Japan: running stories
The subjects the local press of Japan returned to on two days or more, each kept as one page: what happened, day by day, every source linked.
Running stories
- Markets Nikkei index volatility amid geopolitical and AI concerns The Nikkei 225 index has faced significant declines due to geopolitical tensions and fears surrounding AI investments, impacting investor sentiment. 13 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Markets Japan's inflation and BOJ interest rate decisions Japan's producer price growth has slowed, influencing the BOJ's interest rate decisions amid rising inflation and economic concerns. 13 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 · 3 briefings
- Safety & health Landslide warnings in Izu Islands Japan Meteorological Agency has issued Level 5 and Level 4 landslide warnings for Oshima Town and Kozushima Village, respectively, due to severe weather. 21 Sep 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Markets Nikkei 225 volatility driven by U.S. elections and AI concerns The Nikkei 225 has experienced significant drops due to U.S. midterm election uncertainty and rising interest rates impacting the tech sector. 15 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Markets BOJ's inflation target met amid rising Prices in Tokyo The Bank of Japan is set to declare its 2% inflation target met, but rising inflation in Tokyo poses challenges for future monetary policy. 5 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
- Companies Japan's beer producers under investigation for cartel activities Japan's major beer producers are under investigation for possible price-fixing and cartel activities, raising concerns about market competition. 10 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
Earlier stories
- Companies GMO Internet Group faces cybersecurity breach GMO Internet Group's servers were breached, exposing user data and prompting a call for government action on cyber defense. 23 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Typhoon 30 causes disruption in Okinawa Typhoon 30 has approached Okinawa's Sakishima Islands, causing injuries and significant disruptions due to severe weather conditions. 22 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Politics Japan's food consumption tax reduction bill progresses Japan's ruling party is advancing a bill to reduce the consumption tax on food, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on households amid rising living costs. 15 Oct 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
- Safety & health Severe weather disrupts operations across Japan Severe weather warnings have been issued across Japan, affecting logistics and operations in multiple regions due to unstable atmospheric conditions. 13 Oct 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
- Disruption Typhoon 25 disrupts transportation across Japan Typhoon 25 has caused major disruptions to transportation in Japan, affecting travel plans significantly. 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 · 2 briefings