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POLITICSOct 17Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrinePrime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, regarded by Japan’s neighbours as a symbol of the country’s past militarism, at the start of its three-day autumn festival. Takaichi, known as a conservative who routinely visited the Shinto shrine before becoming prime minister a year ago, was unlikely to visit the shrine during the festival, a source close to her said, amid strained relations with China and relatively stable ties with South Korea. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16₹1 . 3 lakh shopping in Japan , no receipts : Traveller customs dilemma raises a question for IndiansA traveller's customs dilemma in Japan concerning shopping without receipts raises questions for Indians, highlighting an issue with international regulations and personal finance.livemint.com · India
BUSINESSOct 16Prudential Financial estimates $140M hit to Q3 earnings from JapanPrudential Financial anticipates a significant financial impact on its third-quarter earnings originating from Japan. This indicates a potential financial setback for the company related to its operations in that region.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 16Japan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off?Japan is increasingly turning to foreign companies to accelerate its military modernisation, drawing on overseas technology, expertise and production capacity to plug defence gaps that could prove critical in a potential regional conflict involving China. The push has gathered momentum over the past week, with Tokyo confirming a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and a multinational fighter consortium preparing to expand its design operations in Japan. French defence giant Thales is also...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 16Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound.Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a nod to the disproportionate share of household tasks in Japan that fall to women.NYT World
MILITARYOct 16Governor of Japan Okinawa accepts U . S . Osprey deployment , reverses longtime stance - XinhuaThe Governor of Okinawa, Japan, has accepted the deployment of U.S. Osprey aircraft, reversing a long-held opposition. This decision impacts regional defense policies and the relationship between Japan and the U.S.english.news.cn
MILITARYOct 16Japan’s Okinawa drops opposition to hosting crash-prone US Osprey aircraftOkinawa Governor Genta Koja said on Friday he accepts the deployment of US military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma air station, reversing the southern Japan prefecture’s long-standing opposition to their presence. Previous prefectural governments, under governors critical of US bases, had opposed the deployment of the tilt-rotor aircraft since before they were first stationed at the base in 2012, citing safety concerns. Koja assumed the post of Okinawa governor late last...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Why Japanese PM Takaichi is still keen to roll out the welcome mat for TrumpJapan’s hopes for a visit by Donald Trump during his trip to Asia next month may be hanging in the balance as relations between China and the United States steadily improve. The US president spent three days in Japan ahead of last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, and his meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was hailed as a sign of a “new golden age” in the countries’ relationship. But since then Trump’s growing rapport with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has caused...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 15Japan Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday , sparking debate on gender rolesTakaichi of Japan stated that household chores and makeup extend her workday, initiating a discussion about gender roles. This illuminates ongoing societal debates about work-life balance and gender expectations.stardem.com · United States
SCI & TECHOct 15Robots dance the ‘Macarena’ at Japan tech expoHumanoid robots were seen performing the “Macarena” at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 15Japan Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday , sparking debate on gender rolesJapanese politician Takaichi has stated that daily chores and makeup significantly extend her workday, initiating a public debate on gender roles. Her comments highlight the societal expectations placed on women.cecildaily.com · United States
WORLDOct 15Japan's Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender rolesBeing a prime minister is tough, with daily schedule packed with meetings and hourslong parliamentary sessionsThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 15Japanese companies will invest billions in American chip factoriesJapanse bedrijven gaan tot 21 miljard dollar investeren in de bouw van twee chipfabrieken in de Verenigde Staten. Die worden eigendom van de Amerikaanse overheid en Japanse investeerders. Het plan is onderdeel van een grotere deal tussen Japan en de regering-Trump. Japan investeert de komende jaren in totaal 550 miljard dollar in de VS, in ruil voor president Trumps belofte om importheffingen op Japanse goederen te verlagen. Direct na het maken van de afspraak gebeurde dat laatste al: zo ging de heffing voor Japanse auto's van 25 procent naar 15 procent. De VS heeft er wel als voorwaarde aan vNOS Buitenland
BUSINESSOct 15Japan economy minister says deflation era is over, urges investor rethinkJapan's economy minister has declared an end to the era of deflation and urged investors to reconsider their strategies. This announcement signals a significant shift in the country's economic landscape and potential investment opportunities.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15A tech sell - off drags Asian stocks lower as markets in South Korea and Japan sinkA significant tech sell-off is causing Asian stock markets, particularly in South Korea and Japan, to decline. This reflects a notable trend in global financial markets affecting regional economies.mankatofreepress.com · United States
WORLDOct 15Vietnamese-language driver’s license tests suspended in Japan following alleged cheatingDriver’s license testing centers are pretty touchy about people taking photographs inside of them. Honestly, that seems like it should be common sense, but since common sense isn’t…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 15Japan August industrial production revised down to -2.4% M/M; core machine orders rise 5.2%Japan's August industrial production was revised downwards, while core machine orders showed an increase. These figures provide an updated overview of key economic activities in the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Asia markets in red: South Korea and Japan lead deep tech selloff; Japan industrial output revised downAsian markets are experiencing a decline, led by a deep tech selloff in South Korea and Japan, compounded by a downward revision of industrial output in Japan, signaling economic challenges in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBEROct 15AI-armed hackers tear through corporate Japan’s neglected defencesSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 14GlobalFoundries to open 2 new chip plants in New York with $21 billion in financing from JapanComputer chip company GlobalFoundries Inc said Wednesday it plans to open two factories in Malta, New York, financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan.…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 14Brewing in Japan: Price-Fixing Probes Test Consumer ConfidenceThe Japan Fair Trade Commission’s secretary general issued an unusual public warning against cartel-like activity amid rising prices.The Diplomat
BUSINESSOct 14Japan to fund $21B deal to expand chip production in New YorkJapan is helping fund a $21 billion deal to build two new chip plants in upstate New York, President Trump announced Wednesday. The country will provide $10 billion to speed up construction of a semiconductor fabrication plant from GlobalFoundries that the company aims to bring online by 2029, while another $10 billion will go toward…The Hill
BUSINESSOct 14GlobalFoundries to operate two new chip factories in New York funded by JapanJapan will finance two new chip plants in New York with 21 billion dollars, to be operated by a US firm. The project will generate 27,000 jobs and produce 900,000 wafers annually, strengthening the US technological industry.Clarín
POLITICSOct 14Japanese journalist arrest in Russia's Far East draws rebuke from Tokyo in latest diplomatic spat with MoscowA journalist for a Japanese newspaper was arrested on suspicion of spying in Russia's Far East. A geopolitical rivalry over disputed islands in the region has recently caused tension.DW News [en]
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