Japan-China tensions escalate as two Fuji Electric employees detained over rare-earth export rules Two Fuji Electric employees have been detained in China on suspicion of violating rare-earth export controls, and …
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Webull becomes first Japanese broker to offer commission-free US stock trades
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWebull launches commission-free U.S. equities trading in Japan Webull launches commission-free U.S. equities trading in Japan, the first broker to drop fees — likely to prompt rivals to follow amid …
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Shohei Ohtani reaches 300 MLB home runs and becomes first Japanese player
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoShohei Ohtani Hits 300th Major League Home Run, First Japanese Player to Reach Milestone Shohei Ohtani reached his 300th major league home run on July 7, 2026 (U.S. time), a …
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Japanese anime production costs surge over 50% as streamers spend more
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnime production costs surge more than 50% as global demand drives streaming wars Japanese anime production costs have risen by more than 50% in recent years, straining studios as global …
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Young Japanese pile into NISA accounts, cutting spending amid FOMO and inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYoung Japanese scale back spending and pour savings into NISA accounts amid FOMO and inflation Young savers cut discretionary spending to fund NISA investments, driving a near 50% share of …
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Overseas investors pour record ¥9.7tn into Japanese stocks amid AI chip boom
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiOverseas Investors Drive Record Net Buying of Japanese Stocks in H1 2026 Overseas investors logged a record Â¥9.7tn net purchase of Japanese stocks in the first half of 2026, driven …
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese sales in Europe in May as BYD surges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese automakers led by BYD overtake Japanese brands in Europe in May Chinese automakers, led by BYD, overtook Japanese brands in Europe’s passenger car market in May 2026 as subsidies …
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China announces export controls targeting dozens of Japanese companies over Tokyo militarism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions deepen as Beijing imposes export controls on dozens of Japanese firms China imposed export controls on dozens of Japanese firms, escalating Japan-China tensions and raising compliance and supply-chain …
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China adds 20 Japanese entities to dual-use export ban, tightens controls on 20 more
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChina Export Controls Expand: Beijing Adds Japanese Firms to Dual‑Use Export Ban China expands export controls on June 29, 2026, adding 20 Japanese entities to a dual-use export ban and …