Japan

Christian Sewing told Nikkei that the Asia-Pacific region is a "key cornerstone" of Deutsche Bank's strategy. (Photo by Marlies Matthes)
Interview

Deutsche Bank to boost Asia revenue to 'well north of 15%': CEO

Christian Sewing committed to China presence despite Germany's de-risking efforts

17 July 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida welcomes Tuvalu counterpart Feleti Teo ahead of talks in Tokyo on July 16. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
International relations

Japan, Pacific island nations agree to boost ties ahead of summit

Leaders expected to exchange views on climate change, maritime issues

16 July 2024
Investors are paying close attention to the Bank of Japan's next move with a monetary policy meeting scheduled for July 30 and 31. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Currencies

BOJ data suggests additional $13bn yen intervention on Friday

Possible back-to-back moves late last week intended to stop yen slide

16 July 2024
The restaurant at Mori Trust's 'Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara', located in the city of Nara, the 8th century capital of Japan. (Photo by Tetsuo Takada) 
Travel & Leisure

Japan's Mori Trust bets on wealthy tourists in bullish forecast

Real estate developer predicts a surge in foreign arrivals and spending this year

16 July 2024
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will play a crucial role in Japan's effort to bolster its military capabilities. (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)
Aerospace & Defense Industries

Mitsubishi Heavy is one of Japan's hottest stocks. It wasn't always

Industrial group benefits from defense buildup, greater efficiency

16 July 2024
As Japanese companies shift away from cross-shareholding, more shares are finding their way into the hands of retail investors and activists. (Photo by Kai Fuji)
Finance

Japanese retail investors rally around activism

Activists still see challenges in winning over institutional investors

16 July 2024
The fifth Interim Ministerial Meeting of the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting convenes in Suva, Fiji, on Feb. 12. (Source photos by Kyodo)
International relations

10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know

Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China

16 July 2024
Fans of the Harry Potter franchise gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan on July 15. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)
Travel & Leisure

Harry Potter draws global fans to Universal Studios Japan, 10 years on

Wizarding World success opens doors for more collaborations at Osaka park

16 July 2024
Staff from housekeeping services provider Bears. While a severe labor shortage in Japan means many companies are keen to hire from overseas, comparatively low wages and the historically weak yen are blunting the country's appeal. (Photos by Yuji Murakami and Ryosuke Matsui)
Asia Insight

Japan's new enemy in fight to lure immigrant workers: The tumbling yen

Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires

16 July 2024
The Marunouchi and Otemachi business districts in central Tokyo. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Opinion

Japan's M&A market thrives despite global deal downturn

International investors attracted by stable investment environment

16 July 2024
Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan is focused on developing the company's business in Japan. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)
Interview

Apollo CEO says investors will capture more of the lending market

Demand booms for low-liquidity, higher-return credit assets, Marc Rowan says

16 July 2024
Japanese auto parts maker Yazaki has found a way to maintain profitable operations at its plant in Myanmar. (Yazaki)
Myanmar Crisis

From auto sector to startups, Japan companies see green shoots in Myanmar

Abundance of unemployed engineers makes country attractive despite tensions

16 July 2024
An F-35C Lightning II lands on the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean in December 2021. (U.S. Navy)
Indo-Pacific

U.S. to deploy F-35s to Japan on returning carrier George Washington

New stealth fighter squadron is a response to Chinese technological advances

16 July 2024
Brightland Homes is one of Sumitomo Forestry's U.S. builders. (Sumitomo Forestry)
Construction

Florida and Texas property markets draw Japanese homebuilders

Daiwa House, Sekisui House and Sumitomo Forestry sell more homes in U.S. than in Japan

16 July 2024
Kansai International Airport serving Osaka has been experiencing congestion within air routes. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Transportation

Japan's Kansai airport to take 30% more flights ahead of Osaka Expo

Region looks to direct international tourism influx to less-visited areas

16 July 2024
Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise, delivers a speech during a rally in Paris on June 30.
Comment

How political turmoil in France could affect Asia

Rise of NATO skeptics poses a potential threat to security in the Indo-Pacific

15 July 2024
From left: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S., France and Germany are expanding their networks of contacts in China, possibly at Japan's expense. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Uichiro Kasai and AP)
Comment

Japan needs a balanced China strategy free from historical burdens

U.S., France, Germany replace Japan as Chinese contacts amid Tokyo-Beijing tensions

15 July 2024
The head of PlayStation Productions looks forward to the upcoming "Ghost of Tsushima" movie. (Source photo by Reuters and Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC)
Media & Entertainment

Sony bets on game-to-film adaptations to unlock IP potential

'Ghost of Tsushima' to use artistry and choreography to woo not only gamers

15 July 2024
Rishi Sunak has stepped down as British prime minister since the Group of Seven summit in Italy in June. U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida face elections later this year.
Comment

From U.S. to Japan, unpopular leaders cast shadow on global economy

Reform, not protectionism, is key as political headwinds mount

15 July 2024
A lack of homegrown tech giants has contributed to Japan's "digital deficit": It imports far more digital services than it exports to the rest of the world.
Market Spotlight

Japan's love of Amazon Prime, YouTube Premium piles pressure on yen

'Digital deficit' drags down the country's trade balance

15 July 2024
The tender offer price of 8,620 yen per share reflected a premium of over 50% for Taisho Pharma stock but still priced the company below book value. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)
Pharmaceuticals

Japan's Taisho Pharma faces claim over buyout price from Curi RMB, Oasis

Investment funds say tender offer undercut interest of minority shareholders

15 July 2024
Toyota has seen paternity leave rates rise 23 percentage points in one year thanks to a variety of new measures. (Toyota)
Work

Toyota and Sony boost paternity leave as manufacturers play catch-up

Japan companies use temp workers, bonuses and seminars to encourage more time off

15 July 2024
Panasonic says its colored lids are popular with luxury-minded consumers. (Panasonic)
Business trends

Toto, Panasonic highlight color toilet options with eye on design

Consumer tastes shift from all-white to metallic accents and tinted lids

14 July 2024
Japan Defence Minister Minoru Kihara, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, shake hands alongside Japan Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, center, following the signing of the reciprocal access agreement, at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, July 8. (Pool/Getty Images)
International relations

Philippines-Japan troop pact 'launchpad' for more defense ties

Experts expect extension of Manila-Tokyo deal to counter Chinese aggression

14 July 2024
Misinformation on the internet is "nothing new," says Jimmy Wales. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
Interview

Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales warns of addictive nature of social media

Nonprofit website has no need to play clickbait game as it focuses on truth

14 July 2024