Economy
Number of births in Japan hits record low in 2023
Data underscores challenge of depopulation in East Asian nation
Japan
Markets
Japan hopes climate transition bonds draw more foreign investors
First round of auctions conclude with 'fairly slim greenium'
Japan-South Korea ties
South Korea and Japan need new joint declaration, Yoon adviser says
Park Cheol-hee discusses boosting bilateral ties ahead of landmark anniversary
Media & Entertainment
Sony aims for high note on music business with Bruce Springsteen catalog
Entertainment group devises way to quickly pay streaming revenue to artists
Inflation
Japan's core inflation falls to lowest level in 22 months
Core CPI, which excludes fresh food, slows to 2%, matching BOJ target
Electronics
Japan's Omron to cut 2,000 jobs globally on slow China automation ops
Electronics maker eyes Europe and U.S. to diversify customer base
Currencies
Yen seen sliding as far as 154 to dollar as charts show steady selling
Market watchers see no sign of overheated sell-off that would spur contrarian buying
Defense
U.S. seeks closer defense supply chain ties with Japan, India: official
'A strong industrial base is a deterrent' as China presents 'pacing threat'
Markets
Warren Buffett letter propels Japan trading house shares to new highs
Berkshire Hathaway eyes new tie-ups with Mitsubishi Corp., Mitsui & Co. and more
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo to launch Switch console successor in March 2025 at earliest
Delay allows streamlining of sales, gives developers time to create titles for new unit
Technology
Fujitsu, Hitachi, others to set up firm for new quantum computer
Some 10 companies, research body join project to hone Japan's competitive edge
Telecommunication
Japan's NTT Docomo and NEC join hands on new telecom gear
Nation's top telco eyes Open RAN opportunities in Southeast Asia and Middle East
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Market Spotlight
Japan stocks give boost to BOJ's case for monetary tightening
Investors anticipate rate hike to 0-0.1% in April as Japanese yen hovers near 34-year low
Opinion
Silence over Alexei Navalny's death will win Japan no favors
Tokyo has to show its support for international human rights is more than rhetoric
Politics
Japan's ruling LDP registers weakest support since return to power
PM Kishida's approval rating slides to record low in wake of fundraising scandal
Companies
U.S. startup tackles Japan succession crisis with employee ownership
Teamshares offers alternative for small businesses struggling to find heirs
Fisheries
Turkish tuna farmers tripled exports to Japan over past decade
Industry expands operations into North Africa and seeks a larger fishing quota
Interview
Ukraine eyes Japanese companies for nuclear power expansion: minister
CEO of state-owned energy provider aims to tap Japan's tech for biofuels, hydrogen
Travel & Leisure
Japan hotels unleash luxury for dogs with $1,400 pet-friendly suites
Pampered pooches treated to gourmet meals, ocean views and beauty salons
Food & Beverage
Japan's Hokkaido scallop exports to Southeast Asia soar 150%
As China maintains import ban, Japanese fishing interests scramble for new markets
Technology
TSMC founder Morris Chang predicts Japan 'chip renaissance'
Industry veteran says AI chip execs are asking for huge capacity increases
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo's Hello Kitty theme park closed after 'terrorist threat'
Email says a 'hazardous' object has been placed in Sanrio Puroland
Semiconductors
TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan for Sony and Renesas
Prime Minister Kishida announces support for company's second plant in Kumamoto
Retail
Uniqlo parent bolsters supply chain tracking, down to the goat farm
Fast Retailing looks to balance efficiency and eco-friendliness amid regulatory pressure
Consumer
Gashapon capsule toy shop in Manila has fans flocking
Store is Japanese toymaker Bandai's first in the Philippines