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Japan's largest labor union umbrella group, Rengo, is demanding the biggest salary increase in over 30 years, with member unions seeking an average wage hike of 6.09% for this year. This demand could lead to another year of sizeable wage increases, which are seen as key to Japan's economic progress and monetary policy normalization.

Japan's Cabinet approved a bill on Feb. 28th that grants the government authority to investigate AI developers for harmful applications and promotes responsible AI development through a task force. This move signifies a shift from self-regulation to stricter oversight, aligning with a global trend towards regulating AI.

Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens, including Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, from entering the country in retaliation for Japan's sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. This follows similar bans on 13 other Japanese nationals in July 2024, reflecting the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Japan's decision to allow individuals from Taiwan to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registration certificates has sparked controversy, with China expressing strong disapproval and viewing the move as a challenge to its claim over the self-ruled island. This change, set to take effect in May, marks a significant shift in Japan's stance on the Taiwan issue and is likely to further escalate tensions between the two Asian gian...

President Trump expressed doubts over the fairness of the U.S.-Japan defense treaty, noting it obliges America to protect Japan without reciprocal obligations. Experts argue Trump's view is technically incorrect due to recent changes allowing Japan to actively defend allies under specific conditions.