From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish ...

Japan spent a generation as the world's anchor of ultra‑low interest rates, but that era is cracking, and the stress is showing up first in its government bond market. As yields climb and prices ...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The prime minister’s latest comments suggest a dual-track strategy: strengthening Japan’s conventional capabilities and defense industry while drawing a firm line against nuclear weapons.

Kamiya Sohei, leader of the rightwing Sanseito party, delivers a speech in Tokyo on July 21, 2025. Kamiya Sohei, leader of the rightwing Sanseito party, delivers a speech in Tokyo on July 21, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japan’s Cabinet approved a record $58-billion defense budget, a dramatic shift from its postwar pacifist ...

Japan, whose military is restricted to the use of force for self-defense by its own constitution, had long been exposed to cyber threats without adequate means to respond. Cyberattacks in recent ...

It's just a bit early to be talking about "what will work in 2026," but I'll offer a preview here. I think it will be a year in which some investors rediscover bonds, and others miss out while licking ...

On November 24, the Niigata Prefecture approved the partial restart of the seven-unit Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant—the world’s largest, with a 7,965-megawatt-electric capacity—the first time ...

Japan's Cherry Blossom Forecast is a crucial tool to determine not only the timing, but the right place for enjoying the sakura season in 2026.