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Shareholder Activism in Japan Surges as Campaigns Embrace U.S.-Style Tactics Shareholder activism in Japan rises as investor campaigns adopt U.S.-style tactics, reaching 72 campaigns in Jan-May 2026 and pressuring corporate …

Lululemon apology after China drum campaign sparks backlash over taiko resemblance Lululemon apology in China follows online uproar after a marketing image featuring a drum drew criticism for resembling a …

Why Japanese Companies Have Disappeared from World Cup Sponsors Japanese firms, once regular World Cup sponsors, have largely retreated from the global tournament stage as sponsorship costs, shifting marketing strategies …

Naphtha shortage sparks renewed push to reduce single-use plastics across Japan Shortage of naphtha tied to Middle East tensions has disrupted packaging supplies, prompting bakeries, retailers and restaurants to pilot …

Japan to Resume Domestic Construction of LNG Carriers by 2035, Shipbuilders Target 3–5 Vessels a Year Imabari Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Namura Shipbuilding plan to restart domestic construction of …

Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities, launching R&D hubs and partnerships amid …

Kodansha to Launch Manga Printing Operations in India Kodansha will open India’s first major manga printing operation to cut costs, broaden distribution and meet growing demand for English and regional …

Blue Chips Appoint More Female Directors as Japan Enters AGM Season Japanese blue-chip firms have increased appointments of female directors ahead of annual general meetings, responding to stock exchange and …

115 municipalities report foreign residents’ national health insurance arrears to immigration, risking residency denials Local governments are sharing data on foreign residents’ national health insurance arrears with the immigration bureau …