Japan and Britain are arranging for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Japan for a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with his arrival eyed for Jan 31, Japanese government sources ...

Why the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ should be your next beach holiday - Snorkeling and kayaking in Japan’s paradisiacal archipelago ...

Japan records a 5th straight yearly trade deficit - Japan has reported it posted a trade deficit for the fifth straight year ...

While most travellers head south of Tokyo, those who venture up to the far north of Honshu island will be rewarded with Japan’s trademark scenic trains, samurai castles and local crafts — but fewer ...

A MAN who killed Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been jailed for life, more than three years after the shocking ...

Newcastle-headquartered music development agency Generator has unveiled a partnership with Japan as it aims to put talent from the north of England on the global map.

Japan’s long-dated bonds suffered their worst sell-off this century on Tuesday. Ali Lyon asks whether the rout could spark a ...

A misleading comparison of GDP changes between four leading economies has been cited on social media to exaggerate economic growth in the United States in the third quarter of 2025.

Prince Hisahito, Japan's 19-year-old royal, is the sole male heir and may be the last emperor under male-only succession ...

Kansai International Airport in Japan is considered one of the greatest airports in the world, but its time as that may be ...

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Global markets breathe a sigh of relief after the US President’s trip to Davos not only brought a promise to avoid military intervention, but also an apparent deal that avoids tariffs in February.