Sports
Naomi Osaka announces she is expecting her first child
Japanese tennis player has pulled out of Australian Open days earlier
Japan
Indo-Pacific
Japan and U.K. sign landmark defense cooperation treaty
Agreement allows militaries of both nations to be deployed to the other
Currencies
Global foreign reserves dwindle as countries counter dollar's rise
Japan's holdings sink 13%, sharpest on record; China falls short of IMF benchmark
Opinion
U.K. will stand by Japan as China leverages its state power
Britain is committed to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region
International relations
China visa freeze disrupts Japanese business plans
Companies and universities blindsided by retaliatory measure from Beijing
Economy
Japan GDP shrinks 0.2% in November, hit by inflation: JCER
Household consumption fell 1.2%, the largest dip in 9 months
Automobiles
Maruti Suzuki charges up India fleet with concept electric SUV
Country's largest automaker expects to start selling vehicle in 2025
Coronavirus
Japan asks drugstores to prevent medicine hoarding by tourists
Government fears COVID-hit Chinese visitors might disrupt painkiller supply
International relations
China suspends visa issuance for South Koreans and Japanese
Tokyo protests against China's retaliation; official says move 'out of proportion'
Tea Leaves
Japan's life lessons in a cup of tea
Traditional tea ceremony remains relevant to contemporary life
Indo-Pacific
Japan's 'linchpin' role in Taiwan war to feature in 2+2 with U.S.
Tokyo to flesh out details of new defense documents in Washington meeting
Travel & Leisure
Osaka, other Japan cities offer subsidies to boost COVID-hit tourism
National campaign scales back domestic travel assistance after New Year rush
International relations
Japan and Europe draw closer over shared security concerns
Kishida pursues defense cooperation on G-7 tour amid threat from China and Russia
Pharmaceuticals
Hopes for new Alzheimer's drug Leqembi lift Eisai shares
Lower cost could help spread use but better testing is key, analysts say
Retail
Uniqlo operator to boost annual pay in Japan by up to 40%
Fast Retailing expects its labor costs in the country to rise by 15%
Politics
Japan's Defense Ministry to set up cyber department at its academy
Training to start in 2028 if approved by agency; other efforts already underway
Technology
Japan, Europe lead in global hydrogen patent race: report
South Korea, China gain while U.S. fades in critical tech for cleaner future
Consumer
Unicharm cultivates entrepreneurs in India with women-run pad shops
Project takes on menstrual taboo in rural areas, where usage remains low
Energy
Tokyo faces tight power supply through 2023
Supply warnings likely in Nagoya area as well due to aging fossil-fuel plants
Inflation
Tokyo core CPI up 4.0% in December, biggest rise since 1982
Figure tops BOJ's 2% inflation target for 7th straight month
