Japan's FSA has detailed the shift from up to 55% income tax to a flat 20% rate on crypto gains, plus a new tax-free "Kodomo NISA" investment account for children ages 0-17. We compare Japan's reforms with US capital gains rules, the EU's MiCA framework, and the UK's Junior ISA system.
Japan's government nominated two pro-easing "reflationist" academics to the BOJ policy board, reflecting PM Takaichi's dovish stance. The move sent rate hike expectations tumbling and the Nikkei to an all-time high of ¥58,583 (+2.20%). We analyze the yen impact, bond market reaction, and how this compares to the Fed and ECB's approach to central bank independence.
Kyoto announces Japan's first dual pricing system for city buses — residents will pay ¥200 ($1.30) while tourists face fares up to ¥400 ($2.60). With 56 million annual visitors overwhelming a city of 1.43 million, this bold overtourism measure follows global models from Venice to Bali. How do locals and the world react?
Japan's PM Takaichi pushes for a cross-party "National Council" to eliminate food consumption tax for two years. We break down the $32 billion revenue impact, risks to fiscal balance, yen depreciation concerns, and how Japan's 10% rate compares to VAT systems in the EU, UK, and Canada.
China's Commerce Ministry banned dual-use exports to 20 Japanese defense entities including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and JAXA, while adding 20 more firms like Subaru and TDK to a watch list. Seen as retaliation for PM Takaichi's Taiwan contingency remarks, the move threatens rare earth and semiconductor material supply chains. Japan demands withdrawal as US-China decoupling ripples through East Asian geopolitics.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi reportedly pushed back against BOJ Governor Ueda's rate hike plans, sending the yen tumbling to 156 per dollar. This clash between political power and central bank independence echoes Trump vs. the Fed and Erdogan vs. Turkey's central bank. We analyze the implications for global markets, the US-Japan interest rate gap, and carry trades.
A comprehensive breakdown of Japan PM Takaichi's 17 strategic investment fields from her landmark policy speech. Covering AI/semiconductors, fusion energy, content industries, defense and more — with key players, current challenges, and the $48B government investment plan.
Japan's Ministry of Economy backs MoneyX 2026, a next-gen finance conference focused on stablecoin adoption. With the world's first stablecoin regulatory framework, key players like JPYC, Progmat, and SBI are driving digital currency into real-world use. Includes comparison with the US GENIUS Act and EU's MiCA regulation.
Japan, an island nation where 99.6% of trade moves by sea, is betting big on reviving its shipbuilding industry. PM Takaichi's government is investing $6.5 billion to double capacity by 2035. From Mitsui E&S's world-first ammonia-fueled engine to Furuno Electric's 43% global share in marine radar, and a historic frigate export to Australia, Japan is fighting back against Chinese and Korean dominance with cutting-edge technology.
Around 420,000 Muslims in Japan face a growing burial crisis. Islamic faith requires burial rather than cremation, but in a country where 99.97% of the deceased are cremated, only about 10 burial-capable cemeteries exist. Plans to build new Muslim cemeteries in Oita and Miyagi prefectures have been blocked by resident opposition, exposing the gap between Japan's push for foreign workers and its readiness for multicultural coexistence.
President Trump has directed the Pentagon to release government files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. As the world reacts to Obama's "aliens are real" remark and Trump's unprecedented disclosure order, Japan's legendary UFO researchers, including Junichi Yaoi and Junichiro Nirasawa, are back in the spotlight. Here's the full story and how Japan's unique UFO culture is responding.