Over 4,500 people hospitalized for heatstroke in one week as temperatures hit 38°C across Japan. Extreme heat damaged Haneda Airport runway, causing flight disruptions. Authorities urge air conditioning use and hydration.
A severe heat wave is spreading across Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35°C. Authorities urge proper air conditioning use, frequent hydration, and workplace precautions to prevent heat stroke.
Major Japanese food manufacturers are raising prices on biscuits, beverages, and other products due to increased packaging and raw material costs, impacting expat household budgets.
61% of Japanese see negative economic impact from historic yen weakness at 162 per dollar. Expats face reduced purchasing power, higher import costs, though some benefit from foreign income.
LINE Yahoo disclosed that 7.1 million game user identification records leaked to external companies. The breach affects LINE mobile game users but does not include personal details like names or addresses.
Western Japan faces dangerous heat exceeding 38°C through mid-July. Authorities urge proper air conditioning use, frequent hydration, and avoiding outdoor activities during peak hours.
Japan's Lower House passed historic Imperial Household Law amendments allowing female royals to retain status after marriage and permitting adoption from former Imperial branches. The bill addresses declining royal family numbers.
JR East will compensate Mobile Suica users after server overload on July 1st prevented account charging. The disruption affected thousands relying on the mobile payment system for transportation and daily purchases.
Rice prices at Japanese supermarkets dropped below ¥3,500 per 5kg for the first time since early 2025, reaching ¥3,458 as inventory levels normalize, offering financial relief to households.
Tokyo prosecutors arrested a company founder for evading ¥780 million in taxes by hiding ¥5.2 billion in stock sale income. The case highlights Japan's strict enforcement of capital gains tax obligations for all residents.
Payment processor Zentoshin's bankruptcy leaves thousands of businesses unable to access sales revenue. Government establishes 378 consultation centers nationwide to assist affected merchants.
Mitsubishi Motors partners with Tokyo University startup to mass-produce autonomous humanoid robots using Physical AI technology, marking Japan's push toward automation amid workforce shortages.
Japan's five major mobile carriers postponed the introduction of 060 phone numbers on July 8, 2026. The delay affects telecommunications expansion plans but doesn't impact current services or number availability.