https://thejapanist.net/news/support-for-female-emperors-in-japan-hits-84-in-ni-6ed56 Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Support for female emperors in Japan hits 84% in Nikkei poll https://thejapanist.net/news/online-education-ceo-bets-on-fukuoka-for-regional--f6ay6 Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Online education CEO bets on Fukuoka for regional growth https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-inc-s-competitiveness-issue-isn-t-technology-xh0nb Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Japan Inc.'s competitiveness issue isn't technology, it's management https://thejapanist.net/news/tough-new-permanent-residency-measures-trigger-con-o3r20 Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Tough new permanent residency measures trigger concern in Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/studio-ghibli-laputa-figure-looks-like-it-s-really-64spk Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick https://thejapanist.net/news/61-year-old-kyoto-man-arrested-for-playing-guitar--0gvcg Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z 61-year-old Kyoto man arrested for playing guitar and radio too loudly for seven years https://thejapanist.net/news/toys-r-us-japan-taps-china-toymakers-as-kidults-re-r2lbs Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Toys R Us Japan taps China toymakers as 'kidults' reshape market https://thejapanist.net/news/prudential-life-insurance-to-fundamentally-reform--gpbc9 Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Prudential Life Insurance to fundamentally reform compensation system https://thejapanist.net/news/more-foreign-nationals-joining-fire-brigades-in-ja-lky07 Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z More foreign nationals joining fire brigades in Japan, but barriers remain https://thejapanist.net/news/pok-mon-card-stores-requiring-facial-recognition-s-d3oe1 Japanist en 2026-07-27T20:00:00.018Z Pokémon Card Stores requiring facial recognition scans for entry in Japan in latest anti-scalper move https://thejapanist.net/news/how-are-you-supposed-to-wash-a-japanese-futon-duve-retxu Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat? https://thejapanist.net/news/how-foreign-workers-became-an-essential-part-of-ja-j42hg Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z How foreign workers became an essential part of Japan’s ubiquitous konbini https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-philippines-and-the-u-s-complete-exercises-i-fhyob Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z Japan, Philippines and the U.S. complete exercises in South China Sea https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-pm-takaichi-s-approval-rating-sinks-10-point-ugf0c Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating sinks 10 points to 58% in Nikkei poll https://thejapanist.net/news/eel-draws-long-lines-on-day-of-ox-despite-scorchin-u372u Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z Eel draws long lines on Day of Ox despite scorching heat in Tokyo https://thejapanist.net/news/tokyo-events-this-week-summer-fireworks-and-dance--utpmw Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z Tokyo Events This Week: Summer Fireworks and Dance Festivals Galore https://thejapanist.net/news/pok-mon-s-cozy-city-builder-game-inspires-cozy-cor-16dtk Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z Pokémon’s cozy city builder game inspires Cozy (Corner) cakes in Japan! [Photos] https://thejapanist.net/news/several-dozen-local-bodies-vie-for-disaster-manage-3ne80 Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z Several dozen local bodies vie for disaster management agency’s regional bases https://thejapanist.net/news/studio-ghibli-adds-new-ponyo-glassware-to-its-anim-ts0p7 Japanist en 2026-07-27T08:00:00.079Z Studio Ghibli adds new Ponyo glassware to its anime lineup for summer https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-office-workers-cool-off-with-shorts-amid-rec-9bi3c Japanist en 2026-07-26T20:00:00.018Z Japan office workers cool off with shorts amid record-breaking summers https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-plans-to-tighten-permanent-residency-require-9418r Japanist en 2026-07-26T20:00:00.018Z Japan plans to tighten permanent residency requirements for foreigners https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-to-impose-tougher-requirements-for-permanent-dq1ks Japanist en 2026-07-26T20:00:00.018Z Japan to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency, reports say https://thejapanist.net/news/family-mart-s-new-famima-flagship-in-tokyo-has-a-h-nq7dl Japanist en 2026-07-26T20:00:00.018Z Family Mart’s new Famima flagship in Tokyo has a hidden gem that most visitors miss https://thejapanist.net/news/time-travel-anime-you-fireworks-and-our-promise-is-2ahew Japanist en 2026-07-26T20:00:00.018Z Time-travel anime ‘You, Fireworks, and Our Promise’ is serviceable but lacks spark https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-asuka-fujiwara-sites-added-to-unesco-list-15kx1 Japanist en 2026-07-26T20:00:00.018Z Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to UNESCO list https://thejapanist.net/news/universal-studios-japan-requiring-consent-form-for-n229v Japanist en 2026-07-26T08:00:00.029Z Universal Studios Japan requiring consent form for adults-only horror attraction https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-investment-drive-in-us-brings-in-citi-and-2w35o Japanist en 2026-07-26T08:00:00.029Z Japanese investment drive in US brings in Citi and JPMorgan 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https://thejapanist.net/news/face-lettuce-appears-in-japan-with-the-face-of-dea-igsru Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note’s Light Yagami, but why? https://thejapanist.net/news/milky-tea-made-with-chinese-leaves-brews-japan-s-l-9a0uz Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Milky tea made with Chinese leaves brews Japan's latest drinks trend https://thejapanist.net/news/yen-s-worst-week-since-may-brings-it-close-to-165--cfnxu Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Yen’s worst week since May brings it close