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2026-07-18 05:31:10 CEST

Japan’s ‘decisive action’ threat does little to scare yen bears
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama used her strongest language in weeks to warn of possible intervention in the currency market, but did little to scare yen speculators as the currency continues to hover near its lowest level in four decades. “If it becomes necessa…
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2026-07-18 05:31:08 CEST

Japanese energy company files intent to build $2B LNG power plant on Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Japanese energy company has filed a letter of intent with state utility regulators, moving closer to building a $2 billion liquefied natural gas power plant on Oahu. J…
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2026-07-15 00:31:09 CEST

Japan’s bond market signals significant global rates reset, says BlackRock
For decades, Japan was the poster child for rock-bottom interest rates. A place where deflation was so persistent that the concept of “yield” felt almost quaint. That era, according to BlackRock, is now decisively over. In its weekly market commentary dated July 13, 2026, the world’s lar…
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2026-07-15 00:31:08 CEST

Celtic confirm departure of Japanese striker
Celtic have confirmed the loan departure of Shin Yamada. The Japanese forward has struggled for game time since arriving at Celtic Park from Kawasaki Frontale and spent the second half of last season at the relegated SC Preußen Münster in 2. Bundesliga. Shortly after Celtic’s pre-season defeat against Sporting Lisbon, Ce…
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2026-07-14 06:31:04 CEST

Wildfires ravage over 1,300 hectares of historic forest near Paris
ARBONNE-LA-FORET, FRANCE – France on Monday battled two fires that scorched over 1,300 hectares in a forest south of Paris on Monday, as police arrested two people suspected of arson. The fire erupted Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest, a former royal hunting est…
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2026-07-06 20:31:10 CEST

Injured Damian Penaud to miss France games against Australia and Japan in Nations Championship
France winger Damian Penaud will miss the team’s remaining matches in the Nations Championship this month after sustaining a calf injury in the tournament-opening 34-32 loss to New Zealand. Penaud scored a national record-extending 41st try insid…
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2026-07-06 20:31:09 CEST

Japan oil reserves chip away further with four-day drop in June
Japan’s strategic crude oil stockpiles fell by the equivalent of four days of consumption in June, following drops of five days in May and 27 days in April, an official at the Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said on Monday. As of July 3, combined …
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2026-06-29 13:01:06 CEST

Brazil and Japan face off in Houston as FIFA World Cup Round of 32 arrives; road closures in effect
HOUSTON – The FIFA World Cup knockout stage arrives in Houston on Monday as Brazil and Japan square off in a highly anticipated Round of 32 match at Houston Stadium. Kickoff is…
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2026-06-29 13:01:05 CEST

Inside the fight to legalize a small Japanese truck in New York
A view of the Honda Acty, a type of kei-class truck made in Japan. Models of this truck older than 25 years are legal for purchase in the United States, but New York forbids their registration or titling. Lone Star Kei An Autozam AZ-1,…
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2026-06-27 20:01:11 CEST

Soccer-Brazil get Japan rematch as Ancelotti’s World Cup crash course faces knockout test
Soccer-Brazil get Japan rematch as Ancelotti’s World Cup crash course faces knockout test Audio By Carbonatix Enlarge By Fernando Kallas NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – Brazil’s World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Japan on Monday comes with the chance for reve…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1504424/soccer-brazil-get-japan-rematch-as-ancelottis-world-cup-crash-course-faces-knockout-test/
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2026-06-27 20:01:09 CEST

Japan’s top banks weigh how to raise dollars for promised US investments
Finance Private sector officials ask government, BOJ for help in securing foreign exchange Japan’s major banks are looking for ways to obtain more dollars without disrupting financial market f…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1504422/japans-top-banks-weigh-how-to-raise-dollars-for-promised-us-investments/
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2026-06-24 14:31:06 CEST

