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Kodansha's English-language editions of "Attack on Titan" (left) and "Blue Lock" published in India
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 12, 2026
Japanese manga publisher to enter Indian market
While Japanese content has become increasingly popular in India since COVID-19, the rapidly growing South Asian economy currently imports English versions of manga products.
A participant samples tuna exported to Brazil by a company from Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, at a Japan External Trade Organization event in Sao Paulo on Monday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 14, 2025
Firms show off Japanese food at event in Brazil
Tradbras Importacao E Exportacao, a Brazilian unit of Japanese food manufacturer Kikkoman, showed off rice made in Niigata Prefecture.
Beijing imposed a ban on imports of Japanese fisheries products in August 2023.
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Aug 18, 2025
JETRO struggles to expand scallop supply chain in U.S.
Steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump left prospects for the project uncertain, apparently making businesses reluctant to invest in it.
An event to promote Japan-India cooperation on supply chains for minerals was held at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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Jul 3, 2025
New Delhi event highlights Japan＊s bid to deepen India ties on critical minerals
The event brought together a total of some 70 companies from both countries, including members of the Battery Association for Supply Chain, a Japanese industry group.
Yellowtail is unloaded in Himi, Toyama Prefecture. Japan is looking to expand yellowtail exports to the United States, with China's blanket ban on Japanese fishery products still in place.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 9, 2025
JETRO to support yellowtail exports to U.S.
JETRO hopes to help expand sales channels for the fish in the United States, where Japanese cuisine has become popular amid an increase in health conscious consumers.
High-end wagyu products from Japan are sold at prices about 2.5 times those of U.S. and Australian wagyu, according to Japan's Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corp.
BUSINESS
Nov 23, 2024
JETRO draws up guidelines for wagyu labeling in U.S.
The move by JETRO comes as wagyu is not necessarily recognized as being of Japanese origin in the United States.
Tepco employees serve scallops at an event in Tokyo last month.
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2024
Japan scallop exports shifting away from China dependence
The efforts led to increases in scallop exports to the United States and other markets, highlighting the scallop supply chain＊s shift away from China.
Fishermen land scallops at Nemuro Port in Nemuro, Hokkaido, in April 2022.
BUSINESS
Dec 20, 2023
Japan to test scallop processing in Mexico
Under the plan scallops will be processed in Ensenada in the Mexican state of Baja California, about 100 kilometers from the border with the U.S.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 17, 2023
Japan ramps up support for startups venturing overseas
Private-sector and government initiatives are seeking to equip young companies with the knowledge and contacts to be successful outside Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in China affecting Japanese makers
Amid strict ＆COVID zero＊ policies, some Japanese companies are having workers sleep in their factories to continue production.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2022
41% of Japan firms foresee lower profits in China
The survey also showed that the proportion of Japanese firms that believe their operations in India, Vietnam and Indonesia will improve stood at 63.2%, 47.6% and 47%, respectively.
BUSINESS
Nov 28, 2019
Foreign investment in Japan tops ?30 trillion for the first time
The balance of foreign direct investment in Japan stood at ?30.7 trillion at the end of 2018, topping ?30 trillion for the first time ever, the Japan External Trade Organization said Wednesday.
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2019
Stories of success by 100 Japanese firms doing business overseas published online
To help small businesses boost their exports, a public-private body has released a collection of 100 success stories of Japanese companies that have expanded overseas.
BUSINESS
Nov 29, 2018
Inbound investment to Japan continues on upward trend driven by Asian neighbors
The total value of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Japan increased to ?28.6 trillion in 2017, bringing the country a step closer to meeting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe＊s goal of doubling such investment to ?35 trillion by 2020, according to the Japan External Trade Organization.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 9, 2018
Japan opening doors more widely to foreign professionals
The perception of ＆closed companies＊ is fast becoming a thing of the past.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 9, 2018
Vietnam bumps Thailand down to third place in survey of interest among Japanese businesses
Interest in Vietnam among Japanese companies continues to grow, boosting the Southeast Asian country to the second spot, right behind China, for the first time in the Japan External Trade Organization＊s ranking of countries and areas favorable for business expansion, according to a fiscal 2017 survey...
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Mar 16, 2016
Sanctions eased but Japan Inc. treads warily in return to Iran
Optimism prevailed when United Nations sanctions against Iran were lifted in mid-January. Since the historic nuclear deal was reached last July between Iran and six global powers, companies, including those in Japan, had been vying for economic opportunities in a Middle Eastern market rich in natural...
Japan Times
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May 30, 2014
Tsukiji traders fish for new export markets
Businesses operating at Japan＊s largest fish market are increasingly trying to boost exports, sensing demand overseas for such fare as octopus, abalone and stonefish sold with the renowned Tsukiji brand.
COMMENTARY / Japan / THE VIEW FROM NEW YORK
Jun 24, 2013
Going with the flow in the trade office for Japan
There are some things to say as one leaves the New York office of Japan＊s JETRO, having worked amid the ebb and flow of trade for 44 years.
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" 〞 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.

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