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WORLD20m agoJapanese monks embrace material world to raise cash as donations shrinkKoukyo Yoneta, a fifth-generation Buddhist priest in a small town in Japan’s Hokkaido, was struggling to keep up with the maintenance needs of his century-old temple, so he chose a path that would have been unthinkable for his predecessors – rather than wait for his congregation to give money they do not have, he invested what they had already donated. The move paid off. Within two years, his portfolio of US treasuries, Japanese real estate investment trusts and stocks including BYD and Hyundai...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS32m agoJapan’s August trade deficit widens sharply on higher importsJapan's trade deficit significantly widened in August due to higher import volumes. This reports a notable change in the country's economic trade balance.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY1h agoChina’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mentionDong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4h agoJapan’s Takaichi to opt for stability in first reshuffle since taking over LDPJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retained many of her Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) executives on Wednesday, in her first reshuffle since taking the helm of the ruling party about a year ago. Takaichi kept the influential former prime minister Taro Aso as vice-president and his brother-in-law, Shunichi Suzuki, as secretary general, as she seeks to maintain continuity ahead of what is likely to be a packed legislative agenda into the end of the year. Policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi was...South China Morning Post
HEALTH13h ago"Eating together helps us stay healthy": Japanese researchers conduct a study showing that shared meals relieve stress and increase longevityThe research consisted of analyzing the possible connections between social isolation and brain health. The effects of the "lonely eating" and the example of Italy as a promoter of gastronomic coexistence.Clarín
WORLD14h agoJapan jails man for forcing Thai girl, 12, into sex workSouth China Morning Post
POLITICS14h agoJapan Faces Hard Choices in Weaning off Russian EnergyBeyond the question of energy security, Tokyo may want to avoid antagonizing Russia further by cutting off LNG purchases.The Diplomat
POLITICS14h agoHow Okinawa’s political shift could make Japan more prepared for a Taiwan contingencyOkinawa’s election on Sunday of a governor backed by Japan’s ruling party ended 12 years of local leadership opposed to the relocation of a US airbase and elements of Tokyo’s defence build-up plans. While experts say that Genta Koja’s victory will not give Tokyo any new military authority in the region, it could lead to closer integration of civilian infrastructure into Japan’s defence network in case of a conflict – including one over Taiwan. Koja’s election would give Tokyo “room to expand its...South China Morning Post
WORLD17h agoPoké Ball-shaped hotel opens in Japan to mark 30th anniversary of PokémonThe new hotel concept in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, was designed by NOT A HOTEL and is just three metres wide.EuroNews [en]
HEALTH17h agoNumber of people aged 100 or older in Japan exceeds 100,000Milestone reflects advances in public health and medical care, relatively healthy diets and active lifestylesIrish Times World
SCI & TECH20h agoMicware partners with ESRI Japan on urban, mobility and infrastructure dataMicware has formed a partnership with ESRI Japan to collaborate on urban, mobility, and infrastructure data. This collaboration aims to leverage data for advancements in these sectors.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD21h agoNumber of centenarians in Japan tops 100,000 for 1st timeThe number of people aged 100 or older in Japan reached a record high of 107,677 in September, climbing for the 56th consecutive year, health ministry data showed…Japan Today
POLITICS1d agoJapanese delegations flock to China, but thaw hinges on Takaichi mending tiesWith bilateral ties in a deep freeze since late last year, a flurry of planned China visits by Japanese lawmakers and business leaders has been interpreted as an attempt to break the ice ahead of November’s Apec summit in China. However, analysts warned that these efforts to carve out a diplomatic opening with Beijing might not achieve much unless Tokyo sends a clearer signal to mend ties from the very top. Relations reached their lowest point in a decade following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoIceland’s whaling ban plan threatens to leave Japan alone in defending industryIceland’s move towards a whaling ban could leave Japan more exposed than ever as it defends an industry critics say relies on public money, political symbolism and a shrinking domestic appetite for whale meat. The Icelandic government has announced plans to submit a bill early next year to end whaling – a step that would leave Japan and Norway as the world’s only two nations still carrying out commercial hunts. For environmental campaigners, the move has renewed hopes that Japan will no longer...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoKorean language classes started in Japanese schools: What Zainichi teachers wanted to conveyAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS1d agoJapan’s Failed Centrist ExperimentThe CDP-Komeito alliance is breaking apart. But a return to resistance-oriented politics may not be the answer for Japan's opposition.The Diplomat
MILITARY1d agoJapan eyes quantum sub-hunting drone sensors as China extends undersea reachJapan is looking to develop submarine-detecting quantum sensors for aerial drones, the latest move in a growing undersea competition pitting China against the United States and its allies across the Indo-Pacific. Released in late August, Tokyo’s defence budget request for fiscal 2027 includes research into a smaller, more capable quantum magnetic sensor, a technology that uses the properties of atoms to detect tiny changes in magnetic fields that could reveal a submarine. The project is one of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoPay to ghost your boss: Japan's resignation businessResignation agencies in Japan help employees leave their jobs seamlessly in just 15 minutes. Young people are especially eager to use their services.DW News [en]
BUSINESS1d agoJapan’s Chubu Electric bosses resign over quake data-tampering scandalTwo top executives at Japanese nuclear plant operator Chubu Electric Power would step down following a quake data-tampering scandal, the company said in a statement on Monday. President Kingo Hayashi and Chairman Satoru Katsuno would be replaced, the statement said, and the firm would withdraw applications to restart the Nos 3 and 4 reactors at Chubu’s Hamaoka nuclear plant. Japan is moving to revive nuclear power 15 years after an enormous earthquake and tsunami sent reactors at the Fukushima...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoJapan’s central bank set for pivotal moment on ratesGovernor Kazuo Ueda is facing competing pressures from Tokyo and WashingtonFinancial Times
POLITICS2d agoJapanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial electionGenta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD2d agoDiscussion after 'duel commotion': 50 teachers from Korean schools and Japanese schools face each otherFollowing a "duel commotion," 50 teachers from Korean and Japanese schools are engaged in discussions. This suggests an effort to resolve tensions or issues between the two school communities.Asahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH2d agoJapan debuts first humanoid robot 'ambulance' for on-site repairsJapan tech giant GMO Internet Group has unveiled the nation's first-ever roadside assistance-like 'ambulance' for humanoid robots.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESS2d agoJapan’s WEGO fashion brand is latest firm to feel force of Chinese consumer backlashJapanese fashion brand WEGO has scrapped a plan to launch a new range in collaboration with the hit anime and manga franchise My Hero Academia after it triggered an angry backlash from Chinese consumers. The Tokyo-based company triggered an outcry on Chinese social media after announcing it would release an exclusive range of My Hero Academia-themed clothing. The franchise was widely condemned in China over a 2020 controversy about a character that conducted lethal human experiments – a topic...South China Morning Post
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