# Japanese Economy
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Japan’s Defense Renaissance: Machinery Orders Triple as Tokyo Pivots to Counter Regional Threats
Japan’s defense machinery orders have tripled over the last five years, reaching 2.69 trillion yen in FY2025 and making up nearly half of all government machinery procurement. This surge, led by investments in missiles and aircraft, highlights Japan’s strategic pivot toward a more aggressive deterrent posture in the Indo-Pacific.
The Architect of Convenience: Toshifumi Suzuki and the Twilight of the 7-Eleven Empire
Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary founder of 7-Eleven Japan, has passed away at 93, leaving a complicated legacy of retail dominance and recent corporate struggle. Suzuki is credited with inventing the modern convenience store model, which eventually allowed his Japanese firm to acquire its American parent company.
The God of Retail: Toshifumi Suzuki’s Global 7-Eleven Empire Outlives Its Architect
Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary who brought 7-Eleven to Japan and eventually took over its global operations, has died at 93. His innovations in logistics and fresh-food retail transformed the convenience store into a vital social infrastructure, leaving behind a legacy that now faces unprecedented acquisition pressure from foreign competitors.
Takaichi’s Hawkish Turn: Japan’s Military Ambitions Face Domestic Backlash
The Takaichi administration's drive to expand Japan's military capabilities and introduce emergency executive powers is facing significant domestic criticism. Falling approval ratings reflect a public that is increasingly wary of hawkish security policies while their economic concerns remain unaddressed.