#Japan

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.

A series of high-level visits by Japanese lawmakers to Taiwan is deepening ties with Taipei but risks further escalating tensions with Beijing, putting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's diplomacy to the test.

In a historic first, families of Korean WWII conscripts have filed a lawsuit in a Seoul court against Japan and the Yasukuni Shrine, seeking removal of names and $593,700 in damages over historical grievances.

As Japan's 10-year government bond yield hits a 26-year high of 2.1%, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vows to maintain fiscal discipline, rejecting 'irresponsible' tax cuts or bond issuance.

Japan is deploying 'B Alert,' an AI-powered surveillance system that detects bears near residential areas and cuts down public warning times by over 30 minutes, amid rising attacks.

Japan's government is planning a new foreign worker program to replace its controversial intern system by 2027, considering a cap of 426,000 workers in the first two years to balance labor shortages with public concerns.

Japan and Bangladesh have confirmed a broad economic partnership agreement to eliminate tariffs on key exports like steel and auto parts. Analyze the impact on supply chains and investment in South Asia.

A major Chinese comic convention in Hangzhou has banned all Japanese-themed works just a week before its opening, a stark reflection of the escalating geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.

A wave of cyberattacks hits Japan, impacting giants like Asahi, ASKUL, and Huis Ten Bosch. The breach exposed data of over 2.3 million people and caused a 20% sales drop for Asahi, signaling a new era of operational sabotage.

Japan's Air Self-Defense Force is adopting VR flight simulators from Kanematsu as part of a national defense spending increase, signaling a shift to next-gen pilot training technology.

Japan announces plans for a deep-sea rare earth processing facility by 2027 on Minamitorishima island, aiming to tap vast reserves 6,000 meters deep to reduce its critical mineral reliance on China.