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Japan financial watchdog orders partial business suspension at Prudential
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's financial watchdog on Friday ordered Prudential Life Insurance Co. to partially suspend its business over misconduct by sales
Department store in Berlin to offer high-end Japanese rice on trial basis
One of the goals of the trial is to raise awareness of high-quality Japanese rice as washoku restaurants in Germany often use non-Japanese varieties.
Why Japan’s Traditional Wagashi Shops Are Going Bankrupt at a Record Pace
For centuries, Japan’s wagashi — traditional sweets most often made of azuki red bean paste, rice flour and sugar — have been deeply embedded in Japanese culture. Artfully crafted to reflect the subtle changing of the seasons, the delicate treats are central to gift-giving and of...
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PM Takaichi rejects 'reflationary' label for her economic policies
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday rejected the notion that her economic policy is "reflationary," apparently seeking to count
BOJ upgrades economic view of 2 regions on strong AI demand
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan on Thursday upgraded its assessment for two of the nation's nine regional economies as demand for artificial intell
Prudential Japan executives take pay cuts over staff misconduct
A probe found that issues at the unit of the U.S. insurance group stemmed from structural problems in its governance framework and business model.
Finance chiefs of Japan and Australia establish dialogue for economic security
The two nations will share information on investment trends and discuss supply chains, including those in the defense industry.
Japan, Australia to launch annual finance ministers' talks amid uncertainty
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan and Australia signed a memorandum of cooperation Monday to launch annual finance ministerial talks as they seek closer economic
Japan wants a pharma boom. It needs a new strategy.
Japan is seeking to make pharmaceuticals a pillar of economic growth and security, requiring innovation and manufacturing capacity.
Japan mulls requiring organizations to report plans to share sensitive data
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government plans to revise an economic security law to require companies and other entities holding big data to notify t
Nippon Paint to buy Akzo’s Southeast Asia unit for $1.35 billion
Japan's No. 1 paint company had previously sought to buy Akzo's entire residential and commercial paints unit for $8.4 billion.
Takaichi’s Delhi Visit Highlights Deepening Japan-India Economic Ties
India continues to experience economic growth surpassing even China’s. Amid a turbulent international landscape, both the public and private sectors in Japan are paying increased attention to this major power of 1.4 billion people....
Convenience stores beef up apparel to attract young shoppers
The Japan Franchise Association says convenience store customer traffic has been falling year-on-year for 14 straight months on a same-store basis.
Japan PM says stores risk reputational damage if food tax cut not reflected in prices
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Oct. 1 that retailers could suffer reputational damage if they failed to pass a planned consumpti
Beef purveyor opens luxury inn in Japan's Nara Pref., offering stays from $1,640 a night
UDA, Nara -- Ushigen Honten, a long-established butcher shop and beef restaurant in this western Japan city, has entered the luxury lodging business,
Tokai Kisen subject of Japan’s first-ever ship suspension order
Between January and June this year, the ministry conducted an extraordinary inspection of the company and found 13 cases of violations of the law.
Don Quijote operator to acquire Toys R Us Japan's business
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp., the operator of the Don Quijote discount store chain, said Thursday it will acquire the bus
Japanese business leaders' delegation eyes trip to China in March
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A delegation headed by leaders from Japan's major business organizations is considering visiting Beijing next March, sources familiar
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Cooking With Kazuto: Inside The Boyfriend Star’s Restaurant
For many, Kazuto Kasahara was the breakout heartthrob of Netflix Japan’s hit reality show The Boyfriend. With his boy-next-door good looks, disarmingly sweet smile and culinary skills — highly useful in a show where much of the conversation took place over home-cooked meals — Kas...
Takaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech
The prime minister will say her administration will draw up a five-year plan for Japan's growth strategy, outlining a path for domestic investment.
Seibu Shibuya store bids farewell after 58 years
Despite the rain, many visited to say goodbye to the department store that has long been a symbol of the shopping and entertainment district.
