#Japan

A decade after her daughter's death from overwork ('karoshi'), a mother's plea highlights ongoing risks in Japan's corporate culture, as the government signals a potential rollback of labor protections.

The Japanese government has finalized a draft budget of ¥122.3 trillion, the largest in its history. PRISM analyzes the key spending areas and the potential impact on Japan's fiscal health and global markets.

A statistic suggesting a higher crime rate among foreigners has sparked debate in Japan. A look inside Tokyo's district court reveals a more complex reality of the justice system's challenges.

Japan's government is urging large companies to shoulder cybersecurity costs across their supply chains. The move follows major hacks and aims to bolster defenses for financially strained SMEs.

An analysis of how China's 'panda diplomacy' reflects shifting relations with Japan and France. The movement of these animals is more than goodwill; it's a tool in Xi Jinping's foreign policy.

It's the 10th anniversary of the Dentsu 'karoshi' (overwork death) tragedy. The victim's mother says her 'suffering only increases.' How much has Japan's work culture truly changed in a decade?

South Korea conducted its second regular defense drill of the year near the Dokdo islets, a territory also claimed by Japan, drawing a swift diplomatic protest from Tokyo.

Japanese golf legend Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki has died at age 78. We look back at the Hall of Famer's incredible career, including 94 wins on the Japan Tour, and his lasting legacy.

14 years after the Fukushima disaster, TEPCO has won local approval to restart a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. It's a major turning point for Japan's energy policy.

Japan's transport ministry is considering fixed-amount payments for car owners affected by a major flood in a Yokkaichi underground parking lot. The decision could set a major precedent for government liability in infrastructure failures.

Chinese scholars are reigniting a historical debate, arguing that Japan's late Emperor Hirohito should be held legally responsible for the crimes of Unit 731.

Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, will restrict services for Japanese residents from 2026 to comply with the country's tough financial regulations, a move that contrasts with its recent re-entry into the U.K.