Opinion
Yen's decline will inevitably affect confidence in Japan's economy
End of quantitative easing would be vital step toward restoring normalcy
Japan
Food & Beverage
South Korean cafe Hollys readies first Japanese outpost in Osaka
Chain looks to tap tourist rebound in test of overseas expansion push
Business trends
Japan companies raise 30% more capital from overseas stock offerings
Businesses seeking growth funds tap enthusiasm for governance reform
Bank of Japan
BOJ to discuss impact of yen's rapid slide at this week's policy meeting
Further rate hikes seen as unlikely as bank keeps close eye on inflation
Electronics
Japan's Nidec projects record profit on EV parts recovery
Motor maker cut losses by reducing focus on competitive Chinese market
Interview
Japan's Kubota sees 'no need' for pessimism if Trump wins, executive says
Vice president wary of tariffs rising but hopeful of construction boom
Semiconductors
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub
State economic development chief offers suppliers tax breaks and cheap clean energy
Energy
Mitsui & Co. set to take part in $7bn LNG project in UAE
New gas field expected to produce 10 million tonnes annually
Automobiles
Honda near agreement with Canada on $6bn EV plant
New factory expected to help automaker lift EV, fuel-cell car market shares
Technology
Japan's Turing eyes 2025 self-driving trial in challenge to Tesla
Startup expects generative AI to help automotive newcomers leapfrog mainstream rivals
Transportation
Japan's ANA and Air India to operate codeshare flights
All Nippon Airways sets its sights on domestic Indian passenger traffic
Society
Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home
Asia University's Fan Yuntao has been unreachable, sources say
Commodities
Silver's solar demand tops forecast, surging 64% last year
Industrial sector poised to prop up prices for the precious metal
Interview
Japan tech skills, Mideast money to drive more Asia M&A: Citi exec
Jan Metzger sees continued growth for acquisitions in region this year
Technology
Japan hits Google with antitrust action as it strengthens scrutiny on big tech firms
U.S. company restricted Yahoo's access to key search-linked mobile ad tech, authorities say
Technology
SoftBank to spend $960m to boost computing power for generative AI
Japanese telecom company hopes Nvidia chips help develop top models
Defense
East Asia military spending up 6.2% as China tensions mount, report shows
Japan marks biggest rise since 1972; data comes amid rush of regional talks, drills
Technology
Asian chip shares open lower on Nvidia drop and AI concerns
South Korean and Taiwanese suppliers among most affected by tech sell-off in West
Market Spotlight
Hotels are new darling of foreign investors in Japanese property
Deals expected to maintain 2023 levels, thanks to weak yen
International relations
Former Japan PM Aso heads to New York in bid to meet Trump
Tokyo watching U.S. election with interest but says outcome won't change bilateral relations
Life
Australians cozy up to Japan-influenced 'Japandi' design
Japanese-Scandinavian interior style catches on with remote work
Media & Entertainment
Can Japan's manga industry replicate Akira Toriyama's success?
With digital platforms multiplying, it's now harder for artists to become popular
Defense
Two Japan helicopters crash during anti-submarine drill in Pacific
Flight recorders were discovered 'at extremely close locations': Defense minister
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Japan immigration
In Pictures: Japan's special residence visas give foreign children 'new lives'
Permits open doors for those born in Japan, but critics say scope is too narrow
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