Firms tap AI and sensors to boost indoor farming as Japan faces farmer shortage
The government is promoting the adoption in agriculture of advanced technologies, with a target of ¥4.6 trillion in public and private investment by fiscal 2040.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Japan’s weather agency to extend daily forecasts to two weeks
The Japan Meteorological Agency plans to make longer-term weather forecasts more detailed and accurate, to help people and businesses better prepare for extreme weather events.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
New cars sold in Japan from September 2031 must have driver monitoring systems
Such systems monitor driver attention, alerting them if there are signs of drowsy driving or if they are suspected to be looking at their phones.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Japan to set up expert panel on CBRNE terrorism
The government will establish an expert panel to improve initial responses to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive attacks.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Satellite data used to boost cabbage sales in Japan
The initiative will use satellite data on cabbage color and size to forecast shipment volumes eight weeks in advance.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers
After repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metresTo chants of “so-re, so-re”, about 1,800 people came tog
World
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Chiikawa is small in stature but huge at the box office
Following the success of "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island," interactive and immersive screenings are planned across Japan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Japan lawmakers visit China amid deep freeze in bilateral ties
The exchange between lawmakers in each nation may only have a limited impact in terms of repairing the official relationship between the governments.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
‘Beauty sleep’ treatments spark controversy in Japan
Some clinics have prescribed sleeping pills and psychotropic medications while promoting the concept of "achieving beauty through quality sleep."
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Japanese lawmakers travel to Beijing, seeking to mend ties after fallout
Japanese lawmakers have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials
World
abcnews.com
24.08.2026
Lawson to cut rice ball prices in Japan as costs ease
The convenience store chain will lower prices on most of its hand-wrapped onigiri by ¥10 starting Sept. 29, a company spokesperson says.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Japan’s power prices climb to highest since 2023 on heat wave
The nationwide next-day power price rose 20% on Monday from the previous week to ￥25.18 ($0.16) a kilowatt-hour, the highest since January 2023.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Bessent’s bond gambit seen as possible prelude to closer Japan-U.S. coordination
The two countries could start to address fiscal weaknesses together and make sure the market knows they are getting their houses in order.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Miyu Yamashita ties record en route to nine-shot victory in Canada
Not only did the rising star from Japan collect her fourth LPGA victory in 13 months, her 257 tied the tour's 72-hole record for the lowest gross score of all time.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Japan makes diplomatic push for safe passage through key Middle East straits
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has visited Saudi Arabia and Oman for six days to talk with his counterparts from the two nations.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
SoftBank plans record $6.3 billion retail bond sale in Japan
The 7-year bonds are expected to be priced on Sept. 4, with an indicative coupon range of 4.3% to 4.9%, according to a company filing.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks
In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including taking out cybersecurity insurance.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Tokyo International School’s expansion comes as Japan seeks to boost educational offerings
The school's new facility in the rapidly developing Takanawa Gateway City area has allowed it to build a full high school program.
World
japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Japan Borrowing Costs Reach 1996 Highs: Will the Weak Yen Hurt Bitcoin?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
23.08.2026
Another strong earthquake occurred in Japan
A magnitude 6 earthquake occurred off the coast of Hokkaido prefecture in northern Japan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
23.08.2026