But Tokyo scrapped the meeting after the US asked Japan to boost defence spending to 3.5 per cent, higher than its earlier ...

Japan’s coast guard has held a joint exercise with counterparts from the United States and the Philippines, as the three ...

Tokyo has failed so far to clinch a trade deal with Washington and fulfil its goal of convincing President Donald Trump to ...

Japan's transformation is seen as both a template for Western nations and a stark reminder of just how difficult it is to ...

Japan's core inflation hit a more than two-year high in May and exceeded the central bank's 2% target for well over three ...

Japan’s fiscal position also appears healthier following a rare burst of inflation, which has boosted tax receipts.

Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima as the city marks the 80th anniversary of ...

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The figure — which strips out costs for fresh food — was higher compared to expectations from economists polled by Reuters.

Japan’s auction of five-year government notes met the strongest demand in almost two years on receding expectations for a ...

Japan has canceled a regular high-level meeting with its key ally the United States after the Trump administration demanded ...