Economy
Japan's economy watcher sentiment logs record rise in June
Taxi drivers, waiters and other retail workers have high recovery expectations
Japan
Business trends
Japanese masks go from commodities to 'cool' value-added products
Coronavirus creates opportunities for Uniqlo and other brands to add innovations
Society
Ghosn wired $860,000 to alleged escape helper, say prosecutors
Ex-Green Beret and his son arrested in US seek to gain their release on bail
Politics
Japan's ruling party torn over Xi Jinping invitation
Concern over economic ties with China dampens criticism on Hong Kong law
Politics
Pacifist Japan seeks new name for defensive strikes
'Self-defense counterattack' emerges as alternative to preemptive strike
Aerospace & Defense
Japan targets 2031 production start of homegrown stealth fighter
Plane's development was promised in defense buildup plan
Coronavirus
Japan to pool $20bn with Europe, Canada for vaccine-buying fund
Smaller nations join forces to match US-China purchasing power
Natural disasters
Deadly Japan floods halt factories across industrial base Kyushu
Production stoppages hit Toyota, Panasonic and Toto
SoftBank
SoftBank shares reach highest level since 2000 on recovery hopes
Sentiment brightens on buybacks and IPO for insurance startup Lemonade
Natural disasters
Death toll tops 50 as Japan boosts rescue efforts in flooded areas
Toyota closes three factories in Kyushu out of caution as heavy rain persists
