Gender
G7 gender equality ministers vow to boost women executives
Japan's female board representation target in spotlight as it lags peers
Japan
International relations
Japan funding fuels development boom on Bangladesh coast
New power plant and port come at crucial point in country's economic development
Trade
Japan's appetite for Russian fishery products remains strong
Sea urchin and crab imports hover at high levels despite Ukraine war
Market Spotlight
Japanese stock rally looks less impressive in dollar terms
Rally more sustainable if accompanied by a moderately stronger currency, analysts say
Opinion
Cosmo Energy's anti-Murakami poison pill won't improve value
Dubious shareholder vote at Japanese refinery operator only raises more questions
Automobiles
MIT spinoff to push wireless EV-recharging tech in Japan
U.S. company WiTricity will target commercial users with Tokyo-based fuel seller
Politics
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's approval rating sinks to 39%
ID card issues loom large, but 75% say Tokyo should talk with Beijing
Climate Change
How much CO2 does a forest absorb? Aerial lasers can find out
Japan energy group Eneos offers new way to generate carbon credits from woodland
Business deals
Japan's MUFG to buy Indonesian car loan company
Megabank will become leader in promising field
Ukraine war
In Ukraine, Japanese company brings expertise to clear land mines
While West sends weapons, Tokyo aims to help reconstruction efforts
Travel & Leisure
Quantity to quality: Tourism on Japan's Sado Island shifts focus
Officials hope interactions with locals leads people to relocate permanently
Media & Entertainment
Japan's capsule toys getting pricier as new market pops up
Young women, foreign visitors enchanted by surprises from vending machines
Retail
Uniqlo still plays with athletes even after they call it quits
Company seeks 'brand ambassador' deals for work in CSR, other areas
International relations
China targets weakest link in Washington-Tokyo-Seoul triad
Beijing seeks to turn South Korea's political divide to its advantage
Consumer
Shiseido plans comeback in China after double-edged online push
Cosmetics company focuses on rebuilding brand hit by e-commerce price war
Climate Change
Team Japan bets on next-gen floating wind turbine to slash costs
'Floating axis' model suited for offshore farms in deep waters
Datawatch
Japan's digital future depends on women
Shortage of high-tech professionals places premium on female IT specialists
Finance
Bank of Kyoto pushed to raise shareholder returns by U.K. investor
Silchester says lender needs to pay out all of its dividend income
International relations
Japan emperor's Indonesia visit puts spotlight on female succession
Local media says imperial family, Yogyakarta sultan face same male heir challenge
Companies
Controversial vote helped Japan's Cosmo prevail on 'poison pill'
Activist Murakami's group claims proposal would have failed if they were not shut out
Business deals
Shinsei Bank walks slippery path in bid to go private
Minority investors poised to revolt over looming squeeze-out
Energy
Japan's renewables drive sparks new investment by Sumitomo Electric
Power cable maker to spend $278m on expanding domestic production
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo Disney ticket prices cross new milestone
Adults will pay more than 10,000 yen for first time in park's 40-year history
Nissan-Renault alliance
Nissan and Renault still unable to seal new capital relationship
Management issues on Japan side may have pushed talks past March deadline
Inflation
Japan inflation shows no sign of easing as yen slides further
From instant noodles to hotels, businesses play catch-up on price hikes