International relations
Japan is 'concerned' as U.S. flies Ospreys despite grounding request
Tokyo says it asked officially after fatal accident; Pentagon says it is unaware
Politics
Interview
In Taiwan crisis, Japan to play role like Poland to Ukraine: ex-general
Former SDF top brass says country should prepare to take in 100,000-plus refugees
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Defense
U.S. military Osprey crashes in sea off Japan, killing at least 1
Possible wreckage found but cause of crash remains under investigation
Semiconductors
Japan to require tech leak prevention for chip subsidies
Government aims to protect information critical to economic security
International relations
Vietnam president calls for deeper security ties in Japan speech
Vo Van Thuong hails 50 years of diplomatic relations in address to parliament
Economy
Japan enacts 13tn yen FY2023 extra budget for inflation relief
Low-income households to receive 70,000 yen payment
Economy
Japan to lift assumed rate for debt-servicing for 1st time in 17 years
Fiscal 2024 budget request reflects BOJ's policy to let bond yields rise
International relations
Japan and Vietnam upgrade security ties with eye on China
Leaders discuss potential equipment aid from Tokyo amid South China Sea tensions
Politics
Japan PM Kishida's approval rating sinks to new low of 30%: Nikkei
String of vice minister resignations cited as undercutting ability to govern
International relations
ASEAN must pursue technology in ties with Japan, expert says
Malaysian think tank director suggests cooperation beyond trade, business
Your Week in Asia
China tightens graphite exports, Vietnam President visits Japan, COP28
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Japan, China and South Korea top diplomats to meet: 3 things to know
Foreign ministers to seek timing for first trilateral leaders summit since 2019
Travel & Leisure
Japan eyes revamp to way tourists are reimbursed for tax-free sales
Tourists would be repaid for taxes at airports, not at point of sale, to fight fraud
Japan immigration
Japan's new foreign trainee program to enhance rights protection
Government panel draws up final report on replacement for controversial program
International relations
Japan's Komeito chief meets CCP brass but is snubbed by Xi
Natsuo Yamaguchi returns from China with hope for stronger ties as challenges loom
Pharmaceuticals
Japan to allow nearly all over-the-counter drugs to be sold online
Ministry plans to end in-person rule for nonprescription medications as early as 2025
Japan-South Korea ties
South Korea court overturns Japan's immunity from 'comfort women' suit
Group seeking compensation over treatment in World War II military brothels
International relations
Japan and ASEAN can jointly tackle decarbonization, says think tank chief
Partners complement each other technologically and demographically, ERIA head says
Sharing Economy
Japanese lawmakers join forces to promote ride-hailing
Shinjiro Koizumi leads cross-party study group for deregulation test case
International relations
China delays payments to IAEA amid Fukushima water release
Beijing may be withholding 2nd-largest contribution share to apply pressure
International relations
Japan ruling coalition partner Komeito sends delegation to China
Meeting with Beijing leadership aimed at improving strained ties
International relations
Japan-France ties 'model' for Europe and Asia, says CEFJ chief
French business leader says 'stability' vital for good economic relations