Alphabet yen bonds reach ¥600 billion in record foreign issuance in Japan Alphabet sells ¥600 billion in yen-denominated bonds in a multi-tranche deal, the largest-ever foreign issuance in Japan and …
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Tokyo Firefly Season Launches with Nightly Viewings at Parks and Gardens
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraTokyo firefly events 2026: Where to see fireflies near Tokyo this summer Discover the best Tokyo firefly events this summer, with dates, access details and viewing tips for Hachiōji, Fussa, …
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India launches national education strategy to train children from age 3 for AI leadership
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia AI education strategy targets children from age 3 to build future AI leaders India’s AI education strategy targets children from age 3, blending language learning and IT skills to …
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Visa Worldwide Japan launches nationwide contactless train cashback campaign
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraVisa Touch Discount Campaign Launches Nationwide Train Cashback in Japan Visa Touch Discount Campaign in Japan offers up to 30% cashback on train fares from May 1–31, 2026 for registered …
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Nikkei launches Japan Entertainment Content Stock Index featuring Sony and Nintendo
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei launches Nikkei Japan Entertainment Content Stock Index to track 20 content firms Nikkei announced the Nikkei Japan Entertainment Content Stock Index on May 13, 2026, a benchmark designed to …
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SoftBank launches battery business in Japan to power AI data centers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank launches battery business to power AI data centers, targets $640m in annual sales SoftBank battery business launched in Japan to supply AI data centers and expand overseas, with ties …
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Japan’s Antarctic research marks 70th anniversary and launches million-year ice study
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan’s Antarctic research marks 70 years of scientific and practical achievements Japan’s Antarctic research marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, reflecting seven decades of polar science that have advanced climate …
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Selex launches battery-swap joint venture with Petrolimex to expand EV network in Vietnam
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSelex and Petrolimex Launch Battery Swapping Network to Break Brand Lock-In in Vietnam Selex and Petrolimex have formed a joint venture to build a nationwide battery swapping and charging network, …
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Turkey-Japan defense industry launches first matchmaking day as firms sign LOIs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTurkey-Japan defense cooperation takes off at SAHA 2026 with first industry matchmaking day Tokyo and Ankara officials and more than 10 Japanese firms met at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul to …
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Prime Minister Takaichi launches JiB parliamentary caucus to shore up LDP support
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Allies Form "JiB" Parliamentary League to Bolster Prime Minister’s Faction A new parliamentary league called JiB — short for “Japan is Back” — has been launched by Liberal Democratic …