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- 1Japan forum to explore entertainment-driven growth strategy●アニメ・音楽などエンタメによる日本の成長戦略を議論「WEAVE JAPAN 2026」11月6日開催（TOKYO HEADLINE WEB） 11月6日、東京ミッドタウン日比谷にて開催される「BEYOND 2020 NEXT FORUM W
The business forum BEYOND 2020 NEXT FORUM WEAVE JAPAN 2026 will be held on November 6 at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, focusing on how anime, music and other entertainment sectors can drive Japan's growth strategy. Organisers are positioning the event as a platform for discussing the economic potential of Japanese content industries.
- 2Yttrium export stall pushes Japan toward supply crunch●Global exports of the rare earth yttrium have stalled, causing what an official describes as a "supply-demand crunch," w
Global exports of the rare earth yttrium have stalled, and an official describes the market as facing a "supply-demand crunch." According to Financial Times reporting carried by the Japan Times, Japan is only months away from running out of the critical metal, which is used in electronics, lasers and defence technologies. The halt in shipments has raised alarm about how quickly Tokyo can secure alternative sources or stockpiles before reserves are exhausted.