to ¥165 vs. dollar https://thejapanist.net/news/studio-ghibli-releases-japanese-curry-shirts-in-ho-3dpmk Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Studio Ghibli releases Japanese curry shirts in honour of anime about the studio’s staff https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-keeps-on-rockin-despite-oppressive-heat-4w9z6 Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Japan keeps on rockin' despite oppressive heat https://thejapanist.net/news/russian-warplane-violates-japanese-airspace-over-i-1ai2h Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Russian warplane violates Japanese airspace over islets claimed by Tokyo https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-extracts-rare-earths-from-seabed-3-things-to-odvns Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Japan extracts rare earths from seabed: 3 things to know https://thejapanist.net/news/extreme-heat-grips-japan-for-a-record-fifth-straig-1xtby Japanist en 2026-07-25T20:00:00.026Z Extreme heat grips Japan for a record fifth straight day https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-coo-che-becomes-a-viral-sensation-and-eve-gwnsh Japanist en 2026-07-25T08:00:00.095Z Japanese Coo-Che becomes a viral sensation, and everyone wants a taste https://thejapanist.net/news/hitachi-to-use-ai-agents-for-entire-systems-develo-isu4n Japanist en 2026-07-25T08:00:00.095Z Hitachi to use AI agents for entire systems development process 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vehicles https://thejapanist.net/news/inflation-price-pass-through-boost-japan-s-capital-jknu0 Japanist en 2026-07-25T08:00:00.095Z Inflation, price pass-through boost Japan's capital expenditure: white paper https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-approves-plan-to-create-second-capital-outsi-1gcp2 Japanist en 2026-07-25T08:00:00.095Z Japan approves plan to create second capital outside Tokyo https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-italy-uk-fighter-jet-spurs-interest-from-10--ne2g0 Japanist en 2026-07-25T08:00:00.095Z Japan-Italy-UK fighter jet spurs interest from 10-plus countries at air show https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-shoppers-drive-up-jewelry-sales-to-a-reco-vy3ev Japanist en 2026-07-25T08:00:00.095Z Japanese shoppers drive up jewelry sales to a record https://thejapanist.net/news/dance-with-demons-in-kyoto-at-this-edo-period-japa-b8bv7 Japanist en 2026-07-25T08:00:00.095Z Dance with demons in Kyoto at this Edo-period Japanese Halloween festival 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https://thejapanist.net/news/99-year-old-woman-rescued-while-attempting-to-clim-lihe8 Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z 99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji https://thejapanist.net/news/kodama-shinkansen-trains-on-popular-japan-route-ge-uxfwb Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-defense-ministry-to-adopt-zero-trust-after-i-3z9pr Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan Defense Ministry to adopt 'zero trust' after infected USB attack https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-shipbuilding-sector-draws-influx-of-investor-p3mc4 Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan shipbuilding sector draws influx of investors seeking hidden gems https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-aims-to-build-naphtha-reserves-after-iran-wa-hztmv Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan aims to build naphtha reserves after Iran war shortages https://thejapanist.net/news/tokyo-subway-installing-new-ticket-gates-that-don--iceaw Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards https://thejapanist.net/news/ana-scrambles-to-turn-around-profits-on-domestic-r-uloiw Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z ANA scrambles to turn around profits on domestic routes https://thejapanist.net/news/foreign-m-a-in-japan-adding-to-yen-weakness-analys-3m4yu Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Foreign M&A in Japan adding to yen weakness, analysts say https://thejapanist.net/news/former-head-of-japanese-barbecue-chain-arrested-ov-uv6vw Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Former head of Japanese barbecue chain arrested over tax evasion https://thejapanist.net/news/jip-s-priorities-take-center-stage-even-as-househo-gclsu Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-weighs-regulating-pokemon-cards-amid-trading-2kax0 Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-and-russia-to-resume-youth-exchanges-after-s-xa0n7 Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan and Russia to resume youth exchanges after seven-year hiatus https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-and-solomon-islands-leaders-agree-to-bolster-vra05 Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan and Solomon Islands leaders agree to bolster ties https://thejapanist.net/news/in-penske-buyout-mitsui-aims-to-beat-private-equit-u98ci Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z In Penske buyout, Mitsui aims to beat private equity at its own game https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-rocket-for-small-satellites-completes-burn-t-behxw Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan rocket for small satellites completes burn test ahead of launch https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-regional-banks-poised-to-merge-to-boost-ship-x20ok Japanist en 2026-07-24T08:00:00.026Z Japan regional banks poised to merge to boost ship finance https://thejapanist.net/news/which-country-s-foreign-tourists-spend-the-most-mo-j519b Japanist en 2026-07-23T20:00:00.083Z Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? 