U.S. backtracks on Japan tariff calculation, taking effective rate lower
The United States will revise its July 31 executive order, which did not include a “reciprocal” tariff rate…
The World Games Men’s Softball: USA qualify for semifinals, Japan take control of Group A – World Baseball Softball Confederation
After a three-and-a-half-hour rain delay in the morning, Day 2 of The World Games 2025 Men’s Softball competition in Chengdu,…
Japan receives first F-35B stealth fighters amid training challenges and regional build-up
Japan has received its first three F-35B Lightning II fighter jets, with a fourth delivery delayed due to…
Real ghostbusters of Tokyo clear out city’s old haunts
In Japan the season for ghost stories is August. While in the West the spirits of the dead…
Japan presses U.S. to finalize tariff cut on auto imports
During a Washington meeting on Wednesday, trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa urged U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to swiftly…
Japan deploys its first F-35B fighter jets to bolster defenses in the south
By MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s first three F-35B stealth fighter jets arrived Thursday at an air…
How Japan tried to crown an Ottoman prince in Central Asia
Prince Abdul Kerim Efendi with Japanese soldiers in Tokyo, Japan, 1933. (Photo via habervakti.com) August 07, 2025 04:14…
A Chinese Fentanyl Smuggling Network’s Footprints in Japan
This article is the result of a collaboration with Japanese publishing partner Nikkei. You can find Nikkei’s investigation…
Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as…
After KATSEYE, HYBE launches search for new girl group – in Japan
Banking on the recent commercial success of KATSYE, HYBE and Universal Music Group‘s Geffen Records are launching a…
Electric ‘air taxis’ could debut in Japan from 2027
Airline ANA said Thursday that, together with a US start-up, it hopes to have electric “air taxis” whizzing…
Japan’s population had a record drop in 2024 –
Japan’s population has been decreasing for 16 years in a row, and in 2024 they made a new…