Heat-Resistant Rice Acreage in Japan Hits Record 18.2%
Planting of heat-resistant rice varieties in Japan has surged to a record 18.2% of the country's staple rice acreage, nearly tripling over the past...
Subaru to Launch U.S.-Built Ascent SUV in Japan This Year
Subaru Corp. plans to introduce its U.S.-built Ascent sport utility vehicle to Japan later this year. The company will use simplified safety rules from...
Japan Eyes 1% Rate for Food Consumption Tax
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving toward a 1% rate on food consumption tax as she seeks to deliver on a key election promise....
Japan Pledges 500 Million Dollars to US Genesis Mission AI Project
Japan will join the Genesis Mission, a major US artificial intelligence project, as its first international partner. Sources confirmed the decision on Monday, revealing...
Aluminum Supply Disruption Hits Japan as Middle East Conflict Blocks Shipments
Aluminum supply from the Middle East to Japan has dropped sharply due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Japan imported 10 percent less aluminum...
