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Oil Prices Soar: What the Latest Surge Means for Asian Markets
TOKYO (AP) — Oil prices are rising due to fears of an ongoing conflict in Iran. Most Asian markets that ... Read more
Strengthening Alliances: Japan’s Takaichi Seeks Trump’s Support for Strait of Hormuz Security
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President Donald Trump to address their alliance amid rising tensions over the Strait ... Read more
Japan’s Inflation Drops Below BOJ’s 2% Target for the First Time Since March 2022: What It Means for the Economy
On February 21, 2025, owners of a 70-year-old takoyaki restaurant in Tokyo shared a lively moment while cooking. This scene ... Read more
Trump Celebrates Japan’s $36 Billion Investment Boost in U.S. Energy and Critical Minerals
U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced that Japan plans to invest nearly $36 billion into oil, gas, and critical mineral ... Read more
Japan’s Economy Dodges Recession: Fourth-Quarter Growth Falls Short of Expectations
Pedestrians glance at a board featuring the Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo, February 3, 2026. Japan’s economy grew a modest ... Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Eyes Major Victory in Upcoming National Elections
TOKYO (AP) — Polls opened Sunday in Japan’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is hoping for a strong win ... Read more
Japan’s Upcoming Early Election: Takaichi Seeks to Leverage Rising Popularity
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, setting the stage for an ... Read more
Life Sentence for Assassin of Former Japanese Prime Minister: The Shocking Verdict
A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. ... Read more
China Warns Japan ‘Crossed a Red Line’ with Provocative Taiwan Military Comments
Tensions Between Japan and China over Taiwan Recently, the political landscape between Japan and China has shifted. Japanese Prime Minister ... Read more
Massive Earthquake Hits Japan’s Coast: Tsunami Advisory Rescinded After 3 Hours
TOKYO (AP) — Northern Japan experienced a strong earthquake on Sunday evening, prompting a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency ... Read more
