Opinion
Mutually assured destruction is an outdated nuclear deterrence doctrine
As the world commemorates the Hiroshima bombing, it's time to work toward mutual survival
Startups
Japan space startup Interstellar raises $21m from NTT-led backers
Company aims to put constellation of communications satellites in orbit by 2030s
International relations
Japan to offer $2bn in trade support for Central Asia projects
Green and digital technology among areas of 200-plus deals due out at summit
Electronics
Canon zooms in on China's Gen Z to boost digital camera sales
Marketing push taps into desire for more eye-catching social media feeds
Health Care
Japan's Terumo sets up $75m U.S. venture capital fund
Medical equipment maker aims to invest in advanced treatment startups
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Shionogi seeks China approval for superbug-fighting antibiotic
Cefiderocol drives drugmaker's overseas sales in U.S. and Europe
Automobiles
Honda to report record Q1 $3bn-plus profit on strong U.S. hybrid sales
Weak yen also lifts operating profit to new heights despite tough Chinese market
Defense
Japan, Mongolia to agree on defense equipment cooperation at summit
Ulaanbaatar pursues diverse tie-ups as China and Russia build up military
Defense
Japan, Cambodia agree to boost defense cooperation, exchanges
Defense chiefs also agree to promote Japan-ASEAN multilateral cooperation
Equities
Japan stocks dive 4,451 points, more than Black Monday in 1987
Yen surges to 141 per dollar as potential U.S. recession spooks investors
Consumer
Panasonic takes on Southeast Asia with high-tech blow dryers
Japanese appliance maker calls on influencers to tackle Dyson, Chinese rivals
Comment
Can 'boring' leaders save the world from populism?
After Keir Starmer's win, Kamala Harris and Fumio Kishida face critical votes at home
Travel & Leisure
'One Piece' statues draw fans from Taiwan, Philippines to Japan region
Series creator Oda teams with hometown of quake-hit Kumamoto to fuel recovery
Market Spotlight
As China's property market slumps, foreign investors get pickier
Singapore capital ticks up while Western buyers shy away from commercial sites
Consumer
Japan's affordable gyms plan to expand into China and Taiwan
Fitness facilities offer personal care, laundry and games with more to come
Sports
ASICS and Mizuno showcase latest in sportswear tech at Olympics
Newest advances range from recyclable shoes to anti-voyeur clothing
Datawatch
Japan's 'lost generation' faces slow pay growth, lack of promotion
Survivors of 1990s hiring 'ice age' are now in their 40s or early 50s
Media & Entertainment
Japanese publisher to launch 'light novel' app with AI-assisted translations
Shogakukan to offer 400 'light novels' in 2 years for North American readers
Sports
Olympics shine spotlight on France's thriving judo culture
Sporting population grows to quadruple the size of participants in Japan
Energy
Uzbekistan wind farms planned by Japan's Toyota Tsusho, Sojitz
Russia and China vie for Central Asia power projects, stoking competition
Travel & Leisure
Japan railway teams with Taipei Metro to bring Asia tourists to Izu
Izukyu uses local olives, Taiwan-style lanterns to expand appeal of resort area
Sports
Bundesliga expands Japan footprint on back of Japanese stars
Both goals in Samurai Blue's 2-1 World Cup win came from Germany-based players
Arts
Toyota city's new museum tells multifaceted story
From nature and history to fine art, architectural showcase celebrates much more than the local carmaker
Economy
Dollar hits four-month low as weak U.S. jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Japanese yen strengthens to 146.42 against greenback at one point
Construction
Japan kitchen maker to market enamel in Indonesia to beat humidity
Takara Standard targets country's growing upper class to expand overseas sales