News

US, Japan need to 'push back' against China, US envoy says
The United States and Japan need to work together to align their defence forces in the face of an increasingly assertive ...
Japan Cautious as Trump Hails 'Big Progress' in Key Test of Tariffs
Ahead of a trade meeting, President Donald Trump said "trade fairness" and the "cost of military support" were both on the ...
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know
The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of ...
Trump says he doubts U.S. Steel-Nippon deal will be part of trade talks with Japan
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel could be a part of tariff ...
Japan Sinks Further Into Population Crisis
The world's fourth-largest economy also faces the twin threats of a steady decline in marriages and a rising proportion of elderly people. Nearly 30 percent of Japanese citizens are now 65 or older.
Japan’s biggest Yakuza crime group pledges to end decade-long gang war
Japan’s largest Yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing ...
Japan's Bridgestone more than halves value of bond offering to $350 million, say sources
By Anton Bridge and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone has more than halved the value of a planned ...
I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...
Japan prime minister cautions against major concessions in US trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his country does not intend to make major concessions in its trade talks ...
Trump tariffs live updates: US, Japan to meet for high-stakes tariffs talks
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning that Japanese officials would be coming to the United States to negotiate tariffs and "trade fairness" today. Trump said he will be attending the ...
Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicating BOJ's rate path
Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the ...