The crypto business in Japan is entering a new phase of growth in 2026, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and evolving tax reforms. For startups, fintech firms, and global …
China protests to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in
BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) – China has lodged a strong protest and made representations with the Japanese after what it described as a “forceful break-in” at its embassy in Tokyo, the Chinese foreign …
Japan inflation slips below BOJ target, clouds rate hike outlook
Cooling inflation and rising cost pressures from the West Asia conflict complicate the Bank of Japan’s policy path …
Japan finance minister says ready to act on all fronts after report on oil futures intervention
TOKYO, March 24 (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is prepared to take all necessary measures “on all fronts”, but did not comment directly on the possibility …
Japan’s Katayama Says Ready to Take Action on Forex at Any Time
Japan’s finance minister said authorities are fully prepared to take action against currency moves if needed at any time, as traders test the dollar’s upside against the yen ahead of a Bank of Japan …
Japanese national detained in Iran last year has been released, Japan’s foreign minister says
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Sunday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released and will be returning to Japan. Moteg …
Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, foreign minister says
Japan says it may deploy forces for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached, as oil route tensions persist. Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the …
Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor.
Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid diplomatic tension: sources
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum As diplomatic friction between China and Japan drags on, no Japanese business …
People spot Japan PM’s reaction to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Iran comparison
Trump’s remarks sparked shock online with much of the discussion turning to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s reaction.