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What more can Japan give? Tokyo braces for Trump’s tariffs as talks hit deadlock
The Japanese are feeling ‘sad and betrayed’ at the US president’s treatment of a long-term ally, an observer says.
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Living on japanese convenience stores in tokyo for 24 hours!
Join me for a 24-hour challenge in Tokyo, Japan, exploring convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart. Discover ...
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Japan's Shonan coast goes luxe with boutique hotels
YOKOHAMA, Japan -- The Shonan coast southwest of Tokyo is quietly evolving from a casual respite from the big city into a ...
South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding industry – can they succeed?
Washington's curbs on Chinese shipping give Tokyo and Seoul a chance to revive their sectors - but analysts warn challenges ...
Explainer: What is Japan's trade policy on rice?
U.S. President Donald Trump has complained that Japan was not buying American rice, putting pressure on Tokyo as it struggles ...
Japan Reacts to Trump Tariff Threat
He said Japan could face a tariff of 30 to 35 percent if no deal is made, higher than the 24 percent reciprocal tariff Trump ...
Avoiding your boss? In Japan, you can hire someone to quit your job for you.
Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.” TOKYO — Shota Shimizu slid ...
Japan to begin test mining rare-earth mud from seabed in early 2026
Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1,900 kilometres (1,180 ...
Japan’s emperor says he will honor Japanese POWs who were held in Mongolia
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week.
As social media's influence on Japan elections grows, pitfalls remain
Social media strategies have come to play an indispensable role in elections in Japan, with some pointing out that disregard ...