Sanofi (ENXTPA:SAN) Wins Two Drug Approvals In Japan And The EU
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St’s easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Sanofi secured approval in Japan for Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia. Cenrifki (tolebr…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1502797/sanofi-enxtpasan-wins-two-drug-approvals-in-japan-and-the-eu/
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2026-06-07 04:01:09 CEST

[Column] Takaichi is putting Japan’s constitution in crisis
Rather than address pressing issues affecting the Japanese public like the oil supply shock, Takaichi and her party are pushing for ideologically grounded amendments to the constitution Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the Diet on May 8, 2026. (AFP/Yonhap) By Jiro Yam…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1495309/column-takaichi-is-putting-japans-constitution-in-crisis/
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2026-05-01 14:01:11 CEST

Japan’s yen intervention likely topped $34 billion as authorities defend the 160 line
Japan appears to have stepped back into the currency market Japan likely spent about $34.5 billion to support the yen on Thursday, according to a Bloomberg calculation based on Bank of Japan account data and forecasts from money-market brokers. The estimated size of…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1481191/japans-yen-intervention-likely-topped-34-billion-as-authorities-defend-the-160-line/
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2026-04-30 19:31:12 CEST

Japan sees naphtha-based chemical supplies lasting past New Year
Together with stockpiles of naphtha-based products such as polyethene, equivalent to 1.8 months of supply, Japan should be able to meet demand until after the start of next year, she said. At the meeting, Takaichi also ordered the government to call on related ind…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480855/japan-sees-naphtha-based-chemical-supplies-lasting-past-new-year/
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2026-04-30 16:31:11 CEST

Hyosung Just Dropped A New V-Twin Cruiser In Japan, And It Might Be A Big Deal
For a brand that’s been around this long, Hyosung has gone oddly quiet. If you were riding i…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480821/hyosung-just-dropped-a-new-v-twin-cruiser-in-japan-and-it-might-be-a-big-deal/
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2026-04-30 16:31:10 CEST

Japan reportedly conducts first FX intervention since 2024 on Yen
Japanese authorities reportedly intervened directly in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, according to Reuters, citing Nikkei, which attributed the information to Japanese government sources. This action would mark the first official intervention of this kind since 2024, am…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480820/japan-reportedly-conducts-first-fx-intervention-since-2024-on-yen/
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2026-04-30 15:01:11 CEST

Samty launches second Japan hotel fund, closes multifamily fund at $500m | News
Japanese developer Samty Holdings has launched a second hotel-focused fund seeded with 3 properties located in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hida-Takayama. The fund, which has received commitments from several domestic institutions, holds the seed portfolio offering almost 750 rooms. Samty, b…
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2026-04-30 15:01:09 CEST

Japanese Yen Surges After Tokyo’s Strong Currency Intervention Warning
Japanese Yen Surges on Strong Intervention Warning From Tokyo Officials Market Reaction to Tokyo’s Intervention Warnings LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) – The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance minister, that …
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480787/japanese-yen-surges-after-tokyos-strong-currency-intervention-warning/
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2026-04-30 12:01:09 CEST

AI-powered ‘impression zombies’ exploit outrage in Japan
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on issues surrounding freedom of speech, focusing on “justice” in society where social media and generative artificial intelligence can quickly spread information and misinformation far and wide. * * * A single, scathing reply to …
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480759/ai-powered-impression-zombies-exploit-outrage-in-japan/
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2026-04-30 10:01:16 CEST

Firms guide USD710m Japan semiconductor strategic partnership
Firms are advising on semiconductor manufacturer Onto Innovation’s USD710 million 27% acquisition of X-ray technology maker Rigaku Holdings Corporation in a strategic Japanese partnership to advance next-gen processing solutions. Nishimura & Asahi assisted Onto Innovation on its purchase of Rigaku shares from Atom Investment, an affiliat…
https://www.alojapan.com/1480732/firms-guide-usd710m-japan-semiconductor-strategic-partnership/
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2026-04-30 10:01:15 CEST

