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Japan’s carmakers reckon with tariffs that may cost $25 billion a year
The anxiety is palpable in Toyota City, the “Detroit of Japan,” as it braces for the impact of the Trump administration’s 25 ...
Japan’s biggest Yakuza crime group pledges to end decade-long gang war
Japan’s largest Yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing ...
Japan’s ‘Baba Vanga’ predicts mega-tsunami for July 2025—should we be concerned
Ryo Tatsuki, dubbed the 'Baba Vanga of Japan,' has predicted a mega-tsunami in July 2025, sparking global concern. Known for ...
Japan gears up US trade talks, media reports 1st round to be held April 17
By Leika Kihara and Kentaro Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday set up a task force to ...
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about China, Japan and the EU at Cabinet meeting
President Donald Trump made a series of false claims in televised remarks Thursday at a meeting of his Cabinet, including ...
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Expo 2025 in Japan: five things to know
A multi-eyed mascot, a vast wooden Grand Ring, 160 countries and regions strutting their stuff, and robots and sushi galore: ...
How Japan Built a 3D-Printed Train Station in 6 Hours
As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?
Japan’s Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to ...
I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries
Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial competitiveness, as the currency's weakness ...