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New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reached
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan arrived in Tokyo on Friday and said he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally ...
Exclusive-Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact
Japan is "deeply concerned" about global economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Finance Minister ...
Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand
While Trump has expressed optimism about agreements with Europe and China, among others, so far it’s been just that: positive ...
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know
The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of ...
Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs ...
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren ...
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Japan faces a reckoning over rice
Last year shoppers looking to buy rice faced empty shelves. Rice is now available, but prices remain high: in March the cost ...
Japan prime minister cautions against major concessions in US trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his country does not intend to make major concessions in its trade talks ...
A practical guide to collecting Japan's eki stamps
Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...
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I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
I recently went to Japan for the first time, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Shima Onsen. I made some mistakes while planning my ...
Japan bus driver with 3 decades of service loses $84,000 pension after he was caught stealing $7
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 ...