Japan had hottest June on record: weather agency

Japan experienced its hottest June on record, the weather agency said Tuesday, as climate change prompts sweltering heat waves across the globe. "Japan's monthly average temperature in June was the highest for the month since statistics began in...

Japan Consumer Confidence Improves In June

Japan's consumer sentiment increased further in June to the highest level in four months, survey data from the Cabinet Office showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted consumer confidence index rose to 34.5 in June from 32.8 in May. Economists...

Japan eyes reform of rice policy to expand production

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru says more needs to be done to ensure price stability in the rice market. He says that includes boosting production in a way that benefits both consumers and farmers. Ishiba convened a meeting of relevant...

Japan Exchange Group Trading Overview In June 2025 & First Half Of 2025 (January To June)

Japan Exchange Group released Trading Overview in June 2025 & First Half of 2025 (January to June). Cash Equity Market - In the first half of 2025, the daily average trading value for the Prime Market (domestic common stocks) was JPY 5.2678...

Japan's 10-year bond auction eases market jitters ahead of key 30-year sale

Ahead of the 30-year bond auction later this week, investor sentiment received a lift following a relatively steady sale of Japan’s sale of 10-year government notes. According to a Bloomberg report, the bid-to-cover ratio was at 3.51, higher than...

Japanese prefectural governors earned average of ¥24.13 million in 2024

The average income of Japan's prefectural governors stood at ¥24.13 million ($167,852) in 2024, a survey showed Monday. The average rose by over ¥4 million from the previous year owing to an increase in revenue from real estate rentals, as well as...

Japanese FSA Proposes Lower Taxes And Reclassification For Cryptocurrencies -

(MENAFN- Evertise Digital) The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has put forward a proposal that could dramatically alter the cryptocurrency landscape in Japan. By seeking to reclassify cryptocurrencies and lower the tax rate on profits...

Japanese volunteer nurses bolster Palau’s Medical team for Pacific Mini Games

KOROR, Palau — Fourteen volunteer nurses from Japan are lending their expertise to support Palau’s medical response during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, reinforcing international cooperation and helping ensure athlete and spectator safety during...

Japan’s 10-Year Bond Auction Gives Support Ahead of 30-Year Sale

Demand at Japan’s sale of 10-year government notes was relatively strong in a boost to sentiment going into a key auction of 30-year bonds later this week. The bid-to-cover ratio was at 3.51, higher than the 12-month average of 3.14, as...

Japan's roadside land prices rise for fourth year in a row

Prices of land facing major roads in Japan as of Jan. 1 rose 2.7% from a year before on average, up for the fourth consecutive year, the National Tax Agency said Tuesday. Roadside land prices, used to calculate inheritance and gift taxes, logged...

Japan’s business sentiment beats consensus despite tariffs

Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers edged up in June, reflecting resilience in the face of the escalating US tariff campaign and backing the case for another Bank of Japan interest rate hike in the coming months. The sentiment index for...

Japan land prices gain for 4th consecutive year

The average price of land in Japan has gone up for the fourth straight year. The year-on-year increase was the largest since 2010 in percentage terms. The National Tax Agency on Tuesday announced new numbers used to calculate land taxes. It says...

Japan donated ICT equipment towards OEK digitalization

A handover ceremony for ICT equipment, aimed at supporting the digital transformation of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), was held at Palau Royal Resort on the evening of June 24. Prior to the ceremony, OEK was provided with ICT equipment worth US$...

Japan Tax Revenues to Hit Record 75 T. Yen in FY 2024

Newsfrom Japan Society Jul 1, 2025 15:46 (JST) Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government's general-account tax revenues are estimated to surpass 75 trillion yen in fiscal 2024, hitting a record high for the fifth consecutive year,...

Japan Roadside Land Prices Up for 4th Year in Row

Newsfrom Japan Economy Jul 1, 2025 14:10 (JST) Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)--Prices of land facing major roads in Japan as of Jan. 1 rose 2.7 pct from a year before on average, up for the fourth consecutive year, the National Tax Agency said...

Japan lauds Qatar’s role in Rwanda-DRC peace agreement

Doha: Japan has lauded the mediatory role played by Qatar, the United States and the African Union in reaching the peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda. “Japan expresses respect for the mediation...

Japan Office to Oversee Active Cyber Defense Established; Part of Related Legislation Goes Into Effect

The Yomiuri Shimbun Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends an inaugural ceremony for the National Cybersecurity Office at the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:49 JST, July 1, 2025 The National Cybersecurity Office, which...

Japan experienced its hottest June on record last month, with meteorologists warning the severe heat is expected to continue through July

Japan’s Mount Fuji Opened for Summer Climbing Season in Yamanashi Prefecture

The Yomiuri Shimbun Climbers cheer toward the sunrise on the summit of Mt. Fuji on Tuesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:16 JST, July 1, 2025 Mt. Fuji opened on Tuesday for the summer climbing season on the Yoshida Trail from the Yamanashi Prefecture...

Japan's top trade negotiator vows not to sacrifice farming in Japan-US talks

Japan's top trade negotiator has reiterated his stance that the country will not seek a trade agreement with the United States in which Japan's farming industry is sacrificed. At a news conference on Tuesday, Economic Revitalization Minister...