International Visitor Spending in Japan Hits ¥9.5 Trillion in 2025 as Tourism Boom Accelerates
International visitor spending in Japan reached a record ¥9.5 trillion in 2025, driven by over 40 million tourists and rising accommodation costs.
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Chocolate Without Cacao and Cultured Meat: How Japan Is Betting on Food Tech to Tackle Rising Prices
Japan is accelerating investment in food tech, from cacao-free chocolate to cultured meat, as climate change and supply shocks push food prices higher.
Japan Massive Plan to Turn Hokkaido Into a Global Semiconductor Powerhouse
Japan is making its boldest industrial bet in decades: converting the agricultural island of Hokkaido into a global semiconductor hub through Rapidus – a government-backed chipmaker determined to compete with giants like TSMC and Samsung. But can Japan overcome its lost decades, talent shortages, and fierce worldwide competition?
Yen Plunges to Record Low Against Euro as Japan’s New PM Urges Slow Rate Hikes
Japan’s yen slumped to an all-time low against the euro and neared a nine-month low versus the dollar after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged the central bank to go slow on rate hikes.
Japan stocks hit record highs as Takaichi’s win boosts yen
Key Highlights Here are the main takeaways from the recent market-moving events in Japan: Introduction Japan’s financial markets are experiencing a major shake-up. Following the election of Sanae Takaichi as the new LDP leader, the nation’s stock market soared to unprecedented heights. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index reacted with a powerful surge, reflecting investor optimism…