https://www.alojapan.com/1327948/eus-von-der-leyen-eyes-rare-earth-mining-with-japan/ EU’s von der Leyen eyes rare-earth mining with Japan #Der #EU's #Eyes #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #Leyen #mining #news #RareEarth #von BRUSSELS — The European Union seeks to form a “competitiveness alliance” with Japan that involves working together to mine rare-earth elements, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Nikkei recently. Von der Leyen visits Japan for two days starting Tuesday. Japanese Prime Ministe

https://www.alojapan.com/1327908/unseen-japan-insider-worldmate-elon-musks-mom-and-the-man-all-over-japans-trains/ Unseen Japan Insider: Worldmate, Elon Musk’s Mom, and The Man All Over Japan’s Trains #FukamiToshu #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #religion #Spirituality #UematsuAiko Membership required This content is restricted to members of Unseen Japan Insider. (It’s the only content we restrict on the site.) Unseen Japan Journalism Fund donors who give at least $5/month or $60/year or more get our Insider newsletter every week with a f

https://www.alojapan.com/1327881/japans-jfm-plans-five-year-dollar-bond-following-national-election-globalcapital/ Japan's JFM plans five year dollar bond following national election – GlobalCapital #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Japan’s JFM plans five year dollar bond following national election  GlobalCapitalJapanese Bonds Remain Vulnerable as Unpopular Ishiba Holds On  BloombergBenchmark JGBs gain as traders assess fiscal fallout from coalition defeat  TradingViewJapan’s bond market is breaking down as yields and volatility surge to mu

https://www.alojapan.com/1327849/japan-eyes-mutually-agreeable-landing-point-in-us-trade-talks/ Japan eyes mutually agreeable ‘landing point’ in US trade talks #AnadoluAjansı #DonaldTrump #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #RyoseiAkazawa #ScottBessent #tariff #us ISTANBUL Japan’s top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said Tuesday that his country is eying a mutually agreeable “landing point” in trade talks with the US, while protecting its national interests, according to a statement. His remarks came during a meeting with US Commerce

https://www.alojapan.com/1327824/openvault-for-japan-international-advanced-television/ OpenVault for Japan International | Advanced Television #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Americable Japan International and OpenVault have announced a multi-year agreement for deployment of OpenVault’s Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) solutions across broadband systems serving United States military bases in Japan. Americable will use OpenVault’s OV PNM solution and advanced mobile diagnostic tools to fulfill key operational objectives

https://www.alojapan.com/1327794/20-under-the-radar-destinations-in-japan/ 20 Under-the-Radar Destinations in Japan #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Luxury travelers to Japan often stick to well-known destinations: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Niseko for skiing. But there are hidden gems all over the country. High-end hotels and ryokans (Japanese inns) that cater to the domestic market have been built in rural areas and tiny villages—and rarely get international travelers. Here are 20 lesser-known towns,

https://www.alojapan.com/1327761/old-but-agile-nomura-connects/ Old but Agile | Nomura Connects #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Japan has produced a surprising number of companies that have thrived for a century or more — over 45,000, as of 2024. These organizations have adapted to changing socio-economic climates, surviving wars, economic downturns, and natural disasters. Nomura, which marks its 100th anniversary this year, is one of them. Of the 1,698 listed companies on

https://www.alojapan.com/1327727/pacific-rim-bowl-builds-a-cultural-bridge-between-rogue-valley-japan/ Pacific Rim Bowl builds a cultural bridge between Rogue Valley, Japan #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Pacific Rim Bowl builds a cultural bridge between Rogue Valley, Japan Published 6:06 am Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1/18 Swipe or click to see more Charlie Hall, standing at right, talks with football players from Ashland and Phoenix who will team up as the South Valley Wolfpack for Friday’s 18th edition of the Pacific Rim

https://www.alojapan.com/1327690/eu-leaders-reach-japan-for-summit-with-premier-ishiba-to-upgrade-ties/ EU leaders reach Japan for summit with Premier Ishiba to upgrade ties #AnadoluAjansı #AntonioCosta #EU #EUJapanSummit #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #PrimeMinisterShigeruIshiba #UrsulaVonDerLeyen Mandatory cookies are used on our website www.aa.com.tr in order to provide you with a better service. These cookies cannot be disabled via the “Cookie Control Panel”. You can view the cookies used on our site via the “Cookie Control Panel” and

https://www.alojapan.com/1327648/the-worldfolio-kobe-portopia-hotel-local-institutions-global-reach/ The Worldfolio: Kobe Portopia Hotel: Local Institution’s Global Reach #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Japan’s tourism industry saw a record-breaking year in 2024, with 36.8 million international visitors. Looking ahead to 2030, the Japanese government has set an ambitious target of 60 million inbound tourists. From your perspective, what makes Japan such an appealing destination, and what further steps do you believe are necessary to hel

