Work time lost due to heat tops 2.8 billion hours a year in Japan as Tokyo climate rivals Southeast Asia Tokyo’s rising heat and humidity now rival Southeast Asian levels; …
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Japan urges GPIF to boost alternative investments toward 5% cap
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Press GPIF to Increase Alternative Investments Government to nudge the Government Pension Investment Fund to use more of its 5% alternatives allocation, aiming to mobilise capital for growth. …
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Toyota and Suppliers Divest Billions in Shares to Boost Japan Market Liquidity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota divestments accelerate as automaker and suppliers sell billions in equity stakes Toyota divestments: the automaker and its suppliers sold billions in shares across dozens of firms last fiscal year, …
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Japan announces larger fellowships to produce 20,000 PhDs annually by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Aims for 20,000 Ph.D. Holders Annually by Fiscal 2030, Boosts Fellowships Japan aims to produce 20,000 Ph.D. holders annually by fiscal 2030, increasing research fellowship grants and encouraging overseas …
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Mizuno unveils esports gear at EVO Japan 2026 to elevate competitive scene
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMizuno esports gear debuts at EVO Japan 2026 as sporting brand targets competitive gaming Mizuno esports gear debuted at EVO Japan 2026, where the Japanese sportswear maker showcased its first …
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Mitsubishi Estate announces ¥1.5 trillion investment to build data centers in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Estate to Invest Â¥1.5 Trillion in Japan Data Centers as AI Drives Demand Mitsubishi Estate will invest about Â¥1.5 trillion to build large-scale data centers in Japan, using expertise …
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Moriyasu Agrees to Short-Term Japan National Team Extension Until Asian Cup
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMoriyasu Accepts Short-Term Return, Continues as Japan Coach Through 2027 Asian Cup Japan coach Moriyasu has agreed to a short-term continuation, accepting the JFA’s offer to lead the national team …
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Bank of Japan independence cited in government policy amid surge in bond yields
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment to explicitly cite Bank of Japan independence in July policy package Japan will note Bank of Japan independence in its July policy package as markets fear government pressure, pushing …
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Japan seeks early rice stockpile buyback amid cabinet inflation concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoReserve rice buyback divides government as lawmakers press for early purchases amid falling rice prices Lawmakers press for a reserve rice buyback as prices fall, prompting debate with the prime …
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Trump misnames Iran as Japan Islamic Republic during meeting with Zelensky
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Mistakenly Calls Iran the "Japan Islamic Republic" During Ankara Meeting with Zelensky President Trump, speaking in Ankara on July 8, 2026, accidentally referred to Iran as the "Japan Islamic …