Japan

NHK Poll on Constitution Day: 38% Back Constitutional Amendment, Majority Want Other Issues Prioritized NHK poll on May 3, 2026 shows 38% favor constitutional amendment while 52% say other issues …

Tacos boom in Japan as taquerias more than double and corn tortillas gain ground Tacos boom in Japan as taquerias more than double in three years, with chefs adopting Mexican …

Japan energy security initiative POWERR Asia targets regional oil stockpiles and financing to bolster Asia-Pacific resilience Japan’s energy security initiative POWERR Asia aims to build regional oil stockpiles and financial …

Islamic burial in Japan fuels local protests and prompts calls for dialogue Growing opposition to Islamic burial in Japan has sparked demonstrations and heated local debates, raising questions about integration …

Takaichi Announces Revised FOIP in Hanoi, Calls for Southeast Asian Autonomy and Resilience PM Sanae Takaichi unveiled a revised Freedom and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, …

Japan Conducts Yen Intervention to Curb Energy‑Driven Weakness Japan launches yen intervention on May 1, 2026 in Tokyo to steady the currency amid rising energy costs; officials warn of trade‑gap …

Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and broader gas investments as climate targets are revised Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and natural gas investments as Mitsubishi Corp. …

Japan, Vietnam sign joint document to bolster economic security and supply chains Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi and Vietnam’s Le Minh Hun signed a Hanoi agreement on May 2, 2026 to …

Japan’s regional diplomacy pivots as Prime Minister Takaichi courts Indonesia with cultural outreach Japan’s regional diplomacy pivots after a March 31 summit with Indonesia’s President Prabowo, as Prime Minister Sanae …