Japan dodges recession in April-June even as U.S. tariffs hit
Japan’s economy expanded faster than expected last quarter, avoiding a recession and giving embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung likely to visit Japan later this month
The Japanese and South Korean governments are considering a plan for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to…
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…
Japan presses US on auto tariff cut, seeks clarification on other levies
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan pressed the U.S. to swiftly implement an agreed cut to auto tariffs…
Hiroshima marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Japan amid growing nuclear threat
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Hiroshima on Wednesday marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the…
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing as aging survivors frustrated by growing nuke threat
HIROSHIMA – Hiroshima on Wednesday marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese…
Japan investors brace for BOJ and earnings results after Trump-fueled rally
Japan’s surprise trade deal with the U.S. sent its markets on a wild ride, pushing stocks to all-time…
Japan-US tariff deal to carry no joint paper: Ishiba
After the meeting, Noda told reporters, “The difference in interpretations will be a problem,” referring to the lack…
EU and Japan step up alliance in trade, economic security and defense amid challenges from US, China
TOKYO (AP) — Leaders of the European Union and Japan launched an alliance Wednesday aimed at boosting economic…
Japan politics: PM Ishiba’s coalition loses upper house majority; first time loss for LDP in both chambers since 1955
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has failed to retain its majority in the upper house of…
‘Japan First’ Sanseito threatens decades of one party dominance
In what would be a seismic political shock in an earthquake-prone country, Japan’s ruling bloc (consisting of the…
Polls open for key Upper House election that could shake Japanese politics
Voters headed to the polls Sunday for an Upper House election that could considerably alter the Japanese political…