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Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality https://thejapanist.net/news/hatsune-miku-vtuber-suisei-hoshimachi-perform-open-a8jhn Japanist en 2026-07-23T08:00:00.076Z Hatsune Miku, VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi perform opening pitch at pro baseball game in Japan [Video] https://thejapanist.net/news/us-fund-managers-shy-away-from-significantly-under-nfzne Japanist en 2026-07-23T08:00:00.076Z US fund managers shy away from 'significantly undervalued' yen https://thejapanist.net/news/ai-driven-soaring-memory-costs-force-carmakers-to--e81m6 Japanist en 2026-07-23T08:00:00.076Z AI-driven soaring memory costs force carmakers to weigh price hikes https://thejapanist.net/news/yakuza-members-arrested-for-building-a-road-on-mou-omeyi Japanist en 2026-07-22T20:00:00.083Z Yakuza members arrested for building a road on mountain they don’t own https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-swelters-as-weather-breaks-brutally-hot-thre-lgb91 Japanist en 2026-07-22T20:00:00.083Z Japan 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wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies https://thejapanist.net/news/affordable-alternatives-to-nvidia-servers-crop-up--w82sc Japanist en 2026-07-16T08:00:00.061Z Affordable alternatives to Nvidia servers crop up for Japan AI players https://thejapanist.net/news/yamaha-becomes-target-as-fender-defends-stratocast-41koh Japanist en 2026-07-16T08:00:00.061Z Yamaha becomes target as Fender defends Stratocaster guitar design https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-has-otaku-fan-event-insurance-to-cover-oshik-kwij7 Japanist en 2026-07-16T08:00:00.061Z Japan has otaku/fan event insurance to cover oshikatsu expenses when events are cancelled https://thejapanist.net/news/nvidia-kawasaki-heavy-to-build-robot-equipped-ai-s-ncwxe Japanist en 2026-07-16T08:00:00.061Z Nvidia, Kawasaki Heavy to build robot-equipped AI shipyard in Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-logs-record-compensation-payouts-for-i-kar-s-fea5s Japanist en 2026-07-16T08:00:00.061Z Japan logs record compensation payouts 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https://thejapanist.net/news/mufg-claims-japan-market-cap-crown-for-1st-time-ev-znmv9 Japanist en 2026-07-14T08:00:00.226Z MUFG claims Japan market cap crown for 1st time ever https://thejapanist.net/news/honda-toyota-embrace-chinese-ev-tech-as-japan-auto-60j6h Japanist en 2026-07-14T08:00:00.226Z Honda, Toyota embrace Chinese EV tech as Japan automakers play catch-up https://thejapanist.net/news/more-foreign-workers-push-japan-s-overseas-remitta-l1gmz Japanist en 2026-07-14T08:00:00.226Z More foreign workers push Japan's overseas remittances to record high https://thejapanist.net/news/7-eleven-japan-reimagines-the-fruit-sando-with-new-87jku Japanist en 2026-07-14T08:00:00.226Z 7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-finance-chief-s-push-for-pension-funds-to-bu-64w3t Japanist en 2026-07-14T08:00:00.226Z Japan finance chief's push for pension funds to buy JGBs draws skepticism 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Hiyoriyama, the shortest mountain in the country https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-sbi-holdings-takes-stake-in-us-crypto-exch-fm946 Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Japan's SBI Holdings takes stake in US crypto exchange EDX Markets https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-should-use-nuclear-power-to-break-mideast-oi-b6hku Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Japan should use nuclear power to break Mideast oil dependence: ex-PM Fukuda https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-brokerages-set-sights-on-us-mega-ipos-after--g6hg2 Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Japan brokerages set sights on US mega-IPOs after strong SpaceX debut https://thejapanist.net/news/in-pictures-x-games-chiba-2026-2mn73 Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z In pictures: X Games Chiba 2026 https://thejapanist.net/news/spent-fuel-emerges-as-weak-point-in-japan-s-nuclea-0ewt2 Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Spent fuel emerges as weak point in Japan's nuclear renaissance https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-executives-accused-of-bribing-cambodian-g-jslfz Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Japanese executives accused of bribing Cambodian government worker https://thejapanist.net/news/bridgestone-s-airless-tires-hit-streets-of-japan-a-iwkx0 Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Bridgestone's airless tires hit streets of Japan after nearly 2 decades https://thejapanist.net/news/tokyo-revises-accommodation-tax-amidst-tourism-boo-rbgb2 Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-maglev-plan-paves-way-to-ultra-fast-link-for-u6nup Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Japan maglev plan paves way to ultra-fast link for $2tn 'megaregion' https://thejapanist.net/news/assault-on-japan-journalist-may-have-link-to-china-pf5mw Japanist en 2026-07-08T08:00:00.033Z Assault on Japan journalist may have link to China unity law: Taiwan VP https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-ultra-fast-maglev-train-project-advances-on--nwr01 Japanist en 2026-07-07T20:00:00.028Z Japan ultra-fast maglev train project advances on key construction approval https://thejapanist.net/news/potato-chip-flavored-dressing-coming-to-stores-in--ss9o1 Japanist en 2026-07-07T20:00:00.028Z Potato-Chip-Flavored Dressing coming to stores in Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/7-eleven-japan-now-has-vietnamese-banh-mi-sandwich-qgq4a Japanist en 2026-07-07T20:00:00.028Z 7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test] https://thejapanist.net/news/new-mt-fuji-overnight-bus-takes-travelers-from-dow-6f2er Japanist en 2026-07-07T20:00:00.028Z New Mt. 