#Japan

Japan's weather agency forecasts up to 80cm of snow, blizzards, and high winds across the country for the weekend, including Tokyo, threatening major travel disruptions.

Japan's foreign resident population is approaching the 10% mark decades faster than official forecasts predicted, forcing a national reckoning on labor, identity, and social integration.

Japan's cabinet has approved a record $58 billion defense budget for 2026, aiming to counter threats from China by acquiring long-range missiles and a massive drone force.

Japan's government has approved a 2.22% hike in medical fees and a 2.03% rise in nursing care costs to manage its aging society. This move clashes with a local proposal to halt hiring foreign workers, revealing a deep policy contradiction.

A Japanese influencer has been indicted for tax evasion, accused of hiding nearly 500 million yen. The case highlights growing global scrutiny on the creator economy's finances.

Japan has announced the 'Komamoro' certification for its new 'DBS' system to check the sexual offense history of those working with children. Set to launch in 2026, the program faces criticism as participation for private entities is voluntary.

Chinese state media is escalating criticism of Japan's alleged 'neo-militarism,' raising tensions. Beijing has warned it has sufficient policy tools to respond if its core interests are threatened.

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.