled to play each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington.el-balad.com · Egypt
CONFLICTJun 21Human experiments involving animal blood by Japanese military suspected during invasion of China : mediajapanherald.com · Japan
WORLDJun 21Group F : Slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden , Japan rout Tunisia 4 - 0In Group F matches, the Netherlands convincingly defeated Sweden, while Japan achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over Tunisia. These are results from recent sporting competitions.cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
POLITICSJun 21Japan Takaichi breaks bread to assuage party malcontentsJapan's Takaichi is attempting to reconcile disagreements among party members. This highlights internal political efforts to maintain party unity.english.kyodonews.net · Japan
BUSINESSJun 20A quiet year isn’t a safe year: What Asia’s protection gap means for JapanEvery April, there’s a temptation in Japan’s re/insurance market to look at the previous year’s loss numbers and draw conclusions from them. Last year was relatively quiet. Asia’s...japantoday · japan
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