Japan’s trade minister fails to win US assurances on tariff exemptions
Japan's trade minister says he has not gotten assurances from U.S. officials that the key U.S. ally will be exempt from ...
In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own
Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.
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Japan wildfire evacution orders partially lifted
Japan partially lifted wildfire evacuation orders on Friday after rain helped stop the country's worst blaze in more than ...
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Japan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soar
The Japanese government began a rare auction on Monday of its emergency rice stockpiles in a bid to help drive down the ...
Japan’s 18-year-old prince, second in line to the throne, holds a debut news conference
Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, held a debut news conference on Monday, telling reporters he would ...
Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years
The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for ...
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Japan won’t join UN meeting on nuclear weapons ban, citing support for US deterrence
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attends at a ...
Japan’s Economy Grew More Slowly Than Initially Estimated in Final Quarter of 2024
The Japanese economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the October-December period but still marked a third ...
Japan's births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the ...