Escape Japan's crowds, discover Tokyo's neighbouring treasures
Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...
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Japan: Interview with Tokyo Gov. Koike
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2024.
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Japan Is Ready to Legalize ‘Active Cyber Defense’
National Security Strategy called for an overhaul of Japan’s cybersecurity posture. This might be the year the legislation ...
Japan’s leader says he’s preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain ...
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Americans get a taste of Japanese culture at Air Force base in western Tokyo
Chief Master Sgt. Griselda Criddell, of the 374th Maintenance Squadron, and her daughter try on kimonos during Japan Culture ...
Public Radio International1d
As Japan’s economy adapts to a tourism boom, so does daily life
Tourism numbers are sky-high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials ...
I spent $50 to sleep in a capsule pod at a Tokyo airport. It wasn't restful, but it was worth it for the convenience.
I stayed in a capsule hotel at Tokyo's Narita International Airport. I didn't sleep well, but it seemed convenient for travelers with early flights.
Japan rates’ fate rests on Trump-Ishiba bromance
Another 0.25 percentage-point hike to Japanese rates has come and gone without markets batting an eye. That is surely the point of the central bank’s drive to normalise monetary policy. With wages and ...
Japan’s exports hit record high, but trade deficit continues
TOKYO (AP) — Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year, the ...
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Japan’s New Missile Stockpile Is a Warning to China
What makes the JASSM-ER especially useful for Japan is the extended range of the missile. The range on the JASSM-ER is more than 1,200 miles. That’s because this weapon has an internal fuel tank and a ...