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Tokyo authorities have announced plans to subsidize smartphone purchases for elderly residents to encourage digital access and inclusivity. While implementation details remain under discussion, the initiative includes wider community tech assistance and a promotional strategy for a government-developed multipurpose application.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has emphasized that Japan alone determines its own defence budget decisions, rejecting suggestions from a former U.S. Pentagon nominee to increase spending significantly. Japan reaffirmed its focus on the substance and quality of its defence capabilities rather than adhering strictly to a specific GDP benchmark.

The Japanese government's decision to incorporate the Science Council of Japan (SCJ) has sparked concerns about academic freedom, despite efforts to strengthen state oversight. The legislation, if passed, would transform the SCJ into a special corporation by October 2026, removing the Prime Minister's role in selecting new members but introducing measures such as an auditor post and an evaluation committee to increase government o...

Japanese investors heavily sold foreign bonds, marking their largest weekly selloff since early February, driven by concerns of increased German state borrowing pushing Eurozone yields upward. Conversely, they took advantage of a stronger yen and lower stock prices worldwide to significantly increase their portfolios in foreign equities.

The Supreme Court of Japan's landmark decision clarifies the scope of patent protection in the digital age, emphasizing that companies cannot avoid patent infringement simply by hosting their servers abroad. This ruling has significant implications for online businesses, particularly those operating in the video-sharing space, and underscores the importance of respecting intellectual property rights regardless of server location.