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Brazil, Japan, Sri Lanka — 22 countries hit with Donald Trump’s ‘common sense’ tariffs up to 50% | Complete list
US President Donald Trump explained that the new tariff rates were based on “common sense” and trade imbalances, although this was inconsistent with what he wrote in his letter to Brazil, according to an AP report. He also admitted that he hadn’t...

Japan’s carmakers slash export prices to US to offset tariff hit
TOKYO – Japan’s automakers slashed the price of products exported to the United States a record pace, in a sign that companies are sacrificing profits to remain competitive as President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit cars. In June the export price...

Japan unlikely to face U.S. pressure to strengthen yen, ex-top FX diplomat says
Japan is unlikely to face pressure from the United States to intentionally strengthen the yen despite President Donald Trump’s criticism of its large trade surplus with the U.S., former top currency diplomat Masatsugu Asakawa told Reuters. Trump’s...

U.S. Treasury’s Bessent to Skip South Africa G20 Meeting, Heading to Japan
Reuters file photo U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on June 27. Reuters 15:42 JST, July 10, 2025 WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a Group of 20...

(URGENT) S. Korea, U.S., Japan arranging 3-way talks on sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Malaysia: sources

blackx and Japanese Music Icon Haruomi Hosono Begin a New Chapter in Sound and Legacy
Partnership includes future tours, merchandise and archival projects SINGAPORE and TOKYO, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — blackx, a leader in music-focused investments across Asia, has entered a landmark partnership with Japanese music icon Haruomi...

PioCreat Joins AM Japan 2025, Showcasing 3D Printing Innovation
SHENZHEN, China, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PioCreat, a global innovator in 3D printing technology, is making its first appearance at AM Japan 2025, part of Manufacturing World Tokyo, one of Asia’s premier trade shows for additive manufacturing...

Japan’s panda capital is losing its pandas. What comes next?
Shirahama, Japan (CNN) — They came, dressed in black and white, wearing furry hats, and clutching banners and soft toys. With tears in their eyes and sobs in their throats, they waited patiently in line under the scorching sun for one last glimpse...

Japanese-style strawberry sandwiches win mainstream fans in U.K., but aren’t quite like the originals
Sandwiches are a sell-out hit with a few key differences from how they’re made in Japan. Japanese food has made some impressive international inroads in recent years. Turning up your nose at sushi because you’re uncomfortable with the idea of...

Japanese airlines offer discounted fares to international tourists
JAL and ANA have surprising deals that allow you to see more of Japan while saving time and money. When you’re planning a trip to Japan, you might find yourself umming and ahhing over whether or not to purchase the Japan Rail Pass, which used to...

Dan Edwards handed first start for Wales in second Japan Test
Wales’ Dan Edwards – Image: Domenico Cippitelli/PA Wire. Dan Edwards will make his first start for Wales in Saturday’s second Test against Japan. The Ospreys youngster, 22, starts at outside-half as one of four changes from the 24-19 defeat in the...

Open your home to Japanese exchange student this summer
Experience Japan’s culture without having to travel. The Mountain West Cultural Exchange program is looking for host families this summer who are willing to house a Japanese student, 10-18 years old. The free program not only benefits the student...

Festival to Promote Japanese Water Crowfoot Aquatic Plant Waving in Clear Stream Held in Miyagi Pref.
The Yomiuri Shimbun Visitors admire the baikamo aquatic plants growing in a river in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, on June 21. The Yomiuri Shimbun 11:59 JST, July 10, 2025 SHIROISHI, Miyagi — A festival to introduce visitors to baikamo, or...

Karen Mok’s journey, Japan’s largest Chinatown: 7 Lifestyle highlights
Japan’s Economy Has Stalled. The Stock Market Is Ignoring That.

South Korea, U.S., Japan set to hold trilateral Freedom Edge drills in September
Published: 10 Jul. 2025, 14:57 Warships of South Korea, the United States and Japan, including the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, the South's destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong and Japan's destroyer JS Haguro, take part in the...

Red Sox 25-HR former slugger leaving MLB to sign contract in Japan
It's not that long ago that Michael Chavis was an MLB home run hitter. But now he's taking his talents across the Pacific. Reports out of Japan indicate that Chavis is going to sign with the Chunichi Dragons. Chavis is currently an MLB free agent....

Japandi’s warm minimalism has caught on in Australia – with distinctive local flair
Japandi has emerged as one of the most desirable design aesthetics in modern homebuilding for its clean lines and natural materials. From light-filled living spaces to earthy, tactile materials that support a sense of wellbeing, Japandi aligns...

Japanese hitchhiker experiences China off the beaten path
Tanikawa takes a photo in Lanzhou, Gansu province, in February.XINHUA NANJING — Far from an impulsive decision, a Japanese student planned a well-thought-out route to experience the real China. With a tight budget and schedule, he hitchhiked over...

Japan's Mizuho Financial raises $97m for latest startup debt fund
Mizuho Financial Group, one of the largest financial institutions in Japan, has announced the launch of a new, 14.3 billion yen ($97 million) debt fund for startups, with backing from seven financial institutions. The fund, Upsider Blue Dream...