Japan

Japan exports extend 11‑month growth streak in July as imports surge, pushing third straight trade deficit Japan exports rose for the 11th consecutive month in July, while imports jumped sharply—up …

Japan Strengthens Heat-Safety Measures at Theme Parks, Worksites and Sporting Events Japan ramps up heat-safety measures across theme parks, outdoor workplaces and sporting events as summers frequently hit 40°C and …

Foreign Residents Contribute Only Half to Japan National Pension, Official Data Shows Official data shows foreign residents pay about half of owed contributions to the Japan national pension, with language …

Japan panel backs ‘Principle Code’ to boost AI training data transparency Japan panel approves voluntary ‘Principle Code’ to promote AI training data transparency; firms asked to disclose model design, data …

Japan to Revise National Security Documents by December 31, 2026 as Drones and AI Transform the Battlefield Japan will revise its three main national security documents by December 31, 2026 …

Japan GDP Rises 0.3% in April–June but Falls Short of Market Expectations Japan GDP grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in April–June (annualized 1.1%), marking a third straight quarter of expansion but missing …

Takaichi’s speech at memorial sidesteps "reflection," highlights a stronger Japan Prime Minister Takaichi’s speech at the Aug. 15 national memorial avoided the customary language of "reflection" and "no war" pledges, …

Japan Faces Severe Rare Earths Shortage as Chinese Export Controls Hit EV and Chip Supply Chains Japan’s rare earths supplies are collapsing amid Chinese export curbs; dysprosium and yttrium imports …

Refurbished iPhone Sales Surge in Japan as Consumers Shift After Apple Price Hikes Japan shoppers and businesses turn to used devices amid higher new-phone costs, weak yen and memory shortages; …