Japan

Sport ноябрь 10, 2026

QyzPU student Yasmina Toksanbayeva receives Yeren enbegi ushin medal

Yasmina Toksanbayeva, a student at the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, has received the Yeren enbegi ushin medal by presidential decree. She was among athletes honoured for their results at the Asian Games and Asian Para Games in Japan.

Politics ноябрь 6, 2026

Berdymukhamedov meets Japanese company chief

On November 3, Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Toyo Engineering Corporation head Eiji Hosoi. They discussed Turkmenistan-Japan cooperation and the company’s work in the country.

Culture ноябрь 5, 2026

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ eyes $60M global debut

Deadline projects a global opening of about $60 million for Godzilla Minus Zero. The Japanese release began with $5.7 million on its first day, while Indian epic Ramayana: Rise of a Legend may compete for box-office attention.

Culture ноябрь 5, 2026

Manchevski film wins Tokyo festival’s top prize

Milcho Manchevski’s Sister Brother Manhole Cover won the Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival. More than 69,000 people attended screenings of 204 films during the 10-day event.

Politics ноябрь 2, 2026

Egypt offers condolences to Japan

Egypt offered condolences to Japan following the death of former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the country’s Foreign Ministry said.

World ноябрь 2, 2026

Denmark selects JSM

Denmark has announced plans to acquire Joint Strike Missiles (JSM), becoming the seventh country to select the system. The contract’s scope and value will be determined through negotiations.

Economy ноябрь 2, 2026

Japan sets duties on imported steel

Japan has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on nickel-based stainless steel imported from China and the separate customs territory comprising Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.

World ноябрь 1, 2026

Japan to inspect Chinese okra

Japan has ordered inspections of okra originating in China and products processed from it. The measure was announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

World ноябрь 1, 2026

Japan to publish satellite images of flooded Chiba areas

Japan’s National Intelligence Agency has used reconnaissance satellites to gather information on recurring heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture. It will publish processed images, with high-resolution versions to follow in stages.

World ноябрь 1, 2026

Japan approves plan for 68th Antarctic expedition

Japan has approved the action plan for its 68th Antarctic expedition and appointed the leader and deputy leader of the team planned for deployment in the next fiscal year.

Science & Tech октябрь 31, 2026

Japan seeks new Fugaku support operator

Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has opened the process to select an organization to support users of the Fugaku supercomputer. The new operator is due to start on April 1, 2027.

Politics октябрь 31, 2026

Japan–Indonesia agreement amendments take effect

Amendments to the economic partnership agreement between Japan and Indonesia have taken effect, Japan Customs announced.

Economy октябрь 31, 2026

Japan and UAE conclude CEPA talks

Japan and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Japan Customs announced the development.

Sport октябрь 30, 2026

Almaty athletes win 11 Asian Para Games medals

Almaty athletes won 11 medals at the 5th Asian Para Games, held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24. Four of the medals were gold.

Culture октябрь 29, 2026

Amazon MGM doubles Japan content investment

Amazon MGM Studios has doubled its investment in original Japanese content, its new head of Japan, Buddy Marini, said at TIFFCOM. The expanded slate includes live-action films and series.

Culture октябрь 28, 2026

Sony raises Peanuts Holdings stake to 80%

Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures have completed the purchase of approximately 41% of Peanuts Holdings LLC from WildBrain. Peanuts Holdings will become a consolidated subsidiary of SMEJ.

Politics октябрь 27, 2026

South Korea, Japan urged to boost youth exchanges

South Korea’s foreign minister urged business groups from both countries to play an active role in expanding youth exchanges with Japan. The 33rd Korea-Japan Business Conference is scheduled for October 23.

Society октябрь 26, 2026

Planned university departments in Japan

Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology published a notice about university faculties and other departments scheduled to open in the 2027 academic year. The notice covers August 2026.

Politics октябрь 26, 2026

Pakistan’s top judges to visit four countries

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, on the prime minister’s advice, approved overseas visits by the country’s Supreme Court and Federal Constitutional Court chiefs. The latter will attend a conference in Azerbaijan.

Society октябрь 26, 2026

Japan to train more generalist doctors

Japan will establish university-based education hubs to train doctors with broad clinical skills suited to local needs. The programme will strengthen comprehensive care at university hospitals and expand long-term clinical placements in regional communities.