Japan, New Zealand to sign acquisition and cross-servicing agreement in mid-December
The bilateral agreement aims to enhance the two countries’ cooperation with China’s continued aggressive maritime expansion in mind.
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Japanese property giants deepen their push into a booming Indian market
One key draw for Japanese developers is India’s low labour costs.
Nine cities, one festival: Japanese Film Festival Indonesia brings Japan to local screens
JFF Indonesia 2025 presents over a dozen Japanese film titles across multiple genres, with theatrical screenings held in nine cities nationwide.
1st ‘One Piece’ flagship store to open in Tokyo’s Shinjuku, limited edition items to be available
About 800 kinds of character figures and other items are on display at the shop, which covers 1,185 square meters. About 500 are limited edition items, including an extra-large…
Japan could expand tax credits for strategic tech investments, eyeing growth in AI, semiconductors
The proposal to expand the R&D Tax Credit System is aimed at encouraging corporate investment in areas critical for economic security and industrial growth.
Japan to tighten screening of foreigners’ residential status by providing information on non-payment of taxes
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed relevant ministers on Nov. 4 to promote measures preventing illegal activities by foreign nationals to realise a society of orderly and…
Japan’s opposition parties prepare for snap general election, plot alliance
Some opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, are trying to forge an alliance, though no detailed plan seems forthcoming.
Beijing urges Tokyo to explain its Taiwan position
Beijing considers Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's remarks as a 'serious violation' of the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, eroding the political…
Japan aims to leverage close ties with U.S. to fend off China’s information war over Taiwan
A US official from the Republican Party told The Yomiuri Shimbun that President Trump’s real intention was to maintain a certain distance from the Japan-China confrontation…
Chinese President Xi may want US counterpart Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts
Analysts said it was notable that it was Mr Xi who initiated the call. This indicated China’s keenness to frame the issue and caution Washington against leaning towards Tokyo…