Japan cautious on economy as Trump's policies take centre stage
Japan's government on Thursday maintained a cautious outlook for the economy in part as policymakers kept a wary eye on U.S.
Citing security, Japan to plug loophole in reporting rules for foreign investment
Japan's finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the Foreign Exchange ...
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Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?
If the Bank of Japan had behaved in a similar manner to its G 10 peers, notes Tim Baker of Deutsche Bank, the country’s ...
Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual ...
Japan exports rise 2.8% in Dec, beat forecasts
Japanese exports rose 2.8% year-on-year in December, up for a third straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed ...
Japan's exports expand 2.8% in Dec, faster-than-expected
Japan's exports rose for a third straight month in December, data showed on Thursday, suggesting that companies front-loaded ...
1 person killed, 2 injured in stabbing outside Nagano station in central Japan
Authorities in Japan say one person is dead and two others are injured after a knife attack Wednesday night outside a train ...
One dead, two hurt in stabbing attack at Japan's Nagano train station
One person was killed and two hurt in a stabbing attack Wednesday at Japan's JR Nagano train station. One woman and two men ...
Japan’s loneliness epidemic is so bad that elderly women are committing crimes to find friends and health care in prison
Japan, known for its robust aging population, was ranked the healthiest country to age in by the National Center for Health ...
Embrace spiritualism on Japan's sacred nature trail
Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...
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 ...
Sake Is Sacred in Japan — Here's Where to Sip at the Spiritual Source
Sake has a rich history complete with dragons and gods in ancient Japan. Today, the rice wine is still sacred and has UNESCO recognition for its intangible cultural heritage. Explore the rice wine in ...