Japan to lower residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kph
The measure aims to reduce accidents in urban areas with pedestrian-heavy narrow streets, marking a major shift as they account for around 70% of ordinary roads nationwide.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Japanese bonds and yen come under pressure after Jackson Hole meeting
Currency weakens past ¥160 a dollar and yields rise to highest in three decades as investors raise bets on monetary tightening
Finance
ft.com
31.08.2026
NBCUniversal, U-Next Ink Sweeping Japan Partnership Spanning Streaming and Theme Parks
NBCUniversal and U-Next have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in Japan, bringing NBCUniversal’s international streaming brand Universal+ exclusively to the platform alongside joint initi
Culture
variety.com
31.08.2026
Turkmenistan is a reliable partner for Tokyo – Japanese FM
Azerbaijan
trend.az
31.08.2026
Turkmenistan and Japan sign cooperation program for 2027-2029
Azerbaijan
trend.az
31.08.2026
Japan shows interest in Turkmenistan's economic diversification projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
31.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Japan hold inter-ministerial talks in Ashgabat
Azerbaijan
trend.az
31.08.2026
Japan’s new education guidelines aim to ensure deeper learning opportunities for children
A draft summary of the proposal calls for easing pressure on children and teachers by increasing flexibility in school curricula.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Japan spent a record ¥49 trillion on medical expenses in FY2025
The amount, which is 2.6% higher year on year, reflects the country's aging population and advances in medical technology, according to the health ministry.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Rare color photos of occupied Japan face being lost to time
Many rare color photos taken by U.S. service members after World War II are gradually being dispersed or lost over time, though some may contain historically significant scenes.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
SK Hynix weighs Japan memory fab partnership to supply AI boom
The South Korean supplier of dynamic and flash memory is considering various locations for a jointly operated plant.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Japan-South Korea business panel launched to address low birth rate
The group aims to enable the two countries to share knowledge and experiences in seeking solutions to their demographic challenges through private-sector cooperation.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Japan’s factory output edges up despite Middle East headwinds
Output gained 0.1% in July from the previous month, the industry ministry has reported.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Japan’s oil diversification drive opens routes for Nippon Yusen
The shipping company is in talks with refiners to help them import oil from Latin America and Africa as they try and diversify their supply away from the war-hit Middle East.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Japan’s Yen Falls Again Despite $97 Billion Aid. Risk For Bitcoin?
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
30.08.2026
Fridges for humans during heatwaves in Japan
A Japanese company has created a human-sized fridge, and workplaces across the country have been testing it out amid Japan’s current heatwave. Caitlin Brown has the story.
World
france24.com
30.08.2026
Heavy rain warning has been issued in Japan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
30.08.2026
45 Japan prefectures cite vehicle evacuee tracking issues: Survey
Local governments struggle to grasp the individual situations of such evacuees, raises concerns that they may not get the emergency assistance they need.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.08.2026
Japan on NFL’s radar as league targets more global expansion
The NFL has exported its sport to territories like the United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain and now Australia, which will host the first of the nine international games on Sept. 11.
Sport
japantimes.co.jp
30.08.2026
Meet Japan’s first literacy ambassador
In a childhood divided between Japan and Nepal, books were a constant for Aditi Paudel. Now the 17-year-old is Japan's first literacy ambassador.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.08.2026