Japan are taking on the Netherlands in their first Group F match in Arlington, Texas. It is the first game in this group at the tournament before Sweden face Tunisia later today. Japan’s midfield four …
Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Japan time. The …
Japan’s exports rise on weak yen, AI boom, but price-led gains mask weak volumes
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s exports grew for a ninth straight month in May, data showed on Wednesday, as a weaker yen, higher commodity prices and solid semiconductor demand …
Japan’s Daichi Kamada scores late header to rescue 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
Virgil Van Dijk put the Netherlands ahead before Keito Nakamura tied it for Japan. Kamada’s late goal came after Crysencio Summerville had once again put the Dutch ahead.
Japan fans use blue bags to uphold a cleansing World Cup tradition after draw
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Those blue bags Japan fans waved in a frenzy after their team got a late tying goal were then used after the final whistle to maintain what has become a cleansing World Cup …
Japan’s May crude import price hits record high in yen terms amid Mideast war
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s crude oil import price hit a record high in yen terms in May, surpassing April levels, Ministry of Finance data showed on Wednesday, driven by a …
Japan’s May crude import price hits record high in yen terms amid Mideast war
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s crude oil import price hit a record high in yen terms in May, surpassing April levels, Ministry of Finance data showed on Wednesday, driven by a …
Japan moves toward first-ever consumption tax cut, adds to fiscal strain
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) – Japan is moving toward temporarily cutting its consumption tax on food to 1% in what would be the first effective reduction of its kind, further straining …
Lululemon yoga event on Great Wall of China causes Japanese drum furor
Activewear brand Lululemon is in hot water in China after a promotional event held on the Great Wall appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum – setting off an online furor.
Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation
Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.