Japan is closely watching currency market positions, including those built on speculative bets, because volatility in exchange rates is undesirable, its top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Tuesday.

Only four of Tokyo's 23 wards ban street smoking of both traditional cigarettes and heated tobacco products and impose fines for violations, ･･･

Taking a "Japan First" mindset is vital for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to build meaningful ties with Donald Trump, according to a former policy adviser to the U.S. president, whose second term is likely to see alliances rattled and a return of protectionist policies.

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday (Jan 21) congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House and said he wanted to build a "relationship of trust".

Demands that the Japanese communications ministry take Fuji Television Network Inc. off the air have emerged on social media following report

TOKYO--Japan's top currency official pledged to stay on guard against potential reaction in the foreign exchange market to President Trump's policies, which have already caused some swings in the yen on Tuesday.

A woman walking in Tokyo discovers Mysore Cafe, which brings authentic Karnataka flavors to Japan. The cafe offers traditional South Indian dishes, li

Japan's core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts' forecast, government data showed on Monday, signalling a recovery in capital expenditure ahead of a central bank interest rate review later this week.

The Toyota subsidiary and Goodspeed are suspected of illegal practices such as discounting vehicles in exchange for buying specific insurance products.

Japan's government and experts have issued a warning about the increasing likelihood of a mega-earthquake striking the nation within the next 30 years.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from January 20, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Jan 21 congratulated Mr Donald Trump on his return to the White House and said he wanted to build a “relationship of trust”.