The United States has taken the first step toward upgrading its military operation in Japan to a joint force headquarters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Sunday in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan Production Rises Most in 11 Months Ahead of New US Tariffs
Japan’s industrial production grew at the fastest clip in nearly a year, as manufacturers sought to meet strong demand before the US implements new tariffs on autos and auto parts. ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb factory output rises 2.5% on-month
Japan's factory output rose 2.5% in February from the previous month, slightly better than a median market forecast for a 2.3% rise, government data showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to boost consumption by ¥1 trillion: think tank
The World Exposition opening next month in Osaka could boost Japan's consumption by 1 trillion yen, with spending by foreign tourists outside the event venue accounting for about 30 percent, according ... ( read original story ...)
Archrivals Reunited: Urawa Red Diamonds Seek Revenge on Osaka Sakura Amidst Rainy Showdown
As the anticipation builds for an electrifying clash, the age-old rivals, Osaka Sakura and Urawa Red Diamonds, prepare to reignite their fierce competition on March 28, 2025, at 18:00. With both teams ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FC vs Chiba: A Tactical Battle in the Key Promotion Clash
Yokohama FC has exhibited relative stability, boasting a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last six matches. This form includes three consecutive home victories, with impressive clean ... ( read original story ...)
Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, an "indispensable" country against Chinese aggression. ( read original story ...)
Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Tokyo crowd gathers to see cherry blossoms before full bloom
Watch live as tourists gather in Tokyo to see the Japanese capital's cherry blossoms before full bloom. The trees, also known as sakura, mark the onset of spring in the Asian country, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Turning USFJ into an operational command already underway, Hegseth says in Tokyo
TOKYO – U.S. Forces Japan has begun reorganizing into a “warfighting headquarters,” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday during his first trip to the Indo-Pacific since taking office. ( read original story ...)
Pentagon’s Hegseth says US command in ‘warrior’ Japan being upgraded to deter China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Japan on Sunday as indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression and said implementing of a plan to upgrade the U.S military command in the country would ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to boost consumption by 1 trillion yen: think tank
The World Exposition opening next month in Osaka could boost Japan's consumption by 1 trillion yen ($6.7 billion), with spending by foreign tourists outside the event venue accounting for about 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Former sex worker records Tokyo’s red-light history
It's late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colorful but opaque-windowed sōpurando sex parlors in a historic Tokyo red-light district. Walking through the narrow streets, camera in ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom
South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from U.S. President Donald Trump's ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon Chief Hegseth Says ‘Warrior’ Japan Indispensable to Deter China
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that Japan was indispensable in tackling Chinese aggression by helping Washington establish a "credible" deterrence in the region, ... ( read original story ...)