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Japanese industrial robots pivot to AI and open collaboration as Yaskawa unveils new factory Japanese industrial robots shift toward AI and open collaboration as Yaskawa opens an AI-powered factory, aiming …

Leaning Seaward: Tokyo’s Seafaring Renaissance Recasts Japan’s Global Reach ‘Leaning Seaward’ contends Tokyo’s seafaring renaissance—from shipyards and ports to naval renewal—is reshaping Japan’s strategic and economic influence. Japan’s new book …

Daiichi Life Begins Arranging Leveraged Buyout Loans After Regulatory Approval as M&A Financing Grows Daiichi Life will begin arranging leveraged buyout loans after receiving regulatory approval, tapping insurer capital to …

Takaichi to Skip NATO Summit in Turkey; Motegi to Represent Japan Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi will not attend the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7–8, 2026, opting to send …

Japan World Cup 2026: Strong Team Spurs at Least $180 Million Consumer Boost as Jerseys Sell Out Japan World Cup 2026 drives consumer spending from jerseys to beer as fans …

Tokyo Electron says it can outpace Chinese rivals as chips equipment demand lifts Japan’s industry Tokyo Electron confident it can keep a technological edge despite Chinese self-sufficiency drive, positioning semiconductor …

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN draws stars and scrutiny as Mrs.GREEN APPLE wins Best Artist MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s second ceremony on June 13 crowned Mrs.GREEN APPLE Best Artist as industry groups push …

US-Iran Peace Deal Sends Nikkei Average Surging Near 70,000 Threshold Japan’s Nikkei average jumped as Asian markets rallied after a U.S.-Iran peace deal on June 15, 2026, pushing stocks toward …

KOSPI rally lifts South Korean stocks as investors bet on Middle East easing South Korean stocks surged as the KOSPI rally pushed major indices higher, driven by an overnight U.S. …