Support rises for Princess Aiko to become Japan’s monarch
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to…
China, inflation could pop Japan PM’s bubble
Charming Donald Trump one week, angering China the next, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has had a busy…
Trump to visit Beijing and host Xi for a state visit in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi…
China’s Wang Yi says Japan’s Takaichi ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan remarks
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential…
Japan approves $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur…
Japan’s Takaichi Has Few Options to End China’s Retaliation
(Bloomberg) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing her first major diplomatic test less than a month…
Trump predicts China trade deal finalized in days as his Asia tour continues in Japan
President Trump arrived Monday in Japan, where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly…
Japan’s exports and imports grow in September despite Trump’s tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to…
What to expect for Japan’s economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi,…
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first female prime minister
Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected prime minister by parliament Tuesday, shattering Japan’s glass ceiling to…