Politics
Japan to seek court order to dissolve Unification Church
Cultural Affairs Agency weighs taking initial step on Oct. 12
Politics
Transportation
Ride-hailing in Japan could see conditional approval: digital minister
Government to discuss when and where services can supplement taxis, Kono says
Defense
Japan, Germany to start negotiations on defense cross-servicing deal
Talks mark latest step toward deeper security cooperation
Defense
Japan to bolster cyber defense with homegrown software
New system for government computers will collect and analyze attack information
Opinion
With shared values, Japan and U.S. can lead way on challenges
Strong alliance can advance cause of free trade and open markets
Aerospace & Defense Industries
U.S. venture capital firm 8VC targets Japan's defense industry
Managing partner Lonsdale says Tokyo needs 'strong defense to deter China'
Defense
Japan names 33 airports, ports to be upgraded for defense use
China, Taiwan emergency is focus of contingency planning
Trade
Japanese seafood exports to China slumped 76% in August after ban
Beijing barred imports after release of treated Fukushima water; Tokyo says it is safe
International relations
Japanese expats in China near 20-year low as tensions simmer
Decline triggered by Senkaku protests accelerated by pandemic
The Nikkei View
U.N. reform urgently needed to better promote peace
Security Council dysfunction threatens global security
Politics
Kishida's 'tax cut' talk sparks guessing game over snap election
Lawmakers grow suspicious Japanese PM will make the move before year-end
Climate Change
Japan launches new decarbonization dialogue with Central Asia
Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region
Opinion
U.S. election season is wrong time for yuan, yen to slide
As American politicians look for economic scapegoats, Kishida should seek cover
Trade
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Moscow requests information on Japan's radiation testing
Japan immigration
Japan to launch new residency status for those fleeing war in December
People who qualify will be able to live and work as long-term residents
International relations
China, Japan, South Korea agree to hold trilateral summit
Leaders meeting could provide opportunity to address trade, security concerns
Defense
U.S. Army bolsters ties with Japan as focus shifts to China
Allies advance intel sharing ahead of Tokyo's acquisition of long-range missiles
Defense
Japan seeks faster deployment of latest defense tech
New approach meant to shorten decadelong lead times
Politics
Japan's Kishida unveils tax breaks to foster domestic chip production
Government to weigh extension of subsidies to ease inflation pain
Defense
U.K. 'exploring' Saudi entry to fighter jet project with Italy and Japan
British GCAP point man urges deal this year to launch 3-way government body
Work
Japan plans internships to help older workers start in tech
Government will work with companies to train programmers, software engineers
Politics
Japan eyes long-term tax breaks for chips, batteries, biotech
Measures aim to spur investment at home in fields crucial to economic security
Interview
Canada to support Japan's EV battery supply chain: diplomat
Ambassador McKay says government will facilitate access to critical minerals
International relations
Quad ministers urge U.N. members not to trade weapons with North Korea
Foreign ministers make plea after last week's Putin-Kim summit in Russia
Finance
Full text of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's speech at Economic Club of New York
Plans for special zones to lure overseas asset managers outlined