The world's fourth-largest economy also faces the twin threats of a steady decline in marriages and a rising proportion of elderly people. Nearly 30 percent of Japanese citizens are now 65 or older.

The Japanese government estimates that there is a 70-80 percent chance of a megaquake occurring within 30 years.

Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday he is arranging to attend the annual spring meetings held by the ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday that his country does not intend to make major concessions in its trade ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday his country does not plan to make big concessions and won't rush to ...

The Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on Sunday with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to celebrate the ...

Japan’s largest Yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing ...

From transport tips to the best seasons for a visit, here’s the lowdown on the best way to explore Japan's capital city.

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No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is prioritizing the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, India and Japan as among his top targets for new trade deals after President Trump announced a wave of ...

Japan’s leader is talking more about working with allies to counter President Trump’s tariffs, rather than seeking a deal just for itself. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told a parliamentary committee ...