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Japan Advances Language Support and Credit Access for Foreign Residents
Japan's government is developing new Japanese language programs for foreign residents, while fintech company Dwilar raised 150 million yen to expand A...
Shimane-Tottori Region on Alert as Aftershocks Continue Following M6.4 Earthquake
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Shimane Prefecture on January 6, with aftershocks continuing into January 7. Authorities warn similar-intensity quak...
Hamaoka Nuclear Plant Safety Review Suspended Over Earthquake Concerns
Japan's nuclear regulator suspended safety reviews for Hamaoka Nuclear Plant after Chubu Electric allegedly underestimated earthquake risks. The entir...
China Export Controls Target Japan: Rare Earths and Tech Under Pressure
China's new export controls on dual-use items targeting Japan threaten rare earth supplies critical to tech and manufacturing. Tokyo markets fell as g...
Japan's Coalition Talks Intensify as Minority Government Seeks Stability
Japan's LDP seeks coalition expansion with the DPP for political stability, while opposition parties negotiate influence. Budget talks and policy dela...
Japan's Markets Surge as Interest Rates Hit 27-Year High
Japan's stock market hit a two-month high while long-term interest rates reached 27-year peaks. Major corporate investments and currency movements sig...
Tokyo Condo Prices Expected to Plateau in 2025 After Record Highs
Tokyo's condominium market is expected to stabilize in 2025 with fewer ultra-luxury developments, though prices will remain elevated in the 23 wards d...
Nuclear Safety Concerns Mount as Hamaoka Audit Faces Review
Chubu Electric faces allegations of underestimating earthquake risks at Hamaoka Nuclear Plant, prompting potential審査 審査 restart. Meanwhile, Shimane re...
Major Earthquake Strikes Shimane and Tottori: What Foreign Residents Need to Know
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Shimane and Tottori on January 6th, causing nine injuries and infrastructure damage. Authorities warn of potential simi...
Japan Tackles AI Voice Fraud While Semiconductor Industry Faces Challenges
NTT East develops AI voice detection app to prevent phone fraud while Honda extends China factory shutdowns due to chip shortages. Tokyo Electron face...
Japan's Budget Battles: What Tax Reforms Mean for Foreign Residents
Japan's government seeks opposition support for the 2026 budget while planning major tax reforms, including a new tax credit system. Foreign residents...
Nuclear Safety Concerns and Battery Fire Risks Highlight Infrastructure Issues
Nuclear regulators suspended safety reviews at Hamaoka plant after Chubu Electric allegedly underestimated earthquake risks. Separately, industry will...
Japan's Financial Markets Start 2026 Strong Amid Rate Hikes and Yen Weakness
Japan's markets opened 2026 with stocks surging past 52,000, interest rates hitting 27-year highs at 2.125%, and the yen weakening against the dollar ...
Railway Fare Hikes Hit Japan: What Commuters Need to Know in 2026
Multiple railway companies including JR East are raising fares in 2026 due to rising personnel costs. The increases affect commuters nationwide despit...
Holiday Travel Disruptions and Safety Concerns Mark New Year Period
Japan's New Year U-turn rush brought major transportation congestion, with train delays from a fatal accident on the Takasaki Line and a serious pedes...
Japan Launches New Legal Support System for Crime Victims
Japan's Legal Support Center launches a continuous legal assistance program for crime victims starting January 13, 2026, providing early-stage lawyer ...
Japan's Disaster Preparedness: Critical Lessons for Foreign Residents
Two years after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, ongoing recovery challenges and preparation campaigns for Tokyo's anticipated earthquake highlight crit...
Heavy Snowfall Causes Major Transportation Disruptions Across Japan
Heavy snowfall caused major disruptions across Japan, including 16-hour highway closures in western regions, stranded shrine visitors in Saitama, and ...
Japan's 2025 Budget Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Tax Debate
Japan's 2025 budget faces uncertainty as coalition partner Komeito withholds automatic support, while political parties debate tax reduction proposals...
Japan's New Prime Minister Takaichi Holds First Call with Trump
Prime Minister Takaichi and President Trump held their first phone call, agreeing to deepen economic and security cooperation. A spring U.S. visit is ...