Sapporo announced plans to open a new large-scale MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facility in fiscal 2033, positioning the city to attract international conferences and exhibitions. (News On Japan)

The resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba has triggered continued gains in Japanese stocks, with the Nikkei surpassed 44,000 for the first time in history on Tuesday morning before closing at 43,459. (News On Japan)

Japan’s Ministry of Finance has taken the unusual step of cutting issuance of ultra-long-term government bonds after demand from major buyers weakened, highlighting concerns among investors about Japan’s fiscal outlook. (News On Japan)

Takara Tomy announced on September 8th that it is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 units of the "Grand Mall Tomica Building (Tomica 55th Anniversary Special Edition)," which was released in July. The decision follows two reported cases in which children injured their fingers after they became caught in the rotating parts of the central "spiral elevator." (News On Japan)

Mitsubishi Electric will introduce a voluntary retirement program targeting employees aged 53 and older, as well as those rehired after retirement, despite posting record profits in fiscal 2025. (News On Japan)

The Cabinet Office announced on September 8th that Japan’s GDP for the April-June quarter was revised upward, reflecting stronger consumer spending. Real GDP, which excludes the impact of inflation, rose 0.5% from the previous quarter, equivalent to an annualized increase of 2.2%. (News On Japan)

Itochu Corporation announced on September 5th that it will issue Japan's first corporate bond known as the 'Orange Bond,' with proceeds earmarked exclusively for initiatives promoting women's empowerment and related activities. (News On Japan)

A collaboration between companies inside and outside Okinawa has resulted in the creation of a unique and charming schoolbag unlike any seen before.The bags come in six vivid pastel colors inspired by Blue Seal’s popular flavors such as ube and salted chinsuko, and feature embroidered ice cream motifs and charms. (News On Japan)

Yokosuka’s mayor has strongly dismissed all speculation that the Nissan Oppama plant, a fixture in the city’s industrial history, will be converted into a casino once production ceases in 2027. (News On Japan)

The White House announced that President Trump has signed an executive order to formally implement the US-Japan trade agreement. (News On Japan)

Japan Post is facing new sanctions after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued notices of administrative action against about 100 post offices nationwide for failing to properly conduct roll calls to confirm delivery staff readiness. (News On Japan)

Telework, which spread rapidly during the COVID-19 crisis, gave rise to the concept of “workation,” where employees worked remotely not only from home but also from tourist destinations. However, as pandemic restrictions ease, a clear shift back to office-based work is underway. (News On Japan)

Gold prices reached an all-time high in Japan, with the announcement on Tuesday that the retail price had hit 18,211 yen per gram, exceeding the 18,000 yen mark for the first time. (News On Japan)

At a regular press conference of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Takeshi Niinami, who stepped down as chairman of Suntory Holdings, appeared with a calm demeanor and used the opportunity to deny wrongdoing over his alleged involvement in the import of illegal supplements. (News On Japan)

The number of foreign workers in Japan has reached a record high, but illegal employment is also rising sharply. Last year alone, more than 6,500 foreign nationals disappeared after arriving in Japan to work, often caught between exploitative brokers, low wages, and harassment in the workplace. (News On Japan)

Ministop, a major Japanese convenience store chain, is under scrutiny following revelations of tampered expiry dates on in-store food items. President Masatsugu Hotta held a press conference at 4 p.m. on September 1st, formally apologizing again for the issue that came to light on August 18th. (News On Japan)

Japan’s manufacturing sector suffered a noticeable blow from the so-called Trump tariffs, with transport equipment makers particularly hard-hit. (News On Japan)

If you run a small hotel in Japan—a family ryokan in Hakone, a six-room machiya in Kyoto, a compact business hotel near a Shinkansen stop—you already know busy seasons can feel like controlled chaos. (News On Japan)

Honda said it will relocate its headquarters to the Yaesu district in front of Tokyo Station sometime in 2029. The company will transfer part of its ownership interest in its headquarters building in Minami-Aoyama, which is currently under reconstruction, to Mitsui Fudosan Residential. (News On Japan)

Rice plants are generally developing on schedule ahead of the new-crop harvest, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. (News On Japan)