A woman was stabbed on a street here apparently in mid-livestream near JR Takadanobaba Station in the capital's Shinjuku Ward on March 11, an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister fails to win US assurances on tariff exemptions
Japan’s trade minister said this week that he has failed to win assurances from U.S. officials that the key U.S. ally will be exempt from tariffs, some of which take effect on Wednesday. Yoji Muto was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: Osaka Pref. shop with 1,000 species of cacti attracts enthusiasts
Customers look at cacti at Yamashiro Aisenen Cactus Trading Co. plant shop in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Feb. 22, 2025, in this photo taken with a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean lawmakers to visit Osaka Expo
A delegation of South Korean lawmakers will visit Japan for the Osaka Expo as this year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic relations, lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested for alleged attempted murder of ex using nicotine-mixed toothpaste
A man from the Japanese capital's Koto Ward was arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home of a woman he was once dating and attempting ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Woman stabbed on street near JR Takadanobaba Station in Tokyo
A woman was stabbed by a man on a street near JR Takadanobaba Station in the capital's Shinjuku Ward at around 9:55 a.m. on March 11. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec, as consumers held back on spending
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 fails to win tariff exemption assurance from US
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 downgrades Q4 GDP, US tariffs cloud outlook
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 ...)
The ‘spectacular’ Japanese city with incredible mountains and fewer tourists than Tokyo
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 government to work with BOJ on rising living costs, economy minister says
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 stays in line to pitch opening day for the Dodgers in Tokyo
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 ...)
Japan’s Economy Grew Slower Than Estimated in Fourth Quarter of 2024
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 revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ’s interest rate outlook
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 fails to win tariff exemption assurance from U.S.
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 ...)
Japan January household spending rises 0.8% year/year
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 ...)