Civil engineering [News] MLIT Expands Preemptive Closures of Underpasses During Heavy Rain
On September 16, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the expansion of...
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economy [News] Japan and U.S. Discuss U.S. Investment for Semiconductor Plant Construction
In September 2026, it was revealed that the Japanese and U.S. governments have entered negotiations to construct a semic...
economy [News] St. Marc HD Acquires TsuruTonTan Business
Saint Marc Holdings announced the acquisition of the TsuruTonTan business from Kato Pleasure Group for 12.8 billion yen....
IT [Explanation] Israel’s Tower Semiconductor to invest 600 billion yen in Japan, making it its largest hub
Israel-based Tower Semiconductor has unveiled a major investment plan exceeding 600 billion yen in Japan. The move is dr...
economy [News] Household financial assets reach record high of 2,519 trillion yen
According to the Bank of Japan's Flow of Funds Accounts for the April–June quarter of 2026, financial assets held by Jap...
economy [News] Former Asahi Kasei Employee Arrested for Tech Leak
A former senior manager at Asahi Kasei has been arrested on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act...
economy [News] Yen Plunges on Fed Rate Hike, Mounting Pressure on BOJ to Raise Rates
As the Federal Reserve executed its first rate hike in approximately three years and two months, the foreign exchange ma...
IT [Explanation] Fujifilm to Invest 13 Billion Yen in Semiconductor Materials Plant in India
On September 17, 2026, Fujifilm Corporation announced a partnership with India's Tata Electronics to invest approximatel...
IT [Explanation] Tokyo Electron to Establish Semiconductor Training Center in India Next Year
Tokyo Electron, a leading semiconductor manufacturing equipment supplier, has announced plans to establish a semiconduct...
IT [Explainer] Money Forward: A Cash Flow Feature That Visualizes Cash Flow Trends
On September 17, 2026, Money Forward, Inc. launched its new Cash Flow Forecast (Beta) feature for Money Forward Cloud Ac...