Finance
Japan fintech tapped to build Palau's first bond issuance platform
Pacific island nation turns to co-developer of Cambodia's Bakong digital currency
Currencies
Yen's wild ride reflects Japan wage growth anxiety
Weak currency threatens to leave workers feeling no better off
Life
Exploring Tokyo's landmark gardens
Hidden gems and old favorites connect one of the world's greatest metropolises to nature
Travel & Leisure
South Koreans head to Japan in record numbers, drawn by weak yen
Rakuten, Bic Camera partner with Hyundai Card for discounts and services
Retail
Vietnamese employee wins Japan's 7-Eleven customer service contest
2,500 local and foreign workers vie on friendly, effective assistance
Life
Western theme songs for Japanese anime 'Kaiju No. 8' break new ground
Tie-ups with U.S. and U.K. musicians prove successful for Japanese IP
Currencies
Yen hits 4-week high as intervention questions circulate
Move sparks speculation that Japanese officials propped up currency for 2nd day
Opinion
Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur are united in confronting climate crisis
Collaborative journey is taking the two cities into a greener future
Indo-Pacific
Japan, Germany agree to boost security cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Kishida and Scholz reaffirm plans for 'two-plus-two' talks during Berlin meeting
Technology
Japan's Itochu to bring AI bus optimization to Taiwan smart city
Trading house prepares pilot programs, angling for slice of government investment
International relations
Japan to offer guarantees on corporate investments in Global South
Legislative revision eyed for fiscal 2025 to allow for JICA support
Energy
Japan's Inpex picks Australia for $1.25bn renewable energy buildup
Gas and oil driller seeks to create export hub for green hydrogen
Energy
IEA aims to stabilize LNG prices with information-sharing plan
Agency eyes greater transparency as Ukraine war adds to market volatility
Currencies
BOJ data hints at possible $22bn intervention on yen Thursday
Sharp rally in Japanese currency takes market players by surprise
Currencies
Yen's volatility sparks intervention suspicion after U.S. CPI data
Nikkei average falls more than 1,000 points, partly due to Japanese currency's surge
Defense
Japan disciplines 218 SDF members, defense bureaucrats over scandals
Maritime chief-of-staff to resign as mishandling of classified information revealed
Interview
Evolving Chinese cyber threat 'should worry us all': U.K. cyber head
Combating challenges requires transparency with public, says NCSC chief
Media & Entertainment
NewJeans creator says no progress in feud with Hybe record label
Min Hee Jin determined to elevate K-pop with smash-hit girl band
Electric vehicles
Japan's AESC to make cheaper EV batteries at $1bn plant in Spain
Nickel-free LFP cells seen helping lower vehicle prices
Currencies
Dollar drops, yen surges as U.S. consumer prices fall in June
Japanese currency's gains spark speculation of possible forex intervention
Markets
Japan's Saizeriya earns shareholder ire by abolishing meal perks
Stock price plunges after restaurant operator decides to raise dividends instead
Indo-Pacific
NATO, Indo-Pacific partners stand united against China's support for Russia
'Beijing cannot have the cake and eat it at the same time,' analyst says
Energy
Japan's Mitsui pivots back to Middle East with LNG project in UAE
Trading house makes first natural gas foray in 5 years as Russia, Mozambique plans falter
Electric vehicles
Nissan, Honda eye EV battery passports in Europe by 2027
Japanese automakers and suppliers team up to comply with EU regulations
International relations
Japan executive at Myanmar Aeon unit indicted for rice pricing violation
Aeon Orange senior official held at Yangon police station since June 30