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Japan imperial couple visit WWII memorial, hail 'deep friendship' in Mongolia
Japan's imperial couple commemorated compatriots who died in internment camps after the end of World War II during the first state visit to Mongolia by a Japanese emperor. Japan and Mongolia have drawn closer in recent years, with aid from Tokyo...

Japan begins Osprey deployment in southwestern prefecture
Japan's Defense Ministry has begun deploying Osprey transport aircraft to the Ground Self-Defense Force's new camp in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The ministry plans to transfer all 17 Ospreys that are temporarily stationed at Camp...
Japan and Canada ink key intel-sharing deal
Japan has taken another important step toward deepening ties with individual members of the Five Eyes intelligence group by inking a classified information-sharing deal with Canada. Designed to enable exchanges of national security-related data...

Japan vows to seek US auto tariff concessions in trade talks
In a press conference on Tuesday, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said he had no plans for now to hold talks on exchange rate matters with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.Japan's trade deal with the US must include tariff concessions for its...

Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base to beef up southwestern defense
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — The Japanese army on Wednesday began deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly-opened, permanent base in southwestern Japan, the country’s latest move to beef up its defense amid growing tension in the region. The...

Japan: Howden buys majority stake in Japanese insurance broker
Howden has acquired a 68.3% stake in Japanese retail insurance broker, Holos Holdings. Holos Holdings, has been operating in the Japanese market for close to 25 years and is currently present in 20 locations across Japan employing 400 individuals....
Japan opens Osprey base in southwestern prefecture
TOKYO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) on Wednesday opened a new base in the southwestern prefecture of Saga to host its fleet of Osprey transport aircraft, local media reported. The first V-22 Osprey arrived at the new...

Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
In dance, performers speak through carefully crafted movements. Whether on a stage in Japan or abroad, the art form conveys a wealth of emotions — joy, longing, remorse — without dialogue and can resonate with audiences regardless of the language...

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump’s new tariff decision ‘truly regrettable’
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japan is "truly regrettable," noting bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal....

Japan: Health insurance to become mandatory for foreigners
Foreign residents living in Japan for over three months and not covered under any health insurance scheme will now have to enrol in the country's health insurance programme, reported the Japan News. According to a proposal by the Japanese Health,...
Japan's whooping cough cases hit weekly record of over 3,300
TOKYO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Whooping cough cases in Japan hit a new weekly record of 3,353 cases, the highest since the current survey method began in 2018, according to the Japan Institute for Health Security. Preliminary data from the national...
Japan's whooping cough cases hit weekly record of over 3,300
TOKYO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Whooping cough cases in Japan hit a new weekly record of 3,353 cases, the highest since the current survey method began in 2018, according to the Japan Institute for Health Security. Preliminary data from the national...

Japan’s Nikkei gives up early gains as chip-related heavyweights fall
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to trade flat on Wednesday, as investors sold chip-related heavyweights to book profits from a recent rally. The Nikkei was down 0.03% at 39,677.42 by the midday break, after rising 0.7%...

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Gives up Early Gains as Chip-Related Heavyweights Fall
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Tokyo Stock Exchange Reuters 12:19 JST, July 9, 2025 TOKYO, July 9 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to trade flat on Wednesday, as investors sold chip-related heavyweights to book...
Japan’s Metaplanet Surpasses Bhutan in Bitcoin Holdings, $400M Ahead
## Japan’s Metaplanet Emerges as Bitcoin Leader, Secures $1.7 Billion in Holdings In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, Japan’s Metaplanet has taken the lead with a strategic move that has placed them ahead of Bhutan in Bitcoin holdings. With...

Japan M2 Money Stock Jumps 0.9% On Year In June
The M2 money stock was up 0.9 percent on year in June, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday - coming in at 1,268.4 trillion yen. That topped expectations for an annual increase of 0.2 percent and was up from 0.6 percent in May. The M3 money stock...

Japan hypersonic missiles address Indo-Pacific threats: GlobalData

Japan, Canada sign intel-sharing pact to boost defense cooperation
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, right, and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand shake hands after signing an agreement to facilitate the exchange of classified information in Tokyo on July 8, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The foreign...

Japan urges travellers to keep power banks accessible on flights
TOKYO: The Japanese government has started advising travellers to keep portable chargers within easy reach during flights following multiple reports of power banks catching fire mid-air. The new safety measure aims to prevent potential hazards...

Japan's uncertain wage trends cloud outlook for PM Ishiba and BOJ
TOKYO -- Japan's stubbornly high inflation and U.S. trade tariffs are casting a pall over both this month's upper house election race and the central bank's efforts to normalize monetary policy. The squeeze on living standards has pushed...