Japan

Nissan Elgrand Returns: Fully Redesigned Premium Minivan Debuts in Yokohama Nissan unveils the fully redesigned Elgrand in Yokohama on July 16, 2026, marking the first major overhaul in 16 years …

Income-linked benefit to start April 2029 as Social Security Council agrees on new support for middle- and lower-income earners Social Security Council approves an income-linked benefit to begin April 2029, …

Nvidia to Team with Woven by Toyota to Deploy AI at Woven City Nvidia teams with Woven by Toyota to deploy AI technologies at Woven City in Shizuoka, accelerating smart-city …

Nichirei cyberattack forces KFC Japan to shorten hours as ingredient deliveries stall Nichirei cyberattack disrupts frozen-food distribution, forcing KFC Japan to cut store hours or temporarily close outlets as chicken …

Japan’s inbound tourism slips 2% in first half of 2026 as Chinese arrivals plunge Japan’s inbound tourism fell 2% to 21.08 million in Jan–Jun 2026, driven by a sharp drop …

Japan ends instant tax-free shopping at stores; refunds shifted to airports from Nov 1, 2026 Japan ends instant tax-free shopping at stores from Nov 1, 2026; shoppers will pay tax …

Japan Post bidding scandal: internal probe finds 17 irregular bids since 2021 Japan Post bidding scandal revealed in internal probe after arrest of a former Tokyo branch official; company discloses …

Cabinet Approves Revised AI Basic Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Pursue AI Sovereignty Japan approves revised AI basic plan July 14, 2026, tightening cybersecurity, seeking AI sovereignty and prioritizing vertical …

Disaster Management Agency Law Passes Upper House; Government Aims to Launch Agency by November Japan’s parliament approved a law on July 13, 2026, to create a new Disaster Management Agency …