Japan Proposes Multilingual Warnings at Railroad Crossings After Fatal Tourist Accident Japan moves to add multilingual warnings and pictograms at railroad crossings after a foreign tourist was struck and killed …
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Politics
Japan asks MBK Partners to halt Makino acquisition over national security
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan asks MBK Partners to halt Makino acquisition on national security grounds Japan urges MBK Partners to stop its Makino acquisition, citing risks to defense-related production and technology transfer amid …
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Technology
Eddie Jones urges Japan to win Newcastle hearts before Ireland test
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaEddie Jones Targets Hearts and Preparation in Japan v Ireland Newcastle Test Japan v Ireland Newcastle test on July 11 offers Eddie Jones a World Cup preview and a chance …
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Business
South Korea’s Yeo urges Japan to deepen energy cooperation amid Middle East war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea-Japan energy cooperation urged by trade minister amid Middle East war and import risks Yeo Han-koo urged stronger South Korea-Japan energy cooperation in Tokyo on April 22, saying the …
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Technology
Hokkaido Onions Dominate Japan as Shin-Tamanegi Season Peaks
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaHokkaido Drives Japan’s Tamanegi Market as Spring Shin-Tamanegi Harvest Peaks Hokkaido supplies nearly 70% of Japan’s tamanegi as spring shin-tamanegi harvests peak, tracing the round onion’s journey from Edo-era import …
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Business
Uber announces partnership with Sony-backed S.Ride to enable taxi hailing in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUber 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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Technology
Japan Golden Week budget falls 5.4% to ¥27,660 amid inflation
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaGolden Week budget falls to Â¥27,660 as inflation and weak yen curb holiday spending Intage survey finds average Golden Week budget at Â¥27,660 in 2026, down 5.4% as inflation, weaker …
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Business
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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Business
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 …