Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama Kokuho has set a new record in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever in the market with over $111M at the local box office. The Ken Watanabe-starrer is Japan’s entry for the International Feature Oscar and was released for one-week qualifying runs by GKids in the U.
Trump urged Japan’s Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi not to further escalate a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he tries to …
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Taiwan was Xi’s overriding focus. While Xi didn’t name Japan or ask Trump to pressure Tokyo directly, the people said, his discussion of the post-World War II order was an implicit reference to Japan …
Japan Reflation Unlocks Investment Opportunity in Real Estate
TOKYO–Japan’s economy is finally reflating after years of stagnation. Though rising interest rates are typically seen as a headwind for real estate, in Japan, the shift is unlocking opportunities for …
Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi to avoid further escalation of a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he …
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Japan to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Taiwan was Xi’s overriding focus. While Xi didn’t name Japan or ask Trump to pressure Tokyo directly, the people said, his discussion of the post-World War II order was an implicit reference to Japan …
China’s pressure on Japan is a familiar tactic that could last for some time
China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan …
Japan set to issue 11 tril. yen extra bonds despite record tax revenue
The Japanese government will issue around 11 trillion yen ($70 billion) in additional bonds to help fund an economic package, even as …
Japan manufacturers’ union to target $77 monthly base pay hike next year
A Japanese labour union group representing major manufacturers said on Wednesday that it would seek an increase of at least 12,000 yen ($77) in monthly base pay for next year, the same target as this …
Japan launches body to review subsidies for efficient spending
The Japanese government established a new organization on Tuesday to review its subsidies and taxation as part of Prime Minister Sana …