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Illustration of Yen symbol and global capital outflow arrows
EconomyEN
Japan Insurance Reinsurance Payments Surge 9x Worsening Services Deficit 2026

Japanese insurers' reinsurance payments abroad have increased ninefold over 10 years, deepening the national services trade deficit. Explore the structural reasons behind this capital flight.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Modern automated manufacturing line in Japan
EconomyEN
Japan Manufacturing PMI 2026: Factory Activity Steadies as Demand Slump Eases

Japan's factory activity steadies as demand declines slow in January 2026. Read our analysis on the latest Japan Manufacturing PMI data and its impact on investors.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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EconomyEN
Japan University Industry-Academia Collaboration Subsidy: New Strategy to Secure Tech Talent

Japan announces a new initiative for a 'Japan university industry-academia collaboration subsidy' to foster high-skilled talent, inspired by models in Taiwan and South Korea.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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EconomyEN
2026 Japan Yen Exchange Rate Outlook: Business Chiefs Warn Against Further Depreciation

Japan's business leaders warn that further yen weakness will harm the economy in 2026. Explore the 2026 Japan Yen exchange rate outlook and projections for wage hikes.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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PoliticsEN
Japan Takaichi Snap Election 2026: 4 Scenarios for a Political Gamble

Will PM Sanae Takaichi call a snap election in 2026? PRISM explores 4 scenarios for the Japan Takaichi snap election 2026, balancing high polls with economic goals.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Nikkei 225 index crossing 50,000 points on the TSE display board
EconomyEN
Nikkei Year-End Close 50,000 Shatters All-Time Records

The Nikkei year-end close 50,000 milestone marks a historic record for Japan's stock market in 2025, driven by the AI boom and PM Takaichi's economic policies.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Graph showing Japan's fiscal surplus target and PM Takaichi
EconomyEN
Japan Fiscal 2026 Budget Surplus Target: Takaichi’s Gamble Against Rising Rates

Japan targets its first primary budget surplus since 1998 in fiscal 2026. However, rising interest rates and expansionary spending under PM Takaichi fuel market skepticism.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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EconomyEN
K-Coffee Goes Big: {keyword: Mammoth Coffee} Shakes Tokyo with {stat: 400-Yen} Brews

South Korea's Mammoth Coffee is disrupting Tokyo's beverage market with 940ml brews for 400 yen. Discover how this high-value strategy is winning over Japan.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Japanese household storage with digital price overlays
EconomyEN
Japan's 'Hidden Assets' Hit ¥90.5 Trillion: A $579 Billion Sleeping Market

Japanese households hold ¥90.53 trillion ($579B) in 'hidden assets' or unused goods, according to Mercari. Fashion and hobby items lead the value, while ¥10T faces disposal by 2025.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Japanese innkeeper launching firecrackers to deter bears in a misty mountain valley
EconomyEN
Japan's Record Bear Attacks Spark Surge in Deterrent Tech Demand

Record-breaking bear attacks in Japan are driving a surge in demand for deterrent technologies. From innkeepers to local governments, the fight for safety is creating a new niche market.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Stack of Yen coins with a rising interest rate graph
EconomyEN
Japan’s Record $783 Billion Budget: A High-Stakes Bet Against Rising Rates

Japan's cabinet approves a record 122 trillion yen ($783B) budget for FY2026. As interest rates rise, the sustainability of Japan's massive debt is under the microscope.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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ViralEN
The December Gambit: Zelensky and Trump Set for High-Stakes Dec 28 Summit

Zelensky and Trump are set to meet on Dec 28 as Japan faces a record 122 trillion yen budget and rising food prices. Analysis of the global shifting landscape.

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MC
Minho Choi
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