Business deals
Seiko Epson to buy U.S. printing software company for $590m
The deal for California-based Fiery is Japanese company's biggest since 2003 listing
Business deals
KKR deploys '2-step' counter to Bain in Fuji Soft takeover bid
With 30% of shares likely secure, new plan aims to acquire remaining at the same price
International relations
Killing of 10-year-old in Shenzhen rattles already shaky Japan-China ties
Beijing under pressure to act after years of fanning anti-Japanese sentiment
Retail
Lawson to launch 'Real x Tech' convenience store with AI, robots
Japanese retailer and KDDI telecom company create unique alliance after $3.5bn deal
Equities
Japan's Nikkei average rises 2.1% following U.S. rate cut
Yen's limited appreciation driving stocks higher, Monex says
Middle East crisis
Japan's Icom 'cannot confirm' authenticity of devices in Lebanon blasts
Reuters says images show 'ICOM' and 'made in Japan' labels
Transportation
Bullet train in northeastern Japan stops after cars disengage
No injuries reported, operator JR East says no derailment
Crime
Japanese boy stabbed in Shenzhen dies, leaving community in shock
Embassy and schools in other Chinese cities issue warnings in response to attack
Energy
Mitsubishi Heavy targets 200 new hires for nuclear power business
Japan looks to nuclear energy for decarbonization, spurring hiring rush
Business deals
U.S. authority postpones decision on Nippon Steel deal
Maintaining American jobs and opposition to tariffs two issues that need to be addressed
Trade
Japan aims to expand auto exports to UAE via trade pact
Two sides agree to economic partnership talks with eye on energy investment
Travel & Leisure
U.S. credit card spending triples in Japan as tourists hit golf courses
Americans spend more on experiences, from sports to theme parks and lodging
Defense
Chinese aircraft carrier enters southern Japan contiguous zone
Ministry confirms Liaoning and two destroyers pass remote Okinawa islands
Travel & Leisure
Number of visitors to Japan hits August record of over 2.9m
January to August total tops 24m, up nearly 60% from last year
Crime
Student injured in knife attack near Japanese school in south China
Assailant arrested on the spot, pupil taken to hospital
Politics
Former land minister set to lead Japan's junior ruling coalition partner
66-year-old Keiichi Ishii will be Komeito party's first new chief in 15 years
Defense
AUKUS eyes potential Japan cooperation in autonomous maritime systems
Analyst says 'race' with China developing around undersea warfare capabilities
Finance
Alternative investors prefer India, infrastructure to China, real estate
Deal activity expected to be slow through 2026 amid higher rates, Preqin says
Electric vehicles
Sharp and Foxconn's EV prototype shows new way of vehicle design
Home appliance maker uses car as extra room when not moving
The Nikkei View
Japan should lead way in promoting eco-friendly agriculture in Asia
Sharing technology for reducing emissions from rice cultivation is first step
Trade
Japan's exports grew for the ninth straight month in August
Shipments to the U.S. narrowly fell for first decline in almost three years
North Korea tensions
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
Launch comes after Pyongyang unveiled uranium enrichment facility
Tea Leaves
Why rice rules Japan
The crop is embedded in the national DNA, but output is under threat
Semiconductors
Taiwan chip industry suppliers set sail for Japan's 'Silicon Island'
Companies follow TSMC into 'huge market,' bringing advanced tech
Startups
Japan self-driving startup takes on Tesla, Google with open source tech
Tier IV releases free software, seeking partners to develop Level 4 driving