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teen arrested for booting users off streaming service https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-might-be-giving-the-currency-market-the-sile-9n5y0 Japanist en 2026-07-06T20:00:00.079Z Japan might be giving the currency market the silent treatment https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-moves-to-enforce-language-requirements-for-f-7zpmr Japanist en 2026-07-06T20:00:00.079Z Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency https://thejapanist.net/news/a-visit-to-sri-lanka-s-knockoff-knockoff-uniqlo-no-42pcy Japanist en 2026-07-06T20:00:00.079Z A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus” https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-bets-on-character-ip-to-drive-global-growth-pbig5 Japanist en 2026-07-06T20:00:00.079Z Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth https://thejapanist.net/news/bp-weighs-quitting-offshore-wind-farm-project-in-n-v54qi Japanist en 2026-07-06T08:00:00.035Z BP weighs quitting offshore wind farm project in northern Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/7-eleven-japan-releases-chocolate-cookies-that-tas-zgvld Japanist en 2026-07-06T08:00:00.035Z 7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-hayabusa2-makes-close-flyby-of-asteroid-to-jz53g Japanist en 2026-07-06T08:00:00.035Z Japan's Hayabusa2 makes close flyby of asteroid Torifune https://thejapanist.net/news/defense-not-warfare-stressed-as-pacifist-japan-bee-cjwa5 Japanist en 2026-07-06T08:00:00.035Z ‘Defense,’ not ‘warfare,’ stressed as pacifist Japan beefs up capabilities https://thejapanist.net/news/okinawa-s-seaweed-at-a-crossroads-as-harvesters-an-o6l5q Japanist en 2026-07-06T08:00:00.035Z Okinawa’s seaweed at a crossroads as harvesters and scientists race to save a fading tradition https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-mulls-easing-travel-advisory-for-iran-wwato Japanist en 2026-07-06T08:00:00.035Z Japan mulls easing travel advisory 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https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-eyes-aid-for-emergency-helicopter-pilot-trai-b26gm Japanist en 2026-07-05T20:00:00.126Z Japan eyes aid for emergency helicopter pilot training costs https://thejapanist.net/news/filmmaker-explores-history-of-discrimination-again-xyd6p Japanist en 2026-07-05T20:00:00.126Z Filmmaker explores history of discrimination against foreign nationals in Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-positioned-to-link-u-s-and-europe-in-a-fragm-26ep5 Japanist en 2026-07-05T20:00:00.126Z Japan positioned to link U.S. and Europe in a fragmented world https://thejapanist.net/news/envoy-hails-growing-japan-philippines-economic-and-6i8nk Japanist en 2026-07-05T20:00:00.126Z Envoy hails growing Japan-Philippines economic and security ties https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-minebeamitsumi-to-boost-bearings-output-fo-73z8s Japanist en 2026-07-05T08:00:00.107Z Japan's MinebeaMitsumi to boost bearings output for AI data centers 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https://thejapanist.net/news/kfc-japan-creates-spicy-summer-fried-chicken-chips-ot030 Japanist en 2026-07-04T20:00:00.024Z KFC Japan creates spicy summer fried chicken chips together with Calbee https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-foreign-and-defense-ministers-to-attend-nato-xv1bv Japanist en 2026-07-04T20:00:00.024Z Japan foreign and defense ministers to attend NATO events in Turkey https://thejapanist.net/news/sanrio-s-new-mcdonald-s-japan-happy-meals-give-the-8lr6j Japanist en 2026-07-04T20:00:00.024Z Sanrio’s new McDonald’s Japan Happy Meals give the spotlight all to Cinnamoroll[Photos] https://thejapanist.net/news/micron-breaks-ground-on-9-billion-western-japan-pl-tr1dd Japanist en 2026-07-04T20:00:00.024Z Micron breaks ground on $9 billion western Japan plant expansion https://thejapanist.net/news/studio-ghibli-releases-a-musical-diorama-based-on--679i0 Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Studio Ghibli releases a musical diorama based on a touching anime scene from My Neighbour Totoro https://thejapanist.net/news/kioxia-starts-shipping-next-gen-memory-as-technolo-4nu1e Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Kioxia starts shipping next-gen memory as technological lead shrinks https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-train-company-brings-back-beloved-patapat-brouh Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japanese train company brings back beloved “patapata” departure board…with a clever digital twist https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-corporate-reform-genie-will-not-go-back-in-781hv Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japan's corporate reform genie will not go back in the bottle https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-probes-shareholding-reports-as-activist-prop-kco36 Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japan probes shareholding reports as activist proposals mount https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-to-launch-direct-express-between-haneda-and--scd6p Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japan to launch direct express between Haneda and Narita airports https://thejapanist.net/news/we-try-krispy-kreme-japan-s-first-ever-all-you-can-68g5u Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z We try Krispy Kreme Japan’s first-ever all-you-can-eat doughnut deal https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-princesses-face-life-altering-legal-revisi-30bwb Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions https://thejapanist.net/news/foreign-resident-of-japan-arrested-after-spraying--9gs5t Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Foreign resident of Japan arrested after spraying bear repellant inside post office https://thejapanist.net/news/tujiko-noriko-s-new-album-is-a-feline-tour-de-forc-v5zq5 Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Tujiko Noriko’s new album is a feline tour de force https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-2026-wage-talks-result-in-third-year-of-ga-glllj Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5% https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-has-a-new-maid-school-and-it-s-now-accepting-mg3gz Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japan has a new maid school, and it’s now accepting applicants for its first term https://thejapanist.net/news/south-korea-s-tungsten-mine-revival-seeks-china-fr-ygbqv Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z South Korea's tungsten mine revival seeks China-free supply https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-clothing-imports-from-china-hit-31-year-lo-5hb2q Japanist en 2026-07-04T08:00:00.059Z Japan's clothing imports from China hit 31-year low in Southeast