International relations
Japan PM Kishida starts 2-day visit to South Korea on Friday
Summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol scheduled during the stay
International relations
Hong Kong converts defense museum to focus on anti-Japan resistance
John Lee emphasizes WWII exhibits' role in today's 'patriotic education'
Supply Chain
Japan no longer iPhone display supplier as Apple ends LCD use
U.S. tech giant to switch iPhone SE's screen to OLEDs in 2025
Business deals
Bain Capital makes counteroffer to KKR's takeover bid for Fuji Soft
Rare buyout competition in Japan raises acquisition price by 5%
Japan's leadership race
Yoshimasa Hayashi enters Japan LDP leadership race
The top government spokesman has also held foreign, defense, education portfolios
Semiconductors
Japan to establish chip research center with Intel
Facility to speed up development of equipment and materials via EUV systems
U.S. elections 2024
Harris voices opposition to Nippon Steel's buyout of U.S. Steel
Presidential candidate tells Pittsburgh strong U.S. steel companies are 'vital'
Interview
Disney aims to bring magic of American movies back to Japan: content officer
Close collaboration with theme parks and cruises eyed
Education
Japan's Tsukuba Univ. opens 1st overseas campus in Malaysia
First Japanese university to establish degree-granting foreign branch welcomes 13 students
Cybersecurity
Deepfakes explode in Japan, tearing down language barrier
Scammers use generative AI to create natural-sounding imitations
Automobiles
Toyota restarts Yaris and Corolla production after safety test scandal
Automakers lift factory closures as Typhoon Shanshan's impact wanes
Transportation
Tokyo-Hakata bullet trains fully resume after typhoon
Tokaido and Sanyo lines moving after nearly four days of disruption
Economy
Japan Q2 corporate capex up 7.4%, pointing to solid domestic demand
Capital spending data could support move by BOJ to raise interest rates further
Market Spotlight
Japan stock volatility chased away speculators, lured long-term investors
After a month, market sources look back at historic rout and share their takeaways
Semiconductors
Japan's Hokkaido eyes New York state model for chip hub ambitions
Rapidus plant sows seeds for semiconductor ecosystem to grow industry
Opinion
Western hawks falsely attempt to paint China as Pacific conqueror
Precedent shows Beijing's strength lies in its land empire, not in naval conquests
Technology
Japan wants more rural data centers, and light-based networks may help
Government to provide aid for fast, energy-saving optical technology
Comment
Crashes hold lesson for central banks: keep markets at arm's length
From Fed's Greenspan to BOJ's Ueda, investor-friendly moves often take a toll
Natural disasters
Shanshan, downgraded from typhoon, leaves 7 dead in Japan
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train service set to resume; landslide and flood warnings remain
Finance
Japan's tourism boom is becoming a headache for its credit card companies
Mounting losses lead some to consider higher fees for foreign-issued cards
Semiconductors
Japan chip equipment makers look beyond China for growth
2024 sales projected to expand 15% as players eye demand in India and more
Media & Entertainment
Saudi Arabia ready to make aggressive play for Japanese gaming IP
The kingdom's Public Investment Fund to move all gaming assets to Savvy Games
Electronics
Mitsubishi Electric retools U.S. auto parts site for AI cooling equipment
Japanese manufacturer shifts production to adapt to next technology wave
Society
Tokyo embraces new translation tech ahead of 2025 sports competitions
Venues adopt accessible tablets to bridge language and disability barriers
International relations
China enters Japan waters days after air violation protested
Japan's SDF sends minesweeper and patrol aircraft to monitor the Chinese vessel