Japan

Toyota to Import Taiwan-Made Noah and Voxy Minivans to Japan Toyota to import Taiwan-made Noah and Voxy minivans to Japan in October 2026, with production starting on a dedicated assembly …

Japan property market draws global buyers as corporate disposals open opportunities Shareholder-driven sales are drawing global capital to Japan, rapidly boosting demand for logistics and industrial real estate in the …

Japan Considers “Active Shutdown” of Financial Systems to Counter AI Mutos Cyber Risk Japan’s public-private financial council considers ‘active shutdown’ of banking systems to counter AI Mutos cyber threats, drafting …

Japan-South Korea summit in Andong focuses on energy security, AI and trilateral ties May 19, 2026 Japan-South Korea summit in Andong saw leaders pledge deeper cooperation on energy security, AI …

JGSDF logo pulled after online backlash over skull-and-rifle design JGSDF logo featuring an elephant with a rifle, skull emblem and blue flame was created with generative AI and removed after …

Japan GDP Rises 0.5% in Q1 2026 as Consumption and Exports Rebound Japan’s GDP grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in January–March 2026 (annualized 2.1%), driven by sustained private consumption and a recovery …

Japan–South Korea summit in Andong sees Takaichi and Lee seek to deepen ties Japan-South Korea summit in Andong unites PM Sanae Takaichi and President Lee Jae Myung to advance cooperation …

Japan GDP Rises 0.5% in Q1 2026, Annualized Pace Hits 2.1%, Cabinet Office Says Japan GDP rose 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in January–March 2026 (annualized 2.1%), exceeding market expectations, Cabinet Office data …

Japan Plans Early Warning Drones and Mobile Radar for Ogasawara to Strengthen Pacific Surveillance Japan to field early warning drones and mobile radar on Ogasawara islands to boost Pacific surveillance, …