Asia shift https://thejapanist.net/news/yen-weakness-persists-as-markets-see-boj-falling-b-50gxd Japanist en 2026-07-03T20:00:00.029Z Yen weakness persists as markets see BOJ falling behind the curve https://thejapanist.net/news/one-piece-docking-at-round-1-amusement-centers-in--z5pgh Japanist en 2026-07-03T20:00:00.029Z One Piece docking at Round 1 amusement centers in both Japan and the USA 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https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-plans-to-sharply-raise-fees-for-residence-pe-cnyj7 Japanist en 2026-07-03T20:00:00.029Z Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October https://thejapanist.net/news/editor-s-choice-weakening-yen-leaves-weeping-forei-nte1n Japanist en 2026-07-03T20:00:00.029Z Editor's Choice: Weakening Yen leaves weeping foreign students and families https://thejapanist.net/news/little-hope-for-a-declining-yen-amid-structural-pr-qknno Japanist en 2026-07-03T20:00:00.029Z Little hope for a declining yen amid structural pressures https://thejapanist.net/news/kioxia-ships-samples-of-new-flash-memory-for-ai-da-q3l8p Japanist en 2026-07-03T20:00:00.029Z Kioxia ships samples of new flash memory for AI data centers https://thejapanist.net/news/finance-minister-katayama-says-g7-will-discuss-ai--sqz3i Japanist en 2026-07-03T08:00:00.034Z Finance Minister Katayama says G7 will discuss AI defense standards 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https://thejapanist.net/news/the-spotless-world-cup-stadium-and-the-unseen-sink-kas0r Japanist en 2026-06-29T08:00:00.025Z The spotless World Cup stadium and the ‘unseen sink’ https://thejapanist.net/news/canada-sends-trade-mission-to-japan-in-diversifica-j874p Japanist en 2026-06-29T08:00:00.025Z Canada sends trade mission to Japan in diversification effort https://thejapanist.net/news/spent-nuclear-fuel-storage-rate-reaches-up-to-90-o-sm9b8 Japanist en 2026-06-28T20:00:00.038Z Spent nuclear fuel storage rate reaches up to 90% of capacity at some Japan reactors https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-aims-to-reduce-annual-heatstroke-deaths-to-b-pf8eg Japanist en 2026-06-28T20:00:00.038Z Japan aims to reduce annual heatstroke deaths to below 1,000 https://thejapanist.net/news/lgbtq-families-are-building-lives-japanese-lawmake-ook3w Japanist en 2026-06-28T20:00:00.038Z LGBTQ+ families are building lives Japanese lawmakers still struggle to see https://thejapanist.net/news/two-furry-siblings-seek-their-forever-home-vu67c Japanist en 2026-06-28T20:00:00.038Z Two furry siblings seek their forever home https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-resort-train-aims-to-lure-southeast-asian-to-vjlx5 Japanist en 2026-06-28T20:00:00.038Z Japan resort train aims to lure Southeast Asian tourists to Niigata https://thejapanist.net/news/akihiro-miwa-iconic-japanese-singer-and-actor-dies-5egus Japanist en 2026-06-28T20:00:00.038Z Akihiro Miwa, iconic Japanese singer and actor, dies at 91 https://thejapanist.net/news/krispy-kreme-japan-releases-new-fruit-doughnuts-th-kxljl Japanist en 2026-06-28T08:00:00.026Z Krispy Kreme Japan releases new fruit doughnuts…that taste better cold https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-man-s-gross-conveyor-belt-sushi-social-me-dawmt Japanist en 2026-06-28T08:00:00.026Z Japanese man’s gross conveyor belt sushi social media prank video gets him a 500,000-yen fine 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https://thejapanist.net/news/khi-and-airbus-eye-cooperation-on-japanese-variant-b3hlm Japanist en 2026-06-27T20:00:00.135Z KHI and Airbus eye cooperation on Japanese variant of Eurodrone https://thejapanist.net/news/finding-sanctuary-in-tokyo-s-cat-cafes-n1gpc Japanist en 2026-06-27T20:00:00.135Z Finding sanctuary in Tokyo's cat cafes https://thejapanist.net/news/brazil-s-rayan-cramming-for-japan-test-in-world-cu-k872f Japanist en 2026-06-27T20:00:00.135Z Brazil’s Rayan cramming for Japan test in World Cup knockout stage https://thejapanist.net/news/testing-japan-s-latest-food-hack-trend-adding-inst-5iu52 Japanist en 2026-06-27T20:00:00.135Z Testing Japan’s latest food hack trend: Adding instant corn soup powder to popcorn[Taste test] https://thejapanist.net/news/two-tropical-storms-bring-heavy-rains-to-parts-of--phymy Japanist en 2026-06-27T20:00:00.135Z Two tropical storms bring heavy rains to parts of Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/honda-ceo-mibe-says-tie-up-with-nissan-close-to-an-ysodn Japanist en 2026-06-27T20:00:00.135Z Honda CEO Mibe says tie-up with Nissan 'close to announcement' https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-banks-tech-firms-join-on-ai-chat-tool-for-re-rglpe Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Japan banks, tech firms join on AI chat tool for retail asset management https://thejapanist.net/news/thailand-s-saha-teams-with-japan-telecom-softbank--59fr9 Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Thailand's Saha teams with Japan telecom SoftBank on AI-powered services https://thejapanist.net/news/takeda-s-1st-female-ceo-leans-into-ai-to-shape-bio-5y1sj Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Takeda's 1st female CEO leans into AI to shape biopharma business https://thejapanist.net/news/daiichi-life-to-arrange-leveraged-buyout-loans-in--gj7c0 Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Daiichi Life to arrange leveraged buyout loans in first for Japan life insurer https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-quake-strikes-near-mount-fuji-but-experts-se-n5oiw Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Japan quake strikes near Mount Fuji, but experts see low eruption chance https://thejapanist.net/news/the-adorable-delicious-joy-of-the-totoro-cream-puf-edlqp Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test] https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-mulls-delaying-minimum-wage-hike-cj4lt Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike https://thejapanist.net/news/yen-s-decline-makes-perfect-sense-to-some-analysts-knv62 Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Yen’s decline makes perfect sense to some analysts