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.
Payment processor Zentoshin's bankruptcy has left over 20,000 merchants unpaid and unable to accept cards. The company allegedly engaged in accounting fraud for 20 years before collapsing.
Typhoon No. 9 will strike Okinawa's Sakishima Islands July 10-11 with violent winds capable of collapsing buildings. Residents must prepare immediately with supplies and secure homes before conditions worsen July 9.
Japan's ruling coalition shelved a controversial seat reduction bill to ease Diet tensions, prioritizing Imperial Household Law amendments addressing succession concerns through cross-party cooperation.
Shizuoka approves Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction after years of delays, while Osaka officials debate Hokuriku Shinkansen extension routes. Both projects will reshape Japan's high-speed rail network over the coming decade.
Hand, foot and mouth disease has reached warning levels in 15 prefectures, prompting health officials to urge thorough handwashing. Meanwhile, the government plans to revise medical costs for elderly patients by year-end.
KDDI confirmed a breach exposing 12.23 million email addresses and 7.62 million passwords from its corporate email system. The attack began May 16 through an unknown vulnerability, with no secondary damage reported yet.