Japan sees Uzbekistan as key partner in critical minerals -METI (Exclusive)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
13.08.2026
Uzbekistan and Japan discuss plans to expand nuclear energy cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
13.08.2026
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the di
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Japan’s Yen Intervention Bought Time. Not a Fix
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
When Japan buys yen, it unwinds a dangerous trade
The world’s biggest carry trader begins to exit its position
Finance
economist.com
13.08.2026
Jensen Huang Just Signed 7 Japanese Industrial Giants Into Nvidia's Physical AI Coalition. Here's Why $1 Trillion in Confirmed Demand Should Matter to Investors.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
13.08.2026
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running | Editorial
A cheap currency helps finance the US tech boom. Washington is intervening because allies matter only when they are usefulJapan’s yen has slid back towards 160 to the dollar, despite last month’s extr
Finance
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Despite the Weakening Yen, Japan's Stock Market Is Outperforming. Here's How to Invest.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
12.08.2026
Australia’s prime minister refuses to apologise to Japanese counterpart over melon gaffe
Anthony Albanese faces criticism after appearing to joke on a podcast about a gift of melons from Sanae TakaichiThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has rejected calls to apologise to Japa
World
theguardian.com
11.08.2026
Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit
Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
World
aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yen
Washington and Tokyo's rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect
The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Two workers who died in quake-hit Japan mall were sent in to get cash
A Japanese company has admitted that two workers, who died in a shopping mall explosion following powerful earthquake.
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
World
bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026