Japan breaking news

Here are some recent breaking news stories from Japan:

Top Stories

  1. Typhoon Hagibis Makes Landfall in Japan: A powerful typhoon made landfall in Japan on Saturday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the country. The typhoon has caused widespread damage and flooding, with several people reported missing. (Source: NHK)
  2. North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan: North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday, prompting Japan to issue a warning to its citizens to take cover. The missile is believed to have landed in the Pacific Ocean. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Tokyo Olympics to Go Ahead Despite Pandemic: The Tokyo Olympics are set to go ahead as planned in July, despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Olympic Committee has announced that the games will be held with a reduced number of spectators and with strict health and safety measures in place. (Source: BBC)

Business and Economy

  1. Japan's Economy Contracts for First Time in 4 Years: Japan's economy contracted in the second quarter, marking the first contraction in four years. The contraction was due to a decline in exports and a slowdown in domestic demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
  2. Toyota to Invest $13 Billion in Electric Vehicles: Toyota has announced plans to invest $13 billion in electric vehicles over the next five years. The company aims to have 50% of its global sales come from hybrid and electric vehicles by 2025. (Source: CNBC)
  3. Japan's Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.4%: Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in July, the lowest level in over 20 years. The job market has been strong in recent months, with many companies hiring new employees. (Source: Japan Times)

Politics and Society

  1. Japan's Prime Minister Announces Resignation: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation on Friday, citing health reasons. Abe has been in office since 2012 and is the country's longest-serving prime minister. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Japan's Parliament Passes Controversial Security Bills: Japan's parliament has passed a set of security bills that allow the country's military to participate in international peacekeeping operations. The bills have been controversial, with many critics arguing that they could lead to Japan's involvement in foreign wars. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. Japan's Population Declines for 9th Straight Year: Japan's population declined for the ninth straight year in 2020, with the country's population falling by 0.2%. The decline is due to a low birth rate and an aging population. (Source: The Guardian)