U.S.-Iran peace deal lifts Tokyo and Seoul markets as oil prices retreat Market optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent Tokyo and Seoul stocks higher on Monday, while oil prices …
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Japan and UK launch fund to support dual-use AI and quantum startups
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-UK Dual-Use Technology Fund to Back Startups in AI, Quantum, Drones and Space Japan and the UK will launch a Japan-UK dual-use technology fund to back startups in AI, quantum, …
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Chrome Hearts popularity in Japan drives secondhand prices threefold in three years
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChrome Hearts surges in Japan as youth demand and K-pop ambassadors drive resale prices threefold Chrome Hearts’ popularity in Japan has surged, with K-pop ambassadors and younger shoppers pushing resale …
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Bank of Japan Deputy Uchida to Lead June 16 Briefing Amid Looming Rate Hike
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida to Lead June 16 Post-Policy Briefing as Markets Brace for Rate Rise Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida will conduct the post-meeting …
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Warburg Pincus launches ¥200bn tender offer for Japan student housing leader J.S.B
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWarburg Pincus to Launch Tender Offer in J.S.B. Acquisition, Valuing Japan Student-Housing Leader at Â¥200 Billion Warburg Pincus plans a tender offer to acquire J.S.B., Japan’s leading student-housing manager, in …
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Japan and Italy Agree to Deepen Space Cooperation and Strengthen Satellite Rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-Italy space cooperation to deepen as Takaichi and Meloni prepare Rome talks Japan-Italy space cooperation to deepen as PMs Takaichi and Meloni meet in Rome on June 15, 2026, pledging …
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Kioxia stock surges 56-fold amid AI boom to top Japan market value
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia Climbs to Japan’s Top Market Cap as AI Demand Sends Memory Prices Soaring Kioxia becomes Japan’s most valuable listed company after its market value topped Â¥44 trillion, reflecting a …
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Lavender Fields in Japan Peak in July from Furano to Kawaguchiko
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraLavender fields in Japan 2026 season guide: where to go, when to go, and how to travel A practical guide to the best lavender fields in Japan for summer 2026, …
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Japan urged to bolster regional peace after Shangri-La warnings on Trump
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShangri-La Dialogue in Singapore Highlights Regional Alarm Over U.S. ‘Peace Through Strength’ Shift At the Shangri-La Dialogue in late May 2026, defence ministers and senior officers debated whether President Trump’s …
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Karl Walser exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery reappraises 1908 Japan works
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKarl Walser exhibition opens at Tokyo Station Gallery, featuring works from his 1908 Japan visit Karl Walser exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery features works from the Swiss artist’s 1908 Japan …