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Kiki Is Back: Beloved Witch Returns in ‘Kiki and the New Magic,’ Sequel to Studio Ghibli Classic

Eiko Kadono’s beloved young witch returns for a new English-language adventure filled with magic, friendship, growing up and self-discovery. Tokyo: Japan’s most beloved little witch is flying back into the spotlight with Kiki and the New Magic, the English-language sequel to Eiko

September 4, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Plans Major Cabinet Reshuffle: What’s at Stake for Her Government and 2027 Leadership Race?

Cabinet shake-up could reshape party dynamics, coalition politics and economic policy as Takaichi looks to strengthen her position ahead of the next LDP presidential election Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is approaching a crucial political moment as she prepares for a

September 4, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Japan PM Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit on WWII Surrender Anniversary

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided a visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War II, apparently seeking to avoid further diplomatic friction with China and South Korea. TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister

August 15, 2026

Japan·Tokyo

Yasukuni Shrine clarifies military-style clothing ban does not apply to active-duty personnel

Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine says its new restriction on military-style attire is aimed at cosplay and unauthorized military clothing, while active-duty personnel and others entitled to wear uniforms remain exempt. TOKYO: Yasukuni Shrine has clarified that its recently announced ban on military-style clothing

August 13, 2026

Japan·Tokyo

Koizumi Exceeds Expectations as Japan’s Defense Minister: Will He Stay in the Cabinet?

Tokyo: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to carry out her first Cabinet reshuffle next month, with one of the key decisions likely to involve the future of Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. Koizumi, the son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi,

August 13, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Japan to Extend Reconstruction Aid Law to Entire Kumamoto Prefecture After Major Earthquake

TOKYO : The Japanese government has decided to apply the post-disaster livelihood reconstruction aid law across Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern region late last month. Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged in

August 11, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Tokyo Plans Missile Shelter Near Tokyo Station Amid Rising Security Concerns

Underground Facility to Be Developed Beneath Yaesu-dori Avenue as Japan Responds to Growing Ballistic Missile Threats Tokyo : The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced plans to develop a new missile shelter in an underground parking facility near Tokyo Station, as concerns grow

August 8, 2026

Honda Motor Co.·Industry·International·Japan·Tokyo

Honda Raises Full-Year Forecast After Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles, Marks First Profit Growth in Six Quarters

Tokyo : Honda Motor Co. has raised its full-year financial forecasts after reporting a stronger-than-expected quarterly performance, with operating profit more than doubling during the April–June quarter. The impressive results were driven by a weaker Japanese yen and the absence of U.S.

August 6, 2026

Anime·Japan·Tokyo·World

Netmarble Unveils New Trailer for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, Launch Planned for 2026

Tokyo, Japan – Netmarble and Netmarble Nexus have released a brand-new preview trailer for their highly anticipated mobile RPG, Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, giving fans a deeper look at the game’s combat system, story, and anime-inspired world. The latest footage was

July 9, 2026

International·Market·Tokyo

$750 Billion Wiped Out Across Asian Stock Markets as South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan Face Sharp Sell-Off

Seoul/Tokyo/Taipei — Asian financial markets suffered a dramatic downturn on Friday, with an estimated $750 billion in market value erased across the region amid a broad-based investor sell-off. The sharp decline hit major stock exchanges in South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, raising

June 7, 2026

International·New York·Tokyo

SoftBank Group Profit More Than Triples on Massive OpenAI Investment Gains

Tokyo / New York |SoftBank Group reported a dramatic surge in earnings for the January–March 2026 quarter, with net profit more than tripling year-over-year to 1.83 trillion yen (approximately $11.6 billion). The Japanese technology investment giant said the sharp rise in profit

May 17, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo·World

Nissan Plans AI-Powered Autonomous Driving in 90% of Future Models Amid Global Restructuring

Tokyo, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. announced Tuesday an ambitious push toward artificial intelligence–driven autonomous technology, revealing plans to equip 90% of its future vehicle lineup with next-generation self-driving systems as part of a broader strategy to revive sluggish global sales. The

April 14, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo·World

Japan’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts Slow in Fiscal 2024, Missing Interim Target

Tokyo, Japan — Japan’s progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions showed signs of slowing in fiscal year 2024, according to government data released Tuesday, raising concerns about the pace of its climate commitments. The country emitted approximately 994 million metric tons of

April 14, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo·World

Japan Convenience Store Sales Extend Growth Streak in February Despite Dip in Foot Traffic

TOKYO, Japan — Convenience store sales in Japan continued their upward momentum in February, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-over-year growth, according to new data released by the Japan Franchise Association. Total same-store sales across seven major convenience store chains reached

