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MILITARY1h agoJapanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crashA Japanese Global Hawk drone nosedived into the Sea of Japan this week, instantly slashing the country’s fleet of these drones by a third.Defense News
BUSINESS4h agoGlobalFoundries to run chip factory under Japan-U.S. investment deal - reportGlobalFoundries is reported to operate a chip factory as part of an investment deal between Japan and the U.S.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH6h agoMitsubishi Electric’s 2 R&D projects selected for Japan’s quantum computing initiativeMitsubishi Electric's two R&D projects have been selected to participate in Japan's quantum computing initiative. This indicates significant progress and investment in advanced technological research by a major corporation within a national program.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS7h agoJapan’s corporate leaders sound alarm over weak yen — even dollar-earners are voicing concernsWhile the Japanese yen has strengthened rapidly over the past two weeks, it remains weak in historical terms.CNBC
POLITICS8h agoIs Japan’s Okinawa finally moving past anti-base politics?Okinawa has handed a landslide victory to a conservative who accepts Tokyo’s plans for relocating a controversial US airbase – delivering a blow to 12 years of anti-base politics in Japan’s southernmost prefecture. Genta Koja’s victory on Sunday over two-term governor Denny Tamaki raised a question cutting to the heart of Okinawa’s post-war politics: is it finally starting to move on from the US military base issue? Koja, a 42-year-old conservative backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...South China Morning Post
POLITICS9h agoNorth Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?North Korea’s decision to send a record delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan could serve as a calculated opening for limited diplomacy with Washington and Tokyo, even as major obstacles to formal talks remain. State media reported on Wednesday that a delegation led by Kim Il-guk, North Korea’s sports minister, had left for Japan to attend the Games. The 20th Asian Games are being held in Nagoya and surrounding Aichi prefecture and run from Saturday to October 4. North Korea’s 180-strong...South China Morning Post
POLITICS10h agoJapan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on ChinaJapan’s proposed port upgrades in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands reflect Tokyo’s push to bolster South China Sea security without building an overt military footprint. However, analysts stress that the move does not mean Jakarta is siding with Japan in its efforts to contain Beijing. Japan, which earlier this year eased its restrictions on lethal weapons exports, is ramping up security cooperation with Indonesia – a crucial bellwether for Southeast Asia. The expanding partnership includes joint...South China Morning Post
WORLD11h agoJapan loves a line | Japan Today ExplainsForeigners often joke that Japanese people love lining up. But there’s more behind Japan’s orderly queues than simple conformity. From restaurants and stores to train platforms and major…Japan Today
POLITICS11h agoWill Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bindUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kyiv has created a diplomatic dilemma for the Japanese leader, who is under pressure to show firmer support for Ukraine without further antagonising Russia. Zelensky extended the invitation through Eisuke Mori, speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, during his visit to the Ukrainian capital earlier this week. Mori, who helped establish the cross-party Japan-Ukraine parliamentary friendship group...South China Morning Post
DISASTER13h agoTyphoon could approach Japan during 5-day holiday periodJapan could see the approach of a typhoon during a five-day holiday period starting this weekend, with the weather agency announcing Wednesday the development of the typhoon off…Japan Today
WORLD13h agoMagazine rants over Japan's disappointing status quo and gloomy future"Who turned Japan into this mess?" That's what Shukan Shincho (Sept 17) asks rhetorically, in a four-page polemic over the current state of affairs. More specifically, its sub-headline…Japan Today
MILITARY20h agoJapan joins India in military exercises to counter ChinaThe ongoing exercise showcases Japan’s growing military capabilities.The Hill
WORLD21h ago$1699 -- Japan 4-star trip w/flightsExplore Japan's humming cities and visit Mt. Fuji on this 8-night trip.travelzoo · united states of america
WORLD21h ago$1699 -- Japan 4-star vacation incl. flights & toursExplore Japan's humming cities and visit Mt. Fuji on this 8-night trip.travelzoo · united states of america
POLITICS23h agoUkraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
WORLD1d agoFor the first time in its history, the number of people over 100 years old in Japan exceeds 100,000There are 107,677, and 88% of them are women. When surveys on centenarians began in 1963, there were only 153 people over the age of 100 in the country.Clarín
BUSINESS1d agoWisdomTree sets 3-for-1 forward split for Japan Hedged Equity FundWisdomTree has announced a 3-for-1 forward stock split for its Japan Hedged Equity Fund. This action typically aims to increase stock accessibility and liquidity for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoStarbucks considers majority stake sale in Japan business - reportA report indicates that Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japan business. This potential move could significantly alter Starbucks' operational structure and market presence in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH1d agoFrom nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forwardTechnology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.Africanews [en]
WORLD1d 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
BUSINESS1d agoJapan’s August trade deficit widens sharply on higher importsJapan's trade deficit significantly widened in August due to an increase in imports. This indicates shifts in the country's economic balance of trade.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY1d 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]
POLITICS1d 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
HEALTH1d 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
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