Kyoto exhibition finds Zen in Studio Ghibli's worlds
Kyoto exhibition blends Studio Ghibli films with Zen philosophy for deeper meaning.
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Japan news
News for readers in Japan, in one-minute summaries with a link to the original reporting.
Japan bans untraced gold exports to stop tax evasion
Japan will ban untraced gold exports to curb tax evasion.
3 cards 30sJapan's Peak Shiitake Flavor
Japan's shiitake mushrooms reach peak flavor from now through November.
4 cards 40s7 Puncture-Resistant Off-Road Tires That Say They Can Take Those Sharp Rocks Over There
7 off-road tires claim to handle sharp rocks without puncturing.
13 cards 1m 50sJapan's KDDI Launches Elyza Robotics With $190M Physical AI Investment
KDDI launches Elyza Robotics with $190M plan to deploy 1,000+ robots by 2030.
7 cards 1m 30sKhaled Nordin's Japan Defence Visit
Malaysian defence minister starts four-day Japan trip to boost military ties.
6 cards 1m 10sTakaichi's DIY governance could be her achilles heel
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's DIY governance risks crisis management.
3 cards 30sJapan PM Takaichi's Public Support Drops After Cabinet Scandal
Japan's PM Takaichi sees public support fall as cabinet minister resigns over alleged vote-buying.
4 cards 1mChugin backs SoVa with convertible bonds
Chugin Capital Partners uses convertible bonds for fourth SoVa funding round.
3 cards 40sJapan's WHILL Raises Debt for Self-Driving Mobility
Japan's WHILL secures undisclosed debt to expand autonomous driving services globally.
3 cards 40sJapan's DJ Insight Secures $127,000 Loan
Tokyo startup DJ Insight gets $127,000 loan to boost AI analytics.
3 cards 50sKioxia shares face margin-buying risks
Kioxia shares drop as margin traders face losses from overbought positions.
5 cards 50sJapan soothes trader anxiety with English outreach
Japan's government aims to calm global investors' fears about fiscal policy through English-language communication.
4 cards 50sAsian Para Games Open in Nagoya
Japan hosts 2026 Asian Para Games with 3,000 athletes from 45 countries.
6 cards 1m 10sJapan's Joshin Electronics Store Data Leak
Japan's Joshin electronics chain reports unauthorized access, halting services as it investigates potential personal data breach.
4 cards 50sMalaysia Japan Defence Tech Cooperation
Malaysia and Japan discuss defence tech transfer and local industry collaboration during ministerial meeting.
5 cards 50sPokemon Donuts Launch in Japan
Mister Donut releases Pokemon-themed donuts for Japan's 30th anniversary.
4 cards 40sJapan PM Orders Cybersecurity Emergency Measures
Japan's PM orders emergency cyber policies after corporate hacks using AI tools.
6 cards 1mU.S. Marine indicted for murder in Okinawa
A U.S. Marine stationed in Japan has been indicted for allegedly strangling a 39-year-old woman, reigniting anger over crimes by American military personnel on Okinawa.
6 cards 1m 30sWoman, 93, outwits scammer, helps police arrest him
A Japanese pensioner suspected a fraud call, alerted police, and helped them catch the suspect at her door.
3 cards 1mEala beats Stojsavljevic in Pan Pacific Open opener
Alexandra Eala defeats world number 411 Stojsavljevic in 75 minutes at Tokyo's Pan Pacific Open.
5 cards 1mJapan and US Start Joint Drills Amid Regional Tensions
Japan and US begin large-scale joint military drills near contested islands as regional tensions rise.
7 cards 1m 20sSony Discontinues Last Blu-ray Player in Japan
Sony ends Japan's last Blu-ray player production after 20 years.
8 cards 1m 30sBoj Spies Chance to Pivot Inflation as 2% Goal Nears
Bank of Japan prepares to sustain 2% inflation target as government remains cautious.
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