Japan's Liberal Democratic Party ruling coalition may lose its majority in the upper house in an election on Sunday, which ...

Japan's sales tax rate is set at 10%, except for food items at 8%. Ishiba has shunned opposition calls to slash the sales tax ...

On the third anniversary of his assassination, the former prime minister’s legacy continues to loom large over the struggling ...

Investors in Japanese government bonds are bracing for a potential power shift in upper house elections this weekend that ...

Japan's central bank may face political pressure to keep interest rates low for longer than it wants, as opposition parties ...

Japan’s central bank may face political pressure to keep interest rates low for longer than it wants, as opposition parties favoring tax cuts and loose monetary policy are expected to gain influence ...

By Kevin Buckland and Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese government bond investors are bracing for a potential power shift ...

‘Bullet Train Explosion’ shows national collaboration to stop a bomb from exploding on a train carrying hundreds of passengers to Tokyo.

As Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is reported to be in a difficult situation heading into ...

A turbulent political landscape expected after the July 20 House of Councillors election could prolong the Bank of Japan's ...

By Yukiho Takaichi and Kazuki Sato Japan News May 15, 2025 2 Exhibitions where visitors can experience advanced technology are attracting big crowds at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.