Komeito’s new chief eyes political realignment
Mitsunari Okamoto, newly elected leader of opposition party Komeito, said in a recent interview that…
BOJ is said to lean against back-to-back rate hike in October
Bank of Japan officials are leaning against a rare back-to-back interest rate increase this month…
Japan and U.S. review troops’ off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of…
Japan’s 2026 rice harvest projected to fall 1%
Japan’s rice harvest for 2026 is estimated at 7.4 million tons, down about 1% from…
Japan-controlled tankers return to Middle East after months away
Oil tankers with links to Japan appear to be picking up Middle East cargoes directly…
Scandal-hit minister Kazuo Yana now accused of election violation
Opposition lawmakers pressed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday over whether her economic policies would…
NASA’s Perseverance rover breaks record for off-planet driving on Mars
Washington – NASA’s robotic Perseverance rover has now driven farther than any other vehicle on…
IMF raises Japan’s growth forecast for 2026 to 0.7%
Bangkok – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its economic growth projection for Japan…
Swiatek aiming to end year on a positive note as WTA Finals spot hangs in balance
Iga Swiatek has played at every edition of the WTA Finals since 2021, but with…
