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Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrage

Japan is considering tougher permanent residency rules as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government reshapes immigration policy. Proposed changes could add Japanese-language and minimum-income requirements, drawing criticism from some foreign residents even as fast-track routes for highly skilled and high-earning workers remain in place.

The Economic Times

How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending

In a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming to stabilize the yen and mitigate market fluctuations, he emphasized the importance of US influence in this relationship. Meanwhile, Japan's finance minister sought backing from the US for yen support,…

The Economic Times

Japan's Interest Rates Could Hit A Three-Decade High. Nearly 9 In 10 Economists Expect Another Hike.

Higher prices and stronger wages are adding to expectations that Japan's central bank will accelerate the pace of its monetary policy tightening.

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Why Russia’s new 50-ft Soviet war monument has sparked fury

Statue showing Soviet soldier smashing a border marker engraved with Japan’s chrysanthemum emblem called ‘aggressive’

The Independent UK

Japan's former defense chief urges PM to challenge US sanctions on ICC president

A Japanese former defense minister on Friday called Washington’s decision to sanction the International Criminal Court and its Japanese president an outright attack on the rules-based international order, urging Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to more firmly protest and demand the U.S. withdraw the measures

The Independent UK

Japan requires married couples to share a surname, so matchmakers are pairing singles who already have the same one to avoid changing it

A Japanese advocacy group helped organize the events to highlight a 128-year-old law that requires married couples to share the same surname.

Fortune

The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note

Editorial: Japan’s collision with Donald Trump reveals the dilemma facing Britain: economic independence is becoming more necessary – and more tricky to achieve

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Global Market: Yen weakness puts BOJ under pressure for faster monetary tightening

The US is urging Japan to adopt tougher monetary and fiscal policies after supporting the yen. Pressure is mounting on the BOJ to raise rates faster as inflation persists, while Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance fuels bond-market concerns and risks broader global financial volatility.

The Economic Times

Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Scott Bessent calls time on big stimulus

While the BOJ was already widely expected to lift rates ‌in September as inflation pressures ⁠grew, Bessent's recent ⁠comments effectively lock the bank into doing so and put pressure on it to step up hikes going forward.

The Economic Times

Why Trump’s hatred of the ICC threatens relations with a key US ally

Washington is running a campaign to ‘dismantle’ the international court to protect top Israeli officials like Benjamin Netanyahu from prosecution over alleged Gaza war crimes

The Independent UK

Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US

The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK

"I’ve never encountered a ghost, but until recently…": Japan PM Sanae Takaichi reveals unusual experience as staff launch ‘Operation Combat’ at official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has never encountered a ghost at the official residence, but a surprising incident involving a cockroach left her unable to act. Recalling how Osamu Tezuka’s Firebird shaped her childhood belief in reincarnation, Takaichi revealed that her staff eventually launched “Operation Combat” to deal…

The Economic Times

Ghost in PM office? When cockroaches left Japan's Sanae Takaichi screaming

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she has not encountered any ghosts at the official residence, but recently found herself unable to kill a cockroach that appeared there. She linked her hesitation to ideas about reincarnation that have stayed with her since childhood.

The Times of India

Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing seeking to mend ties after fallout from Takaichi's Taiwan remark

Lawmakers from Japan have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials in the first visit since tensions rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comment on Taiwan angered China

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Euronews

5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37

"I would ask residents in the areas where the shaking was particularly strong to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of a similar magnitude," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said.

The Independent UK

Why Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is a big fan of working from home

Japanese prime minister has been increasingly seen secluding herself at home

The Economic Times

Global Market: BOJ's July 2027 meeting could shape Japan's rate path

The Bank of Japan’s July 2027 policy meeting is drawing attention after being scheduled for July 21-22, allowing hawkish board members Naoki Tamura and Hajime Takata to vote just before their terms expire on July 23. The timing could prove important for the BOJ’s rate-hike path as inflation pressures persist…

The Independent UK

Japan secretly executes arsonist for deadly Osaka gaming venue fire

Japan and the US are the only two countries in the G7 that use the death penalty

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The Conversation

What Sanae Takaichi’s popularity among women says about gender equality in Japan

Politicians don’t often find themselves on packages of cookies. Nor do their bags tend to go viral, sparking a fashion craze.

The Independent UK

Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries

The Guardian - AU

The Kuril Islands: how a visit from Putin reignited a 150-year-old dispute between Japan and Russia

The diplomatic spat continues to simmer as Moscow summons Tokyo’s ambassador after the Russian president’s trip to the disputed islands last week

AAP

Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership during high-level talks, but controversial comments on melons were not brought up.

The Independent UK

Japanese minister visits Australia amid ‘melongate’

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The Independent UK

Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia amid ‘melongate’ controversy

Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to Australia is expected to focus on growing Australia-Japan security partnership

AAP

'Grubby': Senate debates PM's melon-gate comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments on a podcast have continued to dominate parliamentary debate for a second week.

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