Japan

Japan’s long-standing auto manufacturer Toyota has now officially partnered with Waymo, a U.S. company in the business of self-driving technologies, to develop and cooperate in the area of self-driving cars. The two aims, among others, is to provide safer driving and transportation that are more accessible for all through applications of advanced driving technologies. The announcement was not unexpected, as …

Mao Saigo etched history on Sunday by winning the Chevron Championship after overcoming a thrilling five-player playoff to become the fifth Japanese woman to win an overseas major tournament. Saigo, a 23 years old star of the U.S. LPGA Tour began the final round at top but encountered fierce challenges, losing ground in the middle. Behind late, she birdied the …

Trying to control rising prices and cool down angry consumers, Japan for the first time in 25 years has brought in rice from South Korea. The last occurrence was in 1999. But with Japanese rice now becoming too expensive for many, Japan is opting for cheaper foreign varieties. Reports say that last month, only two tons of South Korean rice …

Honda to Transfer U.S.-Bound Civic Hybrid Production from Japan to Indiana Honda brings production of its five-door Civic hybrid back to the U.S. The company announced shifting the assembly of the model bound for the U.S. from Japan to its plant in Indiana. A Honda spokesperson said production at the Yorii factory, located near Tokyo, was set to conclude between …

Japan has recorded another population drop, and this time, by the most extraordinary figure in history. According to official data released in April 2025, by the end of October 2024, the country’s population stood at 120.3 million, down by 898,000 over the previous year. largest annual drop recorded since 1950. The great decline in population has had access to Japan’s …

The Bank of Japan revealed through its latest survey that Japanese consumers expect increasing prices and show record annual inflation forecasts from the survey. People answered the Bank of Japan survey from February 6 to March 4 and told researchers that prices would go up 12.2% during the following year. This increase marks a jump from the prior 11.5% seen …

China, stepping ahead of possible new US tariffs, has announced new trade plans from India to bring both countries closer in their trading relationship. Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong stated at the 75th anniversary ceremony between China and India that Beijing wants to team up with New Delhi to do more business and bring in best-selling Indian goods to China. China’s …

Yuki Tsunoda has targeted a dream podium at his home Japanese Grand Prix following his surprise elevation to Red Bull. The 24 year old replaces Liam Lawson, who was axed after only two races of the Formula One season and will now compete alongside four time world champion Max Verstappen. Tsunoda, promoted from Racing Bulls (RB), described the chance as …

Big investment company KKR is close to finishing its purchase of Japanese medical equipment manufacturer Topcon as private equity firms show more interest in the Japanese market. Multiple reliable sources say an agreement will be ready for signing in several days as Japan welcomes new corporate developments. The possible Topcon acquisition has a market worth of 323.4 billion yen ($2.15 …

The Japanese women’s curling team has a tough road to qualification for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Having silver and bronze medals at the last two Winter Games, Japan’s recent record has threatened to jeopardize their Olympic chances. In the 2025 World Women’s Curling Championship held in Uijeongbu, South Korea, Sapporo based Team Fortius which was skippered by Sayaka Yoshimura, …