Food self-sufficiency rate falls to 37.11% in FY2025, lowest since 1965 Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate fell provisionally to 37.11% in FY2025—its lowest since 1965—as rising rice prices cut domestic demand …
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Business
Japan’s launch providers move to challenge SpaceX Starship amid weak yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSpaceX Starship Pivot Spurs Opportunity for Japanese Launch Providers Amid Weak Yen SpaceX Starship’s pivot to space-based data centers and telecommunications has opened a window for Japanese launch providers to …
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Business
Small firms squeezed by inflation as Japan’s stock boom fails to help
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan small businesses squeezed despite Nikkei surge as inflation and weak pricing power bite SMEs Despite a record Nikkei rally, Japan small businesses face rising costs and weak pricing power …
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Politics
Japan’s LDP urges administrative interception to expand foreign communications surveillance
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP to Urge Introduction of Administrative Interception for Security, Proposal Due July 28, 2026 LDP to ask government on July 28, 2026, to adopt administrative interception for national security, targeting …
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Japan’s PM Takaichi defends 370 trillion yen growth drive, warns deflation persists
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTakaichi Defends 370 Trillion Yen Growth Drive Amid Market Concerns Sanae Takaichi defends a 370 trillion yen growth drive, arguing it will bolster Japan’s economy and tackle lingering deflation worries. …
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Japan’s $550 Billion U.S. Investment Must Remain Mutually Beneficial, Says Joshua Walker Joshua Walker warns Japan’s $550 billion U.S. investment initiative must remain mutually beneficial beyond the Trump administration to …
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Business
Japan’s Takaichi unveils 370 trillion yen plan as white paper urges clearer investment strategy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCabinet Office: Business Capital Investment in Japan Rises as Firms Pass on Higher Costs Cabinet Office: rising prices lift business capital investment in Japan; white paper urges clearer investment strategy …
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Japan’s top leagues stage more events across Asia to showcase overseas stars
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s sports leagues expand across Asia to grow fan bases and tap regional talent Japan’s sports leagues expand across Asia, staging matches in Taiwan, the Philippines and Thailand to grow …
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FamilyAlbum surpasses 30 million users and plans aggressive overseas expansion as Japan’s population declines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFamilyAlbum hits 30 million users and announces overseas expansion push FamilyAlbum reaches 30 million users and plans overseas expansion of its family-focused photo app, adding services as Japan’s domestic market …
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Business
JTB strengthens inbound business travel services for Japan’s firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJTB inbound business travel gains momentum after corporate-hosting event at Happo-en JTB inbound business travel services highlighted at a Tokyo event, showcasing cultural programmes and logistics for Japanese companies hosting …