Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside over 14,000 smaller islands. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions, and around 75% of its terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, concentrating its agriculture and highly urbanized population along its eastern coastal plains. With a population of almost 123 million as of 2026, it is the world's 11th most populous country. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city.
Beyond's analysis on Japan
- — North Korea's rocket test raises alarm in Japan, highlighting regional security tensions
- — Japan hikes interest rates to 31-year peak to combat inflation while UK retail sales show resilience
- — Bank of Japan lifts its policy rate to the highest level since 1995, sparking a broad rise across Asian equity markets
- — BOJ raises policy rate to 31‑year high to prevent inflation from overshooting its target
- — Japan's central bank lifted its policy rate to a 31‑year high to counter inflation driven by rising energy costs
- — Viatris expands pharmaceutical footprint in Japan with approval of WAKIX for narcolepsy and sleep apnea
- — Surging oil import costs drive Japan's trade deficit to a four-month high
- — Basilea expands therapeutic footprint in Asia through pediatric clinical trials for Cresemba in Japan
- — Basilea’s partner Asahi Kasei Therapeutics starts a pediatric clinical trial in Japan for the antifungal Cresemba, widening the drug’s potential patient base
- — Fed signals a quarter‑point rate increase, with the Bank of Japan expected to mirror the move, setting the tone for global monetary policy
- — Galien Foundation inaugurates Prix Galien Japan Forum & Awards Ceremony to spotlight life‑science innovation in Tokyo
- — Major Japanese transport entities form strategic alliance to monetize ancient pilgrimage heritage through integrated travel services
Recent news mentioning Japan
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- — Viatris (VTRS) Wins Japan WAKIX Approval. Can it Build a Meaningful Specialty Business?
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- — Bank of Japan Rate Boost Stokes Yen Slump and Raises New Bessent Headache
- — Yen Swings as Markets Digest Bank of Japan’s Rate Path
- — Zinsen: Japans Notenbank erhöht Leitzins auf höchsten Stand seit 31 Jahren
- — Yen Falls After Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 30-Year High
- — Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Making U.S. Less Alluring for Tokyo Investors