LPG suppliers asked to inspect equipment after fatal shopping mall blast
Japan’s industry ministry has called on suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the country to inspect equipment…
Hitachi invests in Noetra for Japan-made multimodal AI
KEY POINTSHitachi invests in Noetra to join development and deployment of Japan-made AINoetra starts full operations on July…
Japan to rebuild 14 nuclear reactors by 2050
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Meti) has proposed rebuilding between two and five of its nuclear…
Japanese officials visit Russia to discuss business environment amid war
Japanese government officials currently visiting Russia said their visit was aimed at protecting the assets of Japanese companies…
Chasing zero | Japan | Taiwan
Japan and Taiwan take steps toward a low-carbon future Storage battery opportunities amid Japan’s green transformation A transition…
NATO Engages Japanese Startups as Tokyo Seeks DIANA Innovation Hub Participation
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska (center) meeting with Japanese dual-use startups, March 6, 2026. (Ministry of Economy,…
Oil bypassing Strait of Hormuz set to arrive in Japan from May
Crude oil shipments bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed, are expected to arrive in…
Japan boosts LNG imports in October
The country’s LNG imports increased to 5.84 million tonnes last month compared to 5.29 million tonnes in October 2024. LNG imports…
Japan: Strong fundamentals for energy storage drive expectations despite challenges
“Energy storage is expected to play a critical role in stabilising the grid and integrating more renewable energy…
Japan’s LNG imports drop in June
The country’s LNG imports decreased to 4.44 million tonnes last month compared to 4.57 million tonnes in June 2024. LNG imports…
Japan’s April LNG imports climb
The country’s LNG imports rose to 5.37 million tonnes last month compared to 5.28 million tonnes in April 2024. LNG…
A 26-year-old asked to help shape Japan’s climate goals has a warning
A 26-year-old solar executive who jolted Japan’s government by making a rare public criticism of the nation’s climate…