Japan approves plan for a "second capital" with Osaka emerging as front-runner Japan’s parliament approved creating a ‘second capital’ to sustain government operations during major disasters, with Osaka emerging as …
Cabinet 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 …
Osaka Metropolis Plan Faces Renewed Opposition as Komeito Launches Citywide Dialogues Komeito begins city-wide dialogues opposing the Osaka Metropolis Plan, warning of democratic risks after Governor Yoshimura’s push for simultaneous …
Takaichi Sidesteps Endorsement of Consumption Tax Cut in Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not endorse a proposed consumption tax cut during the July 15 party leaders’ debate, …
Hokuriku Shinkansen extension likely to adopt Katsuragawa plan, ruling parties set to agree Ruling parties are preparing to endorse the Katsuragawa plan for the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, proposing a new …
Cabinet Approves Revised AI Basic Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Pursue AI Sovereignty Japan approves revised AI basic plan July 14, 2026, tightening cybersecurity, seeking AI sovereignty and prioritizing vertical …
Imperial House Law amendment passes Lower House, headed for enactment after centrist backing Imperial House Law amendment passed the Lower House on July 10, 2026, after centrist lawmakers shifted to …
Temasek to Increase Artificial Intelligence Investments 2.5-Fold, Targeting Data Centers and Chips Temasek to raise artificial intelligence exposure by roughly 2.5 times over five years, focusing on data centers and …
Toyota standardizes specification terminology to cut 45,000 terms to 5,000 and speed vehicle output Toyota standardizes specification terminology across planning, production and sales, cutting 45,000 terms to 5,000 and cut …
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Double Gas Turbine Production by Fiscal 2030 as Data Center Power Demand Surges Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will double large gas turbine production capacity by fiscal 2030 …
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