Japan PM Ishiba eyeing U.S. visit over reciprocal tariffs
PM Ishiba emphasised that the government would take all possible domestic measures against the U.S. policy, such as financing small and medium-sized companies and devising…
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Japan PM Ishiba to directly appeal to US President Trump about Japan’s economic contributions to resolve tariff issue
The government is making elaborate preparations to ensure that the appeal will resonate with Trump in a meeting over the phone, which is seen as harder to secure a sufficient…
How long can they hold up? Car parts makers in Japan, South Korea rattled by US tariffs
Most major carmakers like Toyota, Honda and Hyundai have said they will leave sticker prices of their US-sold vehicles unchanged for now, even as some smaller players like Subaru…
Switch 2 June 5 launch date announced; functions, games showcased during Nintendo event
Among its new features are a chat button, which allows communication between players without the use of additional devices, and Joy-Con 2 controllers that can be used like…
Argument over online game led to fatal stabbing of 16-year-old girl in Japan
The victim, Waka Kato, was a high school student from Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward and died of haemorrhagic shock, according to sources. Her body had multiple stab wounds and cuts,…
US tariffs extremely disappointing, says Japan PM Ishiba; expresses willingness to work with President Trump
PM Ishiba says he "will not hesitate one bit" to work with President Trump "at a suitable time and proper manner, if it seems appropriate.”
400 colourful koinobori streamers adorn Tokyo shopping arcade
Carp streamers are traditional ornaments for Children’s Day, celebrated on May 5. Among the carp adorning the 224-meter arcade are 39 streamers handmade by schoolchildren and…
US President Trump’s ‘kind’ tariffs: Harshest burden falls on Asia
In Mr. Trump's most ambitious economic policy that he said will make America wealthy again, he announced a tariff of 10 percent on all goods coming into America from anywhere in…
Tokyo hospital launches baby hatch, confidential birth system
A social welfare corporation in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, has opened the country’s second baby hatch at one of its hospitals, allowing parents to anonymously leave newborns they…
‘High-value guests’ may be key to sustainable tourism
Consumption behavior that does not depend on shopping may make inbound spending more resilient to a strong yen in the future.