Business / Economy Jan 23, 2022

Review of quarterly reporting a natural step, Japan lawmaker says

Changing the law that compels quarterly disclosure is advocated by some to encourage a shift of focus away from short-term thinking.

National Jan 12, 2022

Japan praises Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s visit to Myanmar as bringing ‘progress’

While Japan has called on the junta to stop the violence and restore democracy, it wants to remain close to Myanmar as part of a strategy of countering China’s influence.

National | FOCUS Dec 27, 2021

Xenophobia spills into Japan’s COVID-era debate on immigration

Recent events raise concerns that the country is souring on immigration as it enters a third year of border closures and economic upheaval.

National Dec 23, 2021

Former vaccine chief Taro Kono says Japan should hasten booster rollout

Kono’s comments came just after Japan confirmed the first cases of community transmission of the omicron variant.

Business Dec 17, 2021

Small investors won’t be hurt by capital gains tax reform, LDP lawmaker says

Changes are aimed at rectifying perceived unfairness and won’t hurt people investing small amounts, according to Katsunobu Kato.

National / Social Issues Dec 7, 2021

Tokyo to introduce a same-sex partner system

Gov. Yuriko Koike has said the capital plans to put the policy into effect by March 2023.

National / Crime & Legal Dec 6, 2021

U.S. Embassy warns of suspected racial profiling by Japan police

The alert warned that U.S. citizens should carry proof of their immigration status and notify their consulate if detained.

National Dec 1, 2021

Invasion of Taiwan by China would be ‘economic suicide,’ former PM Abe warns

The former Japanese leader singled out Chinese President Xi Jinping, in particular, saying that he "should never have a misunderstanding in recognizing this."

Business Nov 29, 2021

Japan labor boss finds widespread resistance to female leaders

Tomoko Yoshino is considering ways to provide practical training for women in presentation and persuasion skills to help them advance.

Business Nov 26, 2021

Freedom needed for commerce to flourish, says Japan's new economic security minister

To succeed, Takayuki Kobayashi says, Japan must seek a balance between allowing companies and research institutions to work together across borders while mitigating any potential risk to national security.