Hidaka, Hokkaido — Japan’s reputation as a powder paradise for skiers can be misleading. While the country’s mountain resorts are famous for their deep, dry snow, winter storms in Japan are by no means confined to high elevations. In fact, some of the most disruptive snowfall each year occurs in cities, coastal towns and residential… Continue reading Don’t Let Japan’s Next Winter Storm Catch You Cold
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Uber’s Long Road Into Japan Runs Through a Quiet Hot-Spring Town
Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture — On a gray December morning, far from Tokyo’s neon-lit streets, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi found himself outside an aging municipal building in Kaga, a modest hot-spring town along Japan’s Sea of Japan coast. The moment was symbolic: instead of launching a bold new service in a major metropolis, Uber’s latest push… Continue reading Uber’s Long Road Into Japan Runs Through a Quiet Hot-Spring Town
Japan Issues Heavy Snow Alerts Along the Sea of Japan Coast
Severe winter weather is tightening its grip on parts of Japan, prompting authorities to issue high-level snow warnings in several regions bordering the Sea of Japan. Meteorologists cautioned that snowfall is intensifying rapidly in certain areas, raising the risk of transportation disruptions and other weather-related incidents. As of Thursday, Ishikawa and Shiga prefectures were placed… Continue reading Japan Issues Heavy Snow Alerts Along the Sea of Japan Coast
Japan’s World Cup Momentum Builds — Even as Doubts Linger
Japan’s men’s national soccer team closed out 2025 with a surge of confidence, stringing together a series of impressive results that have energized fans and raised expectations ahead of the World Cup in North America this summer. The year ended on a particularly high note with a dramatic comeback victory against Brazil, a performance that… Continue reading Japan’s World Cup Momentum Builds — Even as Doubts Linger
Why Japan Is Reassessing Its Immigration Strategy
Global interest in Japan has never been stronger. Tourists are arriving in record numbers, foreign workers are filling labor gaps, and international investors continue to eye the country with growing enthusiasm. Yet inside Japan, the rapid pace of this influx is prompting a political and public reckoning over how open the country should be —… Continue reading Why Japan Is Reassessing Its Immigration Strategy
Japan and South Korea Seek Closer Partnership as Regional Tensions Reshape Diplomacy
Nara, Japan — Against the backdrop of rising friction between Japan and China, Tokyo and Seoul are signaling a renewed commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Nara on Tuesday, where they emphasized the “strategic importance” of strengthening ties and agreed to advance… Continue reading Japan and South Korea Seek Closer Partnership as Regional Tensions Reshape Diplomacy
China’s Dual-Use Export Ban on Japan Marks a Sharper Turn in Economic Tensions
China’s decision to impose export controls on goods with both civilian and military applications destined for Japan represents a significant escalation in an already strained bilateral relationship. The move, announced by Beijing this week, has the potential to disrupt established trade patterns and deepen economic uncertainty between two of Asia’s largest economies. At the center… Continue reading China’s Dual-Use Export Ban on Japan Marks a Sharper Turn in Economic Tensions
Japan’s Long Road Back to Artificial Intelligence
From early tech dominance to a carefully planned second act In the glow of Japan’s neon cities during the 1980s, the future once felt inevitable. At a time when Silicon Valley was still finding its footing, Japan was already investing aggressively in advanced technologies that promised to reshape society. Government laboratories buzzed with ambition, corporations… Continue reading Japan’s Long Road Back to Artificial Intelligence
Japanese Startups Turn to Chatbot-Powered Apps to Treat Medical Conditions
Digital therapeutics gain traction in a traditionally paper-based health system Japan’s healthcare system is often praised for its accessibility and outcomes, but when it comes to digital adoption, it has lagged behind many other advanced economies. Even today, paper medical records, handwritten prescriptions, and in-person consultations remain the norm at many clinics and hospitals across… Continue reading Japanese Startups Turn to Chatbot-Powered Apps to Treat Medical Conditions
Japanese Studies Link Dental Health to Longevity and Long-Term Care Risk
Dental health may be far more than a cosmetic or comfort issue in old age. New research from Japan suggests that the condition of an older adult’s teeth can offer important clues about their overall health, life expectancy and likelihood of requiring long-term care. Two large-scale studies conducted by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University and… Continue reading Japanese Studies Link Dental Health to Longevity and Long-Term Care Risk