https://thejapanist.net/news/fans-take-over-iconic-shibuya-crossing-as-japan-re-4mssz Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Fans take over iconic Shibuya Crossing as Japan reaches World Cup knockout round https://thejapanist.net/news/shareholders-in-japan-push-back-against-poor-earni-4fc1g Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Shareholders in Japan push back against poor earnings, weak governance https://thejapanist.net/news/so-cute-i-could-perish-9-japanese-gen-z-trends-in--j4nx7 Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z “So Cute I Could Perish”: 9 Japanese Gen Z Trends in 2026 https://thejapanist.net/news/shift-away-from-mideast-oil-set-to-last-despite-pr-t5abn Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Shift away from Mideast oil set to last despite price comedown https://thejapanist.net/news/starbucks-japan-releases-three-new-peach-drinks-bu-fuqmc Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Starbucks Japan releases three new peach drinks, but the real star isn’t the Frappuccino https://thejapanist.net/news/tokyo-cops-arrest-foreigner-for-suspected-visa-vio-6g1om Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Tokyo cops arrest foreigner for suspected visa violation, don’t know what new residence cards look like https://thejapanist.net/news/hyatt-to-bring-luxury-hotel-brand-alila-to-japan-i-m4df1 Japanist en 2026-06-27T08:00:00.024Z Hyatt to bring luxury hotel brand Alila to Japan in 2028 https://thejapanist.net/news/iaea-chief-reports-initial-exchanges-with-iran-ove-uj5aq Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z IAEA chief reports initial exchanges with Iran over nuclear inspections https://thejapanist.net/news/nintendo-s-animal-crossing-crosses-over-to-baskin--33ern Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over to Baskin-Robbins Japan with special ice cream and merch https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-coach-hajime-moriyasu-relishes-chance-to-fac-zigh7 Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu relishes chance to face ‘serious Brazil’ in knockout stage https://thejapanist.net/news/heavy-rain-continues-across-country-with-two-appro-wai68 Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Heavy rain continues across country with two approaching tropical storms https://thejapanist.net/news/editor-s-choice-japan-progresses-at-world-cup-whil-jnwtg Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Editor's Choice: Japan progresses at World Cup while China brands score big https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-enacts-bill-to-add-space-operations-into-asd-skrkv Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Japan enacts bill to add space operations into ASDF’s fold https://thejapanist.net/news/married-japanese-man-must-pay-4-6-million-yen-afte-vchoa Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Married Japanese man must pay 4.6 million yen after faking being single and impregnating partner https://thejapanist.net/news/5-of-japan-s-most-undertouristed-prefectures-515x7 Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z 5 of Japan’s Most “Undertouristed” Prefectures https://thejapanist.net/news/what-to-do-in-a-typhoon-m2s6u Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z What To Do in a Typhoon https://thejapanist.net/news/starbucks-japan-reopens-shinkansen-platform-store--du1oi Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-narrows-naphtha-reliance-on-middle-east-as-s-i1d5o Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z Japan narrows naphtha reliance on Middle East as supply shifts widen https://thejapanist.net/news/one-piece-manga-characters-join-paris-wax-museum-xk4v9 Japanist en 2026-06-26T20:00:00.023Z ‘One Piece’ manga characters join Paris wax museum https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-steelmaker-jfe-eyes-us-joint-ventures-india--8uj5u Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Japan steelmaker JFE eyes US joint ventures, India growth: CFO https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-theme-park-adding-immersive-death-game-wi-i4sb7 Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Japanese theme park adding Immersive Death Game with a “bomb collar” you have to wear https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-banks-hesitate-to-buy-jgbs-as-boj-steps-back-cvfdk Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Japan banks hesitate to buy JGBs as BOJ steps back https://thejapanist.net/news/over-a-billion-yen-in-smuggled-gold-found-inside-s-6cg0c Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Over a billion yen in smuggled gold found inside sex dolls by Japanese investigators https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-to-smooth-nuclear-plant-approvals-with-earli-ardok Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Japan to smooth nuclear plant approvals with earlier counterterrorism reviews https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-enacts-bill-that-sets-numerical-standards-fo-4ilhv Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Japan enacts bill that sets numerical standards for dangerous driving https://thejapanist.net/news/canadian-defense-minister-says-he-discussed-gcap-f-sknrr Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Canadian defense minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart https://thejapanist.net/news/family-mart-japan-installs-red-eyed-monster-wolf-t-w0w1o Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store https://thejapanist.net/news/cool-japan-fund-may-be-scrapped-by-industry-minist-m4k8p Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Cool Japan Fund may be scrapped by industry ministry after posting high losses https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-unveils-multiyear-framework-as-part-of-budge-kbtd3 Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Japan unveils multiyear framework as part of budget reform https://thejapanist.net/news/ghosn-says-calls-for-his-nissan-return-show-invest-qozqi Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-clears-18-officials-to-handle-economic-secur-m9lt9 Japanist en 2026-06-26T08:00:00.017Z Japan clears 18 officials to handle