International relations
Chinese media step up attacks on Fukushima wastewater release
Beijing seen allowing coverage to distract public from economic woes
Interview
Japan 'cannot maintain' security at current capabilities: SDF chief
Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida discusses Ukraine war's lessons, the U.S. alliance and more
Defense
Philippine Coast Guard drills with U.S., Japan on ship maintenance
Aim is to keep Manila's vessels in service longer as threats in region grow
Startups
Japan to ease stock-option tax rules to help startups gain talent
Freelance coders and other specialists likely to be eligible for tax breaks
Indo-Pacific
Canadian warships kick off Indo-Pacific security push in Japan
Vessels also heading to tense Taiwan Strait, Southeast Asia in beefed-up operations
Politics
Japan PM Kishida's approval rating holds steady at 42%: Nikkei poll
Two-thirds of respondents back discharge of water from Fukushima nuclear plant
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Western arms suppliers shift Asian HQs to Japan
As BAE and Lockheed Martin pile in, some local companies fret over profits
Opinion
Better English is in Japan's security interest
China's greater fluency a factor in more successful international outreach
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Interview
India aims for tenfold boost in Japanese business presence: envoy
Ambassador Sibi George sets sights on Japan's small businesses with new advisory team
Politics
Japan to draw up stimulus package as soon as September
Government focuses on boosting wages, investment as growth recovers
Defense
Japan sets AI, drones among 9 critical tech fields for defense R&D
Tokyo seeks advances in such other dual-use technology as positioning and computing
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Education
Japan expands study abroad stipends to 30,000 students
Recipients to increase by 70% under initiative to broaden pool of global talent
Environment
Japan, ASEAN partner to recover critical metals from e-waste
Tokyo to help region set up rules for environmentally safe extraction
International relations
China suspends all seafood imports from Japan on Fukushima discharge
Arrests made in South Korea as protesters try to enter Japanese Embassy
Environment
Japan begins release of Fukushima water: 5 things to know
31,200 cubic meters of treated water to enter the Pacific Ocean by March
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea to share North Korea launch info with Japan and U.S.
Seoul follows through on trilateral pact after Pyongyang satellite attempt fails
Environment
Xi's green push fuels China's opposition to Fukushima water release
Environmentalists gain greater voice as priorities shift in Communist Party
Defense
Japan takes step toward allowing export of next-gen fighter jet
Revised guidelines would pave way for transfer of jointly developed weapons
International relations
U.K. weighs inviting China to AI summit, but Japan favors G7 leadership
One proposal would include Beijing in broader ministerial talks
The Nikkei View
Stronger Japan-South Korea-US ties help stabilize Indo-Pacific
New stage of trilateral cooperation will deter threats from China, North Korea
Opinion
A new era of Korea-U.S.-Japan trilateral cooperation has begun
Normalization of Seoul-Tokyo ties is changing the regional strategic landscape
Environment
3D visual explainer: How will Japan release its Fukushima wastewater?
Decades of decommissioning work remain from 2011 meltdowns
International relations
South Korea's Yoon downplays Taiwan war risk after U.S. summit
President looks to dampen speculation over risks to China relations
Environment
Japan to discharge Fukushima water as soon as Thursday
Decision comes as local communities and neighboring countries raise concerns
Telecommunication
Japan lawmakers seek to ease NTT regulations for 6G tech race
Former state monopoly's obligation to reveal research results deters partners