Japan immigration
Japan races to court foreign talent as it doubles skilled worker cap
Better support and pay key to attracting up to 820,000 workers in 5 years
Politics
Interview
India's top diplomat points to 'new phase' in Japan defense ties
Jaishankar weighs in on awkward relations with China, Pakistan, Maldives
International relations
Japan PM Kishida to address U.S. Congress on April 11
Trip 'symbolizes both nations' commitment to peace and prosperity,' congressional leaders say
Japan immigration
Japan to double cap on skilled foreign workers from fiscal 2024
Over 800,000 could qualify over five years under new proposal
Defense
U.S. seeks to revive idled shipyards with help of Japan, South Korea
Navy secretary visits Hyundai, Hanwha and Mitsubishi to invite investment
Defense
Japan to take part in AsterX space defense drill with NATO members
South Korea will also join as concerns rise over Russian and Chinese threats
Politics
Japan's lower house passes $750bn fiscal 2024 budget
Second-biggest ever, includes funds for inflation and earthquake relief, defense
Defense
AUKUS weighs Japan's participation in defense tech development
Ahead of PM Kishida's visit in April, U.S. leads talks with U.K. and Australia
Japan-South Korea ties
Yoon says better Japan ties helping deter North Korea threat
South Korean leader asks international community to help realize unification with North
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Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan's chip reboot
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
Comment
Kishida's non-answers show politics lags business in scandal response
Japan PM criticized for retreading public material before ethics committee
Opinion
Japan has to do more for migrant rights than drop 'intern' label
New guest worker program preserves unfair restrictions on job mobility
Politics
Japan PM Kishida apologizes for political funds scandal
Ruling party has come under intense scrutiny amid slush fund allegations
Climate Change
Asian lender ADB to raise share of climate loans to 55% by 2030
Development bank to expand funding sources and private-sector partnerships
Defense
Japan should fully lift arms export ban: ex-security chief
Yachi urges 'proactive' contribution to peace amid growing global challenges
Politics
Japan PM Kishida to attend fully open Diet panel on funds scandal
Ruling and opposition parties agree to open 2-day session from Thursday
Defense
Thailand, U.S. launch biggest post-COVID Cobra Gold exercises
Drills to last into March and cover domains from sea to space
International relations
China flexes maritime muscle with bigger, tougher coast guard ships
Navy-style operations raise alarm in Taiwan, Japan and Philippines
Politics
Japan eyes new security clearances to aid overseas tech cooperation
Bill would bring country in line with G7 nations on sensitive economic info
Interview
Trump could impose universal tariff on Day 1: ex-U.S. trade official
Former USTR chief of staff expects push to end trade deficit with Japan
Japan-South Korea ties
South Korea and Japan need new joint declaration, Yoon adviser says
Park Cheol-hee discusses boosting bilateral ties ahead of landmark anniversary
Defense
U.S. seeks closer defense supply chain ties with Japan, India: official
'A strong industrial base is a deterrent' as China presents 'pacing threat'
Opinion
Silence over Alexei Navalny's death will win Japan no favors
Tokyo has to show its support for international human rights is more than rhetoric
Politics
Japan's ruling LDP registers weakest support since return to power
PM Kishida's approval rating slides to record low in wake of fundraising scandal