Japan – Olympus Launches New Surgical Energy Device for Hemostatic Cutting and Vessel Sealing

Olympus Launches New Surgical Energy Device for Hemostatic Cutting and Vessel Sealing THUNDERBEAT ™ II includes the flexibility of 3 energy modes to support cosmetic surgeons in adjusting to difficult medical conditions TOKYO & & HAMBURG, Oct 21,...

Tokyo’s Aging Expressway Reborn After Major Overhaul

TOKYO, Oct 23 (News On Japan) - After nearly a decade of construction, the newly rebuilt Haneda Line of the Metropolitan Expressway, one of Tokyo’s key arteries linking the city center with Haneda Airport, has been unveiled to the media ahead of...

Japan uses “diplomatic muscle” to push carbon capture as fossil fuel panacea

Japan has led two major regional summits this month to promote carbon capture technologies, an effort that climate groups say could create a smokescreen for the continued use of fossil fuels. Last week, Tokyo hosted the Japan CCUS Summit, focused...

Japan's Music Industry Organization, CEIPA, and the Toyota Group is Back in L.A.: ennichi '25 Where Music Meets Japanese Street Fair

ALSO FEATURING AN INDUSTRY MIXER AND PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE DAY BEFORE THE SHOW Featuring f5ve and PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE — Japan's leading artists making waves across the U.S. Enjoy the spirit and festive vibes of Japan's ennichi with...

Japan’s shipbuilders seek $2.3bn injection to double output

Japan’s shipbuilders are mounting their most ambitious modernisation drive in decades, seeking a ¥350bn ($2.3bn) government-backed injection to double national shipbuilding output within 10 years. The plan, unveiled on Wednesday by the...

Japan's top union group seeks 5% wage hike despite US tariffs

TOKYO: Japan's largest labour union group said on Thursday (Oct 23) it would seek wage hikes of 5 per cent or more in 2026, aiming for bumper pay raises for the fourth consecutive year to counter inflation despite headwinds from US tariffs. The 5...

Japan's finance, economy ministers lay out policy priorities

Japan's new finance and economy ministers laid out their policy priorities in news conferences on Wednesday. Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki said she was determined to pursue fiscal and economic management in a responsible and active way. She...

Japan-US ties to face challenges under Takaichi

New Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi speaks to media after meeting with Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on October 7, 2025. Photo: VCG Since Sanae Takaichi was elected president of Japan's ruling...

Japan – MHI Thermal Systems to Launch New 2026 Models of the S Series High-Capacity Residential-Use Air-Conditioners for the Japanese Market

MHI Thermal Systems to Launch New 2026 Models of the S Series High-Capacity Residential-Use Air-Conditioners for the Japanese Market – All S Series designs fulfill financial 2027 energy performance requirements – Released sequentially from...

Japan – Hitachi and OpenAI form tactical collaboration fixated international AI information center growth

Hitachi and OpenAI form tactical collaboration fixated international AI information center growth TOKYO, Japan, October 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Hitachi, Ltd. (“Hitachi”) and OpenAI, Inc. (“OpenAI”) today revealed that they have actually signed...

Japan to Resume Rice Purchases for Stockpiling

Newsfrom Japan Oct 23, 2025 11:30 (JST) Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese agriculture ministry plans to resume purchases of rice for the government's stockpiling, starting with next year's harvest, following a pause prompted by the...

Japan's Sega eyes return to 1990s gaming glory

Breadcrumb Trail Links Gaming Author of the article: Published Jul 17, 2025 • Last updated Jul 17, 2025 • 3 minute read Sega opens its first flagship merchandise store in Japan on Friday. Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI /AFP Tokyo (AFP) — The big-screen...

Japan – New Land Cruiser “FJ” Makes World Premiere

Toyota City, Japan, October 21, 2025 -(JCN Newswire)- Toyota Motor Corporation(Toyota)has actually revealed the colony Cruiser FJ, with the Japan launch prepared for around mid-2026. Land Cruiser FJ( Prototype ) Introduced initially as the Toyota...

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Falls on Profit-Booking from Takaichi Rally

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Tokyo Stock Exchange Reuters 12:03 JST, October 23, 2025 TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Thursday, as investors sold stocks to book profits from a rally driven by...

Japan Voices Understanding of U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Firms

Newsfrom Japan Politics Oct 23, 2025 12:54 (JST) Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government on Thursday expressed its understanding of the United States' decision to impose new sanctions on major Russian oil companies. "We recognize that...

Tokyo craft meets Zurich upcycling as Hender Scheme reimagines two FREITAG icons

FREITAG, famous for its bags made of truck tarp, is teaming up once again with Tokyo-based label Hender Scheme for a limited-edition collaboration that celebrates craftsmanship, longevity and creative reinterpretation. Following the success of...

Japanese exports recovered in September despite US tariff hit

Japanese exports rebounded to 4.2% YoY in September (-0.1% in Aug, 4.4% market consensus) The US tariffs negatively affected exports to the US, but shipments elsewhere stayed strong, highlighting Japan’s export resilience. By destination, exports...

Japan’s ABC-MART Grand Stage steps into Manila, eyes Southeast Asia growth

The Japanese sneaker store concept opens its flagship in Bonifacio Global City, spanning two levels MANILA, Philippines – Tourists, especially budget-conscious Filipinos who go abroad to shop at lower prices, often make shoe store ABC-MART part of...

Egypt's SCZONE chief explores cooperation with Japanese companies in key industrial sectors

Egypt - Walid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), concluded his promotional tour in Tokyo with a series of high-level meetings with major Japanese corporations operating in heavy industries,...

Rocket Lab secures multiple launches with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 

Electron’s 73rd launch. Source | Rocket Lab Rocket Lab (Long Beach, Calif., U.S.) has signed a direct contract for two dedicated Electron launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA, Tokyo, Japan), signifying the criticality of the...