Japan

Motoring

Nissan's new strategy to focus on AI-driven mobility and customer experience

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Nissan Motor Co has unveiled a new long-term vision aimed at reshaping its future around artificial intelligence-led mobility and a stronger focus on customer experience.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fall by 1.9pc in fiscal 2024

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9 per cent in fiscal 2024, ending March 2025, marking a third consecutive annual decline and the lowest on record, driven by reduced manufacturing energy use and increased renewable and nuclear power generation.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Tekmar secures $2.7m contract awards on Japanese offshore wind project

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Tekmar Group, a provider of asset protection technology and offshore energy services, has secured two contracts with a combined value of £2 million ($2.7 million for an offshore wind farm project in Japan.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May

Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Japan plans to release 20 days' ‌worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting, to ensure stable domestic supply while searching for non-Middle East barrels as conflict in the region disrupts global supply.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE, Japan agree final provisions of CEPA

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

The United Arab Emirates and Japan have agreed on the final provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first of its kind for Japan with an Arab country.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global Hotel Alliance expands into Japan with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts signing

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), a large alliance of independent hotel brands, has signed an agreement with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts (THR), a Japanese hospitality group operating “TOKYU HOTELS” chain owned by Tokyu Corporation.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan government asks wholesalers to switch to Brent from Dubai pricing

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Japan's industry ministry has asked domestic wholesalers to switch to Brent crude oil pricing from the Dubai benchmark when setting gasoline prices, in an attempt ‌to contain price increases, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan starts release of state-held oil to stabilise supplies

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil to stabilise supplies amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, as part of the largest-ever drawdown of reserves stockpiled in the country.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan to start releasing state oil reserves tomorrow

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Japan will begin releasing oil from state reserves on March 26, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, following a similar move last week, aiming to ensure adequate nationwide petroleum supply and stabilize energy availability.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Mitsui near buying key stake in $17.5bn Qatar LNG project, says report

Sun, 08 Feb 2026

Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co is close to buying a strategic stake in the second phase of QatarEnergy's massive $17.5 billion North Field project as it seeks to secure stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, said report, citing sources.