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August 11, 2026
 

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The results of a public opinion poll conducted in May suggests that a growing number of people are becoming cautious about accepting more foreign workers.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 5, 2026
Support for accepting more foreign workers in Japan drops below 60%
The public opinion poll also found that more than one-third of people oppose the idea of expanding the number of foreign workers.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meet in the city of Nara in January.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2026
Record 54% of South Koreans see Japan favorably, poll shows
The reading hit the highest level since the survey began in 2013.
In a Jiji survey, 30.8% of the overall respondents said they use generative AI, such as ChatGPT, while 67.8% said they do not.
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2026
1 in 4 people in Japan believes AI could replace friends and family: poll
In the survey, 30.8% of the overall respondents said they use generative AI, such as ChatGPT, while 67.8% said they do not.
As of Jan. 1, the population of Japanese residents in Japan stood at 119.74 million, down 0.76% from the previous year.
JAPAN / Society
Jul 30, 2026
Japanese population falls below 120 million for first time in decades
The population of Japanese residents has been declining for 17 consecutive years since peaking in 2009.
Some 95% of young African respondents to a survey conducted for the Ichikowitz Family Foundation and released Wednesday consider Beijing¡¯s influence on the continent as positive.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2026
China bolsters its influence over Africa¡¯s youth, survey shows
The survey was conducted as tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump¡¯s administration and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East prompt the reconfiguration of supply lines.
Compared with other countries, Japan ranked seventh in male life expectancy, following Sweden, Switzerland, Italy and others, while taking the top spot in female life expectancy.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 25, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ average life expectancy rises in 2025
For men, average life expectancy was 81.35 years, up 0.25 years from the previous year. For women, the figure was 87.33 years, up by 0.2 years.
The Bank of Japan's headquarters in Tokyo
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 23, 2026
Half of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hike
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi¡¯s government is seen as a key obstacle to further action, according to a survey.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question in parliament in Tokyo last week.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 21, 2026
Takaichi¡¯s popularity dips after prioritizing controversial laws
Support for Takaichi¡¯s government decreased to 53% from 60% in June in an Asahi Shimbun poll, while broadcaster ANN found her popularity fell over 10 points to 49.2%.
A recent Pew Research Center report on global attitudes concludes that views of the U.S. worsened last year to the point where more people now view China with higher regard.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2026
Tumbling U.S. status in the world should be no surprise
A recent Pew Research Center report on global attitudes concludes that views of the U.S. worsened last year to the point where more people now view China with higher regard.
People conduct excavation work in Hengchun, Pingtung County in southern Taiwan, on Monday to recover the remains of former Japanese soldiers.
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2026
Search for remains of Japanese war dead begins in Taiwan
It is the first time since 1975 for the Japanese government to conduct an excavation survey in Taiwan, with which Tokyo does not have diplomatic relations, in search of remains.
Emperor Naruhito and other members of the imperial family wave to well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in February.
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2026
39% support imperial succession by sons of adoptees: poll
Meanwhile, 26.9% voiced opposition to the proposal, while 33.6% said neither or that they are undecided.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attend an Upper House committee meeting on Thursday. The approval rate for her Cabinet in a Jiji poll fell below 50% in July for the first time.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 16, 2026
Takaichi Cabinet¡¯s approval rating slips below 50% for first time, poll finds
The proportion of respondents who did not support the Cabinet stood at 25.2%, while 25.7% had no opinion, according to the July survey.
By some measures, Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen more favorably than U.S. President Donald Trump in many countries.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 16, 2026
China outpolls U.S., and Xi beats Trump, in Pew survey
Japan and several countries near China are still broadly negative, with territorial disputes causing great concern.
The number of requests filed in Japan for compensation for work-induced deaths and illnesses rose to a record 6,212 in fiscal 2025, the health ministry said Wednesday.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 15, 2026
Japan logs record compensation payouts for °ì²¹°ù¨­²õ³ó¾± and work-related illnesses
The number of people who received government compensation for death and illnesses related to overwork hit a record 1,310 in fiscal 2025 ¡ª the fourth year in a row with a new high.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Rome on June 15. The prime minister is entering the finals days of the current parliamentary session without a serious dent in her approval.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 14, 2026
Takaichi Cabinet retains high approval ratings despite challenges
Latest polls from NHK and JNN show support declining just 1 and 5.9 percentage points, respectively, compared to polls from March.
More people are using generative artificial intelligence to make travel plans for their summer vacation and letting their children use the technology when doing their homework during summer holidays.
JAPAN / Society
Jul 13, 2026
Six out of 10 in Japan using generative AI to plan summer trips, survey finds
A larger proportion of those with school-age children are also OK with them using AI when doing their homework during the summer than those who are not.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2026
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
Solving the issue is crucial to developing tourism sustainably as a strategic industry for Japan, the government said in a white paper released Friday.
Content that infringes on an artist¡¯s copyrights include using AI to make a live-action version of an anime from images of celebrities or generating anime characters¡¯ voices to have them sing popular songs.
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2026
AI-related copyright losses cost celebrities up to ?4.5 billion, study says
Over 43,000 AI-generated images and videos that used celebrities¡¯ likenesses without their consent were created over a two-month period last year.
A bloodstained helmet worn by an ambulance crew member who became involved in a case of violent abuse against the crew
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2026
Violence toward ambulance crews in Tokyo higher in 2025 and rising this year
Incidents not only impact the well-being of emergency personnel but also reduce the availability of emergency services for others.
Osaka¡¯s infrastructure earned higher marks than Tokyo¡¯s in the Economist Intelligence Unit¡¯s latest Global Liveability Index.
JAPAN / Society
Jul 7, 2026
Osaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world¡¯s top 10 most livable cities
Osaka ranked seventh, while Tokyo, which improved its culture and environment score, moved up three places to reach 10th.
America¡¯s cyberforces grapple with cluster of deaths by suicide
The U.S. Cyber Command building (center) stands on the National Security Agency campus at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Many Indonesians named after Japanese anime characters
Some people in Indonesia are named Doraemon, the name of a lead character of the blockbuster anime series with the same title.
Yasukuni Shrine introduces ban on military attire and cosplay
People gather in front of thousands of lanterns on display at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on July 15 during the Mitama Matsuri, one of the capital's largest summer o-Bon festivals.
As countries ban social media for children, Japan mulls a different approach
Data from NTT Docomo¡¯s Mobile Society Research Institute released in June found that 55% of respondents across all age groups said they fiddled with their phones when they had nothing to do, even when another person was in front of them.
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
Â鶹´«Ã½ brewers experiment with a secret ingredient: music
At Smoke Craft, a craft beer brewery in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, music isn't just a background to the brewing process ¡ª it's an ingredient.
As countries ban social media for children, Japan mulls a different approach
Data from NTT Docomo¡¯s Mobile Society Research Institute released in June found that 55% of respondents across all age groups said they fiddled with their phones when they had nothing to do, even when another person was in front of them.
J. League enters new era as league kicks off first fall-spring campaign
Players from each J. League club pose during a kickoff event on Monday ahead of the start of the 2026-27 campaign.
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A "Chiikawa The Movie" poster is seen at Toho Cinemas in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.

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