Japan’s precipitous population decline shows no sign of slowing, with the nation shrinking by more than 900,000 people last year – the biggest annual drop on record, according to government data. ( read original story ...)
Japan presses US on auto tariff cut, seeks clarification on other levies
Japan pressed the U.S. to swiftly implement an agreed cut to auto tariffs and sought clarification on levies for other goods, as conflicting interpretations of the bilateral trade deal further ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges US to swiftly implement auto tariff cut
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa urged the U.S. to swiftly implement measures agreed upon in a bilateral trade deal, including lowering automobile and auto parts tariffs, Japan's government ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s ‘100% chip tariffs’ hit Japan’s giants, but Samsung and TSMC rise on U.S. bets
Asia chip stocks fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Hiroshima
As Japan marks 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the country's postwar identity is shifting. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron confirms Taiwan unit employee’s involvement in intellectual property case
TOKYO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electron Ltd (8035.T), opens new tab said on Thursday a former employee of its Taiwan subsidiary was involved in a case cited by the Intellectual Property Branch of the ... ( read original story ...)
Where to watch Naomi Osaka vs. Clara Tauson tonight: Canada Open semifinal free stream
Japan’s Naomi Osaka battles her way to the top against another unseeded opponent, Clara Tauson, of Denmark, at the National Bank Open women’s singles semifinal on Wednesday, August 6 (8/6/2025) at ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sails into semis
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Tuesday reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after beating Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 in the quarter-finals, while Ben ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leaders call for nuclear arms abolition on Hiroshima 80th anniversary
The mayor of Hiroshima called out nuclear-armed nations Wednesday as Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of his city. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Political Woes Spur Caution Over 30-Year Bond Auction
Japan’s mounting political and fiscal uncertainties risk weighing on demand at an auction of 30-year government debt on Thursday as fragile investor sentiment keeps yields elevated.The sale will serve as a test of the market’s appetite for long-dated debt following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s defeat in last month’s upper house election. ( read original ...
Estimated brown bear population in Hokkaido at 11,600, 1st decline since 1991
The estimated population of brown bears in Hokkaido stood at 11,600 as of the end of 2023, down 500 from the previous year, according to th ... ( read original story ...)
IG Arena opens with promise to make Nagoya a must-visit city
Japan is making a major push to construct new multipurpose arenas outside Tokyo and Osaka, with IG Arena in Nagoya -- Japan's third ... ( read original story ...)
Japan closes in on biggest ever defense export with frigate selection
Japan has struggled to export cutting-edge defense equipment. However, past disappointments have been turned on their head after Japan won selection for a lucrative Australian frigate requirement worth up to US$6.5 billion. ( read original story ...)
International Entry Opens Tuesday, August 12, 2025 For Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026
International entry for the Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, will open on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to a friend
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, defeating No. 10 seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday night. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Teases ‘Super Fire’ Outfit for 2025 US Open Tennis Tournament
Naomi Osaka has long been known for her fashion sense, and she has big plans for the 2025 US Open. Osaka teased that she will have a "super fire" outfit for this year's tournament, which is set to ... ( read original story ...)