Tankers Avoiding the Strait of Hormuz Head to Japan; Majority Depart from UAE’s Fujairah As of May 1, 2026, 11 tankers avoiding the Strait of Hormuz are en route to …
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Business
Bank of Japan data reveals roughly 5 trillion yen-buying interventions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan data points to ¥5 trillion in yen-buying intervention on April 30, 2026 BOJ money-market data released May 1, 2026, indicates roughly ¥5 trillion ($32 billion) of yen-buying …
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Japan and Australia agree to fast-track six critical minerals projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Australia to fast-track six critical minerals projects to diversify supply chains Japan and Australia will fast-track six critical minerals projects, including rare earths and nickel, to diversify supply …
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Fuel subsidy risks stoking inflation as government struggles to fund pump relief Government’s fuel subsidy to cap gas prices could boost consumer inflation, economists warn, as funds dwindle amid rising …
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Technology
Golden Week bookings strong as Japan Airlines and ANA report reservation growth
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaGolden Week bookings hold strong as JAL and ANA report year-on-year growth while airlines warn of rising fuel surcharges Golden Week bookings remain strong despite high fares and Middle East …
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Politics
Idemitsu tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade, reviving Japan Iran ties
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan–Iran friendship spotlighted as Idemitsu Maru clears Strait of Hormuz Japan–Iran friendship draws attention after the Panama‑flagged Idemitsu Maru transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 28, 2026, ending a …
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Kirishima Returns to ōzeki as New Banzuke Reflects March Triumph Kirishima returns to ōzeki on the Japan Sumo Association banzuke after his March Haru basho victory, reshaping the top ranks …
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Business
Japan forced to boost polyethylene and xylene imports from China amid naphtha shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Turns to China as Middle East Turmoil Triggers Naphtha Shortages and Surge in Polyethylene Imports Middle East disruption cuts naphtha supplies, forcing Japanese firms to import more polyethylene and …
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Manufacturers in Japan and Germany adopt physical AI to boost production precision
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Germany Step Up Physical Artificial Intelligence on Factory Floors Japan and Germany are adopting physical artificial intelligence on factory floors to boost speed and precision, now with AI-enabled …
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Japanese phone numbers enable overseas fans to buy Japan concert tickets
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraWhy a Japanese phone number can make or break your concert ticket hunt How to buy concert tickets in Japan: why a Japanese phone number is required, how visitors can …