Himeno to lead Japan at World Cup

Back-row forward Kazuki Himeno was on Tuesday named Japan captain for the Rugby World Cup as the Brave Blossoms seek to replicate their impressive performances on home soil four years ago. Himeno, ... ( read original story ...)

Japan growth surges as weak yen boosts exports

Japan’s gross domestic product grew at an annualised rate of 6 per cent during the April-June period, significantly higher than the 2.9 per cent consensus estimate of economists and the third straight ... ( read original story ...)

Japan economy grows much faster than expected

Japan's economy grew much faster than expected in the three months to the end of June as the country's weak currency boosted exports. The world's third largest economy saw its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rise by an annualised 6% in the period. ( read original story ...)