Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government hit a fresh low in a major poll to fall below a level seen as a danger zone for premiers, with respondents indicating they did not back his latest economic stimulus package.
PM says Japan to finance more patrol vessels for Coast Guard
The Japanese government will finance five more ships for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. During his address at the joint special session of the Senate and …
Asia markets to open higher after soft U.S. jobs report; Japan data ahead
Investors will monitor Japan’s au Jibun Bank’s final reading on business activity in October, due later Monday.
This $13,000 microcar is outselling Teslas in Japan. Here’s what drivers love about it.
The Nissan Sakura is the best-selling electric car in Japan this year. We asked drivers what they love about it.
Japan unveils $113 billion package to cushion inflation
The Japanese government will spend over 17 trillion yen, or $113 billion, on a package of measures to cushion the economic blow from inflation.
Multiple MLB insiders say Red Sox, star Japan pitcher are linked
The Red Sox and 25-year-old Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto are being connected by multiple MLB reporters. Read more on Boston.com.
Japan’s prime minister tours Philippine patrol ship and boosts alliances amid maritime tensions
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the Japanese-built BRP Teresa Magbanua, which was docked at the Manila harbor, capped his two-day visit to Manila. He held talks with President Ferdinand Marcos …
Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Friday agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military cooperation amid rising maritime tensions in the region and an …
Rose Zhang makes a move, Nasa Hataoka tied for lead at LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic
With 18 holes left to play at the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic at Taiheiyo Club Minori Course, Nasa Hataoka and Shiho Kuwaki are tied for the lead at 20 under, one ahead of Mone Inami. After opening with …
NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto sets Japan Series strikeout record in final start before MLB free agency
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s line in Game 6 of the Japan Series, his final start as a Buffalo 9.0 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 14 K, 138 P The ace of Samurai Japan pitched a stellar gem to force game 7 despite some traffic on the bases early on, setting a new Japan Series record for strikeouts pic.twitter.com/6b0w1MrCJ4