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Japan plans to add $6.75 billion to its already record annual military spending in a rush to bolster air and maritime defences as it becomes more concerned about threats posed by China and North Korea ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has gone significantly beyond 1% of GDP in this year’s defense spending, pushing aside a longstanding guideline in response to China’s rapid military expansion and U.S. requests for upgrades. ( read original story ...)

Japan's cabinet approved its first extra budget for this fiscal year on Friday with spending worth $313 billion to cushion the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country keeps its stimulus taps ... ( read original story ...)

The Bank of Japan said on Friday it had offered payments to nearly 90% of the country's regional lenders under a scheme designed to revitalise the industry by promoting mergers and cost cuts. Under ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's government decided on Friday to tighten border controls for visitors from South Africa and five other African countries after the discovery of a new variant of the coronavirus, the Jiji news ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's factory output probably rose in October for the first time since June, while retail sales likely posted the first growth in three months helped by eased COVID-19 restrictions, a Reuters poll ... ( read original story ...)

It's known as ping-pong diplomacy. In 1971, a silk gift given by Glenn Cowan, a player from the US, was emblazoned with an image of the Two Immortals. At the World Championships that year in Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)

The Motto Tokyo staycation scheme for Tokyo residents may restart alongside the Go to Travel campaign With people around Japan eager to get out travelling again and low Covid-19 case numbers, the ... ( read original story ...)

However, to prepare for a possible sixth wave of infections, the capital will strengthen its medical system for the year-end and New Year's holiday period. ( read original story ...)

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting was held online on November 12, and adopted a declaration, which incl ... ( read original story ...)

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in this west Japan city has set up a Christmas tree for the first time in two years, and its Christmas events w ... ( read original story ...)

If any new coronavirus variants are identified we will reconsider our border controls as needed,” said Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno per Reuters. The policymaker adds, “New covid ... ( read original story ...)

The integration of AI and the connected devices of the IoT - having been anticipated for years to solve social issues such as in the form of smart cities - is now on its way to making inroads in ... ( read original story ...)

Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at the fastest pace in over a year in November, data showed on Friday, as electricity and fuel costs surged due to higher global energy prices and the costs of ... ( read original story ...)

Higher fuel prices drove up Tokyo’s cost of living at the fastest pace in 16 months, although the increases were still tiny compared to those confronting consumers in other economies where central ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday as sentiment was dented by concerns over an ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe, while export-oriented issues were hit by the yen's strengthening against the U.S ... ( read original story ...)