Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrage
Critics, and some residents, are up in arms at the suggested changes.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Japan’s elderly population grows to its largest share yet
About 36.24 million people — 29.6% of the country's population — are 65 and older, up 20,000 from a year earlier, government data shows.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Yen vulnerable with Japan on holiday after BOJ disappoints
A three-day holiday through Wednesday is set to reduce trading liquidity.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Daily food spending below ¥500 among low-income people in Japan
About 85.5% of those surveyed reported that they had been unable to buy the groceries their families needed during the past year.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Viatris (VTRS) Wins Japan WAKIX Approval. Can it Build a Meaningful Specialty Business?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
21.09.2026
In superaged Japan, athletes are making waves well into their 90s
Regardless of age, engaging in sports brings multiple health benefits — the greater one's physical fitness, the longer one tends to live.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.09.2026
Anthems, transport, housing: What’s gone wrong at the Asian Games in Japan?
Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes, and national anthem mix-ups headlined the Games ahead their opening in Japan.
World
aljazeera.com
20.09.2026
North Korea may have fired ballistic missile, claims Japan
Japan's Defense Ministry said on Sunday that North Korea launched what appeared to be a ballistic missile at around 3:03 pm local time.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
For a Japanese-Canadian squash pro, the Asian Games are personal
Erisa Sano Herring chose to represent Japan over Canada at age 18.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.09.2026
Japan foreign ministry draws flak over costumes used in anti-terror drill
The drill was held at a government facility in Tokyo to prepare for potential terror attacks and the abduction of Japanese nationals abroad.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.09.2026
‘Vintage Violence’ Review: Cole Sprouse Heads Up a Hyper-Online Gonzo Freakout in Japan
Eugene Kotlyarenko has built a career on drawing upon his widely-viewed cinephilic base of knowledge to consider more contemporary forms of hyper-online, of-the-moment provocation, and “Vintage Violen
Culture
variety.com
19.09.2026
Japan under pressure amid accommodation woes as Asian Games kick off
It’s the world's biggest sporting event, held every four years – the 20th edition of Asian games is starting in Japan. Organisers came under pressure even before competition began… as thousands more a
World
france24.com
19.09.2026
As Japan’s sewers age, a few towns are considering a switch to septic tanks
About 15% of municipalities are positive about replacing their existing sewer systems with combined septic tanks, according to a recent survey.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.09.2026
Uzbekistan and Japan sign cooperation program through 2028
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.09.2026
Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing
Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.
World
aljazeera.com
19.09.2026
North Korean hackers behind crypto thefts across 100 countries, including Japan
The North Korean group, called WaterPlum, infected more than 30,000 devices with malware between December last year and July this year.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.09.2026
BOJ’s balancing act with U.S. Treasury chief Bessent is only going to get harder
Nobody likes a back-seat driver. Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda now has two — and they want to move at different speeds.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.09.2026
Japan considers raising nursing care premiums for high-income elderly
The review comes as higher public pension payments burden low-income earners with higher nursing care insurance premiums.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.09.2026
Japan’s rate hike risks unwinding carry trade - What it means for Azerbaijan?
The global economy has entered a new and potentially more complicated phase in monetary policy. The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, and th
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
18.09.2026
Russia lodges protest with Japan over US Typhoon missile deployment
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says that it has sent a note to Japan over its hosting of U.S. medium-range missile systems
World
abcnews.com
18.09.2026