SoftBank completes Japan’s first High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) trials, targets 2027 commercial launch SoftBank tested a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) from U.S. aerospace startup Sceye in Japan to maintain emergency …
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Japan Fall Foliage Forecast 2026 Reveals Kōyō Peaks Arriving Later Than Average
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraJapan fall foliage forecast 2026: First outlook shows kōyō peaking later than average across the country Japan fall foliage forecast 2026: First outlook from the Japan Meteorological Corporation predicts later-than-average …
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Politics
Japan Innovation Party pushes Nobuyuki Baba for cabinet in Takaichi reshuffle
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Innovation Party to Push Nobuyuki Baba into Cabinet in September Reshuffle Japan Innovation Party will push former leader Nobuyuki Baba for a cabinet post in PM Sanae Takaichi’s September …
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Business
Berkshire Hathaway eyes bigger stakes in Japan trading houses and joint investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBerkshire Hathaway Eyes Bigger Japan Investments in Major Trading Houses Berkshire Hathaway eyes larger Japan investments, weighing bigger stakes in five trading houses and expanded joint deals, CEO Greg Abel …
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Business
Malaysia rare earths draw foreign investors as Japan, West diversify from China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMalaysia rare earth reserves draw global investment as countries race to diversify Malaysia rare earth reserves draw foreign investment as Japan and Western nations race to diversify supply ahead of …
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Business
Japan Airlines deepens partnership with Garuda Indonesia to broaden customer base
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Airlines partnership with Garuda deepens Asian network and broadens customer base Japan Airlines partnership with Garuda and other Asian carriers widens route links and loyalty reach, aiming to diversify …
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Business
Lululemon opens largest Asia-Pacific flagship in Tokyo Harajuku to drive Japan expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLululemon opens 1,220 sqm Harajuku flagship in Tokyo as Asia‑Pacific expansion hub Lululemon’s Harajuku flagship, spanning more than 1,220 square meters, opens in Tokyo as the Canadian activewear brand stakes …
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Business
Tuna and mango sushi trend spreads to Tobu Store supermarkets in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFish and fruit pairings gain traction in Tokyo as supermarkets and sushi bars mix tuna with mango and salmon with peach Tokyo supermarkets and sushi bars are embracing fish and …
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Business
Samsung expands in-store experience spots for foldable phones in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung to Quadruple Demo Zones for Foldable Smartphones Across Japan Samsung expands demo zones for foldable smartphones nationwide in Japan, boosting hands-on trials with retailers to increase sales and consumer …
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Business
Japan business manager visa departures quadruple as capital threshold tightens
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan business manager visa exodus: Nearly 1,000 leave after tighter capital and hiring rules Nearly 1,000 holders of Japan’s business manager visa left in H1 2026 after autumn 2025 rules …