Authorities in Tokyo are accelerating the adoption of generative artificial intelligence across public sector work, with both the metropolitan government and local municipalities incorporating the technology into daily administrative tasks. New Platform to Support AI Adoption To streamline this shift, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is collaborating with GovTech Tokyo, a digital innovation body focused on… Continue reading Tokyo Pushes Forward with Generative AI in Government Operations
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Japan’s Land Prices Extend Growth Streak for Fifth Year
Japan’s land market continues to show steady momentum, with average land prices rising for the fifth consecutive year. As of January 1, prices increased by 2.8% compared to the previous year, according to data released by the land ministry. This marks a slight acceleration from the 2.7% growth recorded a year earlier, signaling a gradual… Continue reading Japan’s Land Prices Extend Growth Streak for Fifth Year
Why Foreign Runners Are Flocking to Japan’s Top Marathons
If you want to experience Japan in motion, there may be no better way than running through it. For many international visitors, signing up for a marathon has become the centerpiece of their trip. For foreign residents, race day offers a new perspective on familiar streets. In cities across the country, major marathons have evolved… Continue reading Why Foreign Runners Are Flocking to Japan’s Top Marathons
Don’t Let Japan’s Next Winter Storm Catch You Cold
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
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