By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday in a landmark step in its policy normalisation, signalling readiness …
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattled Japan’s Izu Islands at shallow depth on June 16
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Izu Islands region south of Tokyo on June 16, 2026, at a shallow depth of 10.0 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event, cataloged under …
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
Germany, Japan accelerate postwar military buildup
Germany and Japan are expanding defense spending and military cooperation as doubts about U.S. commitments and threats from Russia and China grow.
How Japan came from behind twice to draw with Netherlands in brilliant World Cup 2026 group match
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 …