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The Liberal Democratic Party moves forward with a plan to reduce the food tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April, amid rising food prices and funding uncertainties.
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Analysts suggest the coordinated effort to support the yen offers only short-term relief as Tokyo maintains loose fiscal and monetary policies.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM
world
Washington and Tokyo collaborate in their first joint yen-buying action since 1998, stabilizing the Japanese currency and signaling strong bilateral ties.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
world
A Japanese company has admitted to sending two employees back into a quake-damaged mall to secure cash, leading to their deaths in an explosion.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 9:48 AM
world
Consumers accuse Tokyo Berry of closely resembling the iconic Japanese confection Tokyo Banana, leading to canceled pop-up stores in South Korea amid controversy over branding and packaging.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 8:07 AM
world
Executives of Habita, the operator of the variety store where the victims worked, apologized to the family of one victim and provided a written account of the incident.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 4:55 AM
business
Tokyo and Washington coordinated efforts on Friday, August 2nd, 2026, to stabilize the yen amid its decline to a 40-year low against the dollar.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
business
Tokyo and Washington coordinate measures to stabilize the yen amid ongoing currency fluctuations.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 6:21 PM
world
Japanese officials conclude search after powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake and explosion in Kumamoto, with at least 36 dead and widespread regional damage.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 2:34 PM
world
Rescue efforts conclude at a Kumamoto shopping centre following a deadly explosion triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with officials confirming no one remains unaccounted for.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 1:31 PM
business
Since June 1, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not made any publicized phone calls with world leaders, marking a two-month silence in her phone diplomacy.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 4:49 AM
business
Pigeon Corp., a leading Japanese baby goods company, plans to expand in the U.S. following its success in China, its largest market.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 1:22 AM
general
Rescue efforts continue in Kumamoto following a powerful earthquake that caused severe damage, including the collapse of a mall.
NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:17 AM
business
Renesas Electronics and Tokyo Electron have resumed some operations following the Kumamoto earthquake, while Sony and TSMC require additional time to restart.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 2:58 AM
business
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advances a $30 billion reduction in the consumption tax on food to ease household inflation pressures despite fiscal challenges.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 12:29 PM
general
Rescuers in Kumamoto, Kyushu, face dwindling hope of finding survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on Tuesday.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 6:03 AM
business
Japanese companies and research groups collaborate to build infrastructure for nationwide AI-powered data integration amid global competition.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 12:34 AM
business
A powerful earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture caused casualties and damage, prompting evacuations and work suspensions at key semiconductor and automotive facilities.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 2:24 AM
business
Tokyo aims to attract long-term strategic partners to accelerate offshore wind farm development amid stalled progress.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 2:19 AM
business
A recent Nikkei and TV Tokyo poll shows strong public backing for female emperors, amid recent legal changes to imperial succession rules.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 6:37 AM
world
The five-day joint exercises aimed to enhance interoperability among allies as disputes between the Philippines and China continue in the contested waters.
CNA Latest News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:28 AM
business
A Japanese rocket designed for deploying small satellites has passed a critical burn test, marking a key milestone before its upcoming launch.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 7:57 PM
business
Tokyo considers storing crude oil convertible to naphtha amid Strait of Hormuz shutdown, facing economic and technical hurdles.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
business
SoftBank-backed PayPay and Seven & i Holdings are finalizing plans to integrate their customer data, aiming to create a loyalty program with a combined user base of 100 million.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 4:24 AM