Japan immigration: Government raises residency application fees to ¥100,000 and ¥300,000 for permanent status Japan immigration announcement raises caps on residency change and renewal fees to ¥100,000 for standard statuses …
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Liquid cooling gains traction in Japan to cut AI data center energy consumption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLiquid cooling adoption surges in Japan as data centers race to cut energy use Japan’s data centers turn to liquid cooling to curb rising power demands from AI workloads, with …
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Japan’s Record Yen Intervention: Ministry of Finance Spends ¥11.7 Trillion in One-Month Rescue Yen intervention: Japan spent a record ¥11.7 trillion from April 28 to May 27 to counter selling …
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Japan population falls to 123.05 million in preliminary 2025 census, only Tokyo and Okinawa see growth Japan population drops to 123.05 million in preliminary 2025 census released May 29, 2026; …
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Japan and the Philippines elevate diplomatic ties to highest level amid China concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan–Philippines ties elevated to highest diplomatic level in Tokyo summit Japan–Philippines ties were elevated to one of the highest diplomatic levels after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand …
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Japan trade data shows April Middle East exports plunge, India shipments treble
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan trade data: April exports to Middle East slide as naphtha imports fall, India shipments treble Japan trade data: April exports to the Middle East fell sharply while naphtha imports …
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Japan reveals April plunge in Middle East car exports and naphtha imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan exports to Middle East plunge in April as naphtha imports fall sharply Japan’s April trade shows exports to the war-hit Middle East, including cars and steel pipes, fell sharply, …
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Politics
China accuses Japan of new militarism at international forum over Taiwan remarks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChina Accuses Japan of "New Militarism" at International Conference China criticizes Japan’s "new militarism" at an international forum after Prime Minister Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, escalating diplomatic and economic tensions between …
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Japan finalizes framework for benefit-linked tax credit but leaves income thresholds undecided
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBenefit-linked tax credit (給付付き税額控除): Framework Agreed but Key Parameters Remain Undecided Government presents outline for benefit-linked tax credit; lower eligibility tied to social insurance threshold, but who receives how much …
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Japan approves bill to create National Intelligence Council, CIA equivalent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Moves Closer to Creating CIA Equivalent with Upper House Approval Upper house approves bill on May 27, 2026, moving Japan closer to a National Intelligence Council — a step …