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Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, holds a news conference after the LDP presidential election on Oct. 4.
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2025

Poll shows 43.8% poised to back possible Takaichi cabinet

Support for the possible Takaichi Cabinet is considerably higher than the 28% approval rate marked by the current Cabinet of outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi (front, second from left) inspects the growth of rice crops, on Aug. 28 in the city of Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2025

Race to secure 2025 rice crop heats up, lifting prices

Competition to secure new-crop rice is intensifying, pushing up the provisional payments that agricultural cooperatives advance to growers.
The Aichi Prefectural Police headquarters in Nagoya
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 17, 2025

Seven key members of major bank account brokerage ring arrested

The organization is believed to be one of the biggest of its kind in Japan, handling over 1,000 accounts annually for the purpose of money laundering
Princess Aiko will make a six-day official visit to Laos from Nov. 17, following Cabinet approval on Friday.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2025

Princess Aiko to visit Laos from Nov. 17

Marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Laos this year, the princess will attend a banquet hosted by the Laotian government.
Chris Glenn (right) will play Oda Nobunaga, known as one of Japan’s three great unifiers, in the 71st annual Nagoya Festival on Oct. 18 and 19.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Oct 17, 2025

A samurai-loving radio host prepares to become Oda Nobunaga for a day

Nagoya-based radio host Chris Glenn will portray warlord Oda Nobunaga, becoming the first non-Japanese to join the city’s historic parade.
A survey showed that some potential homebuyers in Tokyo are delaying purchases while others are wary of missing out on opportunities posed by rising home prices.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 17, 2025

Tokyo homebuyers split on purchase plans as living costs soar, survey shows

Some are delaying purchases while others are wary of missing out on opportunities posed by rising home prices.
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda (left) speaks during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 17, 2025

Ueda keeps door open for BOJ rate hike as decision nears

Financial markets reflect a narrow chance of a rate hike at the end of this month.
Komeito chief representative Tetsuo Saito speaks during a debate with leaders of other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo in July. His party exited the ruling coalition with the ruling-LDP after 26 years, citing concerns over political donations and transparency.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 17, 2025

Is Komeito’s split with the LDP really about political funding?

Was Komeito negotiating in good faith or looking to undermine the Takaichi administration before it even commenced?
Japan has made several exceptions to its arms export rules in recent years as part of a broader retreat from the pacifist stance it adopted after its defeat in World War II.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 17, 2025

Kawasaki in talks to develop Taurus missile engines

The involvement of a Japanese partner could complicate matters due to Tokyo's ban on transfers of weapons to countries in conflict.
Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama speaks during an interview in Tokyo in March 2007.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 17, 2025

Former PM Tomiichi Murayama dies at age 101

Murayama, who delivered a key statement apologizing for Japan’s World War II aggression, died on Friday in his native Oita.
Jon Heese (second left) takes part in a 2024 New Year's nihonshu barrel opening ceremony.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 17, 2025

Why I chose Japanese citizenship over permanent residency

It may be adequate for some residents’ purposes, but when the chips are down, many will be shocked at just how few protections it offers.

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