economic security info https://thejapanist.net/news/tkg-debate-what-s-the-best-way-to-eat-japan-s-belo-e3jre Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z TKG Debate: What’s the best way to eat Japan’s beloved raw egg comfort dish? https://thejapanist.net/news/totoro-soot-sprites-are-here-to-help-keep-your-org-44rq6 Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos] https://thejapanist.net/news/will-we-eat-the-gyoza-or-our-words-at-this-all-you-5ttrk Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z Will we eat the gyoza or our words at this all-you-can-eat dumpling challenge? https://thejapanist.net/news/two-storms-approach-japan-with-possible-convergenc-mh86w Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z Two storms approach Japan, with possible convergence complicating forecasts https://thejapanist.net/news/canada-calls-for-discipline-with-china-as-it-beefs-s5ilg Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z Canada calls for 'discipline' with China as it beefs up Japan defense ties https://thejapanist.net/news/u-s-defense-firm-anduril-in-talks-for-nissan-plant-dnohz Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z U.S. defense firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say https://thejapanist.net/news/hajime-moriyasu-praises-japan-s-teamwork-as-squad--v6qu8 Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z Hajime Moriyasu praises Japan’s teamwork as squad eyes spot in knockout stage https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-government-blueprint-nudges-boj-to-fuel-de-dyhct Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z Japan’s government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path https://thejapanist.net/news/china-s-law-enforcement-in-waters-east-of-taiwan-d-1vaus Japanist en 2026-06-25T20:00:00.076Z China's 'law enforcement' in waters east of Taiwan draws pushback https://thejapanist.net/news/south-korean-stocks-rebound-from-sharp-fall-japane-iaotu Japanist en 2026-06-25T08:00:00.024Z South Korean stocks rebound from sharp fall, Japanese market extends loss https://thejapanist.net/news/sony-to-issue-1bn-in-dollar-denominated-bonds-firs-gdr63 Japanist en 2026-06-25T08:00:00.024Z Sony to issue $1bn in dollar-denominated bonds, first in 28 years https://thejapanist.net/news/china-detains-2-japanese-over-alleged-rare-earth-e-u3w0k Japanist en 2026-06-25T08:00:00.024Z China detains 2 Japanese over alleged rare-earth export control breach https://thejapanist.net/news/us-private-equity-firm-advent-to-buy-japan-nursing-ephul Japanist en 2026-06-25T08:00:00.024Z US private equity firm Advent to buy Japan nursing care provider for $1bn https://thejapanist.net/news/schools-in-tokyo-suburb-to-get-bear-sprays-y5bw0 Japanist en 2026-06-25T08:00:00.024Z Schools in Tokyo suburb to get bear sprays https://thejapanist.net/news/analysis-china-s-pressure-revives-ancient-japanese-3043b Japanist en 2026-06-25T08:00:00.024Z Analysis: China's pressure revives ancient Japanese sense of crisis https://thejapanist.net/news/keiko-fujimori-peru-s-biggest-political-loser-pois-en9pz Japanist en 2026-06-25T08:00:00.024Z Keiko Fujimori: Peru’s biggest political loser poised to win election 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https://thejapanist.net/news/double-barrage-of-storms-to-hit-japan-this-week-x3nnw Japanist en 2026-06-24T20:00:00.026Z Double barrage of storms to hit Japan this week https://thejapanist.net/news/7-eleven-japan-s-new-sweets-burger-is-a-mouthwater-jt1i0 Japanist en 2026-06-24T20:00:00.026Z 7-Eleven Japan’s new sweets burger is a mouthwatering philosophical debate https://thejapanist.net/news/asian-banks-help-lift-japan-inc-s-syndicated-loans-xdp09 Japanist en 2026-06-24T20:00:00.026Z Asian banks help lift Japan Inc's syndicated loans to record high https://thejapanist.net/news/two-japanese-held-in-china-for-allegedly-smuggling-2tdut Japanist en 2026-06-24T20:00:00.026Z Two Japanese held in China for allegedly smuggling export-restricted goods https://thejapanist.net/news/remembering-the-wrestlers-who-rarely-make-the-head-o1mqy Japanist en 2026-06-24T20:00:00.026Z Remembering the wrestlers who rarely make the headlines 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https://thejapanist.net/news/barclays-weighs-return-to-cash-equities-in-japan-a-jfatt Japanist en 2026-06-24T08:00:00.025Z Barclays weighs return to cash equities in Japan as market booms https://thejapanist.net/news/softbank-to-build-ai-servers-at-old-sharp-plant-st-loy8r Japanist en 2026-06-24T08:00:00.025Z SoftBank to build AI servers at old Sharp plant starting in fiscal 2027 https://thejapanist.net/news/blackstone-to-invest-30bn-in-japan-ai-data-centers-oiwmx Japanist en 2026-06-24T08:00:00.025Z Blackstone to invest $30bn in Japan AI data centers: president https://thejapanist.net/news/victims-of-battle-of-okinawa-mourned-81-years-on-g0tap Japanist en 2026-06-23T20:00:00.027Z Victims of Battle of Okinawa mourned 81 years on https://thejapanist.net/news/china-minerals-control-threatens-eu-rearmament-as--d8ali Japanist en 2026-06-23T20:00:00.027Z China minerals control threatens EU rearmament, as bloc seeks new sources 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https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-commemorates-victims-of-discriminatory-lepro-tkxfz Japanist en 2026-06-23T08:00:00.141Z Japan commemorates victims of discriminatory leprosy policy https://thejapanist.net/news/cheap-japanese-sandwich-hack-popular-cafe-s-21-cen-q1cqh Japanist en 2026-06-23T08:00:00.141Z Cheap Japanese sandwich hack: Popular cafe’s 21-cent white bread offcuts will really up your game https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-france-cooperation-extends-to-rare-earths-se-bfgnl Japanist en 2026-06-23T08:00:00.141Z Japan, France cooperation extends to rare earths, seeking non-China sources https://thejapanist.net/news/how-to-get-a-japanese-phone-number-klp5z Japanist en 2026-06-22T20:00:00.027Z How To Get a Japanese Phone Number https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-national-soccer-team-fuels-world-cup-relat-g59y9 Japanist en 2026-06-22T20:00:00.027Z Japan's national soccer team fuels World