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BUSINESSJul 12Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending themJapan has found a new export industry and it doesn’t come off an assembly line. It arrives by plane, spends freely and is, increasingly, what Tokyo is banking its economic future on. Last year, 42.7 million foreign visitors arrived in the country, a record that shattered the previous year’s high by nearly 16 per cent. Now Tokyo wants to turn that surge into something more lasting: a permanent pillar of growth to rival, or even outlast, the industries that built modern Japan. To achieve that...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 11Zelensky Eyes Japan Mitsubishi For Patriot Help As Production Could Take Until 2027President Zelensky is reportedly looking to Japan's Mitsubishi for assistance with Patriot missile production, which could extend until 2027. This indicates a long-term need for military aid in Ukraine's defense efforts.hngn.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon Bavi hits China after battering Taiwan, JapanDW News [en]
WORLDJul 11Spore international school sparks Japan immigration debateAn international school in Singapore has reportedly initiated a debate regarding immigration in Japan. This indicates a discussion about immigration policy sparked by an external event.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 11Photos from Ireland vs Japan Nations Championships in Newcastle | Dungog ChronicleThis article features photographs from the Nations Championships match between Ireland and Japan held in Newcastle. It provides visual coverage of a sporting event.dungogchronicle.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSJul 11New Economic Focus on Northeast in India - Japan PartnershipA new economic focus on India's Northeast region is emerging within the India-Japan partnership. This signifies a strategic economic collaboration between the two countries.theshillongtimes.com · India
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, Japan and China face disruption after 17 killed in PhilippinesDW News [en]
SCI & TECHJul 11Japan tests reusable rocket prototype RV-X to reduce costsJapan's space agency tested a prototype of a reusable rocket in Akita Prefecture in the country's northeast on Saturday, paving the way for cutting the costs of future…Japan Today
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon lashes Japan's southern islandsJapan Today
WORLDJul 11The unspoken rules of umbrellas in JapanThe article discusses the unspoken social rules regarding umbrellas within Japan. It likely explores cultural norms and etiquette related to their use.japan.stripes.com · United States
WORLDJul 11Japanese school teaches children how to stay safe around wild bearsChildren at a primary school in central Japan are taking part in a bear awareness programme, learning how to safely coexist with wild bears as sightings remain common in the area.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 11Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islandsFrance 24 [en]
WORLDJul 10In Japan, luxury ryokans reinvent themselves to attract foreign guestsHeirs to the historic hatago inns, these establishments promote a traditional culture of hospitality and service. But in adapting to the expectations of Western tourists, they risk drifting away from their original promise.Le Monde [en]
WORLDJul 10 Unbreakable children book relays San Pedro family story of WWII Japanese camps – Press TelegramA children's book titled 'Unbreakable' recounts the story of a San Pedro family's experiences in WWII Japanese camps. This article highlights a historical narrative shared through literature.presstelegram.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 10New FDI Regulations in Japan and Interagency Oversight Akin to US CFIUS | Morgan LewisJapan is implementing new regulations concerning Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) that involve interagency oversight, similar to the US CFIUS system. This development will impact foreign investment strategies and operations in Japan.jdsupra.com · United States
POLITICSJul 10Worse Than Potato ? How Trump Islamic Republic of Japan Blunder Compares to History Biggest Political GaffesThis article compares a perceived blunder by Trump regarding 'Islamic Republic of Japan' to major political gaffes throughout history. It analyzes the significance of such political errors.ibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSJul 10Yen strengthens as Japan considers nudging pension funds into domestic assetsYahoo Finance
POLITICSJul 10Foreign workers feel the heat as Japan hardens nationalist stanceOn this week's edition of Access Asia, we bring you a report from Japan, where visa fees have been increased for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency. The government is also considering introducing a language requirement. While Japan needs foreign workers to help offset an ageing population and a declining birth rate, the nationalist government has continued to tighten its immigration policies.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 10Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful typhoon approachesJapan Today
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 10Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptiedSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 10Japan southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches | The Mighty 790 KFGOkfgo.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 10Japan's June producer prices surge 7.1% Y/Y to highest since 2023; exceeds forecastsSeeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 10Japanese city upends 30-year Muslim park prayer custom, straining multiculturalismA decision by a city near Tokyo to bar a mosque from holding a long-standing outdoor prayer session in one of its parks has triggered debate over multicultural coexistence in Japan, with questions raised over whether officials had sufficient grounds for the move. The dispute began in May when a mosque in Ichikawa, Chiba prefecture, was denied permission to hold a group prayer in the public park, located in a residential neighbourhood, during a festival that had been held there for years with...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 10SEO headline : ( 86 chars ) Japan producer prices hit fastest pace since 2023 , keeping BOJ on track to hikeJapan's producer prices reached their fastest pace since 2023, suggesting the Bank of Japan remains likely to increase interest rates. This is significant for economic stability and monetary policy.investinglive.com