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Japan PM stresses US role in Asia-Pacific security
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed on Friday the importance of close ties with the United States for regional ...
Tokyo inflation seen picking up in Jan on energy costs- Reuters poll
Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in January, underlining persistent pressure on living costs, a Reuters poll ...
Japan’s leader says he’s preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain ...
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Japan Is Ready to Legalize ‘Active Cyber Defense’
National Security Strategy called for an overhaul of Japan’s cybersecurity posture. This might be the year the legislation ...
Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target ...
I bought a cheap home in Japan sight unseen. The $26,000 I spent is a better investment than a vacation home in the US.
Erik Buhrow dreams of retiring in Japan. Until then, he's renting out the akiya, or abandoned home, to other Americans who ...
The National Interest6h
Japan’s New Missile Stockpile Is a Warning to China
What makes the JASSM-ER especially useful for Japan is the extended range of the missile. The range on the JASSM-ER is more than 1,200 miles. That’s because this weapon has an internal fuel tank and a ...
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a ...
Escape Japan's crowds, discover Tokyo's neighbouring treasures
Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
Japan's central bank has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a ...
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Americans get a taste of Japanese culture at Air Force base in western Tokyo
Chief Master Sgt. Griselda Criddell, of the 374th Maintenance Squadron, and her daughter try on kimonos during Japan Culture ...
I spent $50 to sleep in a capsule pod at a Tokyo airport. It wasn't restful, but it was worth it for the convenience.
I stayed in a capsule hotel at Tokyo's Narita International Airport. I didn't sleep well, but it seemed convenient for travelers with early flights.