Entities from Japan
37 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings.
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Ayase UedaJapanese striker who scored twice and assisted once against Tunisia on 20 June, the first three-contribution game by a Japanese player at a World Cup.
Japanese striker who scored twice and assisted once against Tunisia on 20 June, the first three-contribution game by a Japanese player at a World Cup.
Daichi KamadaJapanese attacking midfielder who scored the opening goal in the 1,000th World Cup match against Tunisia on 20 June 2026.
Japanese attacking midfielder who scored the opening goal in the 1,000th World Cup match against Tunisia on 20 June 2026.
Junya ItoJapanese winger who scored the fourth goal in Japan's 4-0 win over Tunisia in the 1,000th World Cup match.
Japanese winger who scored the fourth goal in Japan's 4-0 win over Tunisia in the 1,000th World Cup match.Keisuke HondaJapanese football icon turned outspoken executive whose World Cup advocacy cost him sponsorship.
Japanese football icon turned outspoken executive whose World Cup advocacy cost him sponsorship.
Takashi HamadaJapan's Deputy-Chief of Mission to the EU; delivered 'View from Beyond Europe' keynote coordinating Tokyo's digital sovereignty with Brussels.
Japan's Deputy-Chief of Mission to the EU; delivered 'View from Beyond Europe' keynote coordinating Tokyo's digital sovereignty with Brussels.Organisations
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HAMA K.K.HAMA KK is a Japanese distribution company that partners with Red Cat Holdings to deliver Black Widow drones to Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force.
HAMA KK is a Japanese distribution company that partners with Red Cat Holdings to deliver Black Widow drones to Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force.
Japan Ministry of DefenseJapan's cabinet-level ministry directing the Self-Defense Forces and a record defence build-up toward 2% of GDP.
Japan's cabinet-level ministry directing the Self-Defense Forces and a record defence build-up toward 2% of GDP.
Japan Tourism AgencyJapanese government agency under MLIT that publishes official inbound tourism statistics.
Japanese government agency under MLIT that publishes official inbound tourism statistics.
JR PassJapan rail network pass for foreign visitors, rising by ¥3,000-¥7,000 from October 2026.
Japan rail network pass for foreign visitors, rising by ¥3,000-¥7,000 from October 2026.
Medical Incubator JapanJapanese biotech incubator and investor; participated in Cytospire's £61m Series A.
Japanese biotech incubator and investor; participated in Cytospire's £61m Series A.
Mission of Japan to the EUJapan's diplomatic mission in Brussels; coordinates Japan–EU policy on trade, digital governance and security.
Japan's diplomatic mission in Brussels; coordinates Japan–EU policy on trade, digital governance and security.
Mitsui O.S.K. LinesJapanese shipping giant whose LNG carrier was first Japan-linked vessel to pay Iran's Hormuz toll.
Japanese shipping giant whose LNG carrier was first Japan-linked vessel to pay Iran's Hormuz toll.
MUFGJapan's largest bank; one of the world's largest by total assets.
Japan's largest bank; one of the world's largest by total assets.
NCOJapan's National Cyber Office; successor to NISC, under Cabinet Secretariat, co-signed the 16-agency advisory.
Japan's National Cyber Office; successor to NISC, under Cabinet Secretariat, co-signed the 16-agency advisory.
NTTJapanese telecommunications and technology group operating one of the world's largest data centre networks.
Japanese telecommunications and technology group operating one of the world's largest data centre networks.
SBIJapanese financial services group and returning investor in Oxford Quantum Circuits.
Japanese financial services group and returning investor in Oxford Quantum Circuits.
SoftBankJapanese conglomerate and Stargate anchor; committed EUR 75bn to France as AI infrastructure bet widens.
Japanese conglomerate and Stargate anchor; committed EUR 75bn to France as AI infrastructure bet widens.
Tokyo ElectronJapanese semiconductor process-equipment maker; named a founding partner in CuspAI's AI Materials Foundry coalition.
Japanese semiconductor process-equipment maker; named a founding partner in CuspAI's AI Materials Foundry coalition.
UTECUniversity of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, a Japanese venture fund and returning OQC investor.
University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, a Japanese venture fund and returning OQC investor.Nations & Places
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GifuCentral Japan city; added a ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.
Central Japan city; added a ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.
HiroshimaWestern Japan city; added a ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.
Western Japan city; added a ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.
HokkaidoJapan's northernmost main island; introduced a three-tier accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.
Japan's northernmost main island; introduced a three-tier accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.
JapanIsland nation; fourth-largest economy facing acute energy crisis as Iran conflict disrupts Hormuz oil supplies.
Island nation; fourth-largest economy facing acute energy crisis as Iran conflict disrupts Hormuz oil supplies.
Kumamoto CityKyushu city; approved for accommodation tax from June 2026, rate pending.
Kyushu city; approved for accommodation tax from June 2026, rate pending.
KyotoJapanese cultural capital; raised accommodation tax to ¥10,000 per night top tier from April 2026.
Japanese cultural capital; raised accommodation tax to ¥10,000 per night top tier from April 2026.
Miyazaki CityKyushu coastal prefectural capital; approved for accommodation tax from June 2026, rate pending.
Kyushu coastal prefectural capital; approved for accommodation tax from June 2026, rate pending.
NaganoCentral Japanese prefecture and city; approved for accommodation tax from June 2026, rate pending.
Central Japanese prefecture and city; approved for accommodation tax from June 2026, rate pending.
SapporoHokkaido's largest city; stacks its own ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax on top of the prefecture levy.
Hokkaido's largest city; stacks its own ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax on top of the prefecture levy.
TobaMie Prefecture port city known for Ise Grand Shrine; added accommodation tax from April 2026.
Mie Prefecture port city known for Ise Grand Shrine; added accommodation tax from April 2026.
TokyoJapan's capital and Asia's largest metro economy; a 90%-import-dependent city exposed to Gulf energy shocks.
Japan's capital and Asia's largest metro economy; a 90%-import-dependent city exposed to Gulf energy shocks.
YugawaraKanagawa hot-spring town; activated ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.
Kanagawa hot-spring town; activated ¥200–¥500 accommodation tax from 1 April 2026.Armed Groups
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Mitsui OSK Sohar LNGJapanese-flagged MOL LNG carrier; placed on Trump's toll-interdiction list on 12 April 2026, triggering Japan's flag-state protest.
Japanese-flagged MOL LNG carrier; placed on Trump's toll-interdiction list on 12 April 2026, triggering Japan's flag-state protest.
Trend Micro Apex OneTrend Micro's on-premises enterprise endpoint detection and response product; CVE-2026-34926 is a CVSS 6.7 directory-traversal flaw confirmed exploited in the wild.
Trend Micro's on-premises enterprise endpoint detection and response product; CVE-2026-34926 is a CVSS 6.7 directory-traversal flaw confirmed exploited in the wild.