Japan’s EV Sales Double in First Half of 2026
Japan's EV sales more than doubled during the first half of 2026 compared with last year. Total figures reached 59,337 units, representing a record...
Japan Plans to Test Driverless Buses From Fiscal 2027 Under Level 4 Automation
Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry has announced plans to test driverless buses beginning fiscal 2027. The program will introduce remote monitoring systems to...
Japan Yen Weakness Hits 39-Year Low as Dollar Surges Past 162 Yen
The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level in approximately 39 and a half years against the dollar. The dollar surged above 162...
Japan’s Takaichi Unveils Special Budget Category to Drive Economic Growth
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to introduce a new special budget category targeting economic growth in the fiscal 2027 budget proposal. Government sources...
Rakuten Plans Japan’s First Homegrown Satellite Network to Rival Starlink
Rakuten Group is set to become the first Japanese company to build its own domestic satellite communication network using LEO satellites. The tech and...
