Japan

Hokkaido Drives Japan’s Tamanegi Market as Spring Shin-Tamanegi Harvest Peaks Hokkaido supplies nearly 70% of Japan’s tamanegi as spring shin-tamanegi harvests peak, tracing the round onion’s journey from Edo-era import …

Uber S.Ride partnership lets overseas users hail affiliated taxis in Japan Uber to integrate with Sony-backed S.Ride in Japan, letting overseas users hail affiliated taxis via Uber’s app as firms …

Measles cases in Japan reach 299 by April 12, exceeding 2025 total Measles cases in Japan reached 299 as of April 12, 2026, surpassing last year’s total, prompting health authorities …

Golden Week budget falls to ¥27,660 as inflation and weak yen curb holiday spending Intage survey finds average Golden Week budget at ¥27,660 in 2026, down 5.4% as inflation, weaker …

Nikkei steadies as U.S. extends Iran ceasefire; Japan, South Korea benchmarks hold gains Nikkei steadied on April 22 after a U.S. move extending a ceasefire with Iran; Japan and South …

Bank of Japan Likely to Hold Rates at 0.75% as Middle East Energy Shock Raises Inflation Risks Bank of Japan likely to keep policy rate at 0.75% at its April …

Japan Eases Defense Equipment Exports Rules as Firms Ramp Up Production Japan eases defense equipment exports rules, prompting IHI and Mitsubishi Heavy to expand production, investment and hiring to pursue …

Bubble Run Japan: Foam-Filled Summer Races Return Nationwide with Music and Family Fun Japan’s Bubble Run events return nationwide from late July through mid-September 2026, combining colorful foam courses with …

Japan national football team builds momentum with landmark away wins ahead of World Cup Japan national football team rides a five-match winning streak after away wins over Scotland and England, …