Japanese Parts Makers Redesign Vehicle Interiors for Self-Driving Cars
Japanese automotive component manufacturers are aggressively upgrading vehicle interiors to prepare for the global rise of autonomous driving technology. This strategic shift addresses an...
BOJ Governor Hospitalization Affects Upcoming Policy Meeting
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will miss the upcoming policy meeting due to sudden hospitalization. This BOJ Governor hospitalization means he cannot attend...
Yen Weakness Persists as Japan Considers Currency Intervention
Japanese policymakers recently signaled readiness to address persistent Yen weakness through potential market intervention measures. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama emphasized that authorities monitor currency...
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...