Middle East conflict dampens Japan industrial output in March
TOKYO – Japan’s industrial output in March edged down 0.5 percent from the previous month, pressured by the Middle East conflict that affected output of chemical products due to disruptions in imports of their raw materials, government data showed Thursday. The decrease followed an upwar…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480730/middle-east-conflict-dampens-japan-industrial-output-in-march/
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2026-04-30 08:01:11 CEST

PAG beefs up Japan investment with $13 billion in targeted deals
PAG is planning to invest about ¥2 trillion ($13 billion) in Japanese real estate and private equity deals in the next three to four years in a ramp-up of its spending plans as more opportunities emerge in the market. The $55 billion Asian alternative asset manager’s tar…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480696/pag-beefs-up-japan-investment-with-13-billion-in-targeted-deals/
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2026-04-30 08:01:10 CEST

1st Japan-related vessel bound for Nagoya transits Strait of Hormuz
Idemitsu Kosan Co.’s oil tanker Idemitsu Maru (Panamanian-flagged), with three Japanese crew members aboard, successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 28 and is sailing toward Nagoya. According to Iranian state media, the Idemits…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480694/1st-japan-related-vessel-bound-for-nagoya-transits-strait-of-hormuz/
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2026-04-30 06:01:06 CEST

Nikkei 225 Forecast: Oil Spike and Weak Output Hit Japan Stocks Below 60,000
There was also weakness in fuel production. Output of gasoline fell 7.3%, while diesel production was down 14.3%. This is noteworthy because J…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480657/nikkei-225-forecast-oil-spike-and-weak-output-hit-japan-stocks-below-60000/
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2026-04-30 06:01:04 CEST

Gov’t holds tourism roadshow in Fukuoka ahead of Japan’s Golden Week
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism building at Government Complex Sejong / Yonhap The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a tourism promotion roadshow in Fukuoka, Thursday, the final stop in a series of events across Japan timed to coincide with Golden Week, Jap…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480655/govt-holds-tourism-roadshow-in-fukuoka-ahead-of-japans-golden-week/
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2026-04-30 03:31:11 CEST

Japan March industrial output falls 0.5% as Hormuz closure hits chemicals and fuels
Japan’s industrial production fell 0.5% in March, missing the +1.1% forecast, as Hormuz-linked disruptions cut chemical and fuel output. Manufacturers see a further decline in April before a 2.2% rebound in May. Summary: Japan’s industrial …
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480615/japan-march-industrial-output-falls-0-5-as-hormuz-closure-hits-chemicals-and-fuels/
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2026-04-30 01:31:15 CEST

Japan’s Terra Drones Boosts Stake In Drone Defenses
Japan’s Terra Drones Boosts Stake In Drone Defenses | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/AW_logo_horizontal_small_white.svg Skip to main content Graham Warwick April 29, 2026 The longer-range Terra A2 is part of a two-layer approach to low-cost drone interception. Credit: Te…
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2026-04-30 01:31:14 CEST

Takahashi Issey to Lead Prime Video Japan Crime Thriller ‘Hanzaisha’
Prime Video has unveiled “Hanzaisha,” a Japanese original drama series adapted from Ota Ai‘s novel of the same name. The series will roll out weekly over four consecutive weeks. Matsunaga Daishi – whose feature “Egoist” drew criti…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480575/takahashi-issey-to-lead-prime-video-japan-crime-thriller-hanzaisha/

2026-04-29 23:31:13 CEST

Local Businesses Offer Hospitality to Traveler from Japan
Austin Metcalf and Yusei Omori RISON – Kristy Strother and Austin Metclaf, with Rison Serenity Wellness Spa and RENEO Chiropractic, recently had a visitor making a stop in Rison along his journey to New York. “We had a young man named Yusei Omori, 27, from Tokyo, Japan come through Rison and ask to pitch his tent [...]
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480540/local-businesses-offer-hospitality-to-traveler-from-japan/
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2026-04-29 23:31:11 CEST

