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Indian drugmakers rattled by Trump¡¯s 100% levy on generics
BUSINESS / Markets
Indian drugmakers rattled by Trump¡¯s 100% levy on generics
The U.S. president says non-patented drugmakers would have two years to move production to the U.S. or face a 100% import tariff, which would double a year later.
BUSINESS / Markets
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
Japan¡¯s currency is at its weakest point against the dollar in four decades and is down one-third over five years.
BUSINESS / Markets
Yen breaks ?163 and trades at levels last seen in 1986
Fiscal concerns and the interest rate gap between Japan and the United States weigh on currency.
The Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California. Advancing his latest proposed levies would cement U.S. President Donald Trump's commitment to tariffs going into November's midterm elections.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 22, 2026
U.S. set to impose new tariffs by Friday with stopgap to expire
U.S. President Donald Trump¡¯s administration last month proposed new tariffs of at least 10% on 60 trading partners, citing what it said were lax forced-labor standards.
The 225-issue Nikkei stock average slipped below 63,000 on Friday for the first time in about a month on an intraday basis.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 17, 2026
Nikkei briefly dives over 4,100 points in afternoon
It slipped below 63,000 for the first time in about a month on an intraday basis.
Since striking a deal in Busan, U.S. President Donald Trump (left) in public comments has been touting what he describes as a close personal relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 16, 2026
Trump¡¯s aides see China cheating on trade, but shun retaliation
By Jenny Leonard
Some officials believe Trump is particularly disinclined toward registering any objection that could endanger his plans to host Xi for a lavish state visit in September.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will reimpose a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee for all other cargo moving through the waterway.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 14, 2026
Oil surges as Trump says U.S. wants 20% charge for Hormuz flows
The announcement fueled bullish momentum after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.
The administration has walked back a line in a draft document that suggested efforts might be made to influence monetary policy.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 13, 2026
Rush to reassure on BOJ independence after bonds and yen signal concern
By Kazuaki Nagata
A line from a draft policy document caused a shock and led to a quick edit and series of clarifying statements.
Evening commuters in front of Tokyo station.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 11, 2026
Japan¡¯s top pension fund likely to brush off political pressure
By Hideyuki Sano and Nao Sano
The Government Pension Investment Fund, one of the world¡¯s largest, will likely ignore the finance minister¡¯s call to boost domestic investment, at least in the short run.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has encouraged households and pension funds to buy more yen-denominated assets.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 10, 2026
Yen gains after finance minister urges pension funds to invest more at home
By Erica Yokoyama
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama¡¯s remarks caught markets off guard, leading to a jump in the yen and a drop in bond yields.

Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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