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Two decades ago, Japan coined the term “from savings to investment” in the hope of convincing risk-averse households to stop hoarding so much cash. ( read original story ...)

Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers picked up for a second consecutive quarter, as the economy continued its patchy recovery from the pandemic. ( read original story ...)

Japan's move to bar most used-car sales to Russia slammed the brakes on a trade nearing $2 billion annually that had boomed in the shadow of sanctions over Ukraine elsewhere, according to trade data and market participants. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's business sentiment improved in the three months to September, a central bank survey showed on Monday, suggesting the economy is weathering headwinds from slowing global growth for now. The headline big manufacturers' confidence ... ( read original story ...)

Employers in the West are struggling to attract workers back to the office, but Tokyo is adding floor space at a near-record clip as the Japanese capital’s recovery continues. ( read original story ...)

While you may not have heard of the situation stateside, animators in Japan have been buzzing about the Japanese Consumption Tax shift for months. Now, the organization has officially adopted a new ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is preparing for her return to the court, which should be scheduled for the 2024 Australian Open edition, but in the meantime she has collaborated with Meta to launch a new AI chatbots. ( read original story ...)

Qinwen Zheng has hit back at ex-coach Wim Fissette, revealing that he was 'unethical' in ditching her to be reunited with Naomi Osaka. Zheng began working with Fissette prior to the grass court season ... ( read original story ...)

However, often overlooked is the vibrant city of Nagoya. Slowly but surely carving out its own niche and drawing in explorers from around the globe, it's a no-brainer for travelers eager to stray off ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's bear population is also increasing at a time when Japan's human population is ageing and shrinking. Government data estimates there are around 12,000 brown bears in the Hokkaido region, while some experts put the Asian black bear population at around 10,000. ( read original story ...)

Zheng Qinwen revealed she learned during the US Open that coach Wim Fissette was in contact with Naomi Osaka. After winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, rising Chinese star Zheng got very ... ( read original story ...)

Argentina, despite their World Cup pedigree, appear determined to claim the underdog tag for their blockbuster Pool D showdown against Japan in Nantes next Sunday. Both teams go into the match with ... ( read original story ...)