Asahi Group Holdings announced its financial results for January through September 2025 on March 10th after delaying the release due to a system failure, reporting a 26.2% year-on-year decline in net profit to 102.8 billion yen. (News On Japan)

The government has instructed domestic oil reserve bases to prepare for a possible release of stockpiled crude as tensions surrounding the Middle East raise concerns about energy supply and the broader industrial impact, including disruptions to ethylene production used in food packaging. (News On Japan)

Japan posted a current account surplus of 941.6 billion yen in January, marking the 12th consecutive month in the black, according to preliminary balance of payments data released by the Finance Ministry on March 9th. (News On Japan)

Real wages in Japan turned positive for the first time in 13 months in January, rising 1.4% from a year earlier after accounting for inflation, according to data released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (News On Japan)

The Nikkei Stock Average plunged by more than 4,100 points at one stage at the start of the week as crude oil prices surged sharply, with widespread sell orders hitting Tokyo stocks immediately after the market opened on Monday and pushing the index below the 52,000 level during trading. (News On Japan)

Property taxes play an important role in supporting schools, roads, and emergency services across Travis County. (News On Japan)

Japan was once known as a “vending machine superpower,” but the number of machines across the country continues to decline as rising prices and changing consumer habits drive people away from drink vending machines. (News On Japan)

Mitsui & Co. announced on March 6th that it has invested in a startup involved in nuclear fusion technology as the trading house seeks to take part in the commercialization and industrial development of fusion power generation. (News On Japan)

Aichi Prefecture has resumed discussions on attracting an integrated resort (IR) facility that would include a casino, a plan drawing renewed attention from residents of Tokoname City, the proposed host area. (News On Japan)

A new effort to revive a local shopping district is underway using a decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO, a leaderless structure in which individuals contribute what they can and decisions are made collectively. (News On Japan)