Economy
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Japan, Italy to Boost LNG Cooperation; Aimed at Diversifying Japan’s LNG Sources
Japan and Italy intend to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas supply and development....
January 16, 2026
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Japan to Export Cut Chrysanthemums to U.S. for 1st Time as Production Centers Seek to Reverse Sales Declines
TAHARA, Aichi — Cut chrysanthemums will be exported for the first time from Japan to the United S...
January 15, 2026
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Natural Diamonds See Price Drop as Consumers Settle for Lab-made
GABORONE — The rapid adoption of synthetic diamonds has hurt prices for their natural analogues. ...
January 15, 2026
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Japan’ Stocks Expected to Surge After 3-Day Weekend, on Expectations of Lower House Election
Stock prices are expected to rise sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday as Prime Ministe...
January 11, 2026
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Advisory Body Calls for Stricter Screening of Foreign Investment in Japanese Companies; Asks Finance Ministry to Cooperate with Intelligence Agencies on Checks
A report submitted this week to Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama asks the Finance Ministry to co...
January 9, 2026
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Business Leaders Praise Takaichi’s Economic Policies; Executives Express Positive Outlook for Economy, Wage Growth
Business leaders from three major economic organizations, including the Japan Business Federation...
January 7, 2026
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Japan’s Department Stores Close for New Year, Giving Their Employees a Break
The store sold “lucky bags” for the holiday season that offer customers special experiences. One ...
January 4, 2026
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Institute: 2026 Condo Supply in Tokyo Metropolitan Area Forecast to Increase by 2.2%
The number of newly built condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area is expected to increase by ...
December 31, 2025
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Japan-China Economic Association Puts Off Visit; Unwelcoming Atmosphere in China Makes Meetings Hard to Arrange
The Japan-China Economic Association, formed by Japanese business groups including the Japan Busi...
December 31, 2025
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Japan to Share AI Summaries of Patent Examination Cases with Emerging Nations; Protection of Companies’ Rights, Faster Process Times Sought
The Japan Patent Office plans to use artificial intelligence to create summaries of some of its p...
December 31, 2025
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Japan Firms to Get Financial Help for AI Data Prep; Government Seeks to Boost Performance of Domestic AI
The economy ministry will provide financial support for domestic companies’ efforts to process th...
December 29, 2025
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Rising Price of Glutinous Rice, Used to Make Mochi, Casting Shadow on New Year’s Celebrations in Japan
OSAKA — The rising price of glutinous rice, which is used to make mochi rice cakes and mirin cook...
December 27, 2025
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Aeon Retail Unveils New Year’s First Sale Deals, ‘1+1’ Offers, Looking to Offer Value for Money Amid Rising Prices
Aeon Retail Co., the general merchandise store subsidiary of Aeon Co., announced Friday its plans...
December 27, 2025
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Core Inflation in Tokyo Slows in December but Stays above BOJ Target
TOKYO (Reuters) — Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.3% in December from a year earli...
December 26, 2025
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Japan Govt Adopts Measures to Curb Mega Solar Power Plant Projects Amid Environmental Concerns
The government has adopted a package of about 20 measures related to curbing mega solar power dev...
December 25, 2025
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