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 …
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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 …
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Japan Golden Week budget falls 5.4% to ¥27,660 amid inflation
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaGolden 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 …
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Japan and South Korea markets hold steady after US Iran ceasefire extension
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei 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 …
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Bank of Japan Holds Rates as Iran Energy Shock Lifts Inflation Outlook
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank 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 …
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Japan Eases Defense Equipment Export Limits as Firms Expand Production and Investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan 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 …
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Bubble Run Japan announces summer tour with live afterparty lineups
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraBubble 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 …
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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, …
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Japan Adopts ¥1 Trillion Action Plan to Secure Recycled Resources by 2030
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan to Invest ¥1 Trillion in Recycled Resources by 2030 to Strengthen Supply Chains Japan adopts a ¥1 trillion action plan to secure recycled resources, expand metal recovery and cut …
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Ultra Japan returns to Odaiba with top DJs and guest musicians
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraUltra Japan Returns to Odaiba: What to Expect from the Annual Ultra Music Festival Ultra Japan lands at Odaiba’s Symbol Promenade Park with global DJs, diverse electronic acts, and summer …