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In the past 12 months, Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has intercepted suspected airspace violations by Russian and Chinese military aircraft nearly 700 times, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. This figure represents a decrease of 109 incidents from the previous year, but remains significantly higher than a decade ago. The majority of scrambles occurred in southwestern Japan, coinciding with increased Chinese activity in the Western Pacific. The incidents underscore the ongoing tensions in the region and Japan’s commitment to defending its airspace.

Japan’s lunar probe, Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has successfully survived its third freezing lunar night, despite not being designed to withstand such conditions. The lander has been providing images and data since landing on the moon in January, offering valuable insights into the lunar surface and the origin of the moon. SLIM’s continued operation is a significant achievement for Japan, demonstrating the country’s growing capabilities in space exploration.

Japan is experiencing unusually high temperatures in April, with several cities recording temperatures typically not seen until mid-June. The Japan Meteorological Agency has attributed the elevated temperatures to a high-pressure system moving over the main island of Honshu, with forecasts indicating even hotter conditions over the summer. The escalating temperatures are raising concerns about their impact on human health, agriculture, fishing industries, and the increased likelihood of natural disasters.

Air India and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have recently entered into a codeshare agreement, expanding their reach and providing seamless connectivity between India and Japan. This codeshare agreement, effective May 23rd, enables passengers to conveniently book combined flights between the two countries with a single ticket.

North Korea’s latest nuclear counterattack drill has sent shockwaves through the region, raising concerns about the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The drill, which was supervised by leader Kim Jong-un, involved simulating a nuclear attack on South Korea and Japan. This comes as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear program, posing a significant threat to its neighbors.

The Bank of Japan has gained some encouragement from the results of a recent business survey conducted from March to April 2023. The survey, which received responses from around 1,100 companies throughout Japan, indicates an optimistic outlook among businesses.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is scheduled to hold its monetary policy meeting on Friday, April 26. Scotia Capital provides a preview of the meeting, highlighting key developments since the last full forecast meeting in January and the BOJ’s policy change at the March meeting.

Japan’s annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second consecutive month, reaching 2.3% in March, according to data released on Wednesday. The increase indicates that companies continue to pass on rising labor costs amid expectations of sustained wage gains. The trend aligns with the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) view that service price increases will become a key driver of inflation, helping to maintain inflation around its 2% target.

The Bank of Japan has released the latest Corporate Services Producer Price Index (PPI) for July, showing a 2.3% year-on-year increase. This marks a continuation of the upward trend in services prices in recent months.

Making history, Jesuit High School from Sacramento County will become the first American team to participate in the 2024 Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Japan. The tournament, scheduled during Japan’s Golden Week holiday from April 24th to May 6th, will host teams from South Korea, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Fiji, China, and now, the United States.