BOJ Leadership Shift Sparks Policy Debate
Japan’s BOJ Leadership Shift has moved into focus after Sanae Takaichi signaled her preferences for upcoming Bank of Japan appointments. In doing so, she...
Sushi Tech Tokyo Expansion 2026
Sushi Tech Tokyo returns this spring with its largest program to date, and it signals Tokyo’s ambition to become a global startup powerhouse. Moreover,...
Supermajority Power Strengthens LDP Budget Control
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is moving swiftly to secure passage of the fiscal 2026 national budget after consolidating supermajority power in parliament. The...
Japan’s Taisei Constructs First Zero-Carbon Building Targeting Full Carbon Neutrality
Japanese construction giant Taisei Corp. has unveiled a building that achieves true carbon neutrality. The structure, located in Satte, Saitama Prefecture, eliminates net CO2...
Fragile Economic Recovery Seen in Japan GDP Data
Japan recorded fragile economic recovery in the fourth quarter of 2025 as the economy narrowly avoided a contraction. Government data released in Tokyo on...
