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 …
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Business
Epic Games launches iPhone app store in Japan with no local titles
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEpic Games app store in Japan launches on iPhone without local developer titles Epic Games launches its iPhone app store in Japan but local developers are absent, raising questions about …
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Business
Bank of Japan data reveals roughly 5 trillion yen-buying interventions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan data points to ¥5 trillion in yen-buying intervention on April 30, 2026 BOJ money-market data released May 1, 2026, indicates roughly ¥5 trillion ($32 billion) of yen-buying …
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Business
Japan and Australia agree to fast-track six critical minerals projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Australia to fast-track six critical minerals projects to diversify supply chains Japan and Australia will fast-track six critical minerals projects, including rare earths and nickel, to diversify supply …
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Fuel subsidy risks stoking inflation as government struggles to fund pump relief Government’s fuel subsidy to cap gas prices could boost consumer inflation, economists warn, as funds dwindle amid rising …
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Technology
Golden Week bookings strong as Japan Airlines and ANA report reservation growth
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaGolden Week bookings hold strong as JAL and ANA report year-on-year growth while airlines warn of rising fuel surcharges Golden Week bookings remain strong despite high fares and Middle East …
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Politics
Idemitsu tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade, reviving Japan Iran ties
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan–Iran friendship spotlighted as Idemitsu Maru clears Strait of Hormuz Japan–Iran friendship draws attention after the Panama‑flagged Idemitsu Maru transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 28, 2026, ending a …
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Kirishima Returns to ōzeki as New Banzuke Reflects March Triumph Kirishima returns to ōzeki on the Japan Sumo Association banzuke after his March Haru basho victory, reshaping the top ranks …
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Business
Japan forced to boost polyethylene and xylene imports from China amid naphtha shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Turns to China as Middle East Turmoil Triggers Naphtha Shortages and Surge in Polyethylene Imports Middle East disruption cuts naphtha supplies, forcing Japanese firms to import more polyethylene and …