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POLITICSSep 16Ukraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
WORLDSep 16For the first time in its history, the number of people over 100 years old in Japan exceeds 100,000There are 107,677, and 88% of them are women. When surveys on centenarians began in 1963, there were only 153 people over the age of 100 in the country.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 16WisdomTree sets 3-for-1 forward split for Japan Hedged Equity FundWisdomTree has announced a 3-for-1 forward stock split for its Japan Hedged Equity Fund. This action typically aims to increase stock accessibility and liquidity for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 16Starbucks considers majority stake sale in Japan business - reportA report indicates that Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japan business. This potential move could significantly alter Starbucks' operational structure and market presence in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 16From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forwardTechnology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.Africanews [en]
WORLDSep 16Japanese monks embrace material world to raise cash as donations shrinkKoukyo Yoneta, a fifth-generation Buddhist priest in a small town in Japan’s Hokkaido, was struggling to keep up with the maintenance needs of his century-old temple, so he chose a path that would have been unthinkable for his predecessors – rather than wait for his congregation to give money they do not have, he invested what they had already donated. The move paid off. Within two years, his portfolio of US treasuries, Japanese real estate investment trusts and stocks including BYD and Hyundai...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 16Japan’s August trade deficit widens sharply on higher importsJapan's trade deficit significantly widened in August due to an increase in imports. This indicates shifts in the country's economic balance of trade.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 16China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mentionDong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Japan’s Takaichi to opt for stability in first reshuffle since taking over LDPJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retained many of her Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) executives on Wednesday, in her first reshuffle since taking the helm of the ruling party about a year ago. Takaichi kept the influential former prime minister Taro Aso as vice-president and his brother-in-law, Shunichi Suzuki, as secretary general, as she seeks to maintain continuity ahead of what is likely to be a packed legislative agenda into the end of the year. Policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi was...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 15"Eating together helps us stay healthy": Japanese researchers conduct a study showing that shared meals relieve stress and increase longevityThe research consisted of analyzing the possible connections between social isolation and brain health. The effects of the "lonely eating" and the example of Italy as a promoter of gastronomic coexistence.Clarín
WORLDSep 15Japan jails man for forcing Thai girl, 12, into sex workSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 15Japan Faces Hard Choices in Weaning off Russian EnergyBeyond the question of energy security, Tokyo may want to avoid antagonizing Russia further by cutting off LNG purchases.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 15How Okinawa’s political shift could make Japan more prepared for a Taiwan contingencyOkinawa’s election on Sunday of a governor backed by Japan’s ruling party ended 12 years of local leadership opposed to the relocation of a US airbase and elements of Tokyo’s defence build-up plans. While experts say that Genta Koja’s victory will not give Tokyo any new military authority in the region, it could lead to closer integration of civilian infrastructure into Japan’s defence network in case of a conflict – including one over Taiwan. Koja’s election would give Tokyo “room to expand its...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Poké Ball-shaped hotel opens in Japan to mark 30th anniversary of PokémonThe new hotel concept in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, was designed by NOT A HOTEL and is just three metres wide.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 15Number of people aged 100 or older in Japan exceeds 100,000Milestone reflects advances in public health and medical care, relatively healthy diets and active lifestylesIrish Times World
SCI & TECHSep 15Micware partners with ESRI Japan on urban, mobility and infrastructure dataMicware has formed a partnership with ESRI Japan to collaborate on urban, mobility, and infrastructure data. This collaboration aims to leverage data for advancements in these sectors.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDSep 15Number of centenarians in Japan tops 100,000 for 1st timeThe number of people aged 100 or older in Japan reached a record high of 107,677 in September, climbing for the 56th consecutive year, health ministry data showed…Japan Today
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