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Beijing lodges a protest with Tokyo over visits to Taiwan by senior Japanese LDP lawmakers, escalating tensions amid a downturn in bilateral relations and heightening regional security concerns.

Japan's TEPCO plans to build AI data centers at the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, to fund its Fukushima liabilities. An analysis of the strategy, risks, and implications for the global AI infrastructure race.

Japan's H3 rocket failed to deliver the Michibiki No. 5 geolocation satellite into orbit on Monday after a second-stage engine failure. The setback deals a blow to JAXA's plan for a sovereign navigation system to enhance GPS.

The Niigata assembly has cleared the final hurdle for restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility, the world's largest nuclear plant, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

Japan's next-generation H3 rocket failed 30 minutes after its December 22 launch, following a second-stage engine malfunction. The setback impacts Japan's commercial space launch ambitions.

Japan's seventh attempt to launch its next-generation H3 rocket has failed. JAXA reported a 'premature end of engine burn' in the second stage, leading to the mission's failure. The incident is a significant setback for Japan's space program.

Railway operator Keikyu and travel agency JTB are launching a medical tourism pilot near Haneda Airport, eyeing a full launch by FY2026. We analyze the investment case, market opportunity, and risks in Japan's new high-value tourism strategy.

China and South Korea are reviving stalled FTA talks to expand into the services sector. Discover the geopolitical and economic implications of this strategic shift away from manufacturing.

Japan's government has officially greenlit a new energy strategy to restart up to 17 nuclear reactors by 2030 and develop next-generation technology, marking a decisive shift away from its post-Fukushima caution amid energy security concerns.

Japan's figure skating star Kaori Sakamoto has won her 5th consecutive national title, securing her spot for the Olympics. We analyze her dominant performance and what it means.

Japan's JAXA saw a successful engine test for its RV-X reusable rocket on Dec 20, but its flagship H3 rocket faced two launch scrubs on Dec 17 and 20, highlighting ongoing operational challenges.

Japan is offering a $1.3 billion subsidy program, covering up to 50% of investment costs for new factories and data centers that run on 100% renewable or nuclear power.