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Djima Antaley delivers a package for Afrety in Dakar on May 20.
BUSINESS
Jul 16, 2026
A hidden pipeline brings Amazon and Walmart to African shoppers
No bank card? No address? No problem.
Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan says it may scale back its menu after a system failure at one of its logistics contractors disrupted food deliveries to stores across the country.
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2026
KFC Japan may cut menu as logistics outage disrupts deliveries
The fast-food giant says product shortages, reduced menus and changes to opening hours are possible due to the disruption.
Self-storage units and rental containers can be used by lone wolf attackers as a place to store gunpowder or as a workshop to make dangerous goods.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jun 11, 2026
Police in Japan seek to cooperate with businesses over lone-wolf attacks
The aim is to collect information that point to signs of individuals making firearms or explosives alone, including unusual smells and noises, to help prevent terrorist attacks.
Japan's trucking industry is looking into introducing fuel surcharges amid uncertainties caused by the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jun 1, 2026
Trucking industry eyes fuel surcharges as Iran conflict drives uncertainty
The move comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the long-term impact of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on crude oil supply.
A demonstration of Nippon Express' short-distance personal mobility vehicle during a press tour in Tokyo in 2024.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 17, 2026
Nippon Express to buy Metro Supply for as much as ?255 billion
The transaction is expected to close between July and December this year.
Eams Robotics President Eiji Sotani speaks in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, in February.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 1, 2026
Fukushima company working to realize drone logistics
Eams Robotics, based in the Fukushima city of Minamisoma, produces and sells industrial drones.
Use of food delivery services surged during the pandemic, when fewer people were dining out, but rising competition has proved challenging for firms and led to consolidation in a number of markets.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 26, 2026
Wolt pulls out of Japan amid DoorDash exit from some Asian markets
Wolt will also withdraw from Uzbekistan, while another DoorDash subsidiary Deliveroo will cease its food delivery services in Singapore and Qatar.
Japan Post has a total of some 32,000 delivery minivehicles at 3,188 post offices offering collection and delivery services across the country.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Feb 10, 2026
Japan Post ordered to halt 3,333 delivery vehicles
Japan Post has a total of some 32,000 delivery minivehicles at 3,188 post offices offering collection and delivery services across the country.
Lawson President Sadanobu Takemasu speaks during an interview in Tokyo earlier this month.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 28, 2025
Lawson may start over-the-counter drug delivery in 2026
The service, which allows customers to order OTC drugs for home delivery, will be introduced after an easing of drug sales regulations for convenience stores.
A drone flies over a railroad track during a trial in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Tuesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Dec 10, 2025
Startup tests drone delivery over railroad in Fukushima
It was the first drone flight above a railroad track out of the sight of an operator in an inhabited area in the country.
A staff member sorts bells next to an advertisement for bear spray at a store in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 24.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Nov 10, 2025
Businesses in Japan tighten bear safety measures as sightings surge
Convenience stores and delivery companies are taking action to protect employees and customers as the predators are spotted in record numbers.
Japan Post's mini cargo vehicles parked at a post office in Tokyo
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 1, 2025
Japan Post served notice suspending mini cargo vehicle use
The transport ministry suspended 111 post offices from using such vehicles over their failure to properly conduct roll calls for drivers.
The transport ministry is considering a unified system to allow delivery workers to temporarily open condominium automatic locks to drop off parcels.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Sep 17, 2025
Transport ministry eyes unified unlocking system for deliveries at condos
Currently, delivery companies must make specific agreements with condominium management associations to gain access.
In fiscal 2024 through March this year, the National Consumers Affairs Center received inquiries and gave advice on problems associated with cash-on-delivery services.
BUSINESS
Sep 3, 2025
Japan alerting consumers to cash-on-delivery problems
¡°If you feel something fishy, even just a little bit, don¡¯t order it,¡± a National Consumers Affairs Center official said.
Japan Post has been under investigation by the transport ministry since it was revealed that improper alcohol and health checks were widespread across the company.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Sep 3, 2025
Japan Post ordered to suspend delivery vans at 100 post offices
Light commercial vans are the company¡¯s primary means of transportation for deliveries, but Japan Post says it will continue operations as usual.
Japan Post's UGX will still be available for many rejected packages.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 26, 2025
Japan Post to stop accepting some parcels for shipment to the U.S.
Packages containing commercial items or valued above $100 will be rejected.
Trucks parked at Japan Post's post office in Tokyo's Koto Ward earlier this month
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 25, 2025
Japan Post stripped of truck transport business license
The company will not be allowed to operate its approximately 2,500 trucks and other vehicles for five years.
Japan Post President Tetsuya Senda speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 18, 2025
Japan Post to accept loss of truck transport business permit
The transport ministry is expected to revoke the permit by the end of this month at the earliest.
If Japan Post loses its general cargo vehicle license, it would be barred from reapplying for a new one for five years.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jun 5, 2025
Japan Post may lose cargo license over widespread driver check failures
A transport ministry audit in April revealed enough instances of missed checks in the Kanto region to surpass the threshold for license revocation.
At a warehouse managed by online grocer BigBasket in central Mumbai, employees work with military-like precision to pull off deliveries in just 10 minutes.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 26, 2025
In India¡¯s congested cities, delivery apps cash in
Delivery apps have faltered elsewhere in recent years, but sales in India have soared from $100 million in 2020 to an estimated $6 billion in 2024.
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.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
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.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
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.

Podcast

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

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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
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