Climate Change
Mitsui O.S.K. plans introduction of 'hard sails' for ship propulsion
Japanese shipping company aims to cut carbon emissions to net zero
Japan
Life
A small Japanese city draws on creativity in fighting decline
Citizens band together to revive a historic urban center
Automobiles
Nissan to invest $500m to make new EV models at Mississippi plant
Japanese car maker plans to increase EV sales in U.S. to 40% by 2030
Climate Change
Japan to kick-start artificial photosynthesis R&D
Massive demonstration to produce green hydrogen set for 2030
Technology
JPMorgan, Toshiba, Ciena find way to protect blockchain with quantum network
First time that a quantum key distribution network has been tested this way, researchers say
Automobiles
Toyota's first mass-produced EV to skip Japanese market
New model will be subscription-only in automaker's home country
Ukraine war
On Ukraine, Japan's Kishida urges Putin toward diplomatic solution
Prime minister expresses 'grave concern' as U.S. warns of Russian invasion in days
Companies
Rice cooker maker Zojirushi wins board fight with Chinese investor
Major shareholder loses another push to install hand-picked directors
Comment
Will TSE reform stop overseas investors from fleeing Japan?
Nation's stocks disappearing from global equity index due to poor performance
Economy
Japan trade deficit hits 8-year high as commodity imports soar
Rising energy costs, global supply constraints expose country's vulnerability
Ukraine war
Ukraine crisis: Blinken says Russia continues buildup at border
Kyiv reports massive cyberattack targeting government websites and major banks
Food & Beverage
Away from Myanmar, Kirin pivots to craft beer in U.S. and Australia
Japanese brewer's exit from emerging Asian markets part of strategy shift
Japan immigration
Travelers to Japan to face 3-tier quarantine rule from March
Isolation for 7, 3 or zero days will hinge on vaccine status and country arrived from
Politics
Japan won't rule out airstrikes on enemy bases: defense minister
Response to imminent missile attack 'within the scope of self-defense,' Kishi says
Japan immigration
Waiting list to enter Japan grows to 400,000 amid COVID curbs
Government weighs easing as international students protest prolonged entry ban
Datawatch
World's red-hot housing markets brace for interest rate hikes
Global household debt hits record $55tn as people ramp up borrowing to buy homes
Coronavirus
Coronavirus-infected Japanese princess discharged from hospital
Route of infection remains unknown; member of palace staff also catches virus
The Nikkei View
Allies must support US strategy for stability in Indo-Pacific
Cooperation needed to deter China and boost regional development
Travel & Leisure
Downtown Tokyo hotel welcomes pet owners and their best friends
For $400 a night, animals and humans pampered to their every whim
Food & Beverage
Japan's Kirin to sell shares in Chinese water business for $994m
Drinks company set up its China joint venture in 2011