The Japanese government is planning a significant increase in visa processing fees for foreign visitors under its fiscal 2026 budget proposal approved on December 26. If implemented, the fee for …
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Thirteen European countries and Japan have strongly criticized Israel’s decision to approve 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that the move undermines prospects for long-term peace …
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Japan plans to tighten rules for foreign nationals seeking citizenship and permanent residency. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ordered a review of current policies following calls from coalition partner Nippon …
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Japan’s exports rose 6% in November compared with a year earlier, supported by a rebound in shipments to the United States for the first time since March. The recovery followed …
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Toyota Motor Corp. has revealed the prototype for its upcoming GR GT supercar, a flagship model set to enter the market around 2027. Designed to compete directly with elite brands …
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Japan’s Upper House on December 16 approved a supplementary budget for fiscal 2025, marking the first extra budget compiled under the Sanae Takaichi administration, which has pledged to pursue a …
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Japanese political parties are increasingly pivoting to internet-based financing methods, such as crowdfunding, to modernize their revenue streams. The emerging populist group Sanseito, known for its “Japanese First” platform, raised …
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Japan’s opposition Democratic Party for the People (DPP) is expected to support the government’s ¥18.3 trillion ($117 billion) supplementary budget for fiscal 2025, clearing the path for the approval of …
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Japan’s ruling coalition is preparing to submit a bill to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives, with the move expected as early as Friday after the …
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to host South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung for a summit in mid-January. The meeting is expected to take place in Takaichi’s hometown …