March 24, 2026

International·Japan·Tech·Technology·Tokyo·World

AI Boom Sparks Bubble Fears in Taiwan as Chipmakers and Investors Weigh Risks

Taipei, Taiwan: As artificial intelligence drives record investment and market gains, concerns are growing in Taiwan that the AI frenzy could turn into a bubble—raising echoes of the dot-com crash that rocked global markets in 2000. Those worries were voiced publicly by

February 14, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo·World

Vietnamese Workers Face Uncertainty as Japan Tightens Crackdown on Illegal Labor

Tokyo:Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan are increasingly facing uncertainty as the government moves forward with a stricter crackdown on illegal employment, amid rising public resentment and labor market pressures. Minh, a Vietnamese worker who arrived in Japan in 2015 under the Technical

January 19, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo·World

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Likely to Visit U.S. Around March 20 for Talks with President Trump

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit the United States around March 20 for talks with President Donald Trump, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. The planned meeting is seen as an important step toward reaffirming the strong Japan–U.S. alliance

January 19, 2026

India·Japan·Tokyo

‘Pushpa 2’ Releases in Japan: Rashmika Mandanna Gets Emotional After Receiving Letters and Gifts from Fans

Tokyo/New Delhi: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna’s blockbuster film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, which created history at the box office in 2024, has now made its way to Japan. The film was officially released in Japan on January 16, and its premiere

January 19, 2026

Japan·Tokyo·World

Takaichi Moves to Calm Markets as Bond Yields Spike and Yen Weakens

TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to reassure global investors as Japan faces mounting pressure from financial markets over the government’s 18.3 trillion yen ($137 billion) stimulus package, much of which is set to be funded through additional borrowing. The

December 6, 2025

International·Japan·Tokyo·World

Japan Launches First Insurance to Cover Lost Profits from Bear Intrusions at Tourist Sites

Tokyo — In response to a surge in bear sightings across Japan, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co is set to introduce an unprecedented insurance product that protects tourism-related businesses from profit losses caused by bear intrusions. The product — the

November 30, 2025

Economy·Japan·Politics·Tokyo·United State America·World

Takaichi, Trump vow to bolster Japan-US alliance, eye ‘new golden era’ of cooperation

Tokyo | Japan’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to usher in a “new golden era” of the Japan-U.S. alliance, vowing to strengthen defense deterrence and deepen economic ties during their first summit in

October 29, 2025

Japan·Politics·Tokyo·World

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi vows faster military buildup amid regional tensions

Tokyo: Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday pledged to accelerate the country’s defense expansion and complete an early revision of its national security strategy, citing growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Delivering her first policy speech in parliament

October 24, 2025

Japan·Politics·Tokyo·World

Political Earthquake in Japan!

LDP and Japan Innovation Party join hands — Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister Tokyo: In a stunning political twist, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have struck a breakthrough coalition

October 19, 2025

Cyberattacks Create New Business Opportunities in Japan as Companies Turn to AI-Powered Defense

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Kiki Is Back: Beloved Witch Returns in ‘Kiki and the New Magic,’ Sequel to Studio Ghibli Classic

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Plans Major Cabinet Reshuffle: What’s at Stake for Her Government and 2027 Leadership Race?

Japan PM Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit on WWII Surrender Anniversary

Yasukuni Shrine clarifies military-style clothing ban does not apply to active-duty personnel

Koizumi Exceeds Expectations as Japan’s Defense Minister: Will He Stay in the Cabinet?

Japan to Extend Reconstruction Aid Law to Entire Kumamoto Prefecture After Major Earthquake

Tokyo Plans Missile Shelter Near Tokyo Station Amid Rising Security Concerns

Honda Raises Full-Year Forecast After Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles, Marks First Profit Growth in Six Quarters

Netmarble Unveils New Trailer for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, Launch Planned for 2026

$750 Billion Wiped Out Across Asian Stock Markets as South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan Face Sharp Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Profit More Than Triples on Massive OpenAI Investment Gains

Nissan Plans AI-Powered Autonomous Driving in 90% of Future Models Amid Global Restructuring

Japan’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts Slow in Fiscal 2024, Missing Interim Target

Japan Convenience Store Sales Extend Growth Streak in February Despite Dip in Foot Traffic

AI Boom Sparks Bubble Fears in Taiwan as Chipmakers and Investors Weigh Risks

Vietnamese Workers Face Uncertainty as Japan Tightens Crackdown on Illegal Labor

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Likely to Visit U.S. Around March 20 for Talks with President Trump

‘Pushpa 2’ Releases in Japan: Rashmika Mandanna Gets Emotional After Receiving Letters and Gifts from Fans

Takaichi Moves to Calm Markets as Bond Yields Spike and Yen Weakens

Japan Launches First Insurance to Cover Lost Profits from Bear Intrusions at Tourist Sites

Takaichi, Trump vow to bolster Japan-US alliance, eye ‘new golden era’ of cooperation

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi vows faster military buildup amid regional tensions

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