China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

Japan's economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations

Japan's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, avoiding a technical ...

Japan pair knocks the king and queen off their thrones.

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s ...

Takaichi Wants to Make Japan Great Again. It Won't Be Easy.

"Sanae Takaichi wants a prosperous and muscular Japan but remains vague on funding her reforms," writes Jeff Kingston ...
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Japan to boost support for remote Indonesian islands

Tokyo, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, plans to provide aid for the development of a fish market in the Natuna Islands.

Japan's Streaming Market Hits $7.2 Billion as Netflix, Prime Video and U-Next Dominate, Report Finds

Japan’s premium video-on-demand sector achieved $7.2 billion in total revenue during 2025, marking a 15% year-over-year ...

Traveling To Japan Will Cost More In 2026. What You Need To Know

Some significant changes are coming for tourists to Japan this year, which could make vacations to the country a lot pricier.
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AI could replace foreign workers in Japan, Team Mirai says

While some parties during Lower House campaigning argued for strictly monitoring foreign nationals or setting quotas, Team ...