Cup-related consumption boost 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2026-06-22T08:00:00.023Z Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-ai-goldrush-faces-backlash-as-data-centers-6p7zq Japanist en 2026-06-22T08:00:00.023Z Japan’s AI goldrush faces backlash as data centers sprout up in urban areas https://thejapanist.net/news/phantom-egg-shop-opens-in-japan-with-a-dozen-rare--b53q3 Japanist en 2026-06-22T08:00:00.023Z “Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties https://thejapanist.net/news/tokyo-events-this-week-oku-asakusa-bon-dance-seish-kxa4k Japanist en 2026-06-22T08:00:00.023Z Tokyo Events This Week: Oku Asakusa Bon Dance, Seisho Pride, and 81 Music Festival https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-toto-to-invest-495m-in-chip-materials-targ-uwu4y Japanist en 2026-06-22T08:00:00.023Z Japan's Toto to invest $495m in chip materials, targeting 1-nm era https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-ruling-ldp-s-suzuki-negative-on-diet-extensi-hichd Japanist en 2026-06-22T08:00:00.023Z Japan ruling LDP’s Suzuki negative on Diet extension https://thejapanist.net/news/u-s-to-deploy-powerful-midrange-missile-system-to--ep6y6 Japanist en 2026-06-22T08:00:00.023Z U.S. to deploy powerful midrange missile system to Japan for joint drills https://thejapanist.net/news/7-eleven-japan-vs-family-mart-who-has-the-biggest--1ddpu Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z 7-Eleven Japan vs Family Mart: Who has the biggest convenience store cookie? https://thejapanist.net/news/we-invent-ice-slurry-somen-to-combat-the-extreme-j-00zh0 Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z We invent ice slurry somen to combat the extreme Japanese summer heat【SoraKitchen】 https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-vending-machine-operator-looks-to-strike-gol-np6qb Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z Japan vending machine operator looks to strike gold with anime fandom https://thejapanist.net/news/fire-at-tokyo-elementary-school-believed-to-be-acc-pqqai Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z 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My mother knows firsthand. https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-takes-step-toward-knockout-stage-with-4-0-ro-hpoj9 Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z Japan takes step toward knockout stage with 4-0 rout of Tunisia https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-chipmaking-equipment-suppliers-report-10-dro-ybjiw Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z Japan chipmaking equipment suppliers report 10% drop in China sales https://thejapanist.net/news/the-trouble-with-digital-textbooks-7c3ya Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z The trouble with digital textbooks https://thejapanist.net/news/citizen-science-in-japan-s-ogasawara-islands-spotl-y9efu Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z Citizen science in Japan’s Ogasawara Islands spotlights ties between ships and birds https://thejapanist.net/news/can-automation-offset-japan-s-military-manpower-sh-s7gkr Japanist en 2026-06-21T20:00:00.026Z Can automation offset Japan’s military manpower shortage? https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-megabanks-to-pay-2tn-yen-in-dividends-for-1s-ge0iq Japanist en 2026-06-21T08:00:00.076Z Japan megabanks to pay 2tn yen in dividends for 1st time https://thejapanist.net/news/ginza-happo-one-of-tokyo-s-best-all-you-can-eat-se-t01j5 Japanist en 2026-06-21T08:00:00.076Z Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-to-enhance-global-cooperation-on-ai-risks-gyig5 Japanist en 2026-06-21T08:00:00.076Z Japan to enhance global cooperation on AI risks https://thejapanist.net/news/japanese-sweets-brand-creates-new-drinkable-cigare-d68q7 Japanist en 2026-06-21T08:00:00.076Z Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it https://thejapanist.net/news/us-to-field-midrange-missiles-in-japan-for-joint-d-udn2y Japanist en 2026-06-21T08:00:00.076Z US to field midrange missiles in Japan for joint drills https://thejapanist.net/news/a-grammy-moment-for-asia-at-music-awards-japan-duiku Japanist en 2026-06-20T20:00:00.055Z A Grammy moment for Asia at Music Awards Japan https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-to-raise-visa-fees-for-foreign-nationals-in--zctny Japanist en 2026-06-20T20:00:00.055Z Japan to raise visa fees for foreign nationals in first revision in 48 years https://thejapanist.net/news/harajuku-custom-icees-come-to-help-tokyo-s-takeshi-lb1ye Japanist en 2026-06-20T20:00:00.055Z Harajuku Custom Icees come to help Tokyo’s Takeshita Street stay cute and cool this summer https://thejapanist.net/news/imperial-couple-plant-cherry-tree-in-netherlands-h5qxn Japanist en 2026-06-20T20:00:00.055Z Imperial couple plant cherry tree in Netherlands https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-s-farm-minister-promotes-japanese-rice-in-fr-kmmnk Japanist en 2026-06-20T20:00:00.055Z Japan’s farm minister promotes Japanese rice in France 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https://thejapanist.net/news/new-adorable-osaka-foodie-destination-chiikawa-bak-ja25r Japanist en 2026-06-20T08:00:00.071Z New adorable Osaka foodie destination, Chiikawa Bakery Osaka, opening soon with crazy ramen bread https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-targets-65bn-in-public-private-physical-ai-i-i4qtb Japanist en 2026-06-20T08:00:00.071Z Japan targets $65bn in public-private physical AI investment by 2040 https://thejapanist.net/news/the-survival-guide-to-shin-yokohama-station-4ohck Japanist en 2026-06-19T20:00:00.018Z The Survival Guide to Shin-Yokohama Station https://thejapanist.net/news/japan-to-allow-local-governments-to-ban-private-lo-cd6xx Japanist en 2026-06-19T20:00:00.018Z Japan to allow local governments to ban private lodging https://thejapanist.net/news/buying-pok-mon-cards-and-booking-experiences-in-ja-8boa1 Japanist en 2026-06-19T20:00:00.018Z Buying Pokémon Cards and Booking Experiences in Japan: The Rules https://thejapanist.net/news/tokyo-summer-sales-2026-86o1s 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