Struggling to understand Sanaenomics? A new book helps.
Takaichi argues the solution is investment — with Aida proposing a “high-pressure economy” where demand outstrips supply and the government breaks the deadlock.
Ex-Tokyo Electron worker gets decade in jail for TSMC tech leak
Taiwan’s Intellectual Property and Commercial Court also handed out jail sentences on four others and fined Tokyo Electron’s local unit.
Japan not to impose fuel-saving measures, Takaichi says
The move signals confidence in Japan’s energy response as it seeks alternative oil supplies amid disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Toyota sees sales decline as Iran conflict looms over operations
Global sales in March — including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino — fell 5.8% from a year earlier to 983,126 units.
Ex-Tokyo Electron worker gets 10-year sentence for TSMC data theft
Taiwan’s Intellectual Property and Commercial Court also handed out jail sentences on four others and fined Tokyo Electron’s local unit.
Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Iwate Prefecture
Volunteer firefighter Ryota Haga is working to contain a wildfire raging for a sixth day that is threatening his community 15 years after it was devastated by a tsunami.
Shimane farming districts face onslaught from rising monkey population
Japanese macaques have become used to humans, stealing persimmons and daikons even with people standing nearby.
Data-center builders eyeing AI gold rush waiting years for U.K. grid connections
High demand has pushed out wait times to between 12 and 15 years, driving up prices for land with power generation or an existing high-power grid connection.
Nomura stock hit after research affiliate writedown, Europe loss
The results overshadowed a second straight year of record earnings for Japan’s biggest brokerage.
The American chef reconnecting with Japan through a Kyoto restaurant
Kyle Connaughton reflects on a career shaped by “kaiseki,” California farming and a lifelong pull toward the country that inspired him.