What’s New in Tokyo This Month: October 2026
October brings a fresh wave of openings across Tokyo, from new restaurants and intimate bars to craft beer taprooms and design-focused retail spaces. With new concepts arriving in neighborhoods from Azabudai and Shibakoen to Ikebukuro and Futako-Tamagawa, there are plenty of new ...
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Cough Medicine in Japan
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China positive about economic exchanges with Japan: ex-top diplomat Iwaya
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya told reporters Tuesday that China has a positive view of promoting economic and priv
Pay a fee, skip the line: More Japan restaurants introduce fast-pass services
One service has been adopted by 104 stores in 20 prefectures across Japan as of Sept. 18, according to its operator.
Fast-pass services gain popularity at restaurants in Japan
One service has been adopted by 104 stores in 20 prefectures across Japan as of Sept. 18, according to its operator.
After 35 years in the country, Toys R Us plans to exit Japan
Toys R Us-Japan currently runs a total of some 150 Toys R Us toy stores and Babies R Us baby goods stores across the nation.
Socks from Japan's FamilyMart convenience store save Uzbek volleyball team at Asian Games
NAGOYA -- "Could those be FamilyMart socks?"Socks worn by Uzbekistan players during the men's volleyball preliminary-round match against Japan at the
Puku Puku Mania: Where To Buy Japan’s Viral 3D Bubble Stickers in Tokyo
Walking along one of Kichijoji’s busy shopping streets, I noticed a large huddle of young kids — and a few adults, too — thronging around a store display. Crowds and long lines forming outside a shop are nothing unusual; still, my curiosity was piqued. What could have such a hold...
Top Chinese diplomat tells ex-Japanese foreign minister ties must be ‘normalized’
Ex-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has held talks with China's top diplomat and the minister overseeing economic policy.
President of Johnny's successor company to step down at end of Sept.
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The president of the Japanese talent agency previously known as Johnny & Associates Inc. said Monday he will step down when his term
Closure of Seibu Shibuya store to end 58 years of shaping youth culture
The store, which opened in April 1968, attracted customers with luxury-brand shops while helping to promote cutting-edge fashion.
Japan can lead the world in making preventive health pay
Japan can strengthen healthy aging and economic resilience by expanding adult respiratory vaccination to reduce disease burden.
FamilyMart enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment
FamilyMart boasts a network of more than 16,000 stores across Japan, and roughly 30% of them are short-staffed, a company spokesperson has said.
Powerful U.S. missile system to be stored at Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base
The Typhon midrange weapon that has been deployed in Japan for joint military exercises will be stored at the facility indefinitely from mid-October.
Bhutan's 1st ramen shop thrives despite high-altitude challenges
THIMPHU (Kyodo) -- At 2,300 meters above sea level in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, making an authentic bowl of Japanese ramen presented an unexpec
Repeated surveys by Chinese research ship raise security concerns in Japan
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Chinese marine research vessel conducted repeated surveys in Japan's exclusive economic zone near the disputed Senkaku Islands in t
Japan's NYK Line to launch hydrogen fuel cell ship for Tokyo Bay tour
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Major Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen K.K. plans to introduce its first ship powered by a hydrogen fuel cell system around May
Japanese fiction boom looks set to endure, experts say
LONDON (Kyodo) -- An unusual mix of stories about alienation, feminism, cats and coffee shops is charming foreign audiences as a boom in translated Ja
Japan convenience store sales up 0.3% in Aug. on promotional efforts
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Convenience store sales in Japan rose 0.3 percent in August from a year earlier, marking the second straight month of increase, helpe
Katsuura, Chiba: Exploring the Isumi Region’s Surfing Coast
Along the Isumi region’s eastern coast, life revolves around the sea. The region has the easygoing character of a classic Japanese beach town, with independent cafes, casual seafood restaurants and a lively surf culture woven into everyday life. In Katsuura, surfers head out year...