Takaichi to Consider Supplementary Budget to Restart Summer Electricity and Gas Subsidies Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will consider a supplementary budget to resume summer electricity and gas subsidies, citing Middle …
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Business
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi weighs supplementary budget to curb summer power bills
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan weighs supplementary budget as Middle East trade shocks and rising energy bills squeeze households Japan may prepare a supplementary budget through March 2027 as Middle East trade disruptions and …
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Politics
Japan Weighs Reinstating Summer Electricity and Gas Subsidies as Prices Rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment Considers Reintroducing Electricity and Gas Subsidies for Summer 2026 Japan may reintroduce electricity and gas subsidies for July–September 2026 as Middle East fuel risks drive prices up; a supplementary …
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Politics
Yokozuna Hoshoryu Withdraws from Summer Grand Sumo After Right Hamstring Injury
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHoshoryu withdrawal leaves Summer Grand Sumo Tournament without a yokozuna Hoshoryu withdrawal after a right hamstring injury on May 10, 2026 leaves the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament without a yokozuna; …
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Business
Japan to launch Mercosur talks by summer despite Brazilian beef import hurdle
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer, faces Brazil beef hurdle Japan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer to secure resources and expand trade with a 300m market; Brazil beef …
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FeaturedGuides
100-Yen Shops in Japan Offer Budget Summer Decor Finds and Snacks
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSummer savings: How 100-yen stores are shaping Tokyo’s summer interiors and social scene Discover how 100-yen stores are driving summer home styling and budget socializing across Tokyo, from DAISO’s variety …
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Summer Sonic 2017 Brings Eclectic International Lineup to Tokyo and Osaka
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSummer Sonic festival remains Japan’s unmissable summer music showcase Summer Sonic festival brings international headliners and Japan’s top acts to twin-city stages in Tokyo and Osaka each summer, offering an …
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Riga Royal Hotel Launches Summer Yukata Sleepover for Girls’ Nights
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraRiga Royal Hotel Launches Girls’ Night Sleepover with Complimentary Yukata and Festival-Ready Suites Riga Royal Hotel’s girls’ night sleepover package offers summer suites, a complimentary yukata to keep, festival styling …
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Bubble Run Japan announces summer tour with live afterparty lineups
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraBubble Run Japan: Foam-Filled Summer Races Return Nationwide with Music and Family Fun Japan’s Bubble Run events return nationwide from late July through mid-September 2026, combining colorful foam courses with …
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Health
Summer health risks: Experts warn of water illnesses, food poisoning, heatstroke
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSummer Health Tips: Five Common Hazards to Watch for This Season Essential summer health tips for Japan: prevent waterborne illnesses, food poisoning and heatstroke, manage eczema triggers, and reduce the …