Toyota orders $1.5B from LG battery plant.

Toyota will shift a $1.5 billion battery order to LG Energy Solution's Michigan plant after GM exited the project.

Kishida attacker gets 10-year prison sentence for attempted murder.

Ryuji Kimura was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to murder Prime Minister Kishida with a homemade explosive.

Starbucks Ginza House offers Japan's priciest matcha Frappuccino.

Starbucks' new Ginza Teavana offers exclusive, high-priced Uji matcha drinks that are unique and highly praised for their quality.

Japan's fish consumption is declining. Reasons unclear.

Japan's fish consumption has halved over the past generation, largely due to convenience and changing lifestyles prioritizing meat over fish.

Japan's exports increase before Trump's tariffs.

Japan's exports increased by 7.2% in January, while imports surged 16.7%, leading to a significant trade deficit amid U.S. tariff threats.

Naeba Ski Resort

Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata offers stunning views, diverse snow activities, and family-friendly amenities, plus access to Kagura Ski Resort.

Musk launches Grok-3 AI chatbot to compete with OpenAI and DeepSeek.

Elon Musk's xAI unveiled Grok-3, claiming it's the smartest AI, outperforming competitors in math, science, and coding benchmarks.

Japan, Britain economic talks March 7.

Japan and Britain will hold their first "two-plus-two" foreign and economic ministers meeting on March 7 in Tokyo.

JR Central launches Disney-themed shinkansen on Tokaido line.

JR Central launched a Disney-themed shinkansen train featuring popular characters, operating between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka until mid-September.

Prince Hisahito gets driver's license.

Prince Hisahito, 18, has obtained a driver's license and will attend the University of Tsukuba in April.

Japanese business leaders meet Chinese vice premier.

Japanese business leaders, led by Kosei Shindo, met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing to strengthen bilateral economic dialogue.

Japan's rate shift boosts credit market.

Japan's corporate bond market is thriving, with a record ¥14.7 trillion issued this fiscal year amid anticipated interest rate hikes.