A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:30 a.m. Japan time ab …
Japan set out to build its own fighter jet. America forced it to copy the F-16, then refused to hand over the code to fly it
In the 1980s, Japan set out to build its own modern fighter jet, a symbol of its high-tech rise. Washington pressured Tokyo to abandon the plan and build a version of the American F-16 instead. Then …
Japan to raise some tourist visa fees more than 400%
Politicians say that foreigners abuse tourist visas to stay indefinitely in Japan, a country that has long been cautious about immigration. Foreigners make up only about 3% of the population.
Japan Unveils $2.3 Trillion Investment Plan for Next 14 Years
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a long-term vision for Japan’s economic development featuring massive investment in artificial intelligence and semiconductors as well as other key sectors …
Japan PM Takaichi heckled at World War II memorial
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo’s further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television …
China Reopens a Business Channel to Japan While Political Ties Remain Frozen
For the first time since China-Japan relations entered a diplomatic freeze last autumn, a lawmaker from Japan’s ruling party has held formal talks with a senior Chinese government official, offering a …
China detains two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned goods
China has detained two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned items, Tokyo said on Wednesday after media reported an employee of a major Japanese electronics firm was among those arrested in …
Vietnam evolving from FDI destination into broader capital markets story: Citi
Kaustubh Kulkarni, Citi’s Head of Investment Banking for Japan, Asia North & Australia, and Asia South, discusses the investment banking landscape in Asia and Vietnam’s growing role within the region.
India-Japan relationship could become world’s most important: Japanese finance minister
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama believes the India-Japan relationship could become the world’s most important. Speaking at a Tokyo conclave, she lauded PM Modi and emphasized cooperation …
China shows aircraft carrier’s “dangerous” encounter with Japanese warship
China accused Japan of provocative maneuvers during the carrier group’s deployment.