A new Japanese book details Led Zeppelin’s discography
A newly published book runs through Led Zeppelin’s discography in detail, showcasing information like alternate covers and matrix numbers. “The Ultimate Guide to Led Zeppelin Original Albums” by Yasuichiro Shimbo was published in Japan on September 26. The 144-page book, which is written entirely in Ja…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480538/a-new-japanese-book-details-led-zeppelins-discography/
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2026-04-29 21:31:08 CEST

Paavo Järvi receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun
Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi has been awarded one of Japan’s highest honours, recognising his contribution to music and the cultural links he has helped forge between Japan, Estonia and the wider world. Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi has been awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, one of the countr…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480495/paavo-jarvi-receives-japans-order-of-the-rising-sun/
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2026-04-29 21:31:06 CEST

The Case for Canada–Japan Co-operation on Semiconductors
As artificial intelligence (AI) drives demand for advanced computing, semiconductors are no longer simply an industrial sector but the core infrastructure of AI systems. This shift is changing the strategic logic of chip competition. Earlier debates focused on manufacturing capacity (i.e. who coul…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480493/the-case-for-canada-japan-co-operation-on-semiconductors/
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2026-04-29 17:31:11 CEST

Japan’s Sports Promotion Act | In Custodia Legis
The following is a guest post by Sayuri Umeda, a foreign law specialist who covers Japan and other countries in East and Southeast Asia in the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress. Sayuri has previously authored numerous posts for In Custodia Legis, including Food Delivery in Japan – History and Current Regulati…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480427/japans-sports-promotion-act-in-custodia-legis/
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2026-04-29 17:31:10 CEST

Japan confirms ship passage through Strait of Hormuz
Saadet Gökce 29 April 2026•Update: 29 April 2026 Japan on Wednesday confirmed the passage of a Japan-related ship through the Strait of Hormuz. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on US social media platform X that the vessel exited the Persian Gulf on Wednesday and is now sailing to…
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2026-04-29 14:31:12 CEST

ONE SAMURAI 1 MMA Results: Sawada Submits Miura For A World Title Shot, Hirata And Yamakita Impress In Japan
ONE Championship lit up Tokyo’s Ariake Arena with a night full of statement-making performances across five high-stakes MMA contests at ONE SAMURAI 1 inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on Wednesday, April 29. From rising conten…
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2026-04-29 14:31:11 CEST

Japanese buyers become driving force of NYC multifamily
Japanese investors are emerging as the go-to buyers for trophy assets and a new lifeline for New York City multifamily dealmakers. Japanese-based companies have acquired at least $2.1 billion worth of real estate in New York City since January 2024, according to an analysis co…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480391/japanese-buyers-become-driving-force-of-nyc-multifamily/
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2026-04-29 13:01:11 CEST

In a fragmenting global order, former Japanese leader urges pivot to China
Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has called on Beijing and Tokyo to work together against “US arrogance”, as the global order is upended by President Donald Trump. Ha…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480358/in-a-fragmenting-global-order-former-japanese-leader-urges-pivot-to-china/
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2026-04-29 11:01:06 CEST

Japan-owned oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz
A Japanese-owned tanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil has successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz after receiving permission from Iranian authorities, News.Az reports, citing Iranian media. The Panama-flagged vessel Idemitsu Maru, which is managed by a subsid…
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2026-04-29 08:01:11 CEST

Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Filled with a special “phantom butter” from Calpis, you won’t find a treat like this anywhere else in Japan. If there’s one thing we love as much as the bright lights and modern convenience of Tokyo, it’s the old retro …
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2026-04-29 07:01:06 CEST

New Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan’s sex slaves
New Zealand officials rejected on Wednesday an application to install a statue commemorating so-called “comfort women” enslaved by Japan before and during World War II after Tokyo suggested it could harm diplomatic relations. Japan forced up to 2…
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2026-04-29 07:01:05 CEST

Japan-Egypt Summit Telephone Meeting (Summary) | Diplomatic Relations
[Provisional translation] On April 28, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. At th…
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2026-04-29 04:01:13 CEST

