Takaichi’s alliance with Nippon Ishin sparks parliamentary turmoil and political cost Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s alliance with Nippon Ishin has precipitated weeks of parliamentary turmoil, with disputed bills and closed-door …
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Bank of Japan to hold interest rate at 1% while weighing growth revision
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan to Hold Policy Rate at 1% at July 30–31 Meeting Bank of Japan now to keep policy rate at 1% at July 30–31 meeting, assess June-hike effects …
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Japan Immigration Agency Announces Hiring of More Than 200 Enforcement Officers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan immigration: Government to hire more than 200 officers in rare midyear staffing boost Japan immigration: Government to hire over 200 enforcement officers in a rare midyear boost to tighten …
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Japan recovers rare-earth elements from deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan recovers rare-earth elements in deep-sea test near Minamitori-shima Japan recovers rare-earth elements from a deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima, a move that could reduce reliance on China’s rare-earth supply. …
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AI-generated music surges in Japan and challenges human songwriters and karaoke catalogs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI-generated music accelerates into Japan’s market as karaoke and copyright debates intensify AI-generated music reshapes Japan’s music market as a Kochi golf course song made with Suno highlights rapid production, …
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Trump unveils tariffs: Japan and China 12.5%, India, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Cambodia 10%
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump tariffs: U.S. imposes 10–12.5% duties on dozens of trading partners including Japan and China U.S. unveils ‘Trump tariffs’ on July 24, 2026—12.5% levies on Japan and China, 10% on …
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DEA Confirms Japan as Transit Hub in Fentanyl Smuggling Network
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan fentanyl smuggling flagged as transit hub after Nikkei traces crypto flows Nikkei investigation and DEA acknowledgment spotlight Japan’s role in fentanyl smuggling and crypto laundering, prompting calls for stronger …
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Japan and South Korea face sidelining as US‑North Korea talks restart
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and South Korea Warn of Being Sidelined as US-North Korea Diplomacy Gains Momentum Japan and South Korea risk marginalization as momentum builds for renewed US-North Korea diplomacy, raising urgent …
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New York Life expands Tokyo team to capture Japan private asset market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNew York Life Investment Management expands Tokyo team to chase Japan private asset market growth New York Life Investment Management plans to double its Tokyo team to about 20 staff …
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Cool Japan Fund Faces Government Talks on Restructuring or Closure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Weighs Ending Cool Japan Fund as METI Opens Review of Loss-Making Cultural Investment Vehicle METI to review the Cool Japan Fund amid mounting losses and criticism, considering restructuring, merger …