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Japan stocks close at fresh record high despite China uncertainty
Nikkei average jumps 2.2% led by tech stock reversal and BOJ member nominee
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Former BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes and tighter fiscal policy
Former Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has warned that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending plans could stoke an inflationary upswing.
Source: The Japan Times
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Immigration agency tightens guidelines for permanent residency
The revision made Tuesday comes amid efforts by the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to take a tougher stance on immigration.
Source: The Japan Times
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Thailand's Central doubles down on Phuket with $225m mall expansion
Retail group sees resort island as 'gold mine' amid wave of new developments
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Local legend Sakamoto Ryoma was all about modernizing Japan. Most airports in Japan simply borrow their names from the surrounding geography. The city that Narita Airport is in, for example, is also c
Source: SoraNews24
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Trump urges countries to honor trade pacts in State of the Union speech
US president omits superpower rival China in record-breaking address
Source: Nikkei Asia
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South Korea's fertility rate rises for second year as marriages increase
Country with world's lowest birth rate saw largest annual rise in deliveries since 2010
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
A Japanese national has been detained in Iran and must be swiftly released, the Japanese government said on Wednesday. The person was detained on January 20, Deputy Chief…
Source: Japan Today
Culture•
U.S. men's hockey team visits Trump at White House on its way to his State of the Union
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men's Olympic hockey team landed at Joint Base Andrews and visited President Donald Trump at the White House before attending his State of the Union…
Source: Japan Today
Visa•
Japan Visa Fees Are Rising in 2026: A Guide for Foreign Workers and Employers
Japan visa fees are increasing in 2026, with permanent residency rising to around ¥200,000. Here’s what foreign workers and employers need to know.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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