On December 29, 2025, while the rest of Japan was wrapped in the calm atmosphere of the year’s end, a tragic accident occurred on Mount Fuji, the nation’s most iconic symbol.
Though mobility as a service (MaaS) using automated driving is currently spreading globally, many attempts at its integration remain as test programs set to test the cost and efficiency of such systems.
On July 7, 2025, news out of Washington sent shockwaves through global financial markets and diplomatic circles: the U.S. government formally notified Japan of its plan to impose an additional 25% tariff on a broad range of imports from Japan.