Tesla, Volkswagen and Nissan Motor Co. were among the hardest hit manufacturers during a three-month slump that ended in May. Tesla's deliveries were down more than 90% in April compared to the previous year.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) unexpectedly raised its effective cap on 10-year government bond yields to 0.5% from 0.25% about two weeks ago.

Digital currency exchange Kraken will be shutting down its operations in Japan next month.

Japanese companies have reached deals with Omani and U.S. producers for mid- to long-term natural-gas supplies, a move to secure the fuel after Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused turmoil this year.