Japan

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s Inpex

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Adnoc has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Japan’s largest exploration and production company, Inpex Corporation, to supply 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Ruwais LNG project.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Baseload Capital, Furusato Netsuden advance geothermal growth in Japan

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Baseload Capital and Furusato Netsuden have completed the 4.995MW Waita No. 2 Geothermal Power Plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking a significant step in advancing geothermal energy development in Japan.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad's A380 debuts in Tokyo

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways has celebrated the inaugural flight of its Airbus A380 to Japan, which touched down at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on June 18.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan to propose global energy security framework at G7 summit

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to propose a three-point framework to strengthen global energy security at G7 Summit, amid growing concerns over oil supply disruptions linked to renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan commits funding for clean energy across Asia-Pacific

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Japan has committed JPY 90.1 million ($565,422) to support regional cooperation on clean, resilient, and efficient energy solutions, as rising electricity demand driven by digitalisation and artificial intelligence adds pressure to energy systems across the Asia-Pacific.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan, South Korea agree on energy supply security pact

Wed, 20 May 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed to strengthen energy cooperation by securing stable supplies of crude oil, petroleum products, and LNG amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways resumes Helsinki, Tokyo Haneda routes

Tue, 12 May 2026

Qatar Airways is expanding its services across international markets, and is resuming flights operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from July 15.

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.