Japan

Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi must face bond investors before winning over voters

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi faces a significant market test in the…

2 days ago

Japan leans in support of US, strategic silence in war on yen bears

By Makiko Yamazaki and Leeka Kihara TOKYO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Japan's top monetary officials are taking advantage of rare…

6 days ago

As China tightens its supply, Japan has embarked on a quest for rare earths

By Yuka Obayashi Shizuoka, Japan, Jan 12 (Reuters) - A Japanese mining ship set off on Monday for a rare…

3 weeks ago

Pacifist Japan has gradually shifted from exclusive self-defense to military buildup

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is moving ahead with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to counter growing threats from…

1 month ago

Japan’s cabinet has approved a record defense budget aimed at deterring China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan of more than 9 trillion yen ($58…

1 month ago

Thousands flock to Tokyo Zoo to see the last 2 pandas in Japan before returning to China

TOKYO (AP) — Thousands of people gathered at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo to catch a last glimpse of the popular twin…

2 months ago

The US and Japan have conducted joint air exercises after China and Russia patrolled

Japan said on Thursday it had carried out joint air exercises with the United States in a show of force,…

2 months ago

In a few days, 2 big earthquakes happened. Is this a warning?

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater struck in Alaska and Japan within days of each other, raising concerns that…

2 months ago

Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra, not politics.

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi's pledge to "work, work, work, work and work" for his country has…

2 months ago

Princess Aiko’s popularity prompts calls to change Japan’s male-only succession laws

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved Princess Aiko is often as happy as a pop star.During a visit to Nagasaki with…

2 months ago