Why Close Trade Partners China and Japan Can’t Get Along
China and Japan are two of Asia’s most powerful nations and the region’s biggest trading partners. Yet centuries of intense rivalry mean their economic embrace can never be taken for granted. Disputes can flare up for all kinds of reasons,
U.S. Companies and Investors in Japan Are at Risk From U.S. Steel Backlash
The Biden administration’s blocking of Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel isn’t only misguided. It has also rattled Tokyo and risks straining relations with one of Ame
2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat.
Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan as 2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes
Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued warnings about annually. Eating mochi on and around the New Year
Japan sees 2,663 traffic deaths in 2024 with largest number in Tokyo: police
Japan recorded 2,663 traffic fatalities in 2024, dipping slightly from the previous year, the National Police Agency (NPA) announced on Jan.
Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.
Why is Tokyo subsiding epidurals for pregnant women?
Japan  which has the most generous childcare leave policies in the world, has increased its spending on childcare and offered incentives like raising the income cap for child cash benefits. Now, it is

Japan, bluefin tuna

Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction
Tuna weighing as much as a grizzly bear sells for $1.3 million in Japan
Massive tuna sells for $1.3M at Japan auction
Japan Is Already Booked Solid for Cherry Blossom Season. Here’s How You Can Still Go.
Good luck booking a guide this spring, but travelers who are willing to try something new will find value in luxury hotels and a weak yen.
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
Blinken seeks to strengthen relations with Japan in final visit
Tension Over US Steel Emerges During Blinken Visit to Japan
Japan's Meiji Jingu shrine hosts thousands during annual dedication
A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months after a U.S. man was arrested for desecrating it.
Is the Japan tourism bubble at risk of bursting?
The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka are suffering from overcrowding. If current trends are unsustainable, where should people go instead?