Japan news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Japan today:

Breaking News

• Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall in Japan: A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the country. The typhoon has already caused widespread damage and power outages, and authorities have issued evacuation orders for thousands of people. (Source: NHK)
• Tokyo Olympics to feature new sports: The International Olympic Committee has announced that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will feature new sports, including surfing, skateboarding, and karate. The new sports will make their Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games. (Source: Japan Times)

Politics

• Japan's ruling party wins upper house election: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has won a majority of seats in the upper house of parliament, according to preliminary results. The LDP won 63 seats, while the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan won 27 seats. (Source: Reuters)
• Japan's PM Abe to visit US in October: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to visit the United States in October, where he will meet with US President Donald Trump. The visit is expected to focus on trade and security issues. (Source: Japan Times)

Economy

• Japan's economy grows at slower pace: Japan's economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter, with GDP expanding by 0.4% from the previous quarter. The growth rate was lower than expected, and economists are concerned about the impact of the US-China trade war on Japan's economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
• Toyota to invest in electric vehicle technology: Toyota has announced plans to invest in electric vehicle technology, including the development of new battery systems and charging infrastructure. The investment is part of the company's efforts to reduce its environmental impact. (Source: Nikkei)

Society

• Japan's population decline continues: Japan's population declined by 0.2% in the first half of the year, according to government data. The decline is attributed to a low birth rate and an aging population. (Source: Japan Times)
• Tokyo to introduce new bike-sharing system: Tokyo is set to introduce a new bike-sharing system, which will allow users to rent bikes for short periods of time. The system is expected to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable transportation. (Source: Japan Today)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Japan today.