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By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan faces no constraints on how often it can intervene in currency markets and is in daily contact with U.S. authorities, its top ... ( read original story ...)

Oil sank again Thursday and Tokyo's Nikkei index led another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI. ( read original story ...)

"The interactive worlds dreamed up by game designers in Kyoto and Tokyo are the core of Japan’s soft power," writes Bobby Ghosh ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Ministry of Finance has intervened in the yen over the country's Golden Week holiday. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI. Oil ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Japan's prime minister, central bank governor ‌and finance minister when he visits the country ‌next week, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)

The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays. ( read original story ...)

Sapporo is the vibrant gateway to Hokkaido, offering a unique blend of urban charm, seasonal beauty, and mouthwatering cuisine. From the iconic Sapporo Snow Festival to steaming bowls of miso ramen, ... ( read original story ...)

Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)

Police in Sapporo City have arrested a 46-year-old mother on suspicion of murder after her 6-year-old son was found strangled to death at their home ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is loved not only for her tennis but also for her dresses. This time again, she stunned everyone with her dramatic look for the Met Gala after-party. Her look was so unique that her fans ... ( read original story ...)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher fires during the Joint Task Force (JTF) Maritime Strike, part of Balikatan, the annual joint military exercises ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and the Philippines have announced plans to deepen defense cooperation amid growing tensions with China in the South China Sea. Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and Philippine Defense ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising ... ( read original story ...)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading. ( read original story ...)

The death prompted mountaineering experts to issue a warning against taking hikes in May when the weather is highly unstable. The 22-year-old, who lived in Tokyo, first contacted the Hotakadake Sanso ... ( read original story ...)