JMA Issues Pre-Linear Rainband Forecast for Southern Tochigi and Gunma JMA issued a pre-linear rainband forecast at 9:48 p.m. JST for southern Tochigi and southern Gunma, warning that a linear …
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Eli Lilly CEO warns Japan pricing system penalizes innovative medicines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEli Lilly Says Japan Drug Pricing System Penalizes Innovation and Limits Patient Choices Eli Lilly warns Japan drug pricing system punishes effective medicines, narrowing options for patients and reducing the …
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Japan Approves Historic Imperial Family Overhaul Expanding Lineage While Women Remain Barred
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Passes Imperial Family Law Overhaul to Expand Household, Keeps Male-Only Succession Japan’s parliament approved an overhaul of the imperial family law, expanding the imperial household while keeping male-only succession …
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Nissan launches redesigned Elgrand in Japan as key turnaround test
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan 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 …
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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, …
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Nvidia announces partnership with Woven by Toyota to accelerate AI in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNvidia 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 …
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Nichirei cyberattack disrupts KFC Japan supply and forces temporary closures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNichirei 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 …
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Japan reports 2% decline in inbound visitors as Chinese arrivals plunge 56.4 percent
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan’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 …
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Japan ends instant tax-free shopping on November 1, 2026 with airport refunds
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraJapan 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 …
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Japan Post announces 17 bid-rigging cases since 2021 and three dismissals
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan 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 …