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Japan's has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending hit demand. ( read original story ...)

Japan's trade minister said he had asked the United States not to impose trade tariffs on his country, but did not win any assurance that Japan would be exempt, including from a 25% steel and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's economy expanded in the October-December quarter at a slower pace than initially reported, weighed by weaker consumption but still likely supporting the case for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)

Sapporo in Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural splendour. Despite its myriad attractions, it remains less frequented by tourists compared to ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday the government will work closely with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) in reaching its 2% inflation target as rising living costs hurt households. ( read original story ...)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his fourth and final Cactus League appearance Monday, throwing 75 pitches over five innings, allowing a run on four hits and striking out seven. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the October-December period but still marked a third straight quarter of expansion. ( read original story ...)

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, complicating the central bank's case for a further interest rate hike in the near term. ( read original story ...)

Japan's trade minister on Monday said he asked the United States not to impose trade tariffs on his country, but did not win any assurance that Japan would be exempt, including from a 25% steel and ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese household spending rose 0.8% in January from a year earlier, internal affairs ministry data showed on Tuesday, worse than the median market forecast for a 3.6% rise. ( read original story ...)

A male inmate in his 50s who was being held in a solitary cell at a Nagoya detention facility died on Sunday. According to the Nagoya Public Prosecutors Office, the man had been taking medication for ... ( read original story ...)

A Japanese study conducted by a team from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine found that the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, equipped with sensors that alert diabetics ... ( read original story ...)

MLB is bracing for a huge financial windfall from the season-opening games featuring several Japanese stars, including the reigning National League MVP. ( read original story ...)

Foreign workers took to the streets of Japan's capital on March 9, calling for wage increases and improved labor conditions as the peak of th･･･ ( read original story ...)

A memorial service Crown Prince Akishino attended was held in Tokyo on Monday to mourn the estimated 100,000 victims of the U.S. military's air raid on the capital 80 years ago. ( read original story ...)

Yoji Muto is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants. ( read original story ...)