https://www.alojapan.com/1327030/exploring-promising-opportunities-for-defense-tech-start-ups-in-the-u-s-japan-alliance/ Exploring Promising Opportunities for Defense-Tech Start-Ups in the U.S.-Japan Alliance #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Introduction The rapid advancement of technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, space, and biotechnology is driving transformation in the commercial and defense sectors. Start-ups excel at commercializing new technologies, making their involvement crucial for accelerating defense technology d

https://www.alojapan.com/1326995/sanseito-how-a-far-right-japanese-first-party-gained-new-ground/ Sanseito: How a far-right ‘Japanese First’ party gained new ground #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news The number of foreign residents in Japan hit a record 3.8 million at the end of 2024. That figure marks an increase up 10.5% from the previous year, according to immigration authorities – but still makes up just 3% of the country’s total population. Tourist numbers also hit an all-time high of about 36.9 million

https://www.alojapan.com/1326959/moderna-cancels-plans-to-build-mrna-manufacturing-site-in-japan/ Moderna cancels plans to build mRNA manufacturing site in Japan #Fujisawa #Japan #JapanFacilityCancellation #JapanNews #JapanTopics #manufacturing #Moderna #MRNAManufacturing #news #RSVVaccine #ShonanHealthInnovationPark #VaccineManufacturing Mod­er­na is aban­don­ing plans to build an mR­NA drug sub­stance pro­duc­tion fa­cil­i­ty in Fu­ji­sawa, Japan, af­ter “care­ful con­sid­er­a­tion giv­en the cur­rent busi­ness en­vi­ron­ment,” in the ……

https://www.alojapan.com/1326925/louis-vuitton-tiffany-leave-japans-regional-stores-to-us-brand-coach/ Louis Vuitton, Tiffany leave Japan’s regional stores to US brand Coach #brand #coach #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #Japans #leave #louis #news #Regional #stores #tiffany #us #vuitton TOKYO — Major overseas luxury brands are pulling their outlets from department stores in areas outside Japan’s major urban centers, leaving store managers struggling to keep their customers happy. American luxury jewelry brand Tiffany closed its outlet on

https://www.alojapan.com/1326895/travelling-to-japan-this-summer-beat-the-heat-with-these-cooling-dishes/ Travelling to Japan this summer? Beat the heat with these cooling dishes #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Once caught, the noodles are dipped in tsuyu (a chilled, umami-rich sauce made from soy, mirin and dashi) then slurped down between bites of tempura or cool slices of cucumber. “It’s the perfect dish for summer when the heat dulls your appetite,” says Ishi Take, director at Chihonoie. “Nagashi somen is light, refreshing and easy

https://www.alojapan.com/1326874/badminton-as-an-se-young-continues-her-stunning-2025-with-japan-open-title-here-are-some-crazy-stats-badminton-news/ Badminton: As An Se Young continues her stunning 2025 with Japan Open title, here are some crazy stats | Badminton News #AnSeYoung #AnSeYoungWinsJapanOpen #badminton #Japan #JapanNews #JapanOpen #JapanOpenBadminton #JapanOpenSuper750 #JapanTopics #JapaneseBadminton #news The juggernaut that is Korea’s An Se Young continues to roll on as she beat her closest rival on the circuit this year with relative ease on Sunday at the Japan Open Super 75

https://www.alojapan.com/1326848/how-a-far-right-japanese-first-party-gained-new-ground/ How a far-right ‘Japanese First’ party gained new ground #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Shaimaa Khalil Tokyo correspondent Reuters Sohei Kamiya, who launched Sanseito in 2020, has threatened that Japan would become a “colony” if it did nothing to “resist foreign pressure” For three years, a once fringe opposition party held just one seat in Japan’s 248-seat upper house. But on Sunday, Sanseito emerged as one of the biggest

https://www.alojapan.com/1326783/osaka-named-to-japan-team-for-billie-jean-king-cup-finals/ Osaka named to Japan team for Billie Jean King Cup finals #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news TOKYO – Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will be part of Japan’s five-woman team for September’s Billie Jean King Cup finals in China, the Japan Tennis Association announced Monday. The four-time Grand Slam winner will be joined by Moyuka Uchijima, Ena Shibahara, Eri Hozumi and Shuko Aoyama at the eight-nation finals of the premier

https://www.alojapan.com/1326740/japan-pm-ishiba-says-will-stay-in-office-after-coalitions-election-defeat-elections-news/ Japan PM Ishiba says will stay in office after coalition’s election defeat | Elections News #AsiaPacific #elections #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #politics #RaceIssues #SocialMedia #TheFarRight Premier says he would remain in office to oversee tariff talks with US, but analysts say he faces political headwinds. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he will remain in office after his ruling coalition suffered a defeat in upper hou

https://www.alojapan.com/1326691/australias-opals-survive-late-japan-comeback-to-end-eight-year-title-drought-basketball/ Australia’s Opals survive late Japan comeback to end eight-year title drought | Basketball #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news Australia’s Opals survived a late comeback by Japan to win the Women’s Asia Cup for the first time on Sunday. With a breakthrough Asia Cup title now under their belt, the Opals can turn their attention to next year’s Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany full of confidence. At the fifth time of asking since