While horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in many parts of the U.S., the sport is thriving in Japan with millions of dollars being poured into everything from breeding to training.
Japan ranked 62nd in press freedom, just above US, as Norway tops list
Reporters Without Borders placed Japan 62nd among 180 countries and regions in terms of press freedom in its annual global ranking an …
Japan intervenes to counter currency weakness, sources say; yen surges
By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki Kihara LONDON/TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) – Japan intervened to prop up the yen on Thursday, marking its first bout of official intervention in nearly two years, two sources …
Japan intervenes to counter currency weakness, sources say; yen surges
By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki Kihara LONDON/TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) – Japan intervened to prop up the yen on Thursday, marking its first bout of official intervention in nearly two years, two sources …
Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet
The Japanese yen jumped 2% following warnings from Tokyo officials on possible intervention to support the currency. Latest moves in the FX market.
Japan’s factory output in surprise fall as Iran war takes toll on petroleum-based products
By Kantaro Komiya and Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) – Japan’s factory output unexpectedly fell in March as production tumbled for a range of chemical and petroleum-based goods, data showed on …
Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules
Rules for obtaining or keeping a business manager visa in Japan were changed in October 2025, with a three-year grace period to meet the requirements for those who already have them. Some of these …
Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Japan early on Monday. No damage or casualties were confirmed, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also issued no tsunami advisory. The inland tremor …
Northwest Indiana man trapped in Japan after being convicted of sexual assault fights to clear his name
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne’s conviction has been overturned, and a retrial has been ordered.
At UN, China Denounces Japan and EU Over South China Sea Remarks
April 27 (Reuters) – China denounced remarks by Japan and the European Union about the South China Sea at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday and accused Tokyo of provocative behavior in the …