Business & EconomyOne in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters pollReutersMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by ReutersMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026 By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) – One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots,... Read more
Business & EconomyJapan exports rise 14.8% year/year in AprilReutersMay 20, 2026 by ReutersMay 20, 2026 TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) – Japanese exports rose 14.8% year-on-year in April, up for an eighth straight month, data from... Read more
CaliforniaCould the Rams play a game in Japan at some point in the future?Rams WireMay 19, 2026 by Rams WireMay 19, 2026 The Los Angeles Rams are the only team in the NFL with international marketing rights in Japan. As part of... Read more
Business & EconomyJapan manufacturers' mood edges up in May, services sector slips: Reuters pollReutersMay 19, 2026 by ReutersMay 19, 2026 TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) – Japanese factory managers’ mood improved slightly in May as commodity-related industries recovered from the Iran... Read more
World NewsTrump reaffirmed 'ironclad' US-Japan alliance after China trip, Japan's Takaichi saysReutersMay 15, 2026 by ReutersMay 15, 2026 TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed... Read more
Business & EconomyJapan's wholesale inflation spikes on energy shock, bolsters case for June rate hikeReutersMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by ReutersMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026 By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in April at the fastest pace in three... Read more
Business & EconomyJapan may face more price hikes for food, hot spring facilities, central bank saysReutersMay 14, 2026May 15, 2026 by ReutersMay 14, 2026May 15, 2026 By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) – Japan may face another round of broad-based price increases around summer, as... Read more
Business & EconomyJapan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources sayReutersMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by ReutersMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026 By Takaya Yamaguchi, Tamiyuki Kihara and Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) – Japan’s government is looking at compiling a... Read more
Business & EconomyJapan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source saysReutersMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by ReutersMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026 By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, May 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s three largest banks are expected to gain access to Mythos, the... Read more
Business & EconomyOECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027ReutersMay 12, 2026May 13, 2026 by ReutersMay 12, 2026May 13, 2026 By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 13 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is projected to raise its short-term policy rate... Read more