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Breaking news from Japan, covering politics, the economy, technology, and cultural trends from the Land of the Rising Sun.

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President Donald Trump, wearing a dark suit and red tie, holds up an official document with text visible, likely an executive order or proclamation, during a formal announcement.

President Donald Trump, wearing a dark suit and red tie, holds up an official document with text visible, likely an executive order or proclamation, during a formal announcement.

Economy

Trump Renews Tariff Threat, Targets Key Asian Allies Japan and South Korea with 25% Levies

August 4, 2025, 4:13 PM

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, a large red suspension bridge, spans across a blue body of water. A large container ship, laden with colorful cargo, sails directly underneath the bridge's impressive structure.

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, a large red suspension bridge, spans across a blue body of water. A large container ship, laden with colorful cargo, sails directly underneath the bridge's impressive structure.

Economy

Japan Faces Trade Deficit Due to Export Challenges from Trump's Tariffs

August 4, 2025, 4:14 PM

Tokyo creative collage financial concept

Tokyo creative collage financial concept

World

Japan's Economy on a Steady Recovery Path, but Trump Tariffs and Ongoing Trade Conflicts Pose Challenges

June 11, 2025, 8:00 AM

A handshake between two individuals with the Japanese flag on one sleeve and the U.S. flag on the other, symbolizing cooperation.

A handshake between two individuals with the Japanese flag on one sleeve and the U.S. flag on the other, symbolizing cooperation.

Economy

Japanese Trade Negotiator Akazawa Reports Progress in Tariff Discussions with the US

August 4, 2025, 4:14 PM

Google sign is seen at Googleplex, the corporate headquarters complex of Google and its parent company, Alphabet, Inc., in Mountain View, California

Google sign is seen at Googleplex, the corporate headquarters complex of Google and its parent company, Alphabet, Inc., in Mountain View, California

Business

Japan’s Antitrust Regulator Charges Google with Smartphone Market Violations

August 4, 2025, 1:25 PM

A column of German armored vehicles with soldiers, German flags, and waving NATO flags during a parade in Vilnius, Lithuania.

A column of German armored vehicles with soldiers, German flags, and waving NATO flags during a parade in Vilnius, Lithuania.

World

Japan and NATO Strengthen Security Partnership Amid Regional Threats

April 9, 2025, 12:19 PM

WASHINGTON – Jan 30, 2025. Pete Hegseth, speaks at a White House press briefing after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 by DCA airport. By Shutterstock - Joshua Suko

WASHINGTON – Jan 30, 2025. Pete Hegseth, speaks at a White House press briefing after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 by DCA airport. By Shutterstock - Joshua Suko

U.S. News

Hegseth Declares Japan Essential Amid Rising Chinese Aggression

March 30, 2025, 10:24 AM

Minsk, Belarus-APRIL 26, 2022 State flags of the Republic of Belarus are waving in the wind on a flagpoles

Minsk, Belarus-APRIL 26, 2022 State flags of the Republic of Belarus are waving in the wind on a flagpoles

World

Japanese National Receives Seven-Year Sentence in Belarus for Espionage

September 16, 2025, 8:15 AM

Digital Graph of Economic Trends in Japan with Stock Market and Finance Flag

Digital Graph of Economic Trends in Japan with Stock Market and Finance Flag

Economy

Japan’s Economic Shift: Banking Benefits and Consumer Concerns

August 4, 2025, 4:15 PM

flags The Group of Seven (G7) Hiroshima Summit 2023

flags The Group of Seven (G7) Hiroshima Summit 2023

World

G7 Diplomats Convene in Canada as Trump Issues New Tariff Threats to U.S. Allies

November 18, 2025, 7:54 PM

Okinawa Stadium,Okinawa Cellular Stadium, originally known as Naha City Ohnoyama Baseball Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Naha

Okinawa Stadium,Okinawa Cellular Stadium, originally known as Naha City Ohnoyama Baseball Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Naha

Sports

Inside Japan’s Baseball Spring Training Season

March 6, 2025, 10:15 PM

Front view of a 7-Eleven store in Shibuya, Tokyo. 7-Eleven, Inc. is a convenience store chain owned by Seven and I Holdings through Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd

Front view of a 7-Eleven store in Shibuya, Tokyo. 7-Eleven, Inc. is a convenience store chain owned by Seven and I Holdings through Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd

Finance

Itochu Opts Out of Seven & i Holdings Buyout

August 4, 2025, 4:19 PM

Finance

Asset Sale: Bain Capital Takes Lead for York Holdings

August 4, 2025, 4:16 PM

Finance

Yen Strengthens Amid Tariff Concerns

August 4, 2025, 4:16 PM

Urban Tokyo streetscape

Urban Tokyo streetscape

Economy

Japan’s GDP Surpasses Expectations with 0.7% Growth

August 4, 2025, 4:12 PM

Japan Launches Navigation Satellite

Japan Launches Navigation Satellite

Space Journal

Japan Successfully Launches Navigation Satellite to Enhance Precision

February 23, 2025, 6:19 PM

The Docket: News

Blinken’s Strategic Overseas Mission

November 18, 2025, 7:36 PM

World

Japan Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

November 18, 2025, 5:23 PM

World

Denmark Rejects Japan’s Extradition Request, Frees Activist Paul Watson

February 17, 2025, 2:22 AM

World

Japanese Troops to Join U.S. and Australian Forces Amid Rising Concerns Over China

November 18, 2025, 1:17 PM