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By Makiko Yamazaki and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Just as Japan was finally gaining ground in its long, hard fight to stop sharp currency falls, a fresh challenge has emerged from its ... ( read original story ...)

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during ... ( read original story ...)

Roughly 66,000 people who voted for Komeito, the LDP’s former coalition partner, in the last Lower House election are seen as kingmakers in the Osaka No. 5 district. ( read original story ...)

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a crucial markets test in the final run-up to a snap election this weekend where she is hoping a decisive ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire returns to King of the Hammers as EMC title sponsor, with a full driver lineup competing on Geolandar tires. ( read original story ...)

Located in Japan's capital, the Port of Tokyo is now poised to make a significant leap forward as a cruise ship hub. In 2025, Harumi Cruise Terminal opened at the Port of Tokyo, commencing the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. ( read original story ...)

MILAN (AP) — The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The move comes after several ... ( read original story ...)

Rare earths are vital for defense and the energy transition, but China accounts for about three-fifths of global mining and 91% of refined output, and, after a recent diplomatic spat, Beijing banned ... ( read original story ...)

Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan components manufacturer TDK said on Monday that it is being affected by Chinese export restrictions on rare earths and is taking steps to diversify its procurement ... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO -- An official of this northern Japan city mistakenly issued ballot papers to a man in his 30s at an early voting station for the House of Rep･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week's lower house election, a survey by the Asahi newspaper ... ( read original story ...)

The country says the test mission was the world’s first attempt to tap deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000m. ( read original story ...)

After almost four years of restoration, the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo is making a comeback in March 2026, and we have an inside look at what visitors can expect. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in about three and a half years in January, a private-sector survey showed, as strong customer demand drove an increase ... ( read original story ...)