Japan news: Zoo forced to shut after employee ‘disposes of wife’s body in incinerator’ before starting shift
A Japanese zoo employee has allegedly admitted to dumping his wife’s body in a workplace incinerator before clocking in for his shift. The brutal crime is said to have occurred at Asahiyama Zoo in the nor…
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2026-04-29 04:01:11 CEST

Uber’s First Japan Taxi Partnership Will Give (Only) Tourists More Options
Uber is finally making a deeper move into Japan – but not in the way many expected. In a new partnership with Sony Group-owned taxi app S.Ride, the company is launching a service that lets foreign visitors use their existing Uber app to hail S.Ride t…
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2026-04-29 02:31:11 CEST

JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day scheduled for May 3
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — Japan Mari…
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2026-04-29 02:31:10 CEST

The Bank of Japan can’t save the yen
That headline, “BoJ can’t save the yen”, is a cracker from ING, straight to the point. ING warns the BoJ cannot save the yen, sees USD/JPY challenging the 2024 high of 162 and flags an outside risk of authorities holding off intervention until the 165 area. Summary: USD/JPY dipped modestly after hawkish dissent at T…
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2026-04-28 22:01:14 CEST

Jones: Irish ‘power’ led to Japan fixture switch
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has said that their Nations Championship clash with Ireland in July is being staged in Australia because Ireland “have all the power”. Speaking on the Rugby Unity podcast, the former England and Australian head coach took aim at the decision to play the scheduled clash in Newcastle. “You know why [...]
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2026-04-28 22:01:13 CEST

Naoya Inoue vs. Nakatani Preview: The Biggest Fight in Japanese Boxing Saturday
By Boxing Insider Staff Saturday at the Tokyo Dome, undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue defends his four belts against three-division titlist Junto Nakatani in front of a sold-out crowd of 55,000. Both fighters walk to the ring 32-0. The c…
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2026-04-28 17:31:11 CEST

Why is Japan abandoning its post-WWII pacifism?
Japan wrote pacifism into its constitution and culture following World War II, but that era may be coming to an end. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week moved to allow arms sales to foreign countries, signaling a pivot toward a more hawkish stance. Many Japanese felt pride in the country’s postwar commitment to …
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2026-04-28 15:31:11 CEST

How Russian-Linked Bots Tried to Stoke Japan’s Oil Fears
Analysts have found that narratives stoking anxiety over Japan’s energy supply spread rapidly on X, after a Russian-linked account posted about the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in early March. The c…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1480034/how-russian-linked-bots-tried-to-stoke-japans-oil-fears/
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2026-04-28 13:01:13 CEST

Japan Scales Production of Terra A1 and A2 Interceptor Drones Built in Ukraine, Eyes Jet Systems — UNITED24 Media
Japanese aerospace company Terra Drone is expanding production of Ukrainian-made interceptor drones while preparing to invest in next-generation jet-powered systems, signaling a deepening partnership between Jap…
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2026-04-28 11:01:11 CEST

The latest beverage releases from Japan: Functionality and flavour
Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market. This time – aligning with FoodBev’s latest ‘Health and Wellness’ special focus issue – the spotlighted innovations ce…
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2026-04-28 09:31:11 CEST

Bank of Japan holds rates, raises inflation outlook
The Bank of Japan decided on Tuesday to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% in a 6–3 majority vote, a move broadly in line with market expectations, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. At the same time, the central bank revised its economic outlook, raising its core …
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2026-04-28 09:31:09 CEST

Lime Restaurant: All-you-can-eat Japanese A5 & Australian wagyu buffet returns from 8 May 2026
You may have tried 2025’s The Art of Wagyu at Lime Restaurant and have been craving it ever since, or perhaps…
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2026-04-28 07:01:10 CEST

