Japan: running stories
The subjects the local press of Japan returned to on two days or more, each kept as one page: what happened, day by day, every source linked.
Running stories
- Politics Japan's food consumption tax reduction bill progresses Japan's ruling party is advancing a bill to reduce the consumption tax on food items, with debates scheduled and political collaborations underway. 15 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 · 4 briefings
- Markets Nikkei 225 volatility amid geopolitical and AI investment concerns The Nikkei 225 index has experienced significant drops due to geopolitical tensions and fears surrounding AI investments. 13 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Markets Japan's inflation and BOJ interest rate decisions Japan's producer price growth slowed, influencing the BOJ's interest rate decisions amid rising inflation. 13 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 · 3 briefings
- Safety & health Landslide warnings in Izu Islands Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 5 and Level 4 landslide warnings for Oshima Town and Kozushima Village, urging residents to take safety measures and evacuate. 21 Sep 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Markets Nikkei 225 volatility amid rate and election concerns The Nikkei 225 index has experienced significant drops due to rising interest rates and U.S. midterm election uncertainties affecting tech shares. 15 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Markets Bank of Japan's inflation target and economic implications The Bank of Japan is set to declare its 2% inflation target met, but inflation in Tokyo has already exceeded this target, raising concerns for monetary policy. 5 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
Earlier stories
- Companies Japan's beer producers under investigation for price-fixing Japan's major beer producers are under investigation for possible price-fixing and cartel activities, with executives admitting to awareness of the situation. 10 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Companies GMO Internet Group faces cybersecurity breach GMO Internet Group's servers were breached, exposing user data and prompting a request for government cyber defense measures. 23 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Typhoon 30 disrupts Okinawa and Western Japan Typhoon 30 has approached Okinawa's Sakishima Islands, causing injuries and significant disruptions due to severe weather conditions. 22 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Severe weather disrupts operations across Japan Severe weather warnings have been issued across Japan, affecting logistics and operations in multiple regions due to unstable atmospheric conditions. 13 Oct 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
- Disruption Typhoon 25 disrupts transportation across Japan Typhoon 25 has caused major disruptions to transportation in Japan, affecting services in Tokyo and beyond, with ongoing cancellations and delays. 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 · 2 briefings