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Diplomacy and Business

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120 Posts
Hitachi deepens transformation into digital services group
21
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Business

Hitachi deepens transformation into digital services group

Japan’s Hitachi Ltd. has agreed to sell approximately 80% of its home appliance business in a deal valued at around 110 billion yen, marking another step in its long-running transformation toward a services- and infrastructure-focused industrial group. The buyer, retailer Nojima Corporation, will acquire the stake through a special purpose vehicle in a transaction involving a newly established company that will house Hitachi Global Life Solutions’ home appliance operations. The division currently covers products such as washing machines, refrigerators and vacuum cleaners, generating roughly 367.6 billion yen in net sales in the fiscal year ending March 2025. For Hitachi, the…
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Rosewood Miyakojima positions Okinawa as Japan’s new luxury island escape
21
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Luxury

Rosewood Miyakojima positions Okinawa as Japan’s new luxury island escape

The upcoming opening of Rosewood Miyakojima marks a significant step in the repositioning of Okinawa within the global ultra-luxury travel market. The resort is designed to target high-end Asian travellers seeking exclusivity, privacy, and pristine natural surroundings. Located on Miyakojima, one of Japan’s most visually striking subtropical islands, the property is set to combine contemporary architecture with direct access to turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. The concept follows the growing demand for low-density, high-privacy destinations in the luxury hospitality sector. The development reflects a broader trend in the Asia-Pacific region, where established luxury hotel brands are expanding beyond traditional hubs…
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Japan completes first 2026 Fukushima treated water release
21
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Japan

Japan completes first 2026 Fukushima treated water release

Japan has completed the first discharge of ALPS-treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station for fiscal year 2026, marking the continuation of a long-term decommissioning process that remains under close international and domestic scrutiny. According to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), the release began on April 2 and concluded on April 20, with approximately 7,865 cubic metres of treated water discharged into the Pacific Ocean. The utility stated that tritium levels remained well below operational safety thresholds throughout the process. The company added that seawater monitoring conducted at multiple locations within a 10-kilometre radius confirmed radiation levels…
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Japan and UK align defence strategy amid rising tensions
21
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Diplomacy

Japan and UK align defence strategy amid rising tensions

Japan and the United Kingdom have agreed to accelerate progress on their joint next-generation fighter jet initiative, reinforcing defence cooperation as security concerns intensify across both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions. The commitment was confirmed during talks in Tokyo between Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, where both sides identified the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as a central pillar of bilateral security ties. The programme, which also involves Italy, aims to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft and is seen as a key step in strengthening interoperability and technological cooperation among like-minded partners. Officials emphasised that…
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Japan and UK step up strategic coordination amid global instability
20
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Diplomacy

Japan and UK step up strategic coordination amid global instability

Japan and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation across security, economic and diplomatic domains, as both countries seek to respond to an increasingly volatile global environment. The pledge came during the 10th Japan–UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Tokyo, where Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper aligned their positions on key international challenges and issued a joint statement outlining areas for closer coordination. Both sides stressed that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific regions is increasingly interconnected, underscoring the need for enhanced cooperation. In this context, the two countries…
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India deepens ties with Osaka through high-level regional diplomacy
20
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Social

India deepens ties with Osaka through high-level regional diplomacy

India has stepped up its regional diplomatic outreach in Japan with a series of high-level meetings in Osaka, underscoring growing interest in strengthening ties with one of the country’s most dynamic economic regions. India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma M. Mallick, met with Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura to discuss avenues for closer cooperation between Osaka Prefecture and India, with a focus on economic, technological and regional exchange. During the visit, the ambassador also held talks with Osaka Prefectural Assembly Speaker Katsunori Kinjo, expressing appreciation for the Assembly’s India–Japan Friendship Association and its role in strengthening bilateral ties at the subnational level.…
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Tokyo and London strengthen citizen protection abroad
20
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Diplomacy

Tokyo and London strengthen citizen protection abroad

Japan and the United Kingdom have signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at strengthening mutual assistance for their nationals abroad during crises, marking a further step in the two countries’ expanding strategic partnership. The agreement was signed in Tokyo by Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper during the tenth Japan–UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. The memorandum establishes a framework for closer coordination between the two governments in supporting citizens overseas. Under the arrangement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will enhance information sharing in peacetime,…
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Japan’s AI-driven hiring cut
20
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Tech

Japan’s AI-driven hiring cut

A growing number of Japanese companies are preparing to scale back hiring of new university graduates for 2027, as productivity gains from generative artificial intelligence begin to reshape long-term workforce planning, according to the latest industry survey. The findings point to a gradual but significant shift in corporate recruitment strategies in Japan, where firms have traditionally maintained stable pipelines of graduate hiring as part of a lifelong employment model. However, the rapid adoption of AI tools across administrative, customer service and analytical tasks is now prompting a reassessment of staffing needs. Executives cited in the survey suggest that generative AI…
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Fujitsu launches GLOVIA One to accelerate SME digitalisation in Japan
20
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Business

Fujitsu launches GLOVIA One to accelerate SME digitalisation in Japan

Fujitsu has announced the launch of GLOVIA One, a new integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform aimed at mid-sized Japanese companies, as the tech giant seeks to capitalise on growing demand for digital transformation across the country’s business sector. The platform, set to be rolled out from April 22, consolidates Fujitsu’s existing ERP solutions — spanning accounting, human resources, payroll, sales and production — into a single cloud-based system designed to streamline operations and improve data visibility. GLOVIA One is primarily targeted at companies with annual revenues between ¥3 billion and ¥100 billion, a segment often described as Japan’s digital…
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Fear and vigilance grip northern Japan after 7.7 quake and tsunami alert
20
Apr
By Diplomacy and Business
Japan

Fear and vigilance grip northern Japan after 7.7 quake and tsunami alert

A powerful earthquake off the northern coast of Japan has left communities on alert after authorities warned that the risk of an even larger quake remains unusually high, raising fresh concerns in a country long accustomed to living with seismic uncertainty. The 7.7-magnitude tremor struck offshore near Iwate Prefecture on April 20, sending strong shaking as far as Tokyo and triggering tsunami warnings along parts of the Pacific coast. Within hours, evacuation orders were issued in several coastal towns, where residents moved to higher ground amid fears of waves reaching up to three metres. Although no major damage or casualties…
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