Japan’s Nikkei slips from record high, JGBs wobble on BOJ’s hawkish hold
End-of-day quote 02:25:00 2026-04-27 am EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 60,437.84 PTS +1.24% +2.81% +19.98% Published on 04/28/2026 at 12:00 am EDT Reuters ]]]]>]]>This article is reserved for members Unlock the article: REGISTER NOW! © Reuters – 2026 DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 m…
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2026-04-28 04:31:10 CEST

Japan to act when required against volatile currency moves: finance chief
Speaking to reporters, Katayama reiterated that the government could take “decisive action” but did not disclose details, with the yen trading near the 160 line against the U.S. dollar, a level that raises market vigilance about an intervention by Japanese authorities. Katayama said the g…
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2026-04-28 04:31:09 CEST

Investor Supporting Japan’s Entertainment Industry, Yoshihiro Shimamura, to Visit France Workshop to be Held During the Cannes Film Festival
OSAKA, Japan, April 28, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shimamura Yoshihiro Film Planning Inc. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; CEO: Yoshihiro Shimamura), a company engaged in film production and inve…
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2026-04-28 03:01:10 CEST

Know Before You Go: 2XKO @ Evo Japan 2026
Whether you’re competing in the bracket, attending as a spectator, or watching from home, read on for everything you need to know about the weekend. Dates: May 1-3, 2026 Location: Tokyo Big Sight (3-chōme-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan) Website: evojapan.gg/ **All visitors will need an Evo Japan 2026 pass to atten…
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2026-04-28 01:01:11 CEST

Japan is rearming, the question is why
Japan’s decision to ease its weapons export rules has been framed by some as a betrayal of its postwar identity. That’s understandable, given how central pacifism has been to modern Japan’s self-image. But it’s a framing that probably misses the point. What’s actually happening feels less like …
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2026-04-28 00:31:06 CEST

Oregon Ducks football heads to Tokyo for three-day showcase to build U.S.-Japan ties
EUGENE, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon Ducks football is headed to Tokyo this summer for a three-day showcase aimed at building connections between American and Japanese football communities. Division Street Events, in partnership with the Japan Gridiro…
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2026-04-27 22:01:12 CEST

What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
The slow life isn’t always the easy life. There’s an undeniable appeal to the idea of living in the Japanese countryside, to the slow-life rhythm of sipping tea while sitting on the tatami reed floor of your traditionally styled house, walking through rice paddies and bamboo groves on y…
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2026-04-27 18:31:10 CEST

Japan’s Nippon TV Bolsters U.S. Unscripted Business With Nick Ower
EXCLUSIVE: Nippon TV, the Japanese broadcaster, is stepping up its unscripted business in the U.S. and has hired former ITV America exec Nick Ower to help. Ower joins as director of development and sales, unscripted. He joins after nearly ten years at the Love Island and Hell’s Kitch…
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2026-04-27 18:31:09 CEST

Two Sides of Japan’s Immigration Policy: Welcoming Migrant Workers and Excluding Asylum Seekers
Despite a new immigration system to address labor shortages, the Japanese government remains reluctant to address undocumented migrants, specifically…
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2026-04-27 14:01:14 CEST

Japan’s Takaichi faces women-led backlash over constitution reform push, arms build-up
Japan’s first female prime minister is facing a growing backlash from women new to political activism, as alarm spreads ov…
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2026-04-27 14:01:13 CEST

Edo Sushi, Japanese home cooking in Fuengirola
Monday, 27 April 2026, 13:03 Edo Sushi is not a Japanese cuisine restaurant of the kind that has been proliferating in our province in recent years. On the contrary, in this house what is most often prepared is the popular cuisine of Japanese homes, that is to say, dishes cooked…
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2026-04-27 12:01:13 CEST

Japan Reviews Dual Pricing for Tourist Sites
Newsfrom Japan Guide to Japan Travel Apr 27, 2026 17:55 (JST) Tokyo, April 27 (Jiji Press)–Experts commissioned by the Japan Tourism Agency met on Monday to launch a review of dual pricing for tourist sites, in which charges for nonresidents, including inbound tourists, are set higher than those for residents. Based on their discussi…
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2026-04-27 12:01:12 CEST

Nearly 80% of Japanese institutions eye digital asset investments
Homepage > News > Business > Nearly 80% of Japanese institutions eye digital asset investments A new study from Japanese bank Nomura (NASDAQ: NMR) found that the environment for digital assets has “changed significantly” over the past two years, with almost 80% of institutional in…
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2026-04-27 09:01:10 CEST

Japan department store sales rise for 3rd month in March
Sales at Japan’s department stores grew in March, mainly due to brisk demand for watches, jewelry and other luxury items. Tax-free purchases by foreig…
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2026-04-27 07:01:12 CEST

Japan’s scramble for U.S. oil sends Panama Canal fees soaring
With more than 90 percent of its crude oil supply effectively choked off by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Japan is scrambling to secure alternative oil supplies, pivoting sharply to the United States. This strategic calculation, marked by the recent arrival of the first U.S. …
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2026-04-27 06:01:05 CEST

3 Bouts That Could Steal The Show At ONE SAMURAI 1
While four massive World Title fights and a plethora of martial arts superstars dominate the headlines at ONE SAMURAI 1, the supporting cast is stacked with explosive bouts. On Wednesday, April 29, the world’s largest martial arts organization takes over Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, with a card loaded from t…
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2026-04-27 03:31:11 CEST

Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Japan’s Hokkaido, JMA warns of more to come
A strong earthquake rattled Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early on Monday, US and Japanese met…
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2026-04-27 00:31:14 CEST

Japan Forestry Agency expects good harvest of beech nuts loved by bears this year
Flowers at the end of beech tree branches are seen in this photo taken in the city of Akita on April 21, 2026. (Mainichi/Akira Kudo)
AKITA — The Tohoku Regional Forest Office of Japan’s Forestry Agency based i…
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2026-04-27 00:31:12 CEST

Why Japan is scrapping its ban on exporting lethal arms
Japan could soon be selling more arms overseas after it lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets. It’s the country’s biggest overhaul of defence export rules for decades and a “major shift” to Japan’s “post-World War II constitution”, said Al Jazeera. Pacifist nation no more …
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2026-04-26 23:01:07 CEST

Japan at a Crossroads: Article 9 Debate and the Shift from Pacifism to Military Power
Strategic anxieties over China’s rise, North Korea’s provocations, and shifting Indo-Pacific alliances are pushing the country toward a more assertive military role—despite deep public resistance A nation that once renounced war now stands at the edge of rewriting …
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2026-04-26 16:31:08 CEST

Japan’s education ministry promotes school support teams for disaster-hit areas
Japan’s education ministry is encouraging local governments to establish teams of trained teachers and school staff to enhance su…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1479229/japans-education-ministry-promotes-school-support-teams-for-disaster-hit-areas/
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2026-02-27 10:31:22 CET

Philippines, US, Japanese hold joint air drills over Bashi Channel
Source: The Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Office The militaries of the Philippines, the United States and Japan conducted joint air exercises this week over the Bashi Channel, the strategic waterway sepa…
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2026-01-16 17:31:12 CET

Japan, US agree to more cooperation
Tokyo and Washington yesterday agreed to boost joint production of defense equipment, including missiles, and expand their military presence in waters southwest of Japan, as China ramps up pressure on its Asian neighbor. The agreement came after Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi met US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Washing…
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2025-10-22 09:01:11 CEST

Japan Turns to the Right, Elects Sanae Takaichi as PM
Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday. A supporter of former PM Shinzo Abe, she is rated by analysts as a hardline conservative, and one likely to take the country on a more right-wing path. An admirer of Britain’s ‘Iron Lady’, Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi, 64, is expected to use ‘Abenomics’ […
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https://www.alojapan.com/1397925/japan-turns-to-the-right-elects-sanae-takaichi-as-pm/