Travel & Leisure
EV charging stations in Japan get boost from top travel agency JTB
Nationwide network of 5,000 locations to provide data on post-pandemic tourism
Japan
Materials
Nippon Steel to add 2 blast furnaces at Indian JV with ArcelorMittal
Additions part of $7bn expansion push with eye toward tripling capacity
Indo-Pacific
Japan conducts first air force drill with Germany at home
German fighter jets show Indo-Pacific reach with nonstop flight from Singapore
Markets
Japan's securities watchdog recommends punishment for SMBC Nikko
Temporary business suspension or order to improve internal controls in the cards
Companies
Nikon to raise annual salary for highly skilled staff by up to 20%
Japanese optical equipment maker looks to attract talent in tight market
Coronavirus
Japan details October's full tourism reopening: 6 things to know
All 68 visa exemptions restored; vaccines on WHO emergency list will be accepted
Semiconductors
U.S. VP Harris says Japan is 'critical' for chip diversification
Semiconductor executives briefed on new legislation with $52bn in support
Coronavirus
Japan's Shionogi says COVID pill reaches Phase 3 milestone
Success in trial of COVID treatment lifts shares 2.5% in Wednesday trade
Pharmaceuticals
Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline
Japan drugmaker expects decision on FDA accelerated approval in early January
Technology
'Femtech' gains traction in Japanese worker benefits
Telemedicine and birth control empower women to better manage health concerns
Tea Leaves
Why Britain's royal succession resonates in Asia
Queen Elizabeth's funeral highlights similar focus on reinforcing national identity
Interview
U.S. seeks early results for Indo-Pacific trade initiative
Trade Rep. calls on IPEF members to 'build on the momentum' of L.A. meeting
Climate Change
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. eyes massive 'blue ammonia' hub in Texas
Production capacity of clean-burning fuel could reach 10m tonnes annually
Transportation
South Korean airlines to boost Japan service as entry restrictions ease
Three carriers to more than double flights on October restart of visa-free tourism
Shinzo Abe
In pictures: State funeral of Shinzo Abe
Final respects in Tokyo for Japan's longest-serving prime minister
Shinzo Abe
Abe left difficult questions for Japan prime ministers: Tobias Harris
Kishida was hasty in deciding to hold a state funeral, CAP senior fellow says
Shinzo Abe
Abe funeral honors fallen leader's legacy as thousands offer flowers
Opponents of state ceremony converge at protest near Diet
Cryptocurrencies
Japan cryptocurrency transfer rules take aim at money laundering
Government will require exchanges to share customer information
International relations
Japan protests Russia's expulsion of official, denies spying
Diplomat subject to 'unacceptable' interrogation over allegedly buying restricted info
Technology
Japan flying car startup SkyDrive aims for 2025 commercialization
Suzuki, Kintetsu and others